Blind Assessment

Evaluated as espresso. This was Ken’s favorite in the tasting; he had it at 96 with a 10 for aroma. Co-taster John DiRuocco was a bit less enthusiastic at 94. The difference may have been their reading of the striking floral herb notes. Ken experienced them as exhilarating sweet lavender while John read them as a pleasant but drier eucalyptus. But both overall admired this sweetly citrusy, walnut-toned, brightly chocolaty espresso whose character resonates through the finish and retains character impressively in three parts milk.

Notes

Produced by Wilson Alva of Finca Sierra Morena, entirely of the Pink Bourbon variety of Arabica, and processed by the traditional washed method (fruit skin, pulp and flesh all removed before drying). Imported by Coffee Quest. Wonderstate Coffee, formerly Kickapoo Coffee, is an award-winning roaster based in rural Wisconsin known for its commitment to guaranteeing higher pay for farmers and operating the country’s first 100% solar-powered roastery. Visit www.wonderstate.com for more information.

Bottom Line

A deeply complex, gently citrusy, crisply floral espresso that rounds gracefully without losing character in cappuccino-scaled milk.

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