The Embellished Bean
Colombian Excelso
| Roaster Location: | LaGrangeville, New York |
| Coffee Origin: | Colombia |
| Roast Level: | Medium |
| Agtron: | 48/60 |
| Review Date: | May 2003 |
| Aroma: | 7 |
| Acidity: | 7 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 7 |
Blind Assessment
Moderately acidy, medium to full bodied, sweet, rich, balanced, mid-toned. Not much nuance but a sturdy cup with a juicy tickle of cleanly fermented fruit. Marred by a rather bitter finish.
Notes
Excelso is the standard grade of Colombia coffee sold by the Colombia Coffee Federation. Embellished Bean sells its (often flavor-embellished) beans over the Internet and at various Hudson Valley, New York cultural events. Visit
Who Should Drink It
Standard edition of a fruity, pleasantly edge-of-ferment Colombia. Solid body and moderate acidity should make it a good choice for those who take their traditional breakfast cup with milk.
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This review originally appeared in the May, 2003 tasting report: Roasters without Stores
