Allegro Coffee
Kenya Grand Cru
| Roaster Location: | Thornton, Colorado |
| Coffee Origin: | South-central Kenya |
| Roast Level: | Medium |
| Agtron: | 53/67 |
| Review Date: | June 2003 |
| Aroma: | 8 |
| Acidity: | 8 |
| Body: | 7 |
| Flavor: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Intense but sweet, fruit-toned acidity; delicate but rich in presence and mouthfeel. Lemon and grapefruit notes in the aroma; lemon and floral tones in the cup. The finish is lightly astringent but rich.
Notes
Sold whole bean in sealed 12-ounce foil bag with one-way valve; $17.32/pound. Kenya is one of the world's great coffee origins. Allegro Coffee, a subsidiary of Whole Foods Market, offers the best lots of Kenya it buys at auction every year as its "Grand Cru" Kenya. Visit
Who Should Drink It
Those who enjoy experiences that share intensity and delicacy.
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This review originally appeared in the June, 2003 tasting report: Pursuing Quality at the Supermarket
