Origin Info for Ethiopia Aphrodite Washed Espresso
Roaster Location:Taiwan
Roaster:Simon Hsieh Aroma Roast Coffees
Coffee Origin:Yirgacheffe Growing Region,South-Central Ethiopia
Roast Level:Medium
Price: $12.04 (per 100g)
Rating: 96
Flavor Profile
Aroma: aromatic orchid, dark chocolate, black cherry, gently scorched sandalwood, tarragon in aroma and small cup.
Tasting Notes: tones harmonize with dark chocolate for a particularly complex cappuccino.
Body: creamy-smooth mouthfeel; resonant, complex, long finish.
Milk Integration: creamy-smooth mouthfeel; resonant, complex, long finish.
Expert Review
Produced by smallholding farmers from trees of the 74110 and 74112 varieties of Arabica, and processed by the washed method. In addition to his retail roasting operation, Aroma Roast Coffees, Simon Hsieh also operates Soaring Phoenix Trading, a business focused on purpose-built commercial espresso blends and high-quality single-origin coffees. Customers can also visit the new showroom, Chateau Andy, in Taipei City. Visit www.facebook.com/4ArtsZeroDefectCoffees or call 886-0983-749876 for more information.
Notes
A superb single-origin espresso. Floral- and spice-toned in the straight shot, fruit-toned in cappuccino-scaled milk, with tremendous depth and range throughout.
Bottom Line
A Medium roast from Yirgacheffe Growing Region and South-Central Ethiopia, offering aromatic orchid, dark chocolate, black cherry, gently scorched sandalwood, tarragon in aroma and small cup. On the palate, it delivers tones harmonize with dark chocolate for a particularly complex cappuccino., with a creamy-smooth mouthfeel; resonant, complex, long finish. In milk, creamy-smooth mouthfeel; resonant, complex, long finish. Rated 96/100, it’s a standout for well-balanced flavors.