Suedhang
Ecuador Chakra Warmi

Roaster Location: Tubingen

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  Theo Chan, Managing Editor

  1347 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29

  5.00 - Average

  4.50 - Aroma

  5.00 - Finish

  5.00 - Flavor

  4.50 - Acidity

  5.00 - Balance

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  I love this canephora, and I'm obsessed with it. I've probably only had one other robusta as good. I've also had the pleasure of driving through the Ecuadorian lowlands where this coffee was grown.
  
  First off, Suedhang packaging is gorgeous, both packaging and tasting notes. A great gift for any specialty coffee lover who appreciates design. This coffee has a wonderful aroma on the grind, but the treat is once your brew it.
  
  I do get the vanilla and papaya notes. But the biggest thing for me is this coffee drinks like rooibos crossed with genmaicha. And rooibos tea does often carry a little bit of vanilla, so that makes sense that they compliment each other.
  
  There's no harshness, bitterness, or rubbery character that you get in bad robusta.
  
  Also, as one might expect with robusta, it seems quite high in caffiene!!
  
  Full disclosure - it doesn't drink like regular specialty coffee, and you need an open-mind to enjoy it.

  Cupping Method:Various temperatures on Hario v60 and Chemex. Close to 200F got a delicate, complex cup.

  Traits: vanilla bean papaya rooibos genmaicha

  

  10 months ago · See more from Theo
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  Scott Greenaway

  164 roasts rated, avg score of 4.26

  5.00 - Average

  5.00 - Aroma

  5.00 - Finish

  5.00 - Flavor

  5.00 - Acidity

  5.00 - Balance

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  This is a unique, stand-out roast! The flavor tends towards green tea, complemented with toasted rice. It is well-balanced, well-crafted and delicious!

  Cupping Method:Vietnamese drip

  10 months ago · See more from Scott
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  Emily Schadler

  93 roasts rated, avg score of 4.24

  4.00 - Average

  Feeling adventurous? Give it a go! Robusta is so different, and I haven't had it often, so it is hard to compare. This brew had a strong tea flavor with very clear toasty rice notes. I couldn't drink this every day, but as a novelty, it wins.

  Cupping Method:Chemex pourover

  9 months ago · See more from Emily