Coava Coffee Roasters
Costa Rica Helsar
| Roaster Location: | Portland, Oregon |
| Coffee Origin: | West Valley growing region, Costa Rica. |
| Roast Level: | Medium |
| Agtron: | 51/63 |
| Est. Price: | $9.50/250 g. (8.8 oz) |
| Review Date: | August 2010 |
| Aroma: | 9 |
| Acidity: | 9 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 7 |
Blind Assessment
Very sweet but tartly balanced profile, dominated by a distinctive, deeply floral-saturated cocoa and fragrant sandalwood. Rich, sweet acidity, light but lively mouthfeel. The short finish is rich and complex; flavor fades very slightly in the long.
Notes
Named after the micro-mill Helsar de Zarcero located in the West Valley of Costa Rica, this lot is made up entirely of the Caturra variety of Arabica. Coava is a Portland based coffee roaster that aims to provide quality coffee and the knowledge needed to properly brew that coffee. Visit www.coavacoffee.com or call 503-894-8134 for more information.
Who Should Drink It
Superb and original profile. Loses just a little in the long finish, but by then who cares.
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