Blind Assessment

Evaluated as espresso. Dense, syrupy, and deeply aromatic — the crema is thick and dark amber, framing scents of bittersweet chocolate, dried black cherry, and a note of toasted grain. In the cup, flavors of dark cocoa, dried plum, and a faint sweetness of roasted almond emerge with authority. With milk, the espresso transforms beautifully, yielding a rich, chocolate-forward drink with a velvety texture and a persistent caramelized finish.

Notes

Fifth Heaven Coffee (Café Quinto Cielo in Spanish) is produced at Hacienda Tierra Viva in Puerto Rico by Laura Rivera and Blake Horwitz, from trees of the Limani, Fronton, Bourbon and Typica varieties of Arabica, processed by the natural method (dried in the whole fruit), and is roasted on the farm. Produced regeneratively and without the use of pesticides. Visit www.haciendatierraviva.com for more information.

Bottom Line

A natural-processed Puerto Rico coffee tested as espresso; the medium roast preserves the beans' exuberant fruit character, while delivering the body and sweetness that espresso demands. Particularly outstanding with milk, where it reveals a depth and sweetness that rivals fine Italian-style blends, but with more finesse.

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