Durango Coffee Company
Guatemala La Merced Espresso
| Roaster Location: | Durango, Colorado |
| Coffee Origin: | Chimaltenango, Guatemala |
| Roast Level: | Medium-Light |
| Agtron: | 54/74 |
| Est. Price: | $18.95/12 ounces |
| Review Date: | April 2024 |
| Aroma: | 9 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
| With Milk: | 9 |
Blind Assessment
Evaluated as espresso. Rich, deep, sweetly nutty. Hazelnut butter, tamarind, jasmine, dark chocolate, cedar in aroma and small cup. Crisp, velvety-smooth mouthfeel; nutty, chocolaty finish. In cappuccino format, Nutella-like in its marriage of chocolate and hazelnut notes.
Notes
Produced by the Ortega family of Finca La Merced, entirely of the Bourbon variety of Arabica, and processed by the traditional washed method (fruit skin and pulp removed before drying). Located in southwestern Colorado, Durango Coffee lays claim to a rich coffee history that dates to 1986. Its motto is “Tough Town, Great Coffee.” Visit durangocoffee.com or call 800-748-2275 for more information.
Bottom Line
A confident, classic washed Guatemala, roasted for espresso; nutty and floral in the straight shot and especially Nutella-like in cappuccino format.
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