Terroir Coffee
La Esperanza Colombia
Roaster Location: | Acton, Massachusetts |
Coffee Origin: | Huila growing region, Colombia. |
Roast Level: | Medium-Light |
Agtron: | 58/72 |
Review Date: | August 2008 |
Aroma: | 8 |
Acidity: | 8 |
Body: | 8 |
Flavor: | 9 |
Aftertaste: | 9 |
Blind Assessment
A sweet tangerine aroma predominates, with a light floral quality reminiscent of Muscat dessert wine. Bright floral toned acidity carries into a subtly complex cup; hints of sweet caramel, citrus, cocoa and aromatic wood. A delicate candy-like sweetness in the finish.
Notes
Located in Colombia's Huila growing region, La Esperanza is planted with traditional Arabica varieties, and is focused on innovative farm management and quality improvement. Terroir is a microroaster selling only elite single-origin coffees, no blends. It specializes in medium roast styles designed to foreground the character of the green coffee. Terroir is the creation of George Howell, one of the world's leading coffee visionaries. Visit www.terroircoffee.com or call 866-444-5282 for more information.
Who Should Drink It
For those who enjoy crisp fruity white wines like Rieslings.
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