Blind Assessment

Lush, fruit-forward and floral. Blueberry, strawberry, violet, honey and cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Juicy, lively acidity; lightly satiny mouthfeel. The finish is sweet and lingering, with dark berry and soft cocoa notes.

Notes

Produced by smallholding farmers of METAD's Hambela Estate, from local landrace varieties of Arabica, and processed by the natural method (dried in the whole fruit). Lin Jen-Wei’s Black Jar Coffee, a Taiwan-based nano-roaster and café, is named for both the Taiwanese slang phrase “black soy sauce in black jar,” indicating something is difficult to see through, and the literal black jar in which this company stores coffee to protect it from UV light. Roasted by Lin Jen-Wei, the daughter of the owner, who has been roasting for five years (since she was 13!). For more information, visit Black Jar's Facebook page.

Bottom Line

A vibrant Hambela natural that delivers saturated berry character and floral lift in a smooth, well-balanced cup.

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