Category: Coffees

Main coffee beans in general

Guatemalan Coffee from Coffee Roasters Asia

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Guatemala Quetzal Huehuetenango with Smooth Silky Texture

Whole Bean Coffee Bag


TASTING NOTES
Overall: Very smooth texture with slight bitterness

Acidity: yes, citric taste is noticeable
Body: Light (CRA website describes it as ‘Creamy’ though)
Flavor: Nutty, cherry and a hint of herbal aroma (or slight hint of coriander)

MY THOUGHTS
This is a middle of the road kind coffee offering a very smooth silky texture. Sweet aroma is moderate to low. A combination of nutty and berries flavors can be quite fun to try.

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Light Medium Roast whole beans (200g bag)
Hand ground by Hario Mini Mill
Water Temp- 90°C (194°F)
Kalita Wave Glass Dripper
Ratio – 12g beans : 240g water

Kobe Blend from Coffee Roasters Asia

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Kobe Blend Full of Sweet Brown Sugar Flavor

Kobe Blend Light to Medium Roast

TASTING NOTES
Overall: Very rich aroma of brown sugar/ caramel, you will notice it immediately
Acidity:  just a pinch of acidity
Body: Light to medium (more close to light body)
Flavor: Caramel, brown sugar (Note: not much vanilla and tangerine described on their website)



MY THOUGHTS
I wouldn’t necessarily describe it very smooth for its rather bright note but it is still enjoyable. If you dig a very sweet aroma, this one is for you. Little dash of milk would be good as it has a bit of lingering bitterness at the end of each sip. It’s not like overpowering bitter taste that would ruin your cup. Lastly, beans are pretty hard for a hand grinder.

BACKGROUND
Medium Roast whole beans (200g bag)
Blend origins: Brazil, Ethiopia and others
Hand ground by Hario Mini Mill
Water Temp- 90°C (194°F)
Kalita Wave Glass Dripper
Ratio – 12g beans : 240g water