Guatemala Xinabajul Guilmer Castillo

The fragrance and aroma smelled sweet and well-balanced, with notes of caramel and dark sugars accented by hints of butter cookