Organization: Intelligentsia Coffee, Chicago, Illinois
Coffee: Tres Santos Micro-Lot La Dorada Cauca
Reviewed: February 2008
Overall Rating: 94 points
Roast (Agtron): Medium-Light (56/66)
Estimated Price:
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Origin: Valle de Cauca Department, western Colombia

Notes: Tres Santos is a coffee competition in Colombia organized by Intelligentsia green coffee buyer Geoff Watts designed to uncover the finest lots of coffee from participating small-holding farmers from the harvests of the Huila (and in the case of this coffee) Cauca growing regions, rewarding them with recognition and high purchase prices. This prize-winner is from the farm of Alvaro Quintero. Intelligentsia is a distinguished Chicago-based specialty roaster and a leader in sourcing and roasting small, exceptional lots of coffee like this one. Visit www.intelligentsiacoffee.com or call 888-945-9786 for more information.

Blind Assessment: Sweet-toned, quiet aroma with nut, dried cherry and chocolate. Elegantly balanced cup: softly acidy, silky in mouthfeel, with continued dried cherry, cocoaish chocolate and a slight brightening hint of lemon. The chocolate notes in particular carry into the long, rich, complex finish.

Who should drink it: An elegant and complete coffee expression, accessible but rewarding.

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