Shakisso–
Origin: Ethiopia
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: Devlin, Lindsay, Jessica C., Rebecca, Ilenia, Jeremy
Average Score: None specified
Fragrance:
Strawberry, vanilla, super sweet and fruity like fruity pebbles, fruit loops, sugar, pop tart dough, strawberry
Aroma:
Beef stew broth, carrot, celery, a fruit party, apricot jam, oranges, faintly fruity, syrupy honey, baked apples
Break:
Smells like something I need in my tummy already, very sweet and delicious, banana sundae with rainbow sprinkles
Brightness:
Low, murky, leveled
Flavor:
Peppermint, bitter, smokey, everything I had hoped for just a hair darker, fruit that’s not ripe yet, citrusy, blueberry waffles with bananas and powdered sugar, honey candy, slight warm sweetness, bush fruit
Body:
Heavy, mid, medium light
Aftertaste:
Long, dark, fruity, sugary, honey
Likes:
Everything (x2), there’s lots to like, approachability, balanced very well compared to other coffees
Dislikes:
Cools poorly, nothing (x3), maybe a little too tangy for my tastes
Descriptions:
A favorite on the table but not one of my top. Surprising notes of peppermint and smoke. As it cools, berries with a long dark finish.
From the very start, this coffee promises a sweet fruity treat and does not disappoint. This coffee has strong notes of berries and citrus. A delight, indeed.
This coffee is nice it’s not too bold or citrusy. Comes together well. Reminds me of fruit that’s not quite ripe; granny smith apples with lemon juice. I did prefer this coffee over 5,6,7 and 8.
This coffee is five star quality. Everything about it is great. The fragrance, the aroma, the flavor. Breakfast in a cup! Blueberry waffles with bananas and powdered sugar. you’ll want to marry this coffee.
This generally tasty coffee is very approachable. Very pleasant to sip on. Faintly fruity, faintly sweet, it holds a balanced brightness and body, and tastes like honey candy. The sugary aftertaste wraps this cup up very well.
Strawberry fragrances, with syrupy honey aroma, warm baked apples. A bit ashy on the tongue, warm sweetness and a touch of bush fruits. Medium body and finish.
Jay’s Notes: