Simon Hsieh Aroma Roast Coffees
Kenya AB Athena Plus
| Roaster Location: | Taiyuan, Taiwan |
| Coffee Origin: | Nyeri growing region, south-central Kenya |
| Roast Level: | Dark |
| Agtron: | 33/44 |
| Est. Price: | NT $800/8 ounces |
| Review Date: | June 2023 |
| Aroma: | 9 |
| Acidity/Structure: | 9 |
| Body: | 9 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Chocolaty and sweetly herbaceous. Dark chocolate, dried peach, sage, narcissus, scorched cedar in aroma and cup. Complex sweet-savory structure with rich, balanced acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to smoky chocolate and sage notes.
Notes
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 facebook.com/4ArtsZeroDefectCoffees or call 886-0983-749876 for more information.
Bottom Line
A deeply satisfying, rich-toned, dark-roasted Kenya with smoky herb notes, dried stone fruit, and spicy florals.
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This review originally appeared in the June, 2023 tasting report: Dark Roast Coffee 2023: The Good, the Bad, the Subtle
