Origin Info for Holiday Sweet Blend
Roaster Location:United States
Roaster:Red Rooster Coffee Roaster
Coffee Origin:Ethiopia,Colombia
Roast Level:Medium
Price: $5.58 (per 100g)
Rating: 93
Flavor Profile
Aroma: chocolate fudge, oak, freesia-like flowers in aroma and cup.
Tasting Notes: richly fruit- and cocoa-toned.
Body: syrupy mouthfeel.
Milk Integration:
Expert Review
This coffee tied for the second-highest rating in a tasting of holiday blends for Coffee Review‘s December 2019 tasting report. Comprised of a natural-process Ethiopia Koke and Ethiopia Sidamo and a washed-process Ethiopia Limu and Colombia Nariño Marco Lasso. Certified organic. Established in 2010, Red Rooster is an organic-certified micro-roaster focusing on socially conscious coffee and high-quality coffee. Visit redroostercoffee.com or call 540-745-7338 for more information.
Notes
An integrated, harmonious blend of washed- and natural-process coffees that highlights both sweet (blueberry) and tart (tamarind) fruits with big chocolate throughout.
Bottom Line
A Medium roast from Ethiopia and Colombia, offering chocolate fudge, oak, freesia-like flowers in aroma and cup. On the palate, it delivers richly fruit- and cocoa-toned., with a syrupy mouthfeel. Rated 93/100, it’s a standout for well-balanced flavors.