Caribou Coffee
Sumatra Samosir Batak
| Roaster Location: | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Coffee Origin: | Northern Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Roast Level: | Dark |
| Agtron: | 32/40 |
| Est. Price: | $13.99/16 ounces |
| Review Date: | February 2011 |
| Aroma: | 9 |
| Acidity: | 7 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 7 |
Blind Assessment
Intense and distinctive in aroma and cup: earth, fresh-cut fir, pungent grapefruit. Moderate acidity, medium body. The intensity and intrigue in the flavor thins a bit in the finish, though the grapefruit-like citrus persists.
Notes
This coffee is Rainforest Alliance Certified, meaning it was produced following sustainable ecological and socio-economic criteria developed by the Sustainable Agricultural Network, a coalition of independent, environment-focused non-governmental organizations. Caribou Coffee is a large (second largest in the U.S. after Starbucks) retail roasting chain based in the upper Middle West whose rather irreverent motto "Life is short. Stay awake for it" belies a serious approach to coffee. Visit
Who Should Drink It
Classic Sumatra aromatics in a tactful dark roast: A grapefruit-like citrus enlivens earth and fir.
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This review originally appeared in the February, 2011 tasting report: Readers' Nominations
