Van Houtte Cafe
Decaffeinated (K-Cup)
| Roaster Location: | Montreal, Canada |
| Coffee Origin: | Not disclosed |
| Roast Level: | Very Dark |
| Agtron: | 0/44 |
| Review Date: | January 2004 |
| Aroma: | 6 |
| Acidity: | 7 |
| Body: | 7 |
| Flavor: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Smoky, leathery and sweet in the aroma, with a hint of low-toned fruit. Softens and relaxes in the cup, with the smoky fruit sweetening toward chocolate. Lean in mouthfeel but rich in impression.
Notes
K-Cups are designed for the Keurig single-serve brewer. Van Houtte ("A Taste of Europe in Your Cup") is a large Canadian coffee roaster and office coffee service provider with its roots in European small-batch roasting. Visit
Who Should Drink It
Caffeine-avoiding lovers of the gently smoky style of darker-roast cup.
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This review originally appeared in the January, 2004 tasting report: At What Cost Convenience? Testing the New Single-Serve Coffee Systems
