Highwire Coffee Roasters Reviews
Oakland, California
4.50(4)
All Reviews(4)
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor1439 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
4.50 - Average
4.00 - Aroma
4.00 - Finish
4.50 - Flavor
4.50 - Acidity
4.50 - Balance
This was an interesting and different espresso that worked in a very different way for me.
It's a touch milk chocolate, and then sweet ruby red grapefruit, like when you put brown sugar on it for breakfast. Not very bitter or grapefruit ride, just that sort of citric, sweet, tart, and slightly bitter character. It's bright and pretty tasty if you're into it (which I am).
The crema is on the light side but pretty persistent.
When I tasted it I personally liked it but I was sure how it would work in lattes. I had ordered it as an extra bag because we have latte-drinking guests. Turned out everyone was pretty happy. Folks, including myself, liked it a bit more than another single origin medium roast I had ordered that week from Trade.Cupping Method:I bought this coffee from Trade, and mainly made it as an espresso (including a lot of lattes for family).
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Scott Greenaway170 roasts rated, avg score of 4.26
4.50 - Average
4.00 - Aroma
4.50 - Finish
4.00 - Flavor
4.00 - Acidity
4.50 - Balance
This roast is so smooth, I accidentally drank it right down without contemplation. Well balanced, with hints of milk chocolate. Excellent, creamy mouthfeel.Cupping Method:Moka espresso, cream with no sweetener
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This roast is so smooth, I accidentally drank it right down without contemplation. Well balanced, with hints of milk chocolate. Excellent, creamy mouthfeel.
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This espresso was very good and flavorful.
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This was an interesting and different espresso that worked in a very different way for me. It's a touch milk chocolate, and then sweet ruby red grapefruit, like when you put brown sugar on it for breakfast. Not very bitter or grapefruit ride, just that sort of citric, sweet, tart, and slightly bitter character. It's bright and pretty tasty if you're into it (which I am). The crema is on the light side but pretty persistent. When I tasted it I personally liked it but I was sure how it would work in lattes. I had ordered it as an extra bag because we have latte-drinking guests. Turned out everyone was pretty happy. Folks, including myself, liked it a bit more than another single origin medium roast I had ordered that week from Trade.
