Paradise Roasters
Colombia Finca Lord Baltimore Papayo
| Roaster Location: | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Coffee Origin: | Pitalito, Huila Department, Colombia |
| Roast Level: | Light |
| Agtron: | 62/80 |
| Est. Price: | $24.95/12 ounces |
| Review Date: | May 2020 |
| Aroma: | 9 |
| Acidity /Structure : | 9 |
| Body: | 9 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment: Floral, citrusy, delicate yet deeply sweet. Honeysuckle, blood orange, sugar cane, nougat, cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with high-toned, juicy acidity; plush, lively mouthfeel. The crisp finish centers around notes of honeysuckle, blood orange and cocoa nib.
Notes: Produced by Deiro Garcia in Colombia at Finca Lord Baltimore entirely of the Ethiopia landrace Papayo variety, and fermented in the whole fruit inside a hermetically sealed vessel, making it one version of what the coffee industry has come to call “anaerobic” or limited-oxygen processing. Paradise Roasters specializes in micro-lot Arabica and Robusta coffees from Asia and other emerging origins. The company prides itself on quality and freshness, craft-roasting coffees in small batches only after orders are placed. Visit www.paradiseroasters.com or call 763-433-0626 for more information.
The Bottom Line : A bright, richly aromatic Colombia cup from a rare tree variety worth seeking out: intricately balanced, exceptionally high-toned, both rich and delicate.
