9/09/2015

Sítio Vale do Sino ~ COE early harvest

Beans: Sítio Vale do Sino
Roaster: Home roasting
Roasting Degree: City
Origin/Area: Araponga, Matas de Minas, Brazil
Grade: N/A
Screen: N/A
Defect: N/A
Altitude: 1,150 ~ 1,320m
Variety: Catuai 
Process: Pulped Natural
※2015 COE winning in early harvest program 

【Flavor scale】
Aroma: 4
Sweetness: 4
Acidity: 4
Bitterness: 4
Richness: 4
※Grade 1 to 5
【Impression】
Medium dark to dark aroma, aroma-ful, fragrant, chocolaty, cacao beans, plum, sweet, fruity, mix of roasted almonds, cocoa, roasted wheat bran, and cashew nuts, whole wheat biscuits, lightly orange, touch of brandy, oak, maple syrup, lightly smokey, delicate, medium dark body, smooth texture, juicy, well balanced acidity and sweetness, light natural sweetness, Muscovado, molasses, caramel, coconuts butter, slightly tangy, cacao nib, clean acidity, orange, lemon, lime, satsuma orange, creamy, milk, condense milk, kinako, soy powder, creamy caramel like sweetness as a long lasting aftertaste.

【Note】     
Since the harvesting season is for four months, from June to September, ACE hold competition twice, the early harvest and the late harvest.