Sweet and light, this is a good example of the easy drinking joy that can be found in the balance of honey processed coffees. Sweet mildly acidic aromatics, followed by a light bodied and fruity initial taste. This coffee settles into a smooth, easy drinking cup. A well thought out and worthwhile drink, it’s an... Continue Reading →
Coffee Tasting: Girl with a Portafilter; Sumatra Lintong G1
Earthy and full bodied, with a balance of spice, smoke and acidity. A long easy drink for a relaxing coffee moment. Introducing itself with intense tobacco aromas and a full spicy taste, this great little Sumatran coffee settles into a pleasingly slow and full bodied experience. A solid example of getting the best from Indonesia’s... Continue Reading →
Coffee Tasting: York Emporium; Peru Rosemary Sosa
A light but very rewarding and excellently balanced coffee from Peru, presenting a fantastic example of wet process consistency. Light and subtle at first, but developing a bitter-sweet depth and possessing a lingering finish, with plenty of complexity to discover as you taste. A truly first rate Peruvian jewel and well recommended to the causal... Continue Reading →
Coffee Tasting: Origin Coffee; Banka
A beautifully intense fruity coffee with good body and a surprising earthy note. Definitely a worthwhile stop on the journey into the emerging world of speciality coffees from China. A deep earthy opening with the intense stewed fruit notes developing as the temperature drops. A solid balance between the mild fruit coffees and a well... Continue Reading →