Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
Costa Rica Finca Santa Lucia Organic
| Roaster Location: | La Jolla, California |
| Coffee Origin: | Central Valley, Costa Rica. |
| Roast Level: | Medium-Light |
| Agtron: | 57/72 |
| Est. Price: | $16.75/12 ounces |
| Review Date: | October 2011 |
| Aroma: | 8 |
| Acidity: | 8 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Quiet, deep aroma and flavor with suggestions of nut-toned chocolate, peach and sweet melon. Additional complications of black tea and cedar in the cup. Rich lemony acidity; lightly syrupy mouthfeel. Fruit notes in particular carry into a complex, tartly sweet finish.
Notes
Certified organically grown. Finca Santa Lucia is a fifteen-acre coffee farm located in the Meseta Central (Central Valley) region of Costa Rica. Based in the San Diego area, Bird Rock Coffee Roasters is a retailer and wholesaler that focuses on organic and socially responsible coffees. Visit www.birdrockcoffee.com or call 858-551-1707 for more information.
Who Should Drink It
Classic in its bright acidity; unusual in its rather deep, peach-and-melon fruit.
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This review originally appeared in the October, 2011 tasting report: Equipment Review: Aeropress Coffee Maker
