Origin Info for 2019 Celebration
Roaster Location:United States
Roaster:Highwire Coffee Roasters
Coffee Origin:Kenya,Guatemala
Roast Level:Medium
Price: $5.51 (per 100g)
Rating: 94
Flavor Profile
Aroma: chocolate, fine musk, black cherry, gently scorched cedar, wisteria in aroma and cup.
Tasting Notes: richly sweet-savory, deeply chocolaty.
Body: full, creamy mouthfeel.
Milk Integration: creamy mouthfeel.
Expert Review
A blend of coffees from Kenya and Guatemala. This coffee tied for the highest rating in a tasting of holiday blends for Coffee Review‘s December 2019 tasting report. Highwire Coffee Roasters is a small-batch coffee roaster located in Emeryville, California. Established in 2011, Highwire pursues the straightforward goal of sharing the coffees it loves with the community. Visit www.highwirecoffee.com or call 510-420-0473 for more information.
Notes
A roast-forward blend that emphasizes chocolate and floral notes while developing the savory inclination of the green coffees as well: rich, musky, sweet. Might be particularly nice — apologies to purists — with a splash of milk.
Bottom Line
A Medium roast from Kenya and Guatemala, offering chocolate, fine musk, black cherry, gently scorched cedar, wisteria in aroma and cup. On the palate, it delivers richly sweet-savory, deeply chocolaty., with a full, creamy mouthfeel. In milk, creamy mouthfeel. Rated 94/100, it’s a standout for well-balanced flavors.