Polly's Gourmet Coffee
Costa Rica Tres Volcanos
| Roaster Location: | Long Beach, California |
| Roast Level: | Very Dark |
| Agtron: | 45/0 |
| Review Date: | June 2002 |
| Aroma: | 7 |
| Acidity: | 7 |
| Body: | 7 |
| Flavor: | 7 |
Blind Assessment
Ken (rating 85) writes: "Simple and without nuance, but agreeably envelops pungent roasty and crisply acidy tones in a fundamental sweetness." Kevin (rating 84): "Some liveliness, substantial body. Correct but forgettable."
Notes
Polly's Gourmet Coffee, founded in 1976, is a pioneering Southern California specialty roaster. Polly's has stayed true to the original vision of specialty coffee: one store, one roasting machine, one coffee guy, zero stockholders. Visit
Who Should Drink It
Those who enjoy a straightforward, mildly acidy cup with a roasty edge. May be forgettable, but it is enjoyable.
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This review originally appeared in the June, 2002 tasting report: On Matching Roast to Bean
