Simon Hsieh Aroma Roast Coffees
Ethiopia Aphrodite Washed Espresso
| Roaster Location: | Taoyuan, Taiwan |
| Coffee Origin: | Yirgacheffe growing region, south-central Ethiopia |
| Roast Level: | Medium |
| Agtron: | 44/60 |
| Est. Price: | NT $850/8 ounces |
| Review Date: | January 2022 |
| Aroma: | 9 |
| Body: | 9 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 10 |
| With Milk: | 9 |
Blind Assessment
Evaluated as espresso. Aromatic orchid, dark chocolate, black cherry, gently scorched sandalwood, tarragon in aroma and small cup. Creamy-smooth mouthfeel; resonant, complex, long finish. In three parts milk, floral and fruit tones harmonize with dark chocolate for a particularly complex cappuccino.
Notes
This exceptional coffee was selected as the No. 3 coffee on Coffee Review’s list of the Top 30 Coffees of 2022. Produced by smallholding farmers from trees of the 74110 and 74112 varieties of Arabica, and processed by the washed method. In addition to his retail roasting operation, Aroma Roast Coffees, Simon Hsieh also operates Soaring Phoenix Trading, a business focused on purpose-built commercial espresso blends and high-quality single-origin coffees. Customers can also visit the new showroom, Chateau Andy, in Taipei City. Visit www.facebook.com/4ArtsZeroDefectCoffees or call 886-0983-749876 for more information.
Bottom Line
A superb single-origin espresso. Floral- and spice-toned in the straight shot, fruit-toned in cappuccino-scaled milk, with tremendous depth and range throughout.
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