Coffee

Ethiopian — Reformation Coffee Co. Springfield, MO

  • Region: Unknown, Ethiopia
  • Process: Natural
  • Flavor Notes: Strawberry, Blueberry, Brown Sugar

This sweet coffee has the fruit notes being the predominant flavor, which I always find enjoyable. Some Ethiopian roasts have a citrus element, which I do not taste here. However, Ethiopian roasts are always a favorite of mine and this was was a great showing. I will be buying again

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Kanzu Lot #13 — Monarch Coffee Kansas City, MO

  • Region: Nyamsheke, Rwanda
  • Process: Washed
  • Flavor Notes: Orange, Cacao Nib, Honey

The orange notes of the coffee are perfectly complemented by sweet notes of chocolate. This coffee was the first roast I have tried from Monarch and I was not disappointed.

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Santa Rosa — Blueprint Coffee St. Louis, MO

  • Region Cundinamarca, Colombia
  • Process: Washed with Mixed Fermentation
  • Flavor Notes: Orange, Cherry, brown sugar, fig

The bright coffee has sweet notes of fruit that reminds me of sangria. The coffee’s fig and cherry also produce notes of fruit cookies. This has been my favorite offering from a local roaster, Blueprint Coffee.

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Giant Steps — Blue Bottle Coffee Oakland, CA

  • Region: Blend (Uganda, Papa New Guinea, Sumatra)
  • Process: Washed
  • Flavor Notes: Cocoa, Toasted Marshmallow, Graham Cracker

This coffee is a bold dark roast. I was excited for the flavor notes. The cocoa notes are prevalent but the other notes never shone through for me and overall left a lot to be desired.

Rating: 2 out of 5.