Café Rey
Sanchez Gran Reserva Costa Rica
Roaster Location: | Curridabat, Costa Rica |
Coffee Origin: | West-central Costa Rica. |
Roast Level: | Medium |
Agtron: | 58/46 |
Review Date: | February 2003 |
Aroma: | 8 |
Acidity: | 7 |
Body: | 7 |
Flavor: | 7 |
Blind Assessment
Sweet, round, balanced, with a striking complex of aromatics that reads as wine or spicy fruit, figs perhaps. The finish is rich, winy, and slightly astringent.
Notes
Cafe Rey is a large Costa Rican roasting company; Cafe Sanchez Gran Reserva is its premium offering. Visit
Who Should Drink It
This dry but spicy, rather low-key cup should make a fine afternoon or evening cup.
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This review originally appeared in the February, 2003 tasting report: Roasters' Choices