The Roasterie
Ethiopian Organic
| Roaster Location: | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Coffee Origin: | Southern Ethiopia. |
| Roast Level: | Medium |
| Agtron: | 48/65 |
| Review Date: | July 2008 |
| Aroma: | 8 |
| Acidity: | 7 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 8 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Pungent nut, hints of herb and earth in the sweet-toned aroma. In the cup full mouthfeel, crisp earth notes, dry, berryish fruit and a slight herby or gingery tingle. Rich, sweet, berry-toned finish.
Notes
This coffee is certified organically grown and Fair Trade, meaning it was purchased from small-holding farmers at a "fair" or economically sustainable price. The Roasterie is a leading, quality-oriented specialty roaster that specializes in building ongoing relationships with growers and that emphasizes its commitment to "air roasting," a technology utilizing a column of hot air rather than the conventional turning drum to agitate the roasting beans. Visit
Who Should Drink It
Sensory fence-sitters. The berry notes are Ethiopia, the musty earth notes more Sumatra than Ethiopia, but together they offer a sweet-finishing, versatile sensory package.
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This review originally appeared in the July, 2008 tasting report: Readers' Choice 2008: Hearty Coffee from the Heartlands
