Kaffe Magnum Opus
Sumatra – Balige Estate
| Roaster Location: | Millville, New Jersey |
| Coffee Origin: | Lake Toba region, northern Sumatra, Indonesia. |
| Roast Level: | Medium-Dark |
| Agtron: | 41/47 |
| Review Date: | December 2003 |
| Aroma: | 8 |
| Acidity: | 7 |
| Body: | 7 |
| Flavor: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Low-key, pungent aroma laced with cocoa and caramel. Sweet in the cup with enveloping bottom notes of overripe fruit and sweet humus. Surprising floral notes in the finish.
Notes
Traditionally processed Sumatras like this one, with their low-toned fruit and hints of musty earth, are a favorite origin of many coffee drinkers. Kaffé Magnum Opus is a national wholesaler and Internet seller of quality specialty coffee. Visit
Who Should Drink It
Those who want to bring the garden into breakfast.
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This review originally appeared in the December, 2003 tasting report: Fragrance and Weight: Winter Coffees from the Pacific
