Blind Assessment: Deep, chocolaty and citrus-toned. Baking chocolate, lemon zest, magnolia, oak, molasses in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with gentle, round acidity; crisp though velvety mouthfeel. The finish centers around notes of baking chocolate and oak, with subtle floral undertones.

Notes: Fair trade and organic certified. From trees of the Bourbon, Caturra, and Catuaí varieties of Arabica and processed by the washed method (fruit skin and pulp are removed before drying). Lone Coffee is an Escondido, California-based specialty micro-roaster with an adjacent coffee shop, Kettle Coffee & Tea. Visit www.lonecoffee.com for more information.

The Bottom Line: An engagingly cocoa-toned Mexico cup with solid sustainable credentials.