Saturday, September 13, 2008

Coffee Tasting, "Starbucks Breakfast Blend" 9.21.08




Before the bag...

Origin/Growing Region:
Latin America.

Roasters description:
"Mild and flavorful, this light-bodied blend makes a bright first impression and is a wonderful cup of coffee to begin your day."

In a word from roaster:
Clean.

Roasters Classification:
Mild.

Processing Method:
Washed.


Open the bag...



Brewing Method:
Stainless Steel French Press.

Aromatics:
Nutty.

Taste Location:


Front of tongue.

Body & Mouth-Feel:
Light bodied, almost thin with an occasional syrupy note. Peaks and valleys.

Acidity:
Less bright than I expected. Though light on the palette, this coffee still has some lingering body.

Balance:
Almost deconstructed for me, this coffee went all over the place.

Finish:
Clean, simple.

Aftertaste:
Minimal, nutty.

Food Pairing:
Starbucks Blueberry Scone.

Side by Side (other coffee(s):
N/A

Whimsically:
Starbucks Breakfast Blend is a coffee I enjoy revisiting as it has the ability to take me back to my beginning's of thinking critically about coffee. A delightful brew early in the day as it's flavor spikes can be just the thing to wake up my senses!


Tasting Location:
Starbucks on Palisades, in Fountain Hills, AZ

Who else tasted:
Matt S.

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