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92

Tony's Coffees and Teas

Ganesha Espresso

Roaster Location: Bellingham, Washington
Coffee Origin: Rwanda; Costa Rica; Yirgacheffe growing region, southern Ethiopia.
Roast Level: Medium
Agtron: 49/55
Est. Price: $18.00/16 ounces
Review Date: May 2015
Aroma: 9
Body: 8
Flavor: 9
Aftertaste: 8
With Milk: 8

Blind Assessment

Evaluated as espresso. Co-cupper Ethan Hill (92) and Ken (92) equally valued this espresso, but read it slightly differently. For Ethan it was a fundamentally sweet cup (“maple syrup”) with layered complexity: blackberry, chocolate, almond. For Ken a crisp, lively, slightly bitterish edge (roasted cacao nib, lavender) complicated the sweetness throughout. Both agreed that the mouthfeel was plump and syrupy. For Ethan the finish was sweet all the way; for Ken it was a touch drying. In three parts milk again Ethan emphasized the sweetness (“retained a nice marshmallow sweetness”) while Ken cited a brisk cocoa-and-lavender character.

Notes

Ganesha Espresso is Tony’s flagship espresso blend. This current version is comprised of a dried-in-the-fruit or natural Yirgacheffe and two wet-processed or washed coffees, a Costa Rica La Macho and a Rwanda Gitesi. In 2013 the Ganesha was named “America’s Best Espresso” at a Seattle competition. Tony’s Coffee has been roasting in Bellingham, Washington since 1971. Visit www.tonyscoffee.com or call 800-448-8804 for more information.

Who Should Drink It

No matter whose reading you follow, a fine, complete, complex espresso.

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This review originally appeared in the May, 2015 tasting report: Open Source Espresso Blends

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