Fratello Coffee Roasters
Bolivian Café Central
| Roaster Location: | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Coffee Origin: | Caranavi growing region, Bolivia. |
| Roast Level: | Medium-Dark |
| Agtron: | 46/55 |
| Est. Price: | CAD $14.40/8 ounces |
| Review Date: | December 2010 |
| Aroma: | 8 |
| Acidity: | 8 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 8 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
A deep, sweet-toned complexity with some roast influence provoked differing yet overlapping descriptors from co-cupper Wendy De Jong (89) and Ken (91). Wendy found “stewed apple” and “ripe black plums and licorice” in aroma and cup respectively, while Ken (91) found blackberry, cocoa, and a delicate but distinct hint of flowers. The soft, balanced acidity was a bit too soft for Wendy (7) though Ken (8) found it nicely supported the general low-toned richness of the profile. Both responded positively to a smooth, lightly syrupy mouthfeel and sweet finish.
Notes
A prize winner in the 2009 Bolivia Cup of Excellence (www.cupofexcellence.org) competition, where as a green (unroasted) coffee it placed sixth out of hundreds of entries, attracting a score of 90.71 from an international jury. Calgary-based Fratello is a second-generation boutique coffee roaster owned by three brothers who focus on responsible trade relationships with coffee growers. Visit
Who Should Drink It
Nicely combines comfort with complexity.
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This review originally appeared in the December, 2010 tasting report: Prize-Winning Coffees from Latin America
