The Groovy Mind
Smooth Groove (Fair Trade Organic Blend)
| Roaster Location: | Greenport, New York |
| Coffee Origin: | Not Disclosed |
| Roast Level: | Medium |
| Agtron: | 46/62 |
| Review Date: | January 2006 |
| Aroma: | 9 |
| Acidity: | 7 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 8 |
| Aftertaste: | 7 |
Blind Assessment
A wonderfully deeply dimensioned coffee. Low-toned, resonant aroma complicated by vanilla, caramel and chocolate notes. In the cup roundly bittersweet, big-bodied, simple but lush. With patience vanilla and dark chocolate notes re-emerge. The finish is sweet and rich, though marred by a mild but distinct astringency. Reader Steve Prenzlauer nominated The Groovy Mind roasting company generally for its coffee quality and devotion to organic and Fair-Trade principles.
Notes
All of the coffees composing this blend are certified organically grown and certified Fair Trade, meaning they were purchased from small-holding farmers at a "fair" or economically sustainable price. The Groovy Mind ("Make a difference with your groovy mind") is a small-batch roaster specializing in organic and Fair-Trade coffees as well as a seller of other eco-friendly products. Visit
Who Should Drink It
Coffee buyers with a conscience who want a big-bodied, roundly sweet, slightly roasty cup.
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This review originally appeared in the January, 2006 tasting report: Romance and Perfection: 2006 Readers' Choices
