Another month and another big lot of really interesting coffees coming across my tasting table. I’ve been sharing these around town to, mainly to heaps of applause for the unique tastes. Here’s one that really stood out this month.
Ethiopian Biloya Selection One, PT’s Coffee, $23.14 / 12oz
I said it on a recent podcast, and I’ll echo it here. Biloya could possibly be my coffee of the year in the Single Origin category. I’ve had it from two roasters so far, and was blown away to try it from a third one in October – PT Coffee’s presentation of this phenomenal bean.
The coffee arrived still fresh, and when I opened the bag, the immediate nose and aroma was heavenly – and it got better when the coffee was ground. Apricots and tropical fruits danced around me – making me want to get it into the press pot that much quicker. I pressed it and vac potted the coffee, and both had a fairly unique presentation of similar flavours, with the press being more body overall. In the cup, the tropical fruit melange became very pronounced, especially early on.
As the cup cooled I started getting more blue fruits and what I can best describe as a “comforting” taste. This is a very mild coffee, but also reminiscent of syrups, which normally are mutually exclusive. The acidity balance with the body was pretty much perfect.
I highly recommend this coffee – it’s a weird, super light roast from every roaster I’ve tried it from so far, and a definite culinary experience. $24 for 12oz is a steal, in my opinion.
Mark has certified as a Canadian, USA, and World Barista Championship Judge in both sensory and technical fields, as well as working as an instructor in coffee and espresso training. He started CoffeeGeek in 2001.
