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I was lamenting how it was not being served up in stores, and I'd really like to try some before getting a whole pound (yes I know it's only 12$, but still, you are a coffee shop, have some variety!)
Grind: French press is what I asked for, but I believe the barrista did it for automatic drip from the looks of it
Preparation: http://coffeegeek.com/guides/presspot (12 ounce press pot - 4 minutes)
Bean smell: Roasted, earthy, dark
Amount: 2 Teaspoons
Water: 12 ounces
Additives: none
Body: Light
Smell: Bitter, acidic
Taste: mild, roasty
After-taste: none
Notes: A little oil on the top, didn’t pick up any of the nutty or chocolate notes even with tried with almond milk, oreos, and cherry pie. It was a generic coffee tasting coffee that didn’t seem to belong to Starbucks.
Amount: 3 Tablespoons
Water: 12 ounces
Additives: none
Body: Medium
Smell: nutty, chocolaty
Taste: chocolaty, thick, oily
After-taste: bitter, but not lingeringly so
Notes: there might be touches of acidity here and there but not nearly as much as in the bold beans.
MilitiaJim liked brewing it weaker better.
I found the second brew more flavorful, but overall not something I will miss while it is away (it's seasonal).
Company: Starbucks
Name: Mexico Chiapas
Intensity: Medium
Description: This wonderful coffee comes from the slopes of the Sierra Madre de Chiapas, Mexico’s finest coffee-growing region, where high altitudes and rich, volcanic soil create ideal growing conditions. Cultivated under a canopy of shade trees that protect a diversity of wildlife-foraging tapirs, colorful quetzals, the sleek jaguar-by farmers who are committed to producing something exceptional, Mexico Chipas is crisp and nutty with hints of cocoa.
This wonderful discovery comes from the slopes of the Sierra Madre de Chiapas, where high altitudes and rich, volcanic soil create ideal growing conditions. This coffee was cultivated under a canopy of shade trees that protect a diversity of wildlife – foraging tapirs, colorful quetzals, sleek jaguars – by farmers who are committed to producing something exceptional.
In the cup, Mexico Chiapas is crisp and nutty. It has a pleasing acidity and round body that are complemented by flavors of hazelnut and milk chocolate. The finish is smooth and slightly sweet. This exceptional coffee is available at Starbucks for only a limited time.
Cup notes: a pleasing acidity and round body are complemented b flavors of hazelnut and milk chocolate and smooth slightly sweet finish.
Food Pairings: Chocolate-covered nuts, a comfy chair and a warm fire.
Flavor: Milk chocolate, hazelnut
Body: Round
Source: Santa Teresa and Guadalupe farms
Elevation: 1,000-1,300 meters
Processing: Washed
Varietal: Catuai, Caturra, Bourbon
County: Mexico
Our bag said to enjoy before: July 2010
Purchase: Here
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