Santa Elena #2 2020

I made a point of trying this coffee before reading the Moustache description and taster's notes, so I could experience the flavor without being influenced by those words. Well, I can't identify specific flavors like expert tasters can, so I wouldn't say I picked up on notes of cocoa, orange, or floral. But what did pop into my head on taking the first sip was the word "warm". And I didn't mean that in the temperature sense, since obviously the hot coffee had a rather high temperature. I meant that there was something especially soothing about the flavor. It's pleasant and mellow (in a full-bodied way). I liked it very much.

The smell post bean grind had me thinking more acidic than what the house likes. But that was wrong post brew. This is a great mix for our house. I like less citrus/floral and my smarter half likes less acidity. This has to be one of the better compromises. I would order again. My description is less scientific - smooth finish, taste a bit of the cocoa at the end.