Roaster Location: | Lexington, Virginia |
Coffee Origin: | Huehuetenango growing region, northwestern Guatemala. |
Roast Level: | Light |
Agtron: | 65/85 |
Est. Price: | $11.25/12 ounces |
Review Date: | July 2012 |
Aroma: | 8 |
Acidity: | 7 |
Body: | 8 |
Flavor: | 9 |
Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Flowers, honey, tangerine, fir in aroma and cup. Brisk, zesty acidity; light but very silky mouthfeel. Flavor consolidates toward chocolate in a sweet, gently drying finish.
Notes
Rainforest Alliance Certified, meaning this coffee was produced following sustainable ecological and socio-economic criteria developed by the Sustainable Agricultural Network, a coalition of independent, environment-focused non-governmental organizations. Processed by the classic wet method: fruit is removed before drying using traditional ferment-and-wash methods and the beans are sun-dried. Produced on Finca Huixoc from trees of the Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai and Mundo Nuevo varieties of Arabica. Founded in 1990, Lexington Coffee is an award-winning artisan roasting company based in Virginia. Lexington’s focus on fresh, flavorful and sustainable coffee is reflected in its motto, “Fresh, Flavorful & Fair.” Visit www.lexingtoncoffee.com or call 800-322-6505 for more information.
Who Should Drink It
Those who enjoy lighter-roasted coffees with delicately brisk acidity and fresh, meadowy aromatics.
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