Review Date: May 2020
Color: 9 / 10
Aroma: 18 / 20
Flavour: 20 / 25
Finish: 18 / 20
Overall Quality: 22 / 25
Total Points: 87 / 100
Review:
This coffee has a certain richness to it. It has a woody aromatic and I could sense notes of nuts and honey with a hints of grapes. The tasting notes were in line with the aromatics and it had a raisin-like finish. This coffee also has a brilliant body and a decent structure, complex and bright. Will remind you of their standard espresso based drink. My hypothesis is that Blue Tokai had already prepared this coffee for their cafe consumption but due to the pandemic, had to route it through their online bean sales to ensure minimized spoilage. But this play seems to have worked. One of their bests this year.
Best for: Pourovers, AeroPress, Espresso
Worst for: Mokapot
Pro tips:
Brew this coffee at a slightly lower temperature say 85-88°C to extract the best balance
Try decanting the coffee to reduce temperature of brew to enjoy the fruitiness
Final verdict: Should try this coffee if you like medium roasted coffees with a rounded body
Price: Rs 400 for 250g
Roaster: Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters
Roast level: Medium
Type: Blend
Estate Name: Attikan Estate, Seethargundu Estate
Altitude: 1100 - 1650m
Location: Biliguri Hills (Karnataka), Nelliyampathy Hills (Kerala)
Processing: Washed, Natural
Varietal: SLN.9
Disclaimer: Views are personal. These reviews are based on the 100 point ratings system designed by the author.
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