Black Currant, Chocolate, Molasses
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San Rafael
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Description
Variety: Caturra
Processing: Washed
Crop Year: 2017
Origin: Cauca, Colombia
Producers: Danilson Oidor
Altitude: 1900-2000m
The Inza region of Colombia is characterized by deep valleys bursting with plant life, which has earned the area the nickname 'La Tierra Adentro'. The locals growing coffee do so with particular attention to processing, and have organized a collective project to mill and test their crops and production methods. The flavors coming out of the area are pristine and distinctive among Colombian coffees. While you may be used to very fruit-forward Colombian coffees, San Rafael leans more into the rich chocolatey space, providing a cup with depth and resonance. A note of black currant contributes some tartness, and an underlying molasses-like sweetness keeps the profile reigned in and mellow. It's a smooth, refined taste that's sure to brighten your day.
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5.0 out of 5
Yum.
100% the kind of coffee I like. Smooth. Not acidic.
Alexandria Zaugra
Los Altos
Member Since
December '17
4.5 out of 5
Very Nice!
Love the balance between fruit and chocolatey sweetness. Would prefer just a teensy bit more body, but I am still experimenting with brewing methods/conditions. Would buy again.
Mitchell Halpern
St Louis
Member Since
January '18
5.0 out of 5
I love this coffee!!!
Smooth and delicious!! I have this reserved for like my next 3 shipments!!!
Laurie Coleman
Holden
Member Since
February '16
5.0 out of 5
My first coffee from Moustache Coffee Club
I received my subscription to the club as a gift and was intrigued to see what it had to offer. If this selection is representative of all the coffees, then I'm going to be very pleased indeed. I'm a lighter roast fan and I love Colombian. The freshness is a big plus, too. More like this please!
Doyle Bowles
Richmond
Member Since
January '18
3.5 out of 5
First order
Prefer a bit darker. But more bite. Chocolate notes definitely came through.
Gregory Hitt
Falls Church
Member Since
January '18
4.5 out of 5
Great
This may be best from Columbia yet. Very smooth.
Jeremy Hales
Gowanda
Member Since
October '17
4.5 out of 5
Great
This may be best from Columbia yet. Very smooth.
Jeremy Hales
Gowanda
Member Since
October '17
5.0 out of 5
Superb!
Ordinarily, I prefer a darker coffee that packs a punch. However, I was very pleased with the aroma and velvety smooth finish. Will definitely purchase more coffee like this one.
Lamont Thompson
Richland Hills
Member Since
January '18
5.0 out of 5
So Far, My Favorite!!!
I’m relatively new to the fine coffee world and I liked to be able to say that I really enjoyed the berry cobbler notes, but unfortunately I’m not quite there yet :):) But what I can say about this coffee is that I absolutely love it and I am definitely purchasing more! Love the smoothness and the flavor! Very nice! I too have this coffee reserved for my next 3 shipments! Yay!!!
Ron M
Modesto
Member Since
November '17
5.0 out of 5
Terrific coffee: flavor, body, and balance
This is a wonderful coffee. It shows great balance of sweetness, acid, and body. Not too light, not too heavy and no real afterbite.
Sheldon Sachs
Mount Kisco
Member Since
September '16
5.0 out of 5
We really enjoyed it
Nothing much to add. It was tasty, smelled great, and we both enjoyed it.
Michael Divine
Saint Paul
Member Since
January '18
5.0 out of 5
Delicious
Working on refining my coffee palate. We brew on a Chemex and this coffee was wonderful. I can't say I was able to detect the different notes of molasses and chocolate, but I will say it was incredibly smooth.
Ben Egbers
Seattle
Member Since
January '18
4.0 out of 5
Yum
I would have liked a little more chocolate taste, but this is a delicious coffee as is. I enjoyed it as an espresso and americano. My fiancee liked it as a latte and cappuccino. I would definitely purchase this again.
Emilio Socci
Fountain Hill
Member Since
January '18
5.0 out of 5
Best one I’ve tasted
Awesome cup of coffee. Going to order this one again
Paul Litzenberger
Greer
Member Since
December '17
5.0 out of 5
My first order
This is a great coffee. Brewed it in a french press. Very smooth
Taren
Flourtown
Member Since
January '18
4.0 out of 5
Great!
Very smooth. A slight hint of fruit, but mostly a rich flavor. Delicious!
Chelsie Wermager
Luverne
Member Since
December '17
4.0 out of 5
We liked it!
Very fresh, definite chocolate undertones, a hint of fruit, slight acidity. Not quite as dark as we like, but thoroughly enjoyable.
David Martin
Atlanta
Member Since
January '18
5.0 out of 5
First Order
What a great first experience! Shipment was punctual (a day early, actually) and the tasting notes are spot on. I'm tempted to add this to the queue, but it's literally my first order, so I'll resist the temptation... For now...
Austin Lo
Petoskey
Member Since
January '18
5.0 out of 5
Favorite one yet!
Loved this one. Chocolate and molasses, yum.
Charles Schulz
Los Angeles
Member Since
December '17
3.5 out of 5
Tasty, but almost too smooth
This is a coffee that I wouldn't mind having again, but it is almost a little too smooth for my liking.
Anne Weaver
Fairbanks
Member Since
November '17
3.5 out of 5
Timorous and Tantalizing
Supremely delicate--almost too much so for my taste buds--and delicious. This won't ever be my go-to flavor profile, but it does serve admirably as a palette trainer/reset. Stretch those tasting muscles and reach for the ephemera on this one.
Benjamin Newland
HONOLULU
Member Since
January '18
4.0 out of 5
Enjoyed This Coffee
I tend to prefer coffees with a more robust flavor so I was not surprised I liked this one.
H2OWizard
Canonsburg
Member Since
December '17
4.0 out of 5
Colombian done right
This coffee had the darkness and nuttiness I love in a Colombian without going over the top. A really solid pick - one of my MCC faves.
Chris Caruso
Highland Heights
Member Since
December '15