Blind Assessment: Crisply dry but quite sweet; intricate. Black currant, lavender, kumquat, fresh-cut fir, a hint of flavor-rounding chocolate in aroma and cup. Rich, quietly vibrant acidity; full, satiny mouthfeel. Exceptionally deep, resonantly flavor-saturated finish.

Notes: This original and attractive blend consists of 50% Kenya Thiriku AB and 50% Guatemala Acatenango. Located in Everett, Washington, north of Seattle, Velton’s Coffee is a quality-focused small-batch wholesale roaster. Visit www.veltonscoffee.com or call 206-250-6130 for more information.

Who Should Drink It : The engaging juxtaposition of sweet and dry tendencies in this seasonal blend resolve with particularly satisfying richness in an unusually long and complex finish.