The Supreme Bean
Espresso Bella Luna
| Roaster Location: | North Hollywood, California |
| Coffee Origin: | Not Disclosed |
| Roast Level: | Medium-Dark |
| Agtron: | 38/54 |
| Review Date: | September 2005 |
| Aroma: | 8 |
| Body: | 9 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
| With Milk: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
An impressively sweet, smooth, deeply dimensioned, softly complex espresso. Co-cupper Ted Lingle (92) used the term "resonant" twice to describe flavor and finish in the small cup. Ken (90) was most impressed by the details: a fresh-cut cedar character that was pungent but sweet and round, and wine-toned fruit notes. Bloomed in milk with discreet balance and a rich chocolate. Reader Chris Horn nominated another of Supreme Bean's espresso blends, but we ended up reviewing this one instead (don't ask).
Notes
The Supreme Bean, a Los Angeles-area wholesale roaster, specializes in high-end roasted-to-order espresso blends and single origins. Visit
Who Should Drink It
Those who prefer their comfort with complications.
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This review originally appeared in the September, 2005 tasting report: Nice Going: Readers' Choice Espressos
