Just Coffee Cooperative
AIPEP Bolivian Fair Trade Espresso
| Roaster Location: | Madison, Wisconsin |
| Coffee Origin: | Caranavi Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia. |
| Roast Level: | Medium |
| Agtron: | 51/66 |
| Est. Price: | $10.75/12 ounces |
| Review Date: | May 2013 |
| Aroma: | 8 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 8 |
| Aftertaste: | 9 |
| With Milk: | 9 |
Blind Assessment
Evaluated as espresso. Ken rated this softly bright espresso three points higher at 92 than the co-taster did at 89. Ken simply seems to have found more going on and liked what he found better: a fuller mouthfeel, a slightly more complex set of aromatics (for Ken citrus, honey, flowers, chocolate; for his co-taster taster citrus, praline, pear), a longer finish and a more complex, persistent flavor in milk.
Notes
AIPEP is a cooperative that represents approximately sixty farming families. This coffee is certified organically grown. Although it is described as "100% Fair Trade" on the front of the bag, judging by the absence of trademarked seal it may not be certified Fair Trade by Fair Trade USA, the sole American certifier for the Fair Trade Labeling Organizations International (FLO). Instead it bears the seal of the Fair Trade Federation, a membership (rather than certifying) organization devoted to "providing fair wages and good employment opportunities to economically disadvantaged artisans and farmers worldwide." Just Coffee is a politically motivated business that believes in working for peace, encouraging social change and roasting high-quality coffee. Visit
Who Should Drink It
Those who enjoy softness and balance in a medium-roasted espresso.
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This review originally appeared in the May, 2013 tasting report: Lighter and Brighter: Single-Origin Espressos
