Bard Coffee
High Tide Blend

Roaster Location: Flag of United States Portland, Maine

4.50(1)

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Roast Level: Medium
Bean Source Country: International Blend
Organic Espresso

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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1408 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29

    4.50 - Average

    4.50 - Finish

    4.50 - Flavor

    5.00 - Acidity

    4.00 - Balance

    A flavorful complex medium roast espresso with bright acidity. Light medium crema that looks a bit better than it drinks.

    Rich, dark, bittersweet chocolate lead-in. Blackberry is the most prominent fruit characteristic I get. A slight hint of tamarind. The mouth feel is a little bit thin, but the complexity and depth of flavor is excellent.

    Cupping Method:Double espresso at NOA Cafe in Portsmouth, NH

    Traits: brown sugar dark chocolate blackberry
    2 months ago · See more from Theo

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Roast Level: Medium
Medium roast coffee balances the beans' natural flavors and the roasting process, providing a well-rounded taste profile. When selecting a medium roast, look for a balance of acidity and sweetness, with caramel, nuts, and chocolate notes and a medium body.
Bean Source Country: International Blend
International blend coffee refers to a blend of coffee beans sourced from different regions or countries worldwide. International blends combine beans with distinct flavor profiles and characteristics, resulting in a harmonious and complex cup of coffee. The quality of an international blend depends on the expertise of the coffee roaster, who carefully selects and combines beans to achieve a specific flavor and balance. Roasters who excel in crafting international blends have a deep understanding of the different growing regions, varietals, and processing methods.
Organic
Organic coffee is produced without synthetic chemicals, such as pesticides, herbicides, and artificial fertilizers. Instead, organic coffee farmers rely on natural and sustainable agricultural practices like crop rotation, composting, and biological pest control. To be labeled as organic, coffee must meet strict regulations and certification criteria set by governing bodies, such as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or the European Union (EU). Organic coffee not only supports environmental sustainability but may also offer health benefits, as it contains fewer chemical residues than conventionally grown coffee.
Espresso
Espresso is a concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans under high pressure. It is characterized by its rich flavor and distinctive crema—the creamy layer that forms on top of the extracted process. When evaluating espresso, coffee experts often focus on key tasting characteristics such as aroma, flavor, body, and aftertaste. Aroma refers to the fragrant smells released during brewing, while flavor encompasses the coffee's overall taste profile, including notes of sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and richness. Body refers to the coffee's texture or mouthfeel, with descriptors like full-bodied, medium-bodied, or light-bodied. Aftertaste, or the finish, pertains to the lingering flavors and sensations experienced after swallowing the coffee. A well-prepared espresso is prized for its balance and complexity, combining these sensory attributes into a harmonious whole.

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