Roaster Location: | Lexington, Virginia |
Coffee Origin: | Mbeya, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania |
Roast Level: | Medium-Light |
Agtron: | 62/74 |
Est. Price: | $19.00/12 ounces |
Review Date: | July 2023 |
Aroma: | 9 |
Acidity/Structure: | 9 |
Body: | 9 |
Flavor: | 9 |
Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Brightly sweet-tart, vibrant. Berry melange, cocoa nib, star jasmine, agave syrup, cedar in aroma and cup. Juicy, high-toned acidity; crisp, very syrupy mouthfeel. The sweet-toned finish centers around notes of raspberry and cocoa nib with undertones of star jasmine.
Notes
This exceptional coffee was selected as the No. 26 coffee on Coffee Review’s list of the Top 30 Coffees of 2023. Produced by smallholding farmers, from traditional local varieties of Arabica, and processed by the traditional washed method (fruit skin and pulp removed before drying). Founded in 1990, Roadmap CoffeeWorks, formerly Lexington Coffee Roasters, is an award-winning artisan roasting company based in Lexington, Virginia. Roadmap CoffeeWorks focuses on producing fresh, distinctive and sustainable coffees. Visit www.roadmapcoffeeworks.com or call 800-322-6505 for more information.
Bottom Line
A richly sweet-tart, energetic Tanzania with spicy floral and crisp cocoa nib notes — lively and enticing.
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