Simon Hsieh’s Aroma Roast Coffees
Ethiopia Natural “Phoenix”
| Roaster Location: | Taoyuan City, Taiwan |
| Coffee Origin: | Ethiopia |
| Roast Level: | Medium |
| Agtron: | 44/60 |
| Est. Price: | NT $1,400/8 ounces |
| Review Date: | November 2019 |
| Aroma: | 9 |
| Body: | 9 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 9 |
| With Milk: | 9 |
Blind Assessment
Evaluated as espresso. Sweetly tart, fruit-toned and floral. Pomegranate, narcissus, sandalwood, molasses, an intriguing hint of cayenne in aroma and small cup. Plush, syrupy mouthfeel; resonant, flavor-saturated finish. Three parts milk tempers and rounds the tart fruit notes, while florals remain deep and pungent.
Notes
A special microlot produced under the direction of Simon Hsieh. In addition to his retail roasting operation, Aroma Roast Coffees, Simon Hsieh also operates Soaring Phoenix Trading, a business focused on purpose-built commercial espresso blends and high quality single-origin coffees. Customers can also visit the new showroom, Chateau Andy, in Taipei City. Visit www.facebook.com/4ArtsZeroDefectCoffees or call 886-0983-749876 for more information.
Bottom Line
A bright, cleanly fruit-toned Ethiopia espresso with big florals balanced by spice suggestions; especially pretty mouthfeel.
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