The Drink: Guatemala Fina El Injerto From Kuma Coffee
Type: Whole Bean Direct Trade
Overall Rating: 3.75 Out Of 5 Coffee Mugs
I loved the last coffee that I tried from Kuma Coffee, the Panama Elida Estate Natural, so I couldn’t wait to brew up a pot of the Guatemala Fina El Injerto another coffee from the same roaster.
Guatemala Fina El Injerto had a nutty aroma mixed with a sweet scent that reminded me of a fruity candy from my childhood. I couldn’t exactly put my finger on it, but if you try this coffee and can figure out what candy it is, please share with me because it’s been bugging me since I took the first sniff. I was able to determine small hints of tangerines and limes that Kuma Coffee mentions in their description. A more floral scent came out as the coffee cooled down.
This coffee had a medium roast flavor and a slightly darker back end. It felt light and very dry feel on my tongue.
Their description doesn’t describe it, but I’m pretty sure that I was picking up chocolate flavors. I also tasted the lime, like it was dipped into the coffee real quick, then taken right back out.
A bag of Guatemala Fina El Injerto costs $14. It’s totally worth it for the interesting flavor and because it’s direct trade. I’m more than willing to pay more for quality, especially if some of the cash is passed on to the farmer.
The Guatemala Fina El Injerto was good, well above average with a score of 3.75. The Panama Elida Estate Natural is still my favorite, but you’re not going to go wrong with either one.
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Mike… man i’m backed up!
i just just received my order for the
‘Elida Estate Natural’ today by mail.
gotta try it first thing Friday and let
you know if i think it’s as good as you
did in your review.
by the way, that sensation of a taste or smell and
just missing the memory link is a brain twister.
happened to me quite often.
is this a sign of an exceptional memory
(remembering that far back)
or a failing memory (can’t quite put your finger
on it) ?
later.
You probably don’t want to know that I have several more coffee reviews of some amazing coffees lined up and ready to go shortly.
Let me know what you think of the Elida Estate. That coffee was top notch!
I’d like to think that it’s a sign of exceptional memory, but it’s probably the other choice.
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