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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