In Brief: Grass and lemon combined with ash to assault the palate with a Poor to Undrinkable espresso. In a cappuccino, this coffee offered little flavour beyond ash – Undrinkable.
Commentary: This coffee was purchased from a supermarket, where it was marketed as a premium product.
Packaging:
Airtight: Yes.
Valve: Yes.
Resealable: No.
Roast Date: No.
In Detail:
Acidity: Medium-High.
Body/Mouthfeel: Low.
Aftertaste (Length): Medium.
Bitterness: Medium-High.
Strong Flavours : Ash, lemon, grass.
Subtle Flavours: Hazelnut.
Subjective Scores:
Espresso – Taste: Poor to undrinkable.
Espresso – Aftertaste: Average.
Cappuccino: Undrinkable.
Roaster’s Response:
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Review Article: March 2009.
Reviewers: Luca Costanzo, Nim Namasi, David Makin.
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