AKA Coffee Roasters
#401 Italian-Style Espresso Blend
| Roaster Location: | Xitun District, Taichung, Taiwan |
| Coffee Origin: | Colombia; Brazil; Guatemala; Ethiopia |
| Roast Level: | Medium-Light |
| Agtron: | 53/70 |
| Est. Price: | NT $360/8 ounces |
| Review Date: | March 2024 |
| Aroma: | 8 |
| Body: | 9 |
| Flavor: | 8 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
| With Milk: | 9 |
Blind Assessment
Evaluated as espresso. Deep-toned, crisply chocolaty. Baking chocolate, hazelnut, date, gardenia, oak in aroma and small cup. Full, creamy mouthfeel; sweetly nut-toned, wood-framed finish. In cappuccino format, notes of baking chocolate and hazelnut are supported by oak.
Notes
A blend of coffees from four origins — Colombia, Brazil, Guatemala and Ethiopia — roasted for espresso applications. AKA Coffee is a specialty nano-roaster based in Taiwan. Visit AKA Coffee's Facebook page for more information.
Bottom Line
A solid Brazil-heavy espresso with an exceptionally full, viscous body and a crisp chocolate throughline.
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