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Organization: Reunion Island Coffee, Oakville, Ontario, Canada Coffee: Colombia Las Hermosas Medium Roast Reviewed: February 2007 Overall Rating: 92 points
Aroma: 8 Acidity: 8 Body: 8 Flavor: 8 Aftertaste: 8 Roast (Agtron): Medium-Light (59/71) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Origin: Southern Tolima Department, south-central Colombia
Notes: This coffee reflects an ongoing partnership between Reunion Island Coffee and the Las Hermosas Cooperative of small farms in southern Tolima Department of Colombia. In the last two years of the project partnership Reunion Island Coffee has donated funds to build drying beds and a cupping laboratory for the cooperative. Reunion Island Coffee is a quality-oriented roasting company founded by Canadian specialty coffee veteran Peter Pesce. Visit www.reunionislandcoffee.com or call 800-565-5950 for more information.
Blind Assessment: Sweet, delicate, floral-toned aroma with hints of lemon and a buttery chocolate. Reveals weight and power in the cup, with a rich acidity with continued floral, lemon and butter notes. Clean, rich finish.
Who should drink it: A classic breakfast cup, sweet but powerfully bright and rich.
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