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1.21.2009  

Cup of the Morning

Yup, it's the Guatemala Oriente dry-process. This roast was finished just at the end of the first crack, making it a City roast, and the lightest I'll ever take this bean. The cup still has loads of flavor, just as I've come to expect from this bean: a fruit that isn't fully ripe but still sweet, like a peach; a hint of cinnamon, just at the end; and a tiny touch of milk chocolate. The flavors rest on the tongue for a bit, but not for very long before they mellow and fade to a nice, pleasant aftertaste. The grind was a little finer than usual for a press pot, but only because I had wanted to bring out some of the darker bittersweet notes than I'd been getting in previous brews with this batch. The mouthfeel is rounded and full, which is another way in which this roast level differs from darker ones with this bean.

The verdict? Delicious!

posted by Bolo | 9:20 AM
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