Compass Coffee
Tuckernuck Decaf Blend

Roaster Location: Flag of United States Washington, District of Columbia

3.50(1)

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Roast Level: Dark
Bean Source Country: International Blend
Espresso Decaf

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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1282 roasts rated, avg score of 4.28

    3.50 - Average

    4.00 - Aroma

    3.50 - Finish

    3.50 - Flavor

    This Tuckernuck Decaf Blend isn't my favorite ever but some might like it.

    Result is little bit like an elevated Nescafe Taster's choice, pretty plummy and sweet, but a bit bitter and slightly rubbery. That's definitely an archetype of coffee many folks enjoy.

    This is a Compass roast specifically for this cafe (or it could be that they are putting a label on a roast they already offer). Most of my Compass experience has been at this cafe in Nantucket.

    Cupping Method:Had this as a double espresso at the Handlebar in Nantucket. Had already done a pretty big pourover in the morning but didn't want to sit in the coffee shop without ordering something.

    Traits: dried fruit plum
    2 months ago · See more from Theo

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Roast Level: Dark
Dark roast coffee features a more intense, robust flavor profile due to its longer roasting time. Therefore, when selecting a dark roast, expect less acidity, a full body, and flavors like dark chocolate, smokiness, and a hint of bitterness.
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.
Decaf
Decaffeinated coffee has undergone a process to remove most of the caffeine content while preserving its flavor and aroma. There are three primary decaffeination methods. The solvent-based method involves soaking coffee beans in water to dissolve the caffeine, followed by adding a solvent, such as methylene chloride or ethyl acetate, to bind to the caffeine molecules selectively. The Swiss Water Process (SWP) is a chemical-free method that relies on the principles of solubility and osmosis. Finally, the carbon dioxide method involves using supercritical carbon dioxide to extract caffeine from the coffee beans. Decaf coffee typically retains most of the flavor and aroma of regular coffee but with a significantly reduced caffeine content (around 2-3%).

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Compass Coffee is a coffee roaster from Washington, DC United States. We have 16 cataloged roasts with 7 total reviews with a score of 4.30.

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