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4.0 out of 5 starsRwanda Light Roast Worth the Price
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2018
First impression: This whole bean coffee came with a “Best By” date of 6 months from now, instead of a “Roasted On” date. Coffee should be brewed freshly roasted, not sitting in a warehouse for months. Who knows when this was roasted? This industry standard needs to change.
This is, indeed, a “light”-er roast. Probably roasted between 9 1/2-10 1/2 minutes. Not oily, no hint of roasty aroma. Smells like coffee, not a fire pit.
I brewed this on my Bonavita 1800. 40grams coffee, ground for drip, 640ml filtered water. Not much evidence of degassing during the bloom (see dating comment above).
Coffee aromas of tangerine and roasted almond. Nice full body/mouth feel and slightly dry finish. Tastes savory and floral, leather and hibiscus and a caramel sweetness. The flavors are not clean and they are slightly muted overall.
This coffee is balanced and unimposing. At the current price, this is right in line with most store bought brands. Yet, I cannot find enough decent first-crack coffees at the store to keep my interest. As well, I’m not always interested in paying the local roasters whole bean price for my morning brew. This coffee is a great compromise of quality and price. Distinct enough to enjoy but budget friendly. This coffee is well worth the price for anyone looking for a cost-effective online coffee option.
