Terroir Coffee
La Esperanza Colombia
Roaster Location: | Acton, Massachusetts |
Coffee Origin: | Huila growing region, Colombia. |
Roast Level: | Medium-Light |
Agtron: | 57/77 |
Est. Price: | NA |
Review Date: | November 2008 |
Aroma: | 9 |
Acidity: | 8 |
Body: | 9 |
Flavor: | 8 |
Aftertaste: | 9 |
Blind Assessment
A round, sweetly pungent coffee, deep in sensation. Plumy fruit and hints of lemon, flowers and molasses in aroma and cup. Rich, well-integrated acidity, long, resonant, tartly sweet finish.
Notes
Located in Colombia's admired Huila growing region, La Esperanza is planted with traditional Arabica varieties, and is focused on innovative farm management and quality improvement. Terroir is a microroaster selling only elite single-origin coffees, no blends. It specializes in 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
Those who prefer depth to flash.
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