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Dou Zhai Coffee & Roastery

Guatemala Fraijanes Finca La Esmeralda Sudan Rume Natural

Roaster Location: Taichung, Taiwan
Coffee Origin: Fraijanes, Guatemala
Roast Level: Medium-Light
Agtron: 60/84
Est. Price: NT $880/8 ounces
Review Date: September 2026
Aroma: 9
Acidity/Structure: 9
Body: 9
Flavor: 10
Aftertaste: 9

Blind Assessment

Opulent, perfumed and deeply fruit-toned. Black raspberry, ripe plum, guava, orange blossom and dark chocolate in aroma and cup. Vibrant, winey acidity; full, creamy-smooth mouthfeel. The finish is exceptionally persistent, with black raspberry, orange blossom and dark chocolate lingering long.

Notes

This coffee earned Finalist recognition in the Traditional Natural category, International division, of the inaugural Kenneth Davids Cup. Produced by Alvaro Lopez of Finca La Esmeralda, entirely of the Sudan Rume variety of Arabica, and processed by the natural method (dried in the whole fruit). This coffee earned Finalist recognition in the Traditional Natural category, International division, of the inaugural Kenneth Davids Cup. Dou Zhai Coffee & Roastery is a Taiwan-based specialty coffee roaster and cafe. Visit www.douzhaicafe.com for more information.

Bottom Line

A compelling natural Sudan Rume that brings a lush floral and tropical-fruit dimension to the deep fruit and chocolate character of a classic Guatemala profile.

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