Trader Joe's
Low Acid Arabica
Roaster Location: | South Pasadena, California |
Roast Level: | NA |
Agtron: | / |
Review Date: | December 2000 |
Aroma: | 7 |
Acidity: | Moderate |
Body: | 6 |
Flavor: | 5 |
Blind Assessment
A touch of sweet but acidy brightness survives the steam treatment, together with restrained floral and dry, wine-toned fruit notes. The understated but brisk cup is marred by a dull, salty sensation that intensifies as the coffee cools. Treated to remove acidity by a “patented, natural steaming process involving no harmful chemical solvents.” Trader Joe […]
Notes
A touch of sweet but acidy brightness survives the steam treatment, together with restrained floral and dry, wine-toned fruit notes. The understated but brisk cup is marred by a dull, salty sensation that intensifies as the coffee cools. Treated to remove acidity by a "patented, natural steaming process involving no harmful chemical solvents." Trader Joe 's is a no-frills gourmet food seller with outlets in several states.
Who Should Drink It
Acid-avoiding American breakfast-cuppers.
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This review originally appeared in the December, 2000 tasting report: Low Acid Coffees