The Cup

Michicha –
Origin: Ethiopia (Sidamo)
Producer: None specified
Farm: None specified
Varieties:  Sidama Heirloom
Elevation: 1750-1800 meters
Harvest:: Nov-Jan 2008/2009
Process: Natural Sundried
Roaster: Counter Culture
Roast Date: 3/10/2010
Cup Date: 3/13/2010

Fragrance:

Medicinal, sweet berries, blackberry,nutty,hits of fruit,sweet strwaberry jam, pepper,flowers, blackberry, rasberry, black currant, earth, soap, vanilla bean,fruity banana peel?

Aroma:

bitter sweet chocolate, light smokey, sweet floral,sugary, sweet, lemony, melted black berry jam like when you bake it, soap, acidic, bright, nutty, roast,

Break:

sweet preserved fruits, strawberries, grilled onion,flower, cucumber

Brightness:

low range, kinda muddled,med/low,subtle but present,

Flavors:

Cranberries, sweet fruit, nice finish, full body with hints of caramel, citrusy,dirty, rich, tomato, ketchup,sweet, tar, honey, dark berries, grapefruit when cool, juicy acidity, chestnut, prefect blend of exotic fruit and chocolate, sweet, pistachios, like a skin or shell

Body:

medium,light (x2)

Aftertaste:

nice, tobacco, smoke/ grain, clean, not to long, belgian ales, chaslky, gingerly,

Likes:

All the flavors!

Dislikes:

Discriptions:

“great ethiopian flavor of bitter sweet berries and a hint of caramel. When ground it has a very pungent medicinal aroma. very full bodied and complex goes through many diffrent flavor changes on the paliete.”

“the Michicha Sidama from Ethiopia is a complex coffee that is sweet but holds a low end intensity/density that seperates it from many fruity tea like coffees. smells of lemon strawberry and pepper define a ketchupy sweet flavor and medium body.”

“Slightly floral + heavy on dark berries, this full bodied coffee is sure to please. Also brings notes of tobacco, grains and honey.”

“A great cup to eligantly illistrate Ethiopian coffees. While not overly fruity as most Ethiopian coffee there is a harmonious balance of exotic fruit ( mango, papaya, lime) with milk chocolate. A good “cup of Joe” with a little more dynamic than most.”

“The fragrance is fruity, in a soft way like a banana peel. The aroma is a bit acidic and nutty. The brightness is subtle but present and the flavor seems soft, unpretentious, like a skin, shell shavings. the aftertaste is chalky, a bit grainy. Seems reliable overall.”

Kiriyama, Burundi

Origin: Burundi
Producer: None specified
Farm: None specified
Varieties: None specified
Elevation: None specified
Harvest: None specified
Process: None specified
Roaster: Counter Culture
Roast Date: 3/10/2010
Cup Date: 3/13/2010

Catadors: Jeremy, Kimmy, Jess, Lindsay, Jay, Devlin

Average score: 8.5 out of 10

Fragance:

Grain, well done beef, floral perfume, tea cakes, brerady, salty, roasted cashew/walnuts, sorta sweet, semi floral, bread dough, bitter cranberry,vanilla, tea like,

Aroma:

raisins, salty, banana leaf, mouse, spearmint gumdrops, indian spices, caramel (x2), salty,floral, blunt sweetness,

Break:

almond, toasted marshmellow, bitter sweet chocolate, walnuts, caramel

Brightness:

Bouncy on my tounge,med/low,very little, mild,mild,

Flavor:

cane sugar, muted citrus (limes mostly), honeysuckle, Rasberry, molasses, licorice!, lemon/cranberry scones, Dr. Pepper, plum tea, smokey, chalky, caramel, doughnut, dark chocolate, sweet caramel, yellow cake-no icing, raisins, plum, sweet fruit, dates, raisin bread.

Body:

medium (x2), light, round, light but full

Aftertaste:

Yeasty like a baked good but a tang of bitterness, cinamon, molasses,

Likes:

Everything! (x2)

Dislikes:

Discriptions:

“This coffee has noted of cane sugar, lime, molasses, flowers, honeysuckle + blackberries, this memorable coffee surley to be a favortite!”

