Rabbit Hole Roasters
China Guiben Honey

Roaster Location: Flag of Canada Montreal

4.00(3)

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Roast Level: Light Medium
Bean Source Country: China
Bean Source Region: Yunnan

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Traits: mango clementine cane sugar tropical pistachio pine nut

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4.00(3)

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    Victoria S-C

    533 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    4.00 - Average

    Good but I like some of the other RH roasts more.
    2 months ago · See more from Victoria
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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1352 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29

    4.00 - Average

    4.00 - Aroma

    3.50 - Value

    4.00 - Finish

    4.00 - Flavor

    4.00 - Acidity

    4.50 - Balance

    Guiben, a region in Yunnan province, China, is known for its coffee production, though it's more famous for high-quality teas. Its ideal climate, altitude, and rich biodiversity make it a great spot for growing coffee. I'm Chinese, so it's always fun for me to try new coffee from this region.

    As per Rabbit Hole, it's well-sourced and I think the farmers get a premium which is great for stimulating coffee production in the region. I have to stick to my system here which is to focus on the taste of the coffee. I like this as an easy drinker, but I don't get a standout characteristic here. It was a bit pricy for that. I get a slightly nutty tea front and mid-palate, very smooth. I definitely picked up the goji berry, which I like for its uniqueness, but it needs one more bright note of acidity. I do think the overall acidity is. It has honey sweetness with a slight sugar cane note.

    Cupping Method:I got a 100g bag of this (sampler) from Rabbit Hole. 20g @ 200F (a bit hotter than normal), 18:1 ratio, v60

    Traits: sugarcane tea goji berry
    2 months ago · See more from Theo
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    Scott Greenaway

    164 roasts rated, avg score of 4.26

    4.00 - Average

    4.00 - Aroma

    4.00 - Finish

    4.00 - Flavor

    4.00 - Acidity

    3.50 - Balance

    This roast leans towards more light. I, unfortunately, did not detect the advertised impressions of pistachio, mango, clementine, and cane sugar (which was a very appealing line-up). Instead, the flavor profile hinted more towards light black tea and goji berry. There was a bit of sweet-tart acidity that swelled more towards the end of the cup.
    1 month ago · See more from Scott

More Details

Roast Level: Light Medium
A Light Medium Roast coffee, sometimes referred to as a "City Roast" or "American Roast," lies between a light and medium roast. This roast level strikes a balance by preserving the coffee bean's unique characteristics while allowing for a moderate development of body and flavor. The beans have a medium brown color, exhibiting a slight sheen of oils, providing a more balanced and nuanced flavor profile. A Light Medium Roast typically highlights the coffee's inherent fruity, floral, or citrus notes, while also providing some of the deeper, richer flavors associated with medium roasts.
Bean Source Country: China
Bean Source Region: Yunnan
Yunnan's unique microclimates, high elevations, and fertile soil provide an ideal environment for cultivating high-quality coffee beans. Yunnan's coffee is distinguished by its floral, fruity, and complex flavors, highly sought after by specialty coffee enthusiasts worldwide.

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