88	The Supreme Bean North Hollywood, California Espresso Abruzzo Roast: Dark Review Date: June 2004 Origin: Not disclosed Price: NA

Blind Assessment: The aroma is sweet, smoky and toasty. In the small cup the smoky tones complement a dry but lush fruitiness. Comes richly into its own in milk, where the smoke and toast tones read as fresh leather and the dry fruit turns crisply chocolate.

Notes: The darker roasted of three espresso blends offered by The Supreme Bean, a Los Angeles-area wholesale roaster specializing in high-end roasted-to-order espresso blends and single origins. Visit www.thesupremebean.com or call 888-288-5282 for more info.

Who Should Drink It: Those who enjoy the leathery, deeply fruity scent of pipe tobacco before it goes into the pipe.

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