A Trip To Costa Rica With Barista On Duty
The Drink: Costa Rican Catimor From Barista On Duty
Type: Single Origin Whole Bean
Overall Rating: 3.75 Out Of 5 Coffee Mugs
I don’t think it’s a secret that I’m a big fan of the coffees that Barista On Duty roasts and his Cush Coffee project. Each and every coffee that I’ve samples from his lab has exceeded my expectations, plus the beans he uses are often More Than Fair certified and directly help the farmers that are growing them.
Before Christmas, I ordered coffee soap (yes, coffee soap and it’s awesome) for gifts from his Milton Made online store. When the order arrived, mysteriously two extra bags of Bartista on Duty made their way into the package, including the Costa Rica Catimor. It’s one of the More Than Fair certified coffees and comes from the Doka Estate.
I’ve had a handful of Costa Rican coffees and they were good, but I was looking forward to seeing what Barista On Duty could do with these beans. That being said, just because I’ve liked his past coffees, doesn’t mean that he’s getting a free pass. I ground up the beans, put them in my French Press and let them do the talking.
Brewed in my French Press, my nose was greeted with an aroma that got me thinking, trying to analyze what I was smelling. It’s the good kind of challenge that I like. I picked up on honey, cinnamon and a wave or two of fresh blueberries. There was also a smooth spiciness behind it all.
The coffee was smooth feeling with a light body and left a hint of dustiness on my tongue. The taste was nutty, with a distinctive blueberry flavor to it. There hints of honey sweetness and a drop or two of a flavor that reminded me of dandelion pedals. It was the kind of sip that got my attention and left my mouth feeling very happy.
You can try the Costa Rica Catimor for $13 via the Milton Made website. That’s just six ounces, so it’s not cheap coffee, but it is quality.
Overall, another great coffee from Barista On Duty. It was full of flavor, yet I think a lot of different kind of coffee drinkers could enjoy this, whether they’re a fan of lighter roasts or something darker.
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Thanks Mike! Not A Bad Review For My Calculated Risk! I Roasted This One A Bit Lighter Than My Standard Roast! I Think I’ll Send Another Version, The Current Crop And A Darker Roast! Nothing Like A Self Challenge! Cheers Thanks And Happy New Year!!
In the past I’d say there’s no way that I would enjoy a darker roast. Now, you have me thinking otherwise about those darker beans.
omg Mike getting closer to well done dark roasts.
surely the end has come.
btw Mike although i find my taster has a void when
you mention blueberries…(as in no taste to me)
i am all over dandelion tastes.
i munch them when out on the back 40…
good for you by the way.
‘..flavor that reminded me of dandelion pedals…’
what a great life… master roasters ship you surprise
plackages of special guess what i am coffee.
what a life!
lol, I’m allowed to enjoy a dark roast or two without the world freezing over.
It’s funny that i don’t normally get a dandelion taste in coffees, but it came to me almost right away as I tasted this one.
It is a rough life, but someone has to do it.