Bella Donovan - Blue Bottle Coffee Company - San Francisco, California

Bella Donovan

Preparation:  Aero Press

Scores:  Scale of 1 - 10 with 10 being excellent

Aroma:  10

Balance:  10

Flavor:   10
Smoothness:  9

Likes:

Nutty
Savory
Flavorful
Salty
Sweet
Earthy


Dislikes:


Summary:  This morning I am enjoying a cup of Bella Donovan coffee from Blue Bottle Coffee Company.  Branden and Kathleen were recently in San Francisco and weathered the long line to bring me back some of these A+ coffee beans.  Many thanks go out to you both!  This coffee is warm and enticing and packed with intense flavor! The finish is long and memorable.  I can imagine myself down at the Wharf right now......  Seagulls flying above and the misty ocean air blowing through my hair as I sip a cup of Bella Donovan to keep warm.  Ahhhh.........

Bella Donovan is a mix of African and Indonesian coffee beans that make up a Mocha/Java blend.  I definitely recommend using the Burr grinder and Aero Press coffee method to brew this coffee so that you can fully experience all the complex flavors. 

Africa = low body/high acidity

Indonesia = high body/low acidity

Again, thank you Branden and Kathleen for thinking of me and standing in that very long line at Blue Bottle Coffee Company.  If I do say so myself....... it was worth it  : )

Overall score:  10

Blue Bottle Coffee Company

Ferry Building

Ferry Building Marketplace, Shop #7, 1 Ferry Building. San Francisco

Blue Ribbon Blend - Home Town Coffee Roasters - Arlington, Oregon

Preparation:  Procter Silex Coffee Maker And Aero Press

Scores:  Scale of 1 - 10 with 10 being excellent

Aroma:      9
Balance:    9
Flavor:   9
Smoothness:   9

Likes: 
             Flavorful
             Full Bodied
             Carmel Flavors
             Nutty & Sweet
             Smooth
            
Dislikes:  

Summary:   Wow! What a cool package!  I love the label for Home Town Coffee Roasters! And, I love the coffee!  Special thanks go out to Eva and Bob for sending me a surprise package full of four different one pound coffees.  They all arrived freshly roasted (roasting date stamped on package) from Arlington, Oregon.  

The Blue Ribbon Blend is a winner.  It is smooth, sweet and full bodied with notes of nuts and carmel.  For a more intense flavor I used the Aero Press and was delighted with a bold strong coffee that scored a touchdown with me.  This coffee is great for sipping especially first thing in the morning with your home town newspaper.

Again ...... a shout out to Eva and Bob and if you'd like to learn more about Home Town Coffee go to their cool website:  Hometowncoffeeroasters.com.

Go Ducks 2013!!!