Blind Assessment

Woody, complex roast pungency. Mildly scorched cedar, carob, sassafras, musk in aroma and cup. Roast-rounded, gently bittersweet acidity; full but slightly rough mouthfeel. The finish is sweet though heavy, a little cottony.

Notes

No decaffeination method is indicated on bag or website, so most likely this coffee was decaffeinated using a method involving a solvent to remove the caffeine. For further information visit www.starbucks.com.

Who Should Drink It

Should satisfy decaf drinkers who enjoy moderately dark-roasted coffees, despite – or perhaps because of – the odd but intense aroma and flavor, heavy with pungent, woody sweetness.

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