Trader Joe's
100% Kona Medium Roast
| Roaster Location: | Pasadena, California |
| Coffee Origin: | Kona growing district, "Big Island" of Hawaii. |
| Roast Level: | Medium |
| Agtron: | 53/66 |
| Review Date: | April 2006 |
| Aroma: | 7 |
| Acidity: | 7 |
| Body: | 7 |
| Flavor: | 7 |
| Aftertaste: | 7 |
Blind Assessment
Pungent, spicy or perhaps smoky aroma, with caramel notes and a hint of apple. In the cup rather sharply acidy with very distinct caramel notes and not much else. A bright, simple, limited coffee.
Notes
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Who Should Drink It
Those who prefer it keep it simple, even if it's from Kona.
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This review originally appeared in the April, 2006 tasting report: Hawaiian Coffees 2006: Not This Year
