Stone Creek Coffee
Organic Fair Trade Sumatra
| Roaster Location: | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Coffee Origin: | Gayo Mountain growing region, Aceh Province, northern Sumatra |
| Roast Level: | Very Dark |
| Agtron: | 0/46 |
| Review Date: | September 2004 |
| Aroma: | 8 |
| Acidity: | 7 |
| Body: | 7 |
| Flavor: | 7 |
Blind Assessment
In the aroma liquored and slightly fermented fruit are accompanied by dark chocolate notes, all of which mask hints of coffee oils going slightly rancid. A heavy body with gritty mouthfeel dominates the cup. Long, rather oily finish. (Lindsey Bolger)
Notes
Certified organically grown and certified Fair Trade, meaning small-holding farmers have been paid a "fair" or economically sustainable price for this coffee. In traditionally processed Sumatras like this one, idiosyncratic fruit removal and drying contribute to a low-toned, earthy/musty cup. Stone Creek Coffee is a quality-oriented wholesale/retail small batch roaster with eight locations in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. Visit
Who Should Drink It
Lovers of high-impact dark roasts.
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This review originally appeared in the September, 2004 tasting report: The Fair-Trade Cup: Quality and Controversy
