05/04/2024
We recently sent some of our beans to coffeeroast.com to see how our coffees stack up against other roasters from all over the world. King David received the 90+ badge and rank within the top 25% in the US and Internationally! Thank you Ted and coffeeroast.com for the strong reviews. Please see the comments below from managing editor Ted Chan for our Costa Rica Tarrazu, Papua New Guinea Peaberry and Espresso Blend:
Costa Rica Tarrazu:
I really enjoyed this coffee, and it reflects the best of what I see from artisan, small-batch roasters.
There's nothing wild or out-of-the-box here. A good washed Costa Rican that's an excellent expression of some of the best traits you find.
Aroma is very appealing - fudge and a touch of peanut.
Notes I get red apple, sweet orange, caramel, with a very smooth mouthfeel.
Cupping Method:Pourover, 195F, Hario v60, 18:1 ratio
Papua New Guinea Peaberry:
Listed as a medium roast, it probably drinks slightly darker, as local artisan roasters often do. Wonderful aroma. Quality control looks strong, no quakers or irregularities.
It’s delicious, though, as a chocolate-forward espresso. It generates a thick , lively crema and fantastic mouthfeel. It’s smoky without any burned notes, spiced with clove. There's enough natural sweetness to hold up.
Cupping Method:Espresso, 95C in my La Spaziale A53 (double portafilter)
Espresso Blend:
These espresso beans are striking out of the bag, with a nice color and slight sheen.
This drinks very clean for a dark roast. A medium/big crema with major staying power is key, giving the shot a lush and slightly creamy mouthfeel. There's very nice depth in the front of the palate chocolate, a pleasant smokiness, and light citrus, blackberry notes. There's a bit of complexity as it evolves mid/late palate.
An excellent rendition of a cafe house dark roast espresso.
Cupping Method:
Doppio, 95C on my La Spaziale A53 Lucca.
Traits: chocolate, citrus, smoky, blackberry, lush crema