Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Starbucks Reserve™ Aged Sulawesi Kalosi

Starbucks Reserve™ Aged Sulawesi Kalosi
Company: Starbucks Reserve™
Name: Aged Sulawesi Kalosi
Description: Aged to perfection.

Just as aging improves wine and cheese, it heightened the already wonderful flavors of this coffee to unique and amazing.

We typically age Sumatran beans. But in 2005 we placed unroasted Sulawesi in a subtropical climate ideal for aging, then meticulously rotated and monitored the beans over the next five years until they reached their peak of flavor. A rich and complex coffee with lingering layers of deep woodsy herbs and warm baking spices, the result is truly rewarding.Only for a limited time.

Purchase: Here
Grind: French Press
Preparation: http://coffeegeek.com/guides/presspot (20 ounce press pot - 3 minutes)
Amount: 2 Tablespoons
Water: boiling
Body: Full
Bean Smell: sweet, spicy
Coffee Smell: spice, floral
Taste: smooth, spice, earthy
After-taste: acidic
Notes: I don't like the acidity in coffee, so this isn't a winner. On the other hand the floral notes are lovely.
Rating: 2/3











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