Dune Coffee Roasters
Honduras Urpania Guzman

Roaster Location: Flag of United States Santa Barbara, California
Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

4.50(2)

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Roast Level: Medium
Bean Source Country: Honduras
Varietal: Pacas
Process: Washed
Espresso

Reviews(2)

Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

4.50(2)

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Latest Reviews and Tasting Notes

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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1481 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Average

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    4.50 - Aroma

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    4.50 - Finish

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    4.50 - Flavor

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    4.50 - Acidity

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    4.50 - Balance

    Recommended as a medium espresso by Dune Coffee / Trade. This particular espresso is made from Honduran beans sourced from Urpania Guzman, which is notably near Benjamin Paz, a Honduras producer showing up everywhere with high-quality beans. This is a good roast that offers a nice combination of flavors, with a subtle nutty and fruity undertone, medium acidity, and a slightly lighter body and crema. From a sipping perspective, I will say some will find that a drawback.

    What stands out about this espresso is the unique midpalate experience. It's almost like a peachy or apricot sensation that lingers on the tongue, adding an interesting twist to the acidity. Despite this, the coffee retains a natural sweetness reminiscent of brown sugar, making it far from tart for an espresso.

    One of the key highlights of this espresso is its clean finish. Dune Coffee recommended it specifically for espresso, and it works well in a number of formats (I did latte, cortado, espresso, iced Americano, hot Americano) If you're searching for a well-balanced, flavorful espresso, this one is definitely worth a try. Definitely looking forward to trying more Dune overall.

    Also, Dune has gorgeous gift worth bags.

    Cupping Method:Ordered from trade. Use for latte, cortado, espresso, iced Americano, hot American

    1 year ago·See more from Theo
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    Victoria S-C

    608 roasts rated, avg score of 4.32

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Average

    Made good lattes and iced Americanos!

More Details

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: Honduras
Honduran specialty coffee is distinguished by its diverse growing regions, such as Copán, Santa Bárbara, and Comayagua, each offering distinct flavor profiles due to the country's varied microclimates and elevations. Coffee from Honduras often features bright acidity, medium body, and a range of flavors, including fruity, nutty, and chocolatey notes.
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.

Best Rated Roasts of Dune Coffee Roasters

Dune Coffee Roasters is a coffee roaster from Santa Barbara, CA United States. We have 10 cataloged roasts with 3 total reviews with a score of 4.75.

International Rank: #143 out of 1136
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