87	Peet's Coffee & Tea Berkeley, California Holiday Blend Roast: Very-Dark Review Date: November 2003 Origin: Not disclosed Price: NA

Blind Assessment: The pungently sweet roast dominates, but with a light touch. Shimmers of apple and pear glint in the aroma, flowers and dark chocolate in the cup. The finish is cleanly bittersweet but mildly astringent.

Notes: Originally founded by the legendary Alfred Peet, one of American specialty coffee's pioneers, Peet's is now a publicly traded corporation that so far has managed a slow, careful expansion from its intensely loyalist base in the San Francisco Bay area. Peet's signature, deep roast is often imitated but less often duplicated. This holiday blend embodies a particularly gentle and lively version of the Peet's roast style. Visit www.peets.com or call 800-999-2132 for more information.

Who Should Drink It: Light-hearted dark-roast lovers.

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