Blind Assessment: Evaluated as espresso. Decadently floral-toned with fruit underpinnings. Plumeria, black cherry, chocolate fudge, dark caramel, singed cedar in aroma and small cup. Creamy-smooth mouthfeel; crisply chocolaty, distinctly floral finish.

Notes: A blend of three natural-processed Ethiopia coffees roasted for espresso. In addition to his retail roasting operation, Aroma Roast Coffees, Simon Hsieh also operates Soaring Phoenix Trading, a business focused on purpose-built commercial espresso blends and high-quality single-origin coffees. Customers can also visit the new showroom, Chateau Andy, in Taipei City. Visit www.facebook.com/4ArtsZeroDefectCoffees or call 886-0983-749876 for more information.

The Bottom Line: A darker-roasted natural-processed blend of three Ethiopian coffees roasted for espresso. This blend is even more floral than fruity, and that’s saying something, given that it is very fruity!

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