The Coffee
Roaster: Roast House Coffee Roasters - Spokane, WA
Region: Kivu, Congo
Varietal: Bourbon
Processing: Washed
Processing: Washed
Demographic: Sweet, Rich, & Complex
Brew Rating: 85/100
Brew Rating: 85/100
Filter Brew
Location: Home Brew
Brew Method: Chemex
Ratio: 48g Coffee - 800g water
Time: 7:00
The Story
This review is coming to you all from the beautiful city of Spokane, WA... Well, actually, this review is coming to you from my quiet Chicago apartment as I wind up for a new day.
My first impression on this coffee came from exact the moment when the stream of water hit the freshly ground coffee. My nose was instantly filled with a think sweet-honeydew aroma that stayed with me for the entirety of the brewing process.
This Congolese coffee surprised me with a syrupy mouthfeel that reminded me of a tea sweetened with just the right amount of honey. This coffee delivered delightful sweetness as well as floral & citrus notes to make this a quite complex cup. As the cup cooled, the sweet & citric bouquet mellowed out and was accented by a slightly woody finish that I didn't love, but it didn't turn me off, either*. Tasting notes from Roast House include honey, hibiscus, & grapefruit. These descriptors are on point for this coffee and they show themselves in a cup that demands to be shared.
This coffee as espresso was surprisingly bright (with above dial). The aroma was insane in espresso - that rich honey-dew smell was so delightfully strong I could hardly believe it.
¡ESPRESSO BREAK!
Espresso Machine: Classe 9 - Rancilio
Grinder: EK43 - Mahlkonig
Grinder: EK43 - Mahlkonig
Ratio: 19g In - 38g Out
Time: 22 seconds
This coffee as espresso was surprisingly bright (with above dial). The aroma was insane in espresso - that rich honey-dew smell was so delightfully strong I could hardly believe it.
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(Coffee available as of 11/12/2015)
*NOTE: I forced myself to leave a few sips at the bottom for the express purpose of this review.
This was extremely difficult as all I wanted to do was drink it all right now (then).
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