Trader Joe's
Classic Blend
| Roaster Location: | Pasadena, California |
| Coffee Origin: | Guatemala; Papua New Guinea. |
| Roast Level: | Very Dark |
| Agtron: | 0/42 |
| Review Date: | January 2008 |
| Aroma: | 6 |
| Acidity: | 6 |
| Body: | 7 |
| Flavor: | 7 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Sweet-toned, softly acidy, dominated by fresh-cut wood notes, with a second wave of sensation suggesting a sort of herb-toned dark chocolate. The chocolate notes carry directly into an impressively sweet, round finish.
Notes
At Trader Joe's in Northern California, $9.99 per 32-ounce can ground, or $0.31 per ounce. Trader Joe's is an innovative discount gourmet chain currently with stores in at least twenty states but no mail order. Visit
Who Should Drink It
Those who enjoy a very quiet morning cup. The sweet wood notes are soft and agreeable rather than dull and board-like.
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This review originally appeared in the January, 2008 tasting report: Big Bags from the Big Boxes: Value All-Arabicas from the Discount Chains
