MSI Coffee Tasting Club: #6 - Café Estima Blend®

See prior posts to learn more about the tasting club

I got this coffee for free today as part of a promotion where you bring your own mug in.

I always get a Grande No Water Soy Chai Latte in a personal cup to start my day. Luckily I upgraded my personal cup recently so brought in both!

Café Estima Blend® by Starbucks Coffee

April 12-18

Velvety smooth and balanced with a roasty sweetness. 100% Fair Trade Certified.

Velvety smooth and balanced with a roasty-sweet flavor this blend of coffees is a product of the relationships formed between Starbucks and the farmers who grew them. Starbucks is committed to paying fair prices to help give farming families a better life and ensure coffee farms are protected for the future.

Intensity: Bold

Food Pairings: Savor with a decadent chocolate mousse or chocolate-dipped fruit.

My Notes:

Smell: nutty, acidic
Taste: smooth, acidic, spicy
After taste: acidic, bitter

Meh, not loving it, adding some sugar (2 packets, white granular) less acidic and brings the spice to the front more.

My preferences, best to worst, so far:
1) Caffe Verona
2) Italian Roast
3) Yukon
4) (STARBUCKS)RED
5) Café Estima Blend
6) Komodo Dragon

You need to post your week #6 tasting notes here:

MSI Coffee Tasting Club Week #6 - Café Estima Blend®

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