Origin Info for Backwoods Espresso
Roaster Location:United States
Roaster:RamsHead Coffee Roasters
Coffee Origin:Costa Rica,El Salvador
Roast Level:Medium
Price: $5.14 (per 100g)
Rating: 93
Flavor Profile
Aroma: chocolate, agave syrup, pomegranate nectar, almond brittle, cedar in aroma and small cup.
Tasting Notes: rich-toned, deeply chocolaty.
Body: syrupy mouthfeel; chocolaty-sweet finish with undertones of almond and cedar.
Milk Integration: milk, dark chocolate notes dominate and a freesia-like spicy floral note emerges.
Expert Review
A blend of two coffees processed by the traditional washed method (fruit skin and flesh are removed from the beans before they are dried), one from Hacienda La Minita in Costa Rica and the second from Menendez Estate farms in El Salvador. RamsHead Coffee Roasters is a family-owned company founded by Bozeman, Montana natives Caleb and Laura Walker that specializes in direct trade microlot coffees. For more information, visit www.ramsheadcoffee.com.
Notes
An aromatic, sweet-toned, deeply chocolaty espresso blend driven by tart fruit and rich nut tones, with an added layer of complexity from spicy florals in three parts milk.
Bottom Line
A Medium roast from Costa Rica and El Salvador, offering nan. On the palate, it delivers nan, with a nan. Rated 93/100, it’s a standout for well-balanced flavors.