Simon Hsieh's Aroma Roast Coffees
Proud Goat Espresso Blend
| Roaster Location: | Taoyuan City, Taiwan |
| Coffee Origin: | Kenya 40%, Colombia 30%, Costa Rica 30% |
| Roast Level: | Medium |
| Agtron: | 48/60 |
| Est. Price: | NT $2000/16 ounces |
| Review Date: | May 2015 |
| Aroma: | 9 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
| With Milk: | 9 |
Blind Assessment
Evaluated as espresso. Both co-taster Ethan Hill (93) and Ken (92) remarked on the subtle, intricate layering of aroma and flavor, which for Ethan involved “lilac, lavender, blackberry … almond.” Both found mouthfeel relatively light but “satiny” (Ethan), the general structure delicate and balanced, the finish softly resonant and berry-toned. Both Ethan and Ken felt the general poise and quiet intricacy of this coffee carried persuasively into three parts milk.
Notes
In addition to his retail roasting operation Aroma Roast Coffees, Simon Hsieh also operates Soaring Phoenix Trading, a business focused on purposed-built commercial espresso blends and high quality single-origin coffees. Visit www.facebook.com/4ArtsZeroDefectCoffees or call 886-0983-749876 for more information.
Who Should Drink It
A classically poised and gracefully complete espresso, free of flaw or affectation.
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This review originally appeared in the May, 2015 tasting report: Open Source Espresso Blends
