Cupping date: 2 July 2007
Outlet: Starbucks @ Warisan Square, Kota Kinabalu
Barista(s): Coffeechat with Talissa
Yukon Blend® is a little bolder than House Blend but still mellow and balanced. The acidity is moderate due to the influence of fuller-bodied coffees from Asia Pacific.
More about this coffee: A blend of coffees from Latin America and Asia Pacific, Yukon Blend® was originally created for a captain of a fishing fleet and his crew.
Food Pairing Recommendations Any breakfast food is wonderful with this invigorating blend - like a big bowl of oatmeal with raisins and cinnamon.
PHILOSOFFEE ASSESSMENTS
I tried blind tasting for this one and found that my description of the coffee is fairly accurate to Starbucks description. One step closer for this self-acclaimed coffee-critic.
Okay, now to business.
The aroma for this blend is clean and light. Somehow reminds me of Christmas spices. The initial sip suggests of a nutty background, which delivers a smooth walnut character to the base of the tongue. Relatively mild-mannered.
The walnut flavour becomes more prominent in the midtaste, but leaves a low residue lingering. Overall, the coffee has an equal distribution of strength all over the tongue. The aftertaste is also clean and well balanced, as it goes off relatively quickly.
Aroma 6/10
Body 5/10 light to medium
Acidity moderate brightness 5.5/10
Flavour nutty 6.5/10
PHILOSOFFEE RECOMMENDATIONS
I would suggest pairing with nut based pastry or cakes, and personally I love carrot walnut cake to go with this. This blend has a fleeting character, and will only be prominent when the drink is still hot. So I'd not recommend this as a conversational drink but more of a personal indulgence kind of retreat.
Go for it when you need something to warm you up after getting drenched from the rain outside.
Outlet: Starbucks @ Warisan Square, Kota Kinabalu
Barista(s): Coffeechat with Talissa
Yukon Blend® is a little bolder than House Blend but still mellow and balanced. The acidity is moderate due to the influence of fuller-bodied coffees from Asia Pacific.
More about this coffee: A blend of coffees from Latin America and Asia Pacific, Yukon Blend® was originally created for a captain of a fishing fleet and his crew.
Food Pairing Recommendations Any breakfast food is wonderful with this invigorating blend - like a big bowl of oatmeal with raisins and cinnamon.
PHILOSOFFEE ASSESSMENTS
I tried blind tasting for this one and found that my description of the coffee is fairly accurate to Starbucks description. One step closer for this self-acclaimed coffee-critic.
Okay, now to business.
The aroma for this blend is clean and light. Somehow reminds me of Christmas spices. The initial sip suggests of a nutty background, which delivers a smooth walnut character to the base of the tongue. Relatively mild-mannered.
The walnut flavour becomes more prominent in the midtaste, but leaves a low residue lingering. Overall, the coffee has an equal distribution of strength all over the tongue. The aftertaste is also clean and well balanced, as it goes off relatively quickly.
Aroma 6/10
Body 5/10 light to medium
Acidity moderate brightness 5.5/10
Flavour nutty 6.5/10
PHILOSOFFEE RECOMMENDATIONS
I would suggest pairing with nut based pastry or cakes, and personally I love carrot walnut cake to go with this. This blend has a fleeting character, and will only be prominent when the drink is still hot. So I'd not recommend this as a conversational drink but more of a personal indulgence kind of retreat.
Go for it when you need something to warm you up after getting drenched from the rain outside.
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