£2.39 for 227g from Lidl. Roast 3. This is a a full flavoured and rather assertive coffee, especially for a grade 3 roast. I have been struggling with it a bit, and have tried both smaller measures and less brewing time to get the right strength for me. I think the right approach is to use the standard 3 spoons, quick stir, and then plunge, pushing down slowly, raising the plunger to allow the coffee to settle, and then finishing off. The mouthfeel is creamy dense, and there's chocolate and all sorts of darkness, but nothing much to contrast it - no acidity or fruit, except a hint of violets. This is pure darkness. It feels intense, as though packed with caffeine, and I am wary of it. The finish is too bitter for me. I'd like to like this coffee, but I am still struggling with it.
"Supremo" relates to the size of the bean - it is the largest of the beans grown in Colombia. Other regions have different names for their largest bean, such as Superior, AA, or Extra Fancy. From what I 've been reading, some feel that as long as beans are the same size when roasted, so they all roast at the same rate, then size doesn't have an impact on the flavour, while others feel that larger size generally results in better quality. Beans grown at higher altitude tend to grow more slowly, and are harder, larger, denser, with more acidity and flavour.
"Highland" refers to the altitude at which the beans are grown. Generally the higher the altitude the more valuable and better tasting the coffee.
Date: Sept 2015 Score: 3/10
I didn't get on with this. Found it lacked distinctive flavour - just giving off generic strong, bitter coffee vibes. Tried using less, and brewing for shorter times, but still found it too strong and bitter. Ended up drinking it with milk.
Date: Feb 2018 Score: 3
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