Reunion Island Coffee
Island Reserve
Roaster Location: | Oakville, Ontario, Canada |
Coffee Origin: | Nicaragua; Peru; Tanzania. |
Roast Level: | Medium-Light |
Agtron: | 55/74 |
Est. Price: | $11.95/12 ounces |
Review Date: | July 2015 |
Aroma: | 8 |
Acidity: | 8 |
Body: | 8 |
Flavor: | 9 |
Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment: Classically balanced, gently bright. Tangerine, walnut, honey, lavender in aroma and cup. Softly bright acidity; light, silky mouthfeel. Walnut and lavender carry into a sweet, resonant finish.
Notes: The coffees composing this blend are Rainforest Alliance certified, meaning they were produced following sustainable ecological and socio-economic criteria developed by the Sustainable Agricultural Network, a coalition of independent, environment-focused non-governmental organizations. Reunion Island Coffee is a quality-oriented roasting company founded by Canadian specialty coffee veteran Peter Pesce. Visit www.reunionislandcoffee.com or call 800-565-5950 for more information.
Who Should Drink It: Those who value classic balance and quiet completeness.
This review originally appeared in the July, 2015 tasting report: Blends 2015: Quietly Agreeable with Some Fireworks