11/08/2010

Tanzania Kilimanjaro plantation


Tanzania: Kilimanjaro plantation
Beans: Tanzania Kilimanjaro plantation
Roaster: Hiroshi Doi, Doi Coffee
Roasting Degree: City

【Attribute scores】
Aroma 4
Acidity 5
Body 2
Biterness: 3
Sweetness: 1


【Impression】
Layer of  bitterness followed by citrus sourness on top.  Sourness stays as aftertaste.
My image of "Kilimanjaro Coffee", in general, is light with clear sourness, but this cup hit me with harmonized bitterness with hidden sourness, acid type sourness.  Unfortunately, this sourness in aftertaste is not my favorite type, but if make this cup a little more water, like americano, balance of bitterness and sourness may harmonize the way I like.


【Note】
It is well known that Kilimanjaro origin has soothing acidity of orange and lemongrass.  This lot carries typical Kilimanjaro citrus flavor and rich aroma to enhance its flavor.