Organization: Rufous, Taipei, Taiwan
Coffee: Espresso Rufous
Reviewed: November 2008
Overall Rating: 91 points
Roast (Agtron): Medium-Dark (38/47)
Estimated Price:
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Origin: Guatemala; Costa Rica, Colombia; Panama; Sumatra; Yemen; Papua New Guinea.

Notes: Rufous is an aficionado cafe and in-store roasting company in Taipei, Taiwan, specializing in this espresso blend as well as a selection of single-origin coffees, custom-brewed at customer request. Visit www.rufouscoffee.blogspot.com for more information.

Blind Assessment: Very sweet-toned, complex aroma: floral top notes, orangy citrus, chocolate. In the small cup balanced, lightly syrupy mouthfeel, naturally sweet, with a flavor dominated by fresh-cut fir with continued hints of chocolate, orange and flowers. Long, clean, flavor-saturated finish. Rather sharp in two parts milk, but blooms nicely in three parts, softening and turning toward a crisp, minty chocolate.

Who should drink it: A versatile espresso with pronounced character in both demitasse and milk.

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