Trader Joe's
Organic Fair Trade Shade Grown Ethiopia
| Roaster Location: | Monrovia, California |
| Coffee Origin: | Ethiopia |
| Roast Level: | Medium |
| Agtron: | 45/63 |
| Est. Price: | $9.99/12-ounce can |
| Review Date: | September 2023 |
| Aroma: | 7 |
| Acidity/Structure: | 6 |
| Body: | 7 |
| Flavor: | 7 |
| Aftertaste: | 6 |
Blind Assessment
Staunchly dark roasted, somewhat smoky. Carob, walnut, scorched fir, lily, stale raisin in aroma and cup. Harsh acidity; thin mouthfeel. Ashy finish with only slight sweetness.
Notes
Purchased at a Trader Joe’s market in Alameda, California. Processed by the traditional washed method (fruit skin and pulp removed before drying). Certified USDA Organic and Fair Trade USA. Trader Joe’s is a discount gourmet and natural foods supermarket chain with 457 stores in more than 20 states. Visit www.traderjoes.com for more information.
Bottom Line
A smoky-sweet, unintegrated darker-roasted Ethiopia with notes of carob and scorched wood.
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This review originally appeared in the September, 2023 tasting report: The Evolution of “Fair Trade” Coffee
