Starbucks Coffee
Africa Kitamu
| Roaster Location: | Seattle, Washington |
| Coffee Origin: | East Africa. |
| Roast Level: | Very Dark |
| Agtron: | 0/36 |
| Est. Price: | $7.99/12 ounces |
| Review Date: | November 2011 |
| Aroma: | 8 |
| Body: | 6 |
| Flavor: | 6 |
| Aftertaste: | 6 |
Blind Assessment
Impressive aroma: dark chocolate, a hint of pungent, grapefruity citrus. Both fade in the cup and disappear entirely in a heavily astringent, roast-flattened finish. Lean, watery mouthfeel.
Notes
Purchased pre-ground in a sealed 12-ounce foil-laminated bag with one-way valve at a Safeway supermarket in northern California; 67 cents per dry ounce. Composed of 100% Arabica coffees. Visit
Who Should Drink It
Once past the aroma not much here. A whole-bean version of this blend bought from a Starbucks store doubtless would maintain more of the initially pleasing aromatics.
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This review originally appeared in the November, 2011 tasting report: Don't Give Up Your Grinder: Pre-Ground Supermarket Coffees
