84	CoffeeMaria Hanover Park, Illinois Costa Rica Tarrazu Roast: Medium-Dark Review Date: June 2002 Origin: Tarrazu growing region, Costa Rica. Price: NA

Blind Assessment: Ken (rating 82) praises this coffee's "powerful acidity, big body, rich, wine-toned fruit," but complains "the acidity may be a touch bitter, finish astringent." Kevin (rating 85) is succinctly affirmative: "Caramel, nice acid-body balance, plush, simple, pure."

Notes: Coffeemaria is a boutique micro-roaster that, via its website, sells coffee roasted to order and same-day shipped. Visit www.coffeemaria.com or call 630-289-4496 for more info.

Who Should Drink It: Those who enjoy a classically simple, acidy, slightly fruity American-style breakfast cup.

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