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Single Origin Espresso: Brazil Fazenda Cachoeira - 1 lb.
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- Price: $20.00
Description
Gorgeous notes of bittersweet chocolate begin the cup. Vanilla and sugarcane transition seamlessly into a lingering caramel finish. This coffee exhibits a rounded acidity and silken mouth feel creating a classically balanced espresso.
Features
The Cachoeira Yellow Bourbon delivers an abundant, luscious, and syrupy crema that is perfect for cappuccinos and caffe lattes. When blended with steamed milk, notes of cocoa enhance its elegant caramel-toned soul.
Awards
• 2009 - MSN names Ecco Caffe as one of the 12 best coffees in America.
• Awarded Top Espresso in CoffeeGeek.coms 2007 Battle North America vs. Italy tasting.
• Rated as one of Food and Wine Magazines 2006 Best Boutique Roasters in America.
- Single Origin From: South America (Brazil)
- Roast level: Dark
- Type: Regular
- SKU: 1-010-00182-5
- Certifications: Awarded roaster
- Usually ships within 1 business days
- Transit time usually 2-4 days (ships from: CA)
- Ships direct from:
- Ecco Caffe
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Reviews & Comments
Overall, this was a worthwile cup of coffee. As usual, I looked at different parts of the experience separately. So, first I was impressed by the package; simple design, interesting material (kraft paper for texture, film lining for freshness), stand-up gusset on the bottom, and a re-seal design that actually worked (some don't). (Full Disclosure: I was in the packaging business in my past life). The roasting date was on the label as well. Then there is the aroma of the whole beans: really nice. After grinding, there was an intense bouquet. Finally, after brewing, there was a bit of a letdown. It was a pretty good cuppa, but nothing really outstanding. Low acid, nice finish with no bitterness, but I was left looking for that intense flavor hit that I expected after the great post-grind bouquet. Maybe I'll play with the brewing for my next bag. Perhaps I made a mistake along the way?
Opening the bag gave a strong smell of oatmeal(?), which was interesting and unexpected. The beans were more dry than oily. The coffee itself was a little lighter than a usual Italian roast. It was full of subtleties and complexities of a tasty coffee, but without the intensity that I was expecting.
I was pleased I ordered this coffee to try something different, but I was't sure that I would order it again... until I chilled a pot and had it as iced coffee. It added intensity to the wonderful qualities already in this coffee. I was suprised at how much I liked it.
DISCLAIMER: I am not a "cupping" expert. I just drink a lot of coffee.