This coffee is a new addition to the Roastery's lineup (Spring 2010). Coffees from the Dominican Republic are often put in a category with other 'island' coffees - the likes of Hawaii, Jamaica and Puerto Rico. Fortunately, it doesn't come with the hefty price tag.
I offer this coffee on the lighter side of a medium roast - wanting to highlight sweeter characteristics. Aromatically, this coffee is sweetly floral and nutty. The body is full and creamy smooth. The cup is syrupy rich with mild acidity and subtle flavor nuances of fruit and nut. The finish is sweetly tangy and lingering.
This coffee is a great alternative to some of the pricier island coffees. Compared to other Latin American coffees, the cup has mild acidity similar to many Brazilian coffees. A great single origin espresso.This selection from Barahona, Dominican Republic is organic and fair trade certified. Produced by women, the coffee is also part of the Cafe Femenino Coffee Project - a social program for women coffee producers.
For additional information, please go to cafefemenino.com. As part of the agreement in selling this coffee, the shop will also be donating a portion of the sales to a local women's crisis organization.
Cheers! -Alli
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