Reunion Island Coffee
Sumatra Koro
| Roaster Location: | Oakville, Ontario, Canada |
| Coffee Origin: | Gayo growing region, Aceh Province, northern Sumatra, Indonesia. |
| Roast Level: | Medium |
| Agtron: | 40/62 |
| Est. Price: | CAD $9.99 / 12 oz. |
| Review Date: | April 2010 |
| Aroma: | 8 |
| Acidity: | 8 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 8 |
| Aftertaste: | 7 |
Blind Assessment
Intense woodsy aroma suggesting fresh-cut pine with a hint of chocolate. Balanced acidity and smooth mouthfeel. In the cup sweet, mildly fermented fruit tones read as a heavy dark chocolate with continued crisp aromatic wood complication. Both tendencies carry into a finish in which sweetness outlasts a mild astringency.
Notes
Certified organic and Fair Trade, meaning this coffee was purchased from small-holding farmers at a "fair" or economically sustainable price. Named for the nearby Koro Caves, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this coffee will go towards rebuilding an orphanage that was damaged by fire. Reunion Island Coffee is a quality-oriented roasting company founded by Canadian specialty coffee veteran Peter Pesce. Visit
Who Should Drink It
A rich, low-toned Sumatra with fresh-cut wood and fruity chocolate pleasures and impressive environmental and social credentials.
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This review originally appeared in the April, 2010 tasting report: Mysterious No More: Sumatra Coffees
