Cartel - Guatemala Atitlan

origin: Guatemala, Santiago
varietal: Bourbon, Typica, Caturra, Catucai
elevation: 1560 - 2000 Meters
farm: 
Guatemala Atitlan

process:  washed

 

The beans have the aroma of grape, bakers chocolate, citrus like of orange, nutmeg, jasmine, rosemary, and slight berry notes.

The grounds have the aroma of citrus like of lemon, coriander, pine, chamomile, earth notes like of tomato or bell pepper. 

At the crack this coffee has the aroma of carmel, bakers chocolate, cream, mushroom like of shiitake or portabella, grass, turmeric, chia, oregano. 

This is a medium acidity with a smooth body. 

The flavors of this coffee are of concord grape, bell pepper, thyme, juniper berries, all spice, chocolate, and citrus like of white grapefruit. 

 

 

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Archer Farms - Colombia La Pradera

origin: Colombia
varietal: Unk
elevation: Unk
farm: La Pardera

process:  Unk

 

First before the review a quit information on this coffee, 

This coffee was a special reserve from Target's Archer Farms. This coffee is a finalist to the Cup Of Excellence. They sold this in whole been and in 10oz increments.

 

 

The bean of this coffee have the aroma of hickory, chocolate, mellon, mango, chamomile, and a slight hint of citrus. 

The grounds have the aroma of citrus, butter, thyme, chili powder or paprika, light berry notes like of blackberry and honey. 

At the crack the aroma is of tamarind, molasses, berry, tobacco, and yeast.

This is a low acidic smooth but not full body coffee. 

The flavors of this coffee are of bakers chocolate, cedar, blackberry, oregano, apricot, asparagus, and slight hints of tamarind. 

The back note of this coffee is of Oolong tea. 

 

 

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