Simon Hsieh's Aroma Roast Coffees
Kenya AA Top
| Roaster Location: | Taoyuan City, Taiwan |
| Coffee Origin: | Kenya |
| Roast Level: | Medium |
| Agtron: | 49/64 |
| Est. Price: | NA |
| Review Date: | December 2009 |
| Aroma: | 9 |
| Acidity: | 8 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 10 |
| Aftertaste: | 9 |
Blind Assessment
Deep and penetrating floral aroma: orangy sweetness and blackberries. Gentle acidity, smooth mouthfeel, and an intense, flavor-saturated character in the cup: classic black currant notes mingle forcefully with the concentrated sweetness of dried berries and flowers. Long, intensely sweet finish with the flavor notes delicately lingering and softening toward a fruit-toned chocolate.
Notes
In addition to his retail roasting operation, Aroma Roast Coffees, Simon Hsieh also runs Soaring Phoenix Trading, a business focused on high quality green single-origin coffees and commercial espresso blends. Visit www.facebook.com/4ArtsZeroDefectCoffees or call 886-0983-749876 for more information.
Who Should Drink It
An exceptional example of the Kenya profile, with pronounced classic black currant character.
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This review originally appeared in the December, 2009 tasting report: Best (or Should-Be-Best) Selling Single Origins 2009
