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The Embellished Bean

Colombian Excelso

Roaster Location: LaGrangeville, New York
Coffee Origin: Colombia
Roast Level: Medium
Agtron: 48/60
Review Date: May 2003
Aroma: 7
Acidity: 7
Body: 8
Flavor: 7

Blind Assessment

Moderately acidy, medium to full bodied, sweet, rich, balanced, mid-toned. Not much nuance but a sturdy cup with a juicy tickle of cleanly fermented fruit. Marred by a rather bitter finish.

Notes

Excelso is the standard grade of Colombia coffee sold by the Colombia Coffee Federation. Embellished Bean sells its (often flavor-embellished) beans over the Internet and at various Hudson Valley, New York cultural events. Visit www.embellishedbean.com or call 866-834-5282 for more info.

Who Should Drink It

Standard edition of a fruity, pleasantly edge-of-ferment Colombia. Solid body and moderate acidity should make it a good choice for those who take their traditional breakfast cup with milk.

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This review originally appeared in the May, 2003 tasting report: Roasters without Stores

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