Starbucks
Aria Blend Blonde Roast (K-Cup)
| Roaster Location: | Seattle, Washington |
| Coffee Origin: | Africa; Central and South America. |
| Roast Level: | Very Dark |
| Agtron: | 0/65 |
| Est. Price: | $24.95/32 K-Cups |
| Review Date: | February 2015 |
| Aroma: | 8 |
| Acidity: | 6 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 8 |
| Aftertaste: | 7 |
Blind Assessment
(As brewed in a Keurig B70 Platinum single-serve brewing device using a licensed K-Cup capsule containing 11+ grams of coffee to produce a 6-ounce serving). Dry, zesty, citrusy. Citrus zest, sweetly pungent, berry-like fruit, fresh-cut oak, a hint of flowers in aroma and cup. Brisk, distinctly bittersweet acidity; lightly syrupy mouthfeel. Crisp, richly drying finish.
Notes
With the introduction of its lighter-roasted “Blonde” blends a couple of years ago, Starbucks broke with its long commitment to dark-roasting. Visit www.starbucks.com for more information.
Who Should Drink It
Keurig owners who enjoy a brisk, citrusy cup; not the usual roasty Starbucks cup.
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This review originally appeared in the February, 2015 tasting report: K-Cups and Other Cups: Capsule Single-Serve Coffees
