Terroir Coffee
Hawaiian Ka’u Rusty’s Farm
Roaster Location: | Acton, Massachusetts |
Coffee Origin: | Ka'u growing district, southwestern corner of the "Big Island" of Hawaii. |
Roast Level: | Medium-Light |
Agtron: | 58/76 |
Est. Price: | NA |
Review Date: | March 2010 |
Aroma: | 9 |
Acidity: | 8 |
Body: | 8 |
Flavor: | 9 |
Aftertaste: | 9 |
Blind Assessment
Classic cup: pure, lush, powerful. Molasses sweetness in the aroma with hints of nut and flowers. In the cup grandly but sweetly acidy, syrupy mouthfeel, continued molasses and night floral notes with hints of honey and nut. Long, rich finish.
Notes
Ka'u is a newly emerging Hawaii coffee growing district centered thirty miles or so south of the famous Kona region. Rusty's Farm is operated by Lorie Obra, a leader among the several excellent small producers in the Ka'u region. This coffee is part of Terroir's Limited Edition Coffees selection. Terroir is a microroaster focusing on elite single-origin coffees. It is a pioneer in the revival of medium roast styles designed to foreground the character of the green coffee. Terroir is the creation of George Howell, one of the world's leading coffee visionaries. Visit www.terroircoffee.com or call 866-444-5282 for more information.
Who Should Drink It
An imposing, almost monumental cup, whose luxuriant floral notes are powered by a deeply assertive acidity.
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