LADRO DECAF #132

"It’s a wonderful bean that surprises with even more than what the drinker is asking for: fruit, nuance, radiance, and a deep sweetness. Will win just about everyone."

"Still nutty/grainy with caramel nose post grind but I tried blending with a medium roast decaf from Sparrow, iced with soy: so very good that way."

"Earlier review was a mix-up with Medici! This medium roast is barley, puffed grain, nuts, and unsweetened cocoa with a hint of honey... It kind of reminds me of honey/sugar smacks cereal. Incredibly smooth."

"This was a pleasant intro to blondes for me. I have had a few I didn't enjoy, but this one was smooth, and incredibly fruity without being cloying. Quite clean. It was white grape and dried apricots for me -- in the nose and on the tongue. I brew my coffee coarser, at a lower temp and for a briefer interval than anyone I know, and this roast came through beautifully. (I've been drinking coffee for 30 years, lived in Italy, and worked in many espresso bars, and have come to prefer the simplicity of a short run through a small french press.) This bean was lively and refreshing, and not how I usually think of coffee. It would prob be fantastic with a chemex or pourover."

"This has become my husband's favorite decaf. It's smooth and balanced. "

"To acidic"

"Good! The citrusy astringency of grapefruit is present over was is a predominantly nutty brew. Hints of cherry wood and cocoa adorn this roast. "

"4.0 / 5 - nutty and bright! Hints of burnt toffee, and an astringent citrus aftertaset on the back of the tongue. Hints of damp earthy spice throughout -- more pleasant than it sounds here. "

"Tasted darker and more syrupy than it smelled. Brewed in french press. Only ok for me."

"Beans smell rich and sweet, like a candy bar. Made this in a drip coffee maker and was pleased that those aromas carried through to the taste. I really enjoyed this one. "