Blind Assessment

Harmonious and full-bodied. Raspberry, dark chocolate, toffee, macadamia, molasses in aroma and cup. Bright, winey acidity; rich, syrupy mouthfeel. The finish is long and sweet, with cocoa and nut notes persisting.

Notes

This coffee celebrates the 20th anniversary of the partnership between Temple Coffee and Sonora Estate. Produced by Alberto and Diego Guardia of Sonora Estate, entirely of the Bourbon variety of Arabica, and processed by the natural method (dried in the whole fruit). Temple Coffee is a quality-focused retail and wholesale specialty roaster that has been active in Sacramento, California, since 2005. Committed to sourcing, roasting and brewing the finest coffees, Temple features selections from distinguished single estates and cooperatives around the world. Visit www.templecoffee.com or call 916-454-1282 for more information.  

Bottom Line

A celebratory natural-process Costa Rica Bourbon that combines depth and sweetness — a testament to Temple’s long-standing partnership with Sonora Estate.

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