“With aromas and flavors that transverses all aromas + flavors this coffee is hard to pin down. Heavy licorice +fig with morning scones +plum tea. Round body + med acidity leaves a long finish that commands your attention.”

“The Kiryama, Burundi is a savory sweet cup that is suitable for almost any prefrance. Bready and nutty to begin, with an increasingly caramel like sweetness. A bit smokey but not to heavy body found out this coffee nicely.”

“This coffee has a nice aroma when ground of bread or dough. Also has hints od cranberry. the flavor of this coffee reminds me of yellow cake with no icing and bitter sweet chocolate. Very light hints of sweet caramel”

“This coffee is amazing. A vanilla, tea-like fragrance hints to the exsplosions of sweetness. the heavy raisin aroma shines through to taste. The brightness seemed mild, but the flavors impactfull. Much like a raisin-stuffed sweet bread it was subtle with hints of plum and sugar. the body is light but full and the aftertaste is yeasty- reminding me of a baked good finish.”

Teka –
Origin: Burundi
Producer: None specified
Farm: None specified
Varieties: None specified
Elevation: None specified
Harvest: None specified
Process: None specified
Roaster: Counter Culture
Roast Date: None specified
Cup Date: 2/15/10

Catadors: Ilenia, Stephanie, Rebecca, Jeremy, Lindsay, Devlin, Jessica C.
Average Score: None specified

Fragrance:

Waffles, bark, deep earth, cocoa, cotton, dirt, relish, ketchup, white bread bun heated, flowers, apple cider, molasses, dirt, soil

Aroma:

Hot dogs on bun with ketchup, green tea, fire place, marzipan, toasted bread, wheat, sugar, fruitcake?, sweet fruit and nuts, a little spicy, grilled tangerine, sweet meaty

Break:

Tobacco, sweet raisins, blueberries, very strong like stale popcorn, cranberries

Brightness:

Dim, bright, high, a good bit, medium, not too acidic

Flavor:

Watery, dark, unidentifiable, pumpkin pie, toasted sugar, smokey, tangy, stale, burnt, tiny bit of blueberry, salty, green onion, tastes the way a fall season craft show smells, black currants, dry peanut, sweet, juicy, nutty walnuts

Body:

Heavy, medium (x5)

Aftertaste:

Chalky (x2), kinda nutty, bittersweet, stale, cinnamon, pleasant, melon

Likes:
Aroma, body, tobacco scent, flavor, the aromas, i love marzipan, tastes incredibly seasonal; not growing season, nice beginning flavor

Dislikes:
Aftertaste feel, aftertaste texture, the aftertaste was stale, Christmas time seasonal, mild bitter aftertaste

Descriptions:
This coffee’s aromas and fragrances indicate a rich, heavy cup; bark, deeply earthy, and bready scents permeate. Not too bright, yet heavy, flavors of pumpkin pie and toasted sugar flow well in the mouth. A nutty aftertaste seals the last sip.

This coffee exudes a smokey, earthy flavor hinting tobacco, cotton and cocoa scents. The flavor is smokey throughout and slightly tangy. It leaves a chalky, bittersweet flavor.

This medium bodied cup is for the everyday coffee drinker who would like to spice up their boring everyday life. The aromas are delicious notes of marzipan and fresh toasted bread. The flavor is not overbearing – this coffee has a hint of blueberry and will leave you ready to strut your walk down the avenue, for everyday pleasures of Hampden.

Though it could be the smell of boiling oil in the air, this coffee had the distinct smell of a white bread bun out of a fast food oven. A wheaty aroma with a bit more sweetness followed; then a sour brightness with a flavor of green onions and salt. A medium light body of a faint aftertaste to finish.

Strong notes of cinnamon and light notes of fruit and nut. This coffee tastes the way autumn potpurri smells. Warm and comforting with a medium body, this smooth coffee is great for everyday consumption.

A pleasant midday cup. Sweet, juicy, acidity reminds me of currants and mince pie. This coffee’s body helps prevent the acidity from going crazy; long tasty finish.

Starts very nice. Sort of acidic with strong aftertaste. Reminds me of Granny Smith apples and cranberries. Also has a mild, nutty flavor.

Jay’s Notes: