Nonesuch Coffee Reviews

Cherry cola, indeed! The more like cherry then cola for me. The cherry note is so ubiquitous in roaster description and often one I don't like. This is different, more like a bright rainier. The cola… Cola as a note in coffee for me refers to a distinct flavor profile that combines sweetness, acidity, and a hint of spice, reminiscent of the taste of Coke. This note can manifest as a tangy, effervescent sensation with subtle caramel, citrus, and spice undertones, evoking the flavor of classic cola. It's a lively and refreshing element that adds complexity to the coffee, often found in certain washed African coffees or in blends designed to highlight bright, sparkling characteristics. The cola note can contribute to a unique and memorable cup, balancing sweetness with acidity and providing a slight, fizzy-like aftertaste. I get a bit of that here. It's a clean slightly flat finish.

I like Sunny Day as an omniroast that's versatile and something universally likeable. If you have someone that likes coffee but hasn't moved much beyond your standard Colombia Supremo or Equal Exchange Mexican, this is something they're going to like. It has a peanut/cocoa aroma pre and post grind. It's smooth, sweet, and easy-to-drink. I get milk chocolate, almond, and valencia orange making it as pourover. It has a very smooth mouthfeel and a good amount of natural sweetness. Personally, I like a bit more acidity but a lot of folks are going to like this as filter/pourover. I also really liked it as espresso. The orange character deepended, and there were some notes of tamarind and blackberry 3/4s of the way through the palate. It pulled a nice light medium crema that was sticky. I've had 3 roasts from Nonesuch but I really trust the roaster already to get the most out of the beans (Shapeshifter was the best Peruvian coffee we've ever had).

Wow, this was so good! Lots of cherry and very fruity.

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