2019-05-08 — Ethiopia Kayon Mountain Taaroo

Roast Date: 8 May 2019
Roast Level: C+
Duration: 12m59s
First Crack @ 9m57s
1.2lb → 1.019lb; 15% Weight Loss

Sweet Maria’s ([wbm])

This is a very unique flavor profile. From the dry grounds, berry and spice notes are clear, as well as malt sugars and honey. My lightest roasts have a graham cracker wet aroma, with a lemon bar like smell as well. City+ level has more honey sweetness, prominent berry tones, and sweet spice notes of ginger, and herbs. A floral jasmine tea note and spice accents come through clearly in the cup, and vibrant citrus weaves through it all. Lemony acidity, and citrus flavor notes provide a high toned piquant character for this coffee, particularly in the lighter roast levels. As the cup cools, sweet spice and lemon come up, coalescing as ginger-spiced lemonade, and the crowning floral note lingers in the aftertaste. My City+ roast had more of a berry-focused cup profile, with tart blueberry skin, and grape flavors, subtle wine-like fruit accents, and citrus acidic impression still shining bright. The body is fairly light and increases as the cup cools, with a waxy mouthfeel and a suggestion of walnut oil. This isn’t an agressive coffee, but rather a very aromatic, delicate, and distinct cup.