Simon Hsieh's Aroma Roast Coffees
Forbidden Cave of Maya Guatemalan Blend
| Roaster Location: | Taoyuan City, Taiwan |
| Coffee Origin: | Guatemala |
| Roast Level: | Medium |
| Agtron: | 48/57 |
| Est. Price: | NTD $1,200/16 ounces |
| Review Date: | December 2012 |
| Aroma: | 8 |
| Body: | 9 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
| With Milk: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Evaluated as espresso. Rich, deep, complex. In the small cup aromatic wood, apricot-like fruit, dark chocolate, night-blooming flowers and a hint of lemony citrus in aroma and flavor. Big, velvety mouthfeel. Flavor persists deep in a richly drying finish. Presents a crisply dry, forceful dark chocolate in two parts milk.
Notes
In addition to his retail roasting operation Aroma Roast Coffees, Simon Hsieh also operates Soaring Phoenix Trading, a business focused on purposed-built commercial espresso blends and high quality single-origin coffees. Visit www.facebook.com/4ArtsZeroDefectCoffees or call 886-0983-749876 for more information.
Who Should Drink It
Those who prefer resonant depth to crisp brightness in a straight shot. Should hold its character well in taller milk drinks.
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