Yo el Rey Roasting
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
| Roaster Location: | Calistoga, California |
| Coffee Origin: | Yirgacheffe growing region, Sidamo Province, southern Ethiopia. |
| Roast Level: | Medium |
| Agtron: | 48/57 |
| Review Date: | November 2009 |
| Aroma: | 8 |
| Acidity: | 8 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Berryish fruit, sweet herb, dark chocolate in the aroma. In the cup, gently rich acidity, silky mouthfeel, continued spicy, berryish fruit and a distinct cocoaish dark chocolate. Clean, sweet, rich finish with a touch of dry herby astringency in the long.
Notes
This coffee is certified organically grown and Fair Trade certified, meaning it was purchased from small-holding farmers at a "fair" or economically sustainable price. Yo el Rey Roasting is a retail coffee shop with an in-house roasting machine located in California's Napa Valley. Yo el Rey ("I the King"?) roasts only organic and Fair Trade certified coffees. Visit
Who Should Drink It
Distinctive Yirgacheffe with a pleasingly pungent, herby edge to the chocolate and berry notes.
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This review originally appeared in the November, 2009 tasting report: Quality and Fair Trade Certified Coffees
