Allegro Coffee Roasters
Organic Guatemala Asuvim Micro Lot
Roaster Location: | Thornton, Colorado |
Coffee Origin: | Patzun growing region, Guatemala |
Roast Level: | Medium-Light |
Agtron: | 57/70 |
Est. Price: | $12.99/12 ounces |
Review Date: | February 2016 |
Aroma: | 9 |
Acidity : | 8 |
Body: | 8 |
Flavor: | 9 |
Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment: Spicy, crisply sweet. Green apple and grape, sandalwood, roasted cacao nib, a hint of myrrh in aroma and cup. Round, brisk but juicy acidity; silky mouthfeel. Citrus and sandalwood, in particular, carry into a dry, zesty finish.
Notes: Produced from trees of four different varieties of arabica: Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai and Pache. Certified organically grown and Rainforest Alliance certified, meaning this coffee was produced following sustainable ecological and socio-economic criteria developed by the Sustainable Agricultural Network, a coalition of independent, environment-focused non-governmental organizations. Purchased as whole bean in a 12-ounce foil bag with one-way degassing valve at a Whole Foods location in northern California. This sample was roasted, roast-dated and packaged at Allegro’s Berkeley, California small-batch roasting facility. Visit www.allegrocoffee.com or call 800-227-1107 for more information.
Who Should Drink It : Those who value an invigorating, zesty-sweet cup with lively, distinctive aromatic intrigue.
This review originally appeared in the February, 2016 tasting report: Trolling the Supermarkets for Single-Origin Coffees