The Cup

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: