El Balsamo

Feel lucky to say this but I like the change up from the normal Ethiopian beans. This is a coffee that taste good from start to finish. What I really like is the exchange below between MCC and a subscriber - the idea to change the grind setting based on origin of bean is something I (a novice that likes good tasting coffee) had no idea about. Thank you for that information.

As you might be able to see above, I had real trouble grinding this properly at first. I'm pretty sure now it was a fluke, but I've continued to have trouble getting clarity. Might be that I only have an Aeropress at the moment; Give it a try as a pourover if you're confident in your abilities there. A tartness predominates the flavor profile, without being overly acidic. I would call it plum. The best part of the brew is its sweetness, which is quite delicate and comes with good mouthfeel. The floral notes are subtle; They were most obvious in my watery attempt and got darker and more buried as I improved the overall cup.

This wasn't my favorite. With my normal ratios, it comes out a bit weak and acidic. I tried brewing it stronger, but still wasn't quite feeling it. It's still good enough to drink, but I do this one with cream.