Coffeeboy
Espresso
| Roaster Location: | Ventura, California |
| Coffee Origin: | Not disclosed |
| Roast Level: | Medium-Dark |
| Agtron: | 38/54 |
| Review Date: | June 2004 |
| Aroma: | 8 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 7 |
| With Milk: | 9 |
Blind Assessment
Bittersweet in the small cup, with little nuance or complexity but impressive weight and a buttery presence. The big body carries into milk with predictable power, the simple bittersweetness blooming into an expansively sweet, prune-toned chocolate.
Notes
Coffeeboy is a small-batch wholesale roaster whose goals are support of the independent espresso bar and education of the American espresso drinker. The Coffeeboy slogan is "Big coffees for the little guys." Visit
Who Should Drink It
Those who prefer big simple gestures to little subtle ones.
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This review originally appeared in the June, 2004 tasting report: Boutique Espressos
