Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
Ecuador Jose Mayo Loja
| Roaster Location: | La Jolla, California |
| Coffee Origin: | Loja Province, Ecuador |
| Roast Level: | Medium |
| Agtron: | 56/64 |
| Est. Price: | $13.75/12 oz. |
| Review Date: | June 2010 |
| Aroma: | 8 |
| Acidity: | 8 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 7 |
Blind Assessment
Unusual aromatics and flavor: Spicy, peppery hints nuance distinct orangy and floral notes in aroma and cup, supported by a fresh, fir-like aromatic wood. Dry, spicy acidity, lightly syrupy mouthfeel. Clean and sweet-toned though rather simple finish.
Notes
Certified organically grown in southern Ecuador’s Loja Province. 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
Drink it for the spicy, fir-like edge to the fruit and acidity.
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This review originally appeared in the June, 2010 tasting report: Along the Andes: Coffees of Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru
