Organization: Allegro Coffee, Thornton, Colorado
Coffee: Nicaragua Organic, El Jaguar
Reviewed: May 2004
Overall Rating: 90 points
Roast (Agtron): Medium (51/66)
Estimated Price:
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Origin: Jinotega growing region, central Nicaragua

Notes: With its full body, low acidity and complex midtones, this is a classic Nicaragua. Organically grown on George and Liliana Duriaux-Chavarria's family form in the Jinotega region. Allegro Coffee, a subsidiary of Whole Foods Market, offers one of the country's largest selections of single-origin coffees. Visit www.allegrocoffee.com or call 800-227-1107 for more information.

Blind Assessment: Deep and balanced, smooth in mouthfeel, low in acidity, rich with sweet wine- and chocolate-cherry-toned fruit and a resiny hint of cedar. Nominating reader John Outler applies the technical tasting term "Yummy!" to this coffee before continuing "Perfect intersection between dark and light [roast]. Not too bitter."

Who should drink it: Those who prefer a plush armchair to a leather one.

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