Caffe Luxxe
Ethiopia Harrar Mesela
| Roaster Location: | Santa Monica, California |
| Coffee Origin: | Harrar growing region, eastern Ethiopia |
| Roast Level: | Medium |
| Agtron: | 48/64 |
| Est. Price: | $20.00/12 ounces |
| Review Date: | January 2016 |
| Aroma: | 9 |
| Acidity : | 7 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment: Richly and deeply sweet. Molasses, dark chocolate, Asian pear and narcissus in aroma and cup. Bittersweet acidity; silky mouthfeel. Nut leads at the front of the short, richly drying finish.
Notes: The semi-arid highlands near the ancient east-Ethiopian walled city of Harrar has long produced traditional dried-in-the fruit or “natural” coffees like this one. Caffè Luxxe is an Italian-inflected artisan roaster and retailer that emphasizes both its coffee knowledge and precision and its straightforward lack of pretension. Visit www.caffeluxxe.com or call 310-394-2222 for more information.
Who Should Drink It : Those who appreciate crisp fruit in a chocolaty and subtly floral cup representing an ancient but rarely imported Ethiopian regional coffee type.
