Kestrel Coffee Roasters
Faster Than Light Espresso

Roaster Location: Flag of United States Burlington, Vermont

4.50(1)

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Traits: toffee toast currant

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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31

    4.50 - Average

    4.50 - Aroma

    4.00 - Finish

    4.50 - Flavor

    4.50 - Acidity

    4.00 - Balance

    This espresso carries a layered sweetness of strawberry, blackberry, and tangy tamarind, supported by a toasty, slightly earthy undertone. The very dark chocolate base adds richness and depth, tempering the bright fruit with a grounding, bittersweet finish. Light in body yet complex, it lingers with a satisfying balance of acidity, cocoa, and gentle roast warmth. Medium crema, good mouthfeel overall.

    Cupping Method:Kestrel outpost by the waterfront. Marzocco machine.

    Traits: dark chocolate tamarind toasty
    10 months ago · See more from Theo

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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, which is 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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Kestrel Coffee Roasters is a coffee roaster from Burlington, VT United States. We have 2 cataloged roasts with 2 total reviews with a score of 4.25.

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