Date: 15 March 2014
Country: Indonesia
Beans: Arabica
Preparation: Cafetiere
Nose of grounds: Rich, very background hints of spice, cocoa.
Nose of brew: quite a bit of wood/pine, slight burnt notes
Colour of brew: Dark, rich, almost purple at the edges
Early flavours: Earthy, complex but subtle
Finish: Long-ish finish, more earth and wood.
Tasting notes:
The tasting notes make this coffee sound rather grand and exotic, though I must say that I'm really not sure I 'got' all of the suggested flavours of fruits present in the coffee maker's description. However, the coffee has a nice rich and certainly heavy flavour, but not too all-encompassing. Sometimes very heavy coffees leave the tongue feeling like it's coated with oil, but not this; it has a slightly more delicate finish. There is certainly an element of sweetness to the coffee while not being sickeningly so.
I think this is a great morning coffee, though there are some reviews out there which would suggest it is also great after dinner.
Coffee Maker's Notes:
"From the Indonesian island of Sumatra, this full-bodied coffee has an exotic nearly floral taste. The beans are grown on small plots on the shores of Lake Aceh before being picked and semi-dried in the sun. Our Sumatra is dark roasted for a heavy smooth fragrant taste. It is subtle and sweet, reminiscent of figs and apricots and has a complex earthy aroma. An exceptional coffee; serve black to appreciate the nuances of the beans."
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