La Colombe
NIZZA

Roaster Location: Flag of United States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4.50(3)

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Roast Level: Medium
Bean Source Country: International Blend
Varietal: Sweet, Fruity, Nutty
Character: Milk Chocolate, Nuts, Brownie
Espresso

Nizza is a medium roast blend that captures the essence of sweetness. Named after the city of Nice, France, which is the hometown of La Colombe's co-founder JP and renowned for its exceptional honey, this coffee is true to its name. It boasts a honey-sweet flavor with hints of roasted nuttiness. A longstanding favorite, Nizza is the chosen coffee for espresso in all La Colombe cafes.

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Traits: sweet fruity nutty

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4.50(3)

3 ratings
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    Victoria S-C

    830 roasts rated, avg score of 4.34

    4.50 - Average

    Latte at SALT Patissiere in Newton was very good and made with this La Colombe.
    2 years ago · See more from Victoria
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    Sherbs Reviews

    40 roasts rated, avg score of 4.23

    5.00 - Average

    My nutella coffee made with La Colombe from Cafe Noir in Stone Harbor was a huge hit!

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    2 years ago · See more from Sherbs
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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31

    4.00 - Average

    When I first started drinking specialty coffee, La Colombe was a favorite. But after it was acquired I've been down on it, with most of their single-origins average at best.

    I didn't know this was Nizza when I had it as I just got an espresso at Little Spain then sleuthed out the roast they used later. Don't know why they couldn't get a coffee from Spain, but…

    Nizza blend delivered a smooth and balanced espresso with a chocolate-forward profile. Pulled as a Café Solo at Little Spain, it had an appealing aroma and a syrupy mouthfeel, with a nice crema that added to the experience. The flavor leans rich and nutty, with deep chocolate and earthy notes, though it doesn't have much spice or complexity.

    This medium roast trends slightly dark, making it an approachable option for those who enjoy a full-bodied, smooth espresso. While not the most intricate, it's a solid, reliable choice for those looking for something straightforward and satisfying.

    Cupping Method:Cafe Solo at Little Spain (you can see the La Colombe bags in the background

    1 year ago · See more from Theo

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: 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, 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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La Colombe is a coffee roaster from Philadelphia, PA United States. We have 46 cataloged roasts with 16 total reviews with a score of 3.93.

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