Bold ! Bean
Colombia Reserva Especial
| Roaster Location: | Jacksonville, Florida |
| Coffee Origin: | Bucaramanga growing region, Colombia. |
| Roast Level: | Dark |
| Agtron: | 35/42 |
| Review Date: | September 2008 |
| Aroma: | 8 |
| Acidity: | 7 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 8 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Low-toned, rich aroma: molasses, nut, floral topknots. In the cup smooth, deep, simple. The roast-influenced sweet caramel and molasses notes grow crisper under the influence of a gentle acidity, taking on a dark chocolate nuance.
Notes
This coffee is certified organically grown and Rainforest Alliance certified, meaning it was produced following sustainable ecological and socio-economic criteria developed by the Sustainable Agricultural Network, a coalition of independent, environment-focused non-governmental organizations. Produced by the Mesa de los Santos farm (www.cafemesadelossantos.com), one of Colombia's most sustainably advanced farms. Bold ! Bean is a small-batch, artisan roaster offering, in its own words, "Single Origin and Artful Blends" to northeast Florida. Visit
Who Should Drink It
A simple but deep-toned, versatile darker-roasted cup.
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This review originally appeared in the September, 2008 tasting report: The Rainforest Alternative: Twelve plus One Rainforest-Certified Coffees
