86	Peet's Coffee & Tea Berkeley, California Cafe Domingo Roast: Medium-Dark Review Date: February 2012 Origin: Latin America. Price: $11.99/12 ounces

Blind Assessment: A straightforward, rather plain coffee. Most complex in the sweet, gently pungent aroma: raisin, cedar, dark chocolate. Sweet-toned but subdued acidity; slightly lean mouthfeel. The attractive aromatics persist but simplify in the cup and finish.

Notes: One of two brand-complicating medium-roasted blends introduced in 2011 by Peet’s Coffee, hitherto famous for its commitment to a pungently rich, dark-roast style. This blend, described on the bag as “Smooth, Balanced and Medium-Bodied,” is named for Domingo Avenue in Berkeley, California, the lovely little shopping enclave where Peet’s opened its third location in 1980. Visit www.peets.com or call 800-999-2132 for more information.

Who Should Drink It: Those who find directness and simplicity a virtue.

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