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Batdorf & Bronson

Colombia Estrella del Sur

Roaster Location: Olympia, Washington
Coffee Origin: Huila Department, Colombia.
Roast Level: Medium
Agtron: 49/55
Est. Price: NA
Review Date: February 2008
Aroma: 8
Acidity: 8
Body: 7
Flavor: 8
Aftertaste: 8

Blind Assessment

Distinctly cocoa- and nut-toned aroma. In the cup softly acidy, medium-bodied, and very sweet with continued cocoa and nut notes. In the finish the cocoa deepens toward chocolate, softening a slight astringency.

Notes

Batdorf & Bronson is a leading wholesale quality-oriented specialty roaster founded in 1986. Visit www.batdorfcoffee.com or call 800-955-5282 for more information.

Who Should Drink It

Those who prefer gentleness and simplicity to acidy excitement.

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This review originally appeared in the February, 2008 tasting report: Juan Valdez's Progeny: Micro-Lot and Other Fine Colombias

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Kenneth Davids is editor, chief writer and co-founder of Coffee Review. His latest book, 21st Century Coffee: A Guide is an unprecedentedly thorough survey of specialty coffee in all of its aspects, authoritative yet engaging. He has been involved with coffee since the early 1970s and has published three earlier books on coffee, including the influential Home Roasting: Romance and Revival, now in its second edition, and Coffee: A Guide to Buying, Brewing and Enjoying, which has sold nearly 250,000 copies in five editions.

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