Sonreir Coffee Co.
Ecuador Saraguro

Roaster Location: San Francisco, California

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  Victoria S-C

  407 roasts rated, avg score of 4.32

  4.50 - Average

  Ecuador! Normally don't love Ecuadorian coffee, but this one was really good.

  2 months ago · See more from Victoria
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  Theodore (Ted) Chan, Managing Editor

  1106 roasts rated, avg score of 4.28

  4.50 - Average

  4.50 - Aroma

  4.50 - Finish

  4.50 - Flavor

  4.50 - Acidity

  4.50 - Balance

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  Sonreir is definitely a micro roaster to watch out for!
  
  I get a bit nervous when I get sent an Ecuadorian. They tend to be finicky and subtle. I think Sonreir has done a really nice job drawing the character out of these beans. They are very subtle and take some work to dial-in/draw out from a brewing perspective.
  
  As a pourover, its really good. At my usual 196F, 18:1, a pleasant light, acidity with strawberry and satsuma. Milk chocolate linger. for. Mid-palate note of sweetness and black tea. Something you'd happily drink every day.
  
  I did it again and got similar flavors with a hotter 208F with a 17:1 ratio. It's still balanced but draws out the satsuma a bit more, which I like, and you get to a strongly brewed black tea.
  
  Espresso experiment: I also experimented with this roast as espresso. I really liked it but most will find it a bit too light meaning tart. In an iced Americano its really good, fruity (strawberry notably) and bright but smooth with a pleasant sweet raspberry and iced tea character on the second half of the palate.

  Cupping Method:196F, v60, 18:1
  208F, v60, 17:1
  Espresso, 95C in my Spaziale, double shot with one shot used for an iced Americano.
  
  Disclosure: Sonreir sent me this coffee without any strings attached, and as always, I just taste it and tell folks when I think.

  Traits: strawberry smooth satsuma

  

  2 months ago · See more from Theodore (Ted)
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  Scott Greenaway

  140 roasts rated, avg score of 4.25

  4.50 - Average

  4.50 - Aroma

  4.50 - Finish

  4.50 - Flavor

  5.00 - Acidity

  5.00 - Balance

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  This is a lively, flavorful roast! The flavors run a little tart, hinting towards strawberry and sweet chocolate, coupled with an engaging acidity.

  Cupping Method:moka espresso, cream with no sweetener

  2 months ago · See more from Scott
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  Emily Schadler

  93 roasts rated, avg score of 4.24

  4.00 - Average

  For me, this was a solid, enjoyable cup of coffee. There was nothing spunky/funky - I got a little bit of a chocolate note and a touch of berry. It felt like a nice everyday cup.

  Cupping Method:Pour over

  2 months ago · See more from Emily