Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
Guatemala El Injerto Maragogype
| Roaster Location: | La Jolla, California |
| Coffee Origin: | Huehuetenango growing region, Guatemala. |
| Roast Level: | Light |
| Agtron: | 66/77 |
| Est. Price: | $17.00/8 ounces |
| Review Date: | December 2011 |
| Aroma: | 8 |
| Acidity: | 8 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 7 |
Blind Assessment
Smooth, quietly complex: orange, walnut, raisin, honeyish flowers in aroma and cup. Softly crisp, sweet-toned acidity; lightly syrupy mouthfeel. The finish is sweetly rich, with a drying hint in the long.
Notes
El Injerto is one of Guatemala’s most celebrated farms. Maragogipe (Maragojipe in Spanish; also spelled Maragogype) is a variety of Arabica first discovered growing near the Brazilian town of the same name. It is a seldom-grown variety that produces enormous beans. Paradoxically, these enormous beans tend to produce a cup rather delicate in sensory profile. Based in the San Diego area, Bird Rock Coffee Roasters is a retailer and wholesaler that focuses on organic and socially responsible coffees and was voted micro-roaster of the year for 2012. Visit www.birdrockcoffee.com or call 858-551-1707 for more information.
Who Should Drink It
A sensitively light-roasted, pleasing version of the rare, giant-beaned Maragogipe.
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This review originally appeared in the December, 2011 tasting report: Single-Variety Coffees: Aficionado Fun
