Canterbury Coffee
Resiprocate Verita Espresso
| Roaster Location: | Richmond, British Columbia, Canada |
| Coffee Origin: | Not disclosed. |
| Roast Level: | Medium-Dark |
| Agtron: | 44/52 |
| Est. Price: | CAD $44.07/1 kg. (2.2 lbs.) |
| Review Date: | June 2011 |
| Aroma: | 8 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 8 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
| With Milk: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
An espresso blend evaluated here for use with non-espresso brewing methods (drip, French press): Distinct dark chocolate in aroma and cup, enlivened by a hint of pungent, grapefruity citrus. Lightly syrupy mouthfeel. Citrus and lemon carry into a smooth, sweet finish.
Notes
Certified organically grown and Fair Trade certified, meaning the coffees comprising this blend were purchased from small-holding farmers at a "fair" or economically sustainable price. Designed for espresso brewing, this blend was evaluated for this review as it might perform in non-espresso brewing methods like drip and French press. Coffee Review rated this blend 94 brewed as espresso in December of 2010. Canterbury Coffee is a large roasting company based in the Vancouver area, offering a wide range of coffee brands including Spirit Bear, ReSIProcate and Premio d’Italia. Visit
Who Should Drink It
A beautifully balanced darker roast for those who avoid assertive acidity and value natural chocolaty sweetness.
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This review originally appeared in the June, 2011 tasting report: Canada: Doing Fine though Not So Different
