Gracenote Coffee
Colombia Altura Espresso

Roaster Location: Flag of United States Berlin, Massachusetts
Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

4.50(2)

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Roast Level: Medium Dark
Bean Source Country: Colombia
Bean Source Region: Nariño
Process: Washed
Espresso

Process: Washed

Region: Nariño

Elevation: 2000-2050m

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

    1478 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Average

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Aroma

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Finish

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Flavor

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Acidity

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Balance

    Gracenote just has espresso down. This is journey in 10 seconds, chocolate, the right amount of bitterness, a plum/blackberry pie type acidity, some natural sweetness, a clean, lingering, tingling, pleasant finish.

    Cupping Method:Doppio at O'Some Cafe in Watertown

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

    607 roasts rated, avg score of 4.32

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Average

    Pretty good!

    Cupping Method:9 Bars in Davis Sq

More Details

Roast Level: Medium Dark
Medium-dark or Vienna roast coffee features a deeper, richer flavor profile due to its longer roasting time. When selecting a Vienna roast, look for a lower acidity, bolder body, and flavors with dark chocolate, caramel, toasted nut notes, and mild smokiness.
Bean Source Country: Colombia
Colombian coffees are known for their balanced taste, featuring bright acidity, medium body, and a range of flavors, including fruity notes, caramel sweetness, and nutty undertones. Colombia's worldwide reputation for producing great coffee at scale is well-deserved. Increasingly some of the best microlot specialty roasts are coming from Colombia thanks to their expertise in cultivation and process.
Bean Source Region: Nariño
Nariño combination of high altitude, volcanic soil, and proximity to the equator creates ideal growing conditions that result in coffee beans with bright acidity, complex flavors, and a distinctive floral aroma. Nariño coffee is often characterized by its well-balanced profile, with notes of citrus, red fruits, and chocolate, making it a core of the iconic Colombian flavor beloved globally.
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 Gracenote Coffee

Gracenote Coffee is a coffee roaster from Berlin, MA United States. We have 7 cataloged roasts with 11 total reviews with a score of 4.53.

International Rank: #52 out of 1134
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