Review Date: August 2020
Color: 9 / 10
Aroma: 19 / 20
Flavour: 21 / 25
Finish: 19 / 20
Overall Quality: 23 / 25
Total Points: 91 / 100
Review:
This coffee has notes of orange citrus and sour grapes. The roaster mention rum, raisins and orange juice as the tasting notes. I haven't been able to nail the note of rum yet, but the other two are apparent in the cup. What was the absolute winner for me was the mouthfeel. The cup has starts with a tartiness complemented with a brilliant body and ends with a zesty note. The underlying sweetness and the dominant complex acidity make this a superb coffee to enjoy on a mellow Sunday afternoon, with a book and some good music. This coffee is powerful enough to evoke such an imagery. Brilliant piece of art.
Balance: Sweet-complex acidity
Complexity: High
Best for: Pourover
Worst for: Espresso
Pro tips:
Keep it simple. Boiling hot water, finer grind size and standard methods of brewing
Best enjoyed at hotter temperatures
Final verdict: Absolutely recommended
Price: Rs 440 for 250g
Roaster: Curious Life Coffee Roasters
Roast level: Filter
Type: Single Estate
Estate Name: Ratnagiri Estate
Altitude: 1200 - 1300 m
Location: Baba Budan Giri
Processing: Naturals
Varietal: Catuai
Roaster Recommended Recipes
Method: Pourover
17 gms coffee
275 ml water @ boiling hot
Pour 60 ml water
Bloom for 30 seconds
Swirl it nicely
Take water to 180 ml in 1 min
Swirl gently
Take it to 275 ml in 1 min 30 seconds
Swirl gently
Let it drip
Target brew time of 3 min to 3 min 30 seconds
Disclaimer: Views are personal. These reviews are based on the 100 point ratings system designed by the author.
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