Detour Coffee Roasters
Holiday Blend
| Roaster Location: | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Coffee Origin: | Ethiopia; Kenya; Costa Rica |
| Roast Level: | Medium |
| Agtron: | 52/68 |
| Est. Price: | CAD $18.00/300 grams |
| Review Date: | December 2019 |
| Aroma: | 9 |
| Acidity/Structure: | 8 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Spice-toned, deeply sweet. Blueberry, lavender, fresh-cut cedar, molasses, baking spices in aroma and cup. Richly sweet structure with lively acidity; satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Quiet, sweetly spice-toned finish.
Notes
This coffee tied for the third-highest rating in a tasting of holiday blends for Coffee Review‘s December 2019 tasting report. Comprised of an Ethiopia Guji natural-process, a Costa Rica Tarrazu white honey-process, and a washed-process Kenya Nyeri. Detour Coffee, founded in 2009, is a wholesale and retail roasting company located near Toronto, Canada. Visit www.detourcoffee.com for more information.
Bottom Line
A subtle, nuanced cup rich with notes of spicy florals and baking spices with an appealing berry throughline.
Explore Similar Coffees
Click here for more reviews from Detour Coffee Roasters
This review originally appeared in the December, 2019 tasting report: 2019 Holiday Coffees: Celebratory Blends That Elevate the Ordinary
