Terra Nova Southern Cross

I got the coffee package from Terra Nova today, complete with the three coffees I had ordered and two for me to review.

I was impressed.  They said that they would roast and send out immediately and they were not kidding.

The box smelled wonderful!  Within five minutes the kitchen smelled wonderful and I felt forced to make a pot of coffee.  I know..usually I have Marc do it but I had dropped him off at work earlier so I had to do it myself.  The coffee could, technically speaking, be much better than I say because he is my personal  barista. remember..

I started with a blend called Southern Cross.

It is very aromatic both before brewing and after.  The coffee color is a medium caramel.

It has a bite of an astringent bite to it, very pleasant. Tart and sparkly on the tongue, not heavy.  There is a light almond aroma which made me expect a more delicate flavor in the coffee.  I was surprised that the flavor was anything but delicate.  Malty, with a lingering winey aftertaste that fades into a spicy memory. Afterwards my mouth was dry..which is one of the reasons I do not like lighter roasts! Keep the breath mints handy.

This coffee reminds me of autumn.  Leaves changing colors, acorns, pumpkins…It is a coffee to eat a piece of dutch apple pie with …a coffee shop coffee.  It handles milk and stevia with aplomb…settling down into a velvety smooth cup.

This is a good all purpose coffee.  I don’t think I would like it in the evening, or with a rich dessert..remember that I am partial to the espresso an very dark roasts..This is similar to Starbuck’s Pikes Peak Blend in some ways, but I like it better.

It is a fair trade organic coffee. Gotta love it.

Images:Marye Audet