Barrington Coffee
Gold Espresso

Roaster Location: Flag of United States Lee, Massachusetts

4.50(1)

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Roast Level: Medium
Bean Source Country: International Blend
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Traits: chocolate dried fruit spices

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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1408 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29

    4.50 - Average

    4.00 - Aroma

    4.00 - Finish

    4.00 - Flavor

    4.50 - Acidity

    4.00 - Balance

    When I started my specialty coffee journey, I drank a lot of Barrington, a top local roaster in Massachusetts. I'm sure I've had this Barrington Gold espresso coffee before, but I never reviewed it, as I didn't start taking detailed notes until the last three years. Barrington has had this espresso blend since the 1990s with some minor tweaks.

    This espresso is solid and gets better as it cools a little. It's nicely bittersweet, with a lemon caramel mid-palate and some lingering dark chocolate with a slight earthiness. There's a hint of tamarind in there. Crema is a little bit thin but pretty persistent. I think a bit more would have helped with overall mouthfeel and balance.

    I think I have this espresso rated between a 4.0 and a 4.5, so I rounded up for this review.

    Cupping Method:Shot of espresso at Remnant Espresso Bar in Bow Market, Somerville, MA.

    Traits: caramel lemon dark chocolate tamarind
    4 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.
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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