Birds and Beans
Wood Thrush Blend
Roaster Location: | Boston, Massachusetts |
Coffee Origin: | Not disclosed. |
Roast Level: | Medium |
Agtron: | 47/63 |
Est. Price: | $10.75/12 ouncues |
Review Date: | February 2011 |
Aroma: | 8 |
Acidity: | 7 |
Body: | 8 |
Flavor: | 8 |
Aftertaste: | 7 |
Blind Assessment
Round notes of butter, caramel, molasses and a hint of citrus in the aroma. Silky to lightly syrupy mouthfeel, softly tart acidity. Fruit moves forward in the cup – apricot, a more distinct lemon – with continued suggestions of caramel and molasses. Flavor simplifies a bit in the quiet finish.
Notes
The coffees composing this blend were certified organically grown and certified by the Smithsonian Institution as "Bird Friendly," meaning they were grown inside a forest-like canopy of multi-species trees. This blend is also Fair Trade certified, meaning the constituent coffees were purchased from small-holding farmers at a “fair” or economically sustainable price. Under the motto “Be Certain Buy Certified,” Birds & Beans is a New England-based company focused on ensuring the conservation of migratory bird habitat through the sale of third-party certified coffees. Visit www.birdsandbeans.com or call 857-233-2722 for more information.
Who Should Drink It
A softly pleasing cup to stimulate backyard birding.
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This review originally appeared in the February, 2011 tasting report: Readers' Nominations