Blind Assessment

Wood-framed, spice- and flower-toned. Brazil nut, wisteria, pink peppercorn, dark chocolate, lightly scorched fir in aroma and cup. In structure sweet, with a salty/savory edge. Lightly syrupy mouthfeel. Pleasantly drying in the finish, with a rich aromatic wood supporting nutty chocolate and floral suggestions.

Notes

This excellent coffee was recognized as one of the three most exciting non-espresso blends of 2017.  Mocha Java is the world’s earliest blend, originally combining fruity dry-processed coffee from southern Arabia (now Yemen) shipped through the port of Mocha with lower-toned, woody/musty coffee from Java. Contemporary versions like this one usually replace the Yemen and Java with very similar-cupping coffees from Ethiopia and Sumatra. The essence of the Mocha Java blend is harmonious contradiction, a theme well-supported by this version. The coffees in this blend are certified organically grown and Fair Trade certified, meaning they were purchased from small-holding farmers at a “fair” or economically sustainable price. This coffee tied for the fifth-highest rating in a tasting of nearly 130 darker-roasted coffees for Coffee Review‘s August 2017 tasting report. Founded in 1995, Equator Coffees & Teas is a women-owned wholesale coffee roasting company that focuses on sustainability in coffee-sourcing and business practices. Visit www.equatorcoffees.com or call 800-809-7687 for more information.

Bottom Line

A twisty version of the ancient Mocha-Java blend, probably quite authentic with its suggestions of wood, spicy nut and chocolate.

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