Organization: Camano Island Coffee Roasters, Camano Island, Washington
Coffee: Papua New Guinea Light Roast
Reviewed: April 2009
Overall Rating: 89 points
Roast (Agtron): Medium (46/70)
Estimated Price:
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Origin: Highlands of Papua New Guinea

Notes: By general industry standards, a medium roast rather than a light roast. Located on Camano Island, north of Seattle, Camano Island Coffee Roasters is focused on fresh roasted coffee that is organic, shade grown and fairly traded. They offer "The Coffee Lover?s Club" for those who like to receive regular shipments of coffee. Visit www.camanoislandcoffee.com or call 866-833-0209 for more information.

Blind Assessment: Crisp, straightforward coffee; co-cupper Jennifer Stone (89) was impressed by its full mouthfeel and rather deep dimension, Ken (88) by its general balance and poise. The pleasant but muted aromatics were difficult to sort out with any precision; Jennifer tended toward caramel and chocolate; Ken was more into nut. Lest that sounds too much like sundae toppings, these were crisp, bitter-sweet, coffee-contexted nuances.

Who should drink it: A mildly Pacificized rendition of a classic Central America style cup.

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