Papa Lin's Coffee Roasting
Rwanda Karongi Gitesi
| Roaster Location: | Yorktown Heights, New York |
| Coffee Origin: | Kirambo, Karongi District, Rwanda. |
| Roast Level: | Medium |
| Agtron: | 50/66 |
| Est. Price: | $16.00/12 ounces |
| Review Date: | May 2014 |
| Aroma: | 9 |
| Acidity: | 8 |
| Body: | 9 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Subtle, deep, complex. Honey, honeysuckle-like flowers, crisp red currant, hints of pistachio and clove in aroma and cup. Lush, round acidity; lively, syrupy mouthfeel. Honey and flowers saturate a mildly drying finish.
Notes
From trees of the heirloom Bourbon variety and processed at prize-winning Gitesi mill. Rwanda's impressive potential as fine coffee producer has come to fruition over the past decade owing to the industry of its growers, generous support from international aid agencies, and the commitment of North American specialty coffee roasters. Papa Lin's Coffee Roasting is a “nano” roaster located in Yorktown Heights, New York, that focuses on carefully sourced, extremely high-quality specialty coffees that are custom-roasted to the preference of every customer. Visit
Who Should Drink It
Complete in structure and exotic in detail: honey and spice in a lush, syrupy-bodied cup.
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This review originally appeared in the May, 2014 tasting report: Rwanda and Central Africa: Sweet and a Hint of Savory
