Starbucks
Reserve Christmas 2023

Roaster Location: Flag of United States Seattle, Washington

3.25(2)

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Bean Source Country: International Blend
Espresso

Description from Starbucks: “Cedar and leather aromas highlight notes of lemon zest, maple and candied ginger with a syrupy mouthfeel. Our master blenders have joined three remarkable coffees into a blend as rare and memorable as the season. Starting with hand-selected beans from Hacienda Alsacia, our farm in Costa Rica, we add perfectly aged Sumatran beans and full-bodied coffee from the Aceh region of Indonesia. A special holiday blend that pairs well with old friends and new traditions.”

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3.25(2)

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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1265 roasts rated, avg score of 4.28

    4.00 - Average

    4.00 - Aroma

    4.00 - Finish

    4.00 - Flavor

    4.00 - Acidity

    4.00 - Balance

    I felt like an espresso during a work meeting at Starbucks Reserve in Manhattan, and the barista recommended the 2023 Christmas Blend pulled as a doppio.

    I thought as an espresso, it was a bit nondescript but solid. Some earthiness, not good or bad. Blackberry acidity, a bit of nuttiness, and caramel. But didnt quite have the body despite a good crema. No complaints, a solid mid-afternoon espresso. I don't know there was any clear expression as a holiday blend as espresso.

    Cupping Method:Starbucks Reserve near Chelsea Market, Manhattan

    8 months ago · See more from Theo
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    Gabe Gottfried

    1 roasts rated, avg score of 2.50

    2.50 - Average

    2.50 - Aroma

    2.00 - Value

    2.50 - Finish

    2.50 - Flavor

    3.00 - Acidity

    2.50 - Balance

    For a premium coffee this was disappointing. The aroma was intense out of the bag, but the brewing created an overly watery, unbalanced taste. I will brew one more time stronger and see if it's better- but nice coffees don't need to be brewed strongly to get the notes.

    Cupping Method:With a little sugar and condensed milk.

    Traits: spice
    8 months ago · See more from Gabe

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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—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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