Olympia Coffee Roasting
Bolivia Chicaloma Cup of Excellence 2007 Organic
| Roaster Location: | Olympia, Washington |
| Coffee Origin: | Sud-Yungas region, Bolivia |
| Roast Level: | Medium-Dark |
| Agtron: | 43/55 |
| Review Date: | June 2008 |
| Aroma: | 7 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 7 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
| With Milk: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Mouthfeel and presence trumped aromatics. Both co-taster Heather Perry (87) and Ken (87) admired smooth, lightly syrupy mouthfeel in the small cup and solid balance in milk. Aromatics were relatively subdued and simple, however: "spicy" with "light lemon undertones" for Heather, "smoky chocolate" with floral hints for Ken (87).
Notes
A prize winner in the 2007 Bolivia Cup of Excellence competition, where as a green (unroasted) coffee it placed twelfth out of hundreds of entries, attracting a score of 86.3 from an international jury. Organically grown on the tiny farm of Martin Huanca Flores. Olympia Coffee Roasters is a small-batch wholesale and one-location-retail roasting company with a youthful, no-nonsense style and a commitment to quality. Visit
Who Should Drink It
A syrupy and quietly malty straight shot with good presence in milk.
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This review originally appeared in the June, 2008 tasting report: Single-Origin Espressos 2008
