Coffee Review 93 --Simon Hsieh's Aroma Roast Coffees

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Simon Hsieh’s Aroma Roast Coffees (The Vortecs Pro-6 user)

Proud Goat Espresso Blend

Location: Taoyuan City, Taiwan

Origin: Kenya 40%, Colombia 30%, Costa Rica 30%

Roast: Medium

Est. Price: NT $2000/16 ounces

Review Date: May 2015

Agtron: 48/60

Aroma: 9

Body: 8

Flavor: 9

Aftertaste: 8

With Milk: 9

Blind Assessment:

Evaluated as espresso. Both co-taster Ethan Hill (93) and Ken (92) remarked on the subtle, intricate layering of aroma and flavor, which for Ethan involved “lilac, lavender, blackberry … almond.” Both found mouthfeel relatively light but “satiny” (Ethan), the general structure delicate and balanced, the finish softly resonant and berry-toned. Both Ethan and Ken felt the general poise and quiet intricacy of this coffee carried persuasively into three parts milk.

Notes:

In addition to his retail roasting operation Aroma Roast Coffees, Simon Hsieh also operates Soaring Phoenix Trading, a business focused on purposed-built commercial espresso blends and high quality single-origin coffees. Visit tw.myblog.yahoo.com/Grey-Zone or call 886-0983-749876 for more information.

Who Should Drink It: A classically poised and gracefully complete espresso, free of flaw or affectation.