True Beans Coffee Roasters
Nicaragua Rio Coco
Roaster Location: | Long Beach, California |
Coffee Origin: | Madriz, Nicaragua |
Roast Level: | Medium |
Agtron: | 49/64 |
Est. Price: | $10.99/12 oz. |
Review Date: | October 2010 |
Aroma: | 8 |
Acidity: | 8 |
Body: | 8 |
Flavor: | 8 |
Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Distinct malty earth and cedary dark chocolate character, enlivened by a hint of lemony citrus in both aroma and cup. Rich acidity; lightly syrupy mouthfeel. Flavors carry nicely into the finish, with the lemon hint in particular intensifying.
Notes
Certified organically grown and Fair-Trade certified, meaning this coffee was produced following organic agricultural procedures and purchased from small-holding farmers at a "fair" or economically sustainable price. True Beans is an artisan small-batch roaster located in the southern California city of Long Beach that emphasizes social responsibility and sells only organic and sustainable coffees. Visit
Who Should Drink It
Those enjoying a version, more lemony and bright, of the earth-toned coffees of Sumatra.
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