Blind Assessment

Evaluated as espresso. Richly bittersweet, gently herb-toned. Dried persimmon, macadamia nut, lime zest, scorched maple, rosemary blossom in aroma and small cup. Crisp, satiny mouthfeel; sweetly nutty, herb-toned finish. In three parts milk, both richly sweet (creamy macadamia nut and dried persimmon) and subtly earth-toned (rosemary blossom, scorched maple).

Notes

An espresso blend composed of a washed-process Colombia, a natural Brazil, and a wet-hulled Sumatra. Paradise Roasters specializes in micro-lot Arabica and Robusta coffees from Asia and other emerging origins. Paradise prides itself on quality and freshness, craft-roasting coffees in small batches only after orders are placed. Visit www.paradiseroasters.com or call 763-433-0626 for more information.

Bottom Line

Paradise owner Miguel Meza calls this blend his “new-wave retro espresso.” Could be, with its embrace of the savory and nutty in lieu of big chocolate. Especially distinctive in milk, where the savory and sweet merge best.

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