Batdorf & Bronson
Sumatra Lake Tawar
| Roaster Location: | Olympia, Washington |
| Coffee Origin: | Lake Tawar basin, Aceh Province, northern Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Roast Level: | Medium-Dark |
| Agtron: | 42/51 |
| Est. Price: | NA |
| Review Date: | August 2006 |
| Aroma: | 8 |
| Acidity: | 8 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 9 |
Blind Assessment
In the aroma intense, pungent with grapefruit and cedar notes. In the cup full-bodied, with the dominating earthy pungency enveloped in deep sweetness. Continued grapefruit, pineapple and cedar notes settle toward honey and chocolate. Sweet, resonant, rich finish, totally free of astringency.
Notes
A superb, elegant version of a traditional Sumatra coffee type. Batdorf & Bronson is a premium wholesale specialty roaster with a long and honorable commitment to quality and sound relationships with growers. Visit www.batdorfcoffee.com or call 800-955-5282 for more information.
Who Should Drink It
Those who enjoy beverages that fuse fruit and pungency; certain styles of single-malt whiskies, for example.
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This review originally appeared in the August, 2006 tasting report: Now or Never: Special Reserve Coffees
