Caffe Fresco has brought out a nice blend that can function in any role from espresso to press. Tony has done this by making a fairly bold blend that teeters into the french roast arena. This lets it stand up and not get lost on any of the levels. After touring some Yirgs this coffee had some gravity I had to adjust to. Since we ordered a few bags I’ve got some voluminous descriptors. In our first set I’m going through initial opening and three seperate cuppings. Then how it was as an espresso to cappuccinos.
This blend was created to support the Young Survival Coalition through their Tour de Pink.
Flossie’s Blend is a creation from deep within Fresco’s soul. A place where Vision is fueledby a promise to Flossie. Vision, along with patience and gumption, makes Fresco a viableentity. Fresco is ready to bring forward a message and cause, that’s been a long time coming!
— Caffe Fresco
Cupping / Vac Pot / French Press Notes
Bag Opening
- Steak
- Stew
- Fajitas
Fragrance
- Cigar
- Pipe Tobacco
- Dry Soil
- Old Earth
- Leaves
- Raisins
- M&M(tm) Shell/Coating
- Brownies
- Pie Crust
Aroma
- Outgassing (day 3)
- Cigar–burning
- Chocolate Souffle
- Steaming Brownie
Fragrance
- Dark Chocolate x3
- Chocolate Cherries
- Vegetal
- Sea / Ocean
Body
- Rich
- Thick
Aftertaste
- Mild Smokey
- Lingered
Espresso
Aroma
- Dark Caramel
Flavor
- Tart
- Apples
- Crisp / Snappy
- Easter Bunny Chocolate
- Raspberries
Aftertaste
- Clean
- Smooth
- Hint of Grain
- Cider
Cappuccino / Dessert (+sugar)
Flavor
- Chocolate
- Marshmallows
- Rich and Creamy
- Velvety
- Full bodied, robust
- Hint of Cherry
Afterthoughts; this blend in the vac/press realm kept toggling between a Kenya french roast or a full city+ Sumatra. It had enough boldness that I always wanted some milk to cut it. As an espresso it really had that classico Italian experience that really smoothed out with milk and softened with sugar. Venture here for something you can tour around your kitchen and feel good about supporting a good cause.
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