Blind Assessment: Gentle, delicate. Crisp chocolate and hazelnut notes dominate in aroma and cup; complicating hints of fir and citrus. Gentle, balanced acidity; light, silky mouthfeel. Sweet-toned, slightly drying finish.

Notes: This coffee is organic and Fair Trade certified, meaning it was purchased from small-holding farmers at a "fair" or economically sustainable price. It is also offered under the umbrella of the Café Femenino program, which "provides extra income that goes directly to ... women producers." The grant-funded Café Femenino Foundation (www.cafefemeninofoundation.org) "supports efforts to improve the view of women's roles by supporting programs and projects that generate sales the women can control." In addition, twenty percent of the sales of this particular Café Femenino coffee is donated to the Griswold Residency of YWCA in Columbus, Ohio, a facility that offers a temporary home and assistance to low-income women in crisis (www.ywcacolumbus.org). Stauf’s is a micro-roaster in Columbus, Ohio founded in 1988 and serving wholesale and retail customers throughout the country. Visit www.staufs.com for more information.

Who Should Drink It : Crisp, delicate cup offers impressive support for low-income women both in the Dominican Republic through the Café Femenino program and to local women in crisis in Columbus, Ohio.