Starbucks Coffee
Sumatra Dark
Roaster Location: | Seattle, Washington |
Coffee Origin: | Sumatra, Indonesia |
Roast Level: | Dark |
Agtron: | 32/44 |
Est. Price: | $12.99/12 ounces |
Review Date: | April 2022 |
Aroma: | 8 |
Acidity/Structure: | 7 |
Body: | 9 |
Flavor: | 9 |
Aftertaste: | 7 |
Blind Assessment: Earthy, bittersweet. Fresh-cut oak, cocoa powder, fresh leather, sweet pea, lily in aroma and cup. Bittersweet structure with barely perceptible acidity; very full, creamy mouthfeel. Wood-framed finish with hints of dark chocolate and fresh leather.
Notes: Purchased at a Safeway supermarket as a nationally branded benchmark comparison for the darker-roasted coffees from smaller roasters reviewed this month. Visit www.starbucks.com for more information.
The Bottom Line: An earth-toned Sumatra cup with subdued acidity, gently dry cocoa notes, and rich aromatic wood suggestions.
This review originally appeared in the April, 2022 tasting report: Darker-Roasted Coffees: Not Just Old-School Anymore