Roaster Location: | Bozeman, Montana |
Coffee Origin: | Huehuetenango growing region, Guatemala |
Roast Level: | Medium-Light |
Agtron: | 51/73 |
Est. Price: | $14.15/12 ounces |
Review Date: | November 2015 |
Aroma: | 8 |
Acidity: | 8 |
Body: | 8 |
Flavor: | 8 |
Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Spicy and nutty with floral undertones. Cedar, turbinado sugar, hazelnut, myrrh, gardenia in aroma and cup. Round, low-toned acidity; lightly syrupy mouthfeel. Gently drying, cedar-toned finish.
Notes
This coffee is certified organically grown and Fair Trade Certified, meaning it was purchased from small-holding farmers at a “fair” or economically sustainable price. Huehuetenango is a particularly admired Guatemala growing region. This coffee was produced by CODECH Women Producers, 100% women-owned or -managed farms in the municipality of Concepcion Huista. Half of the proceeds from the sale of this coffee will go to support a women’s health workshop. Ghost Town is a small-batch roaster, wholesaler, equipment supplier and training resource located in Bozeman, Montana that takes great care in responsibly sourcing top-quality specialty coffees. Visit www.ghosttowncoffee.com call 406-586-0777 for more information.
Who Should Drink It
The quietly adventurous. Subtly original in aroma and flavor: crisply and sweetly pungent, incense-like.
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This review originally appeared in the November, 2015 tasting report: Fair Trade Certified Coffees