Blind Assessment: Sweetly fruit-forward, deeply aromatic. Passion fruit, tangerine zest, cocoa nib, lemon verbena, agave syrup in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with vibrant acidity; satiny-smooth mouthfeel. The finish centers around notes of tangerine with cocoa undertones.

Notes: Produced by Ayele Tulu entirely of the 74110 variety of Arabica, and processed by the washed method (fruit skin and flesh are removed from the beans before they are dried). VERYTIME is a specialty nano-roaster based in Taoyuan, Taiwan. Visit facebook.com/verytime7 for more information.

The Bottom Line: A nuanced, balanced washed Ethiopia cup with deep tropical fruit, cocoa, and spicy floral notes.

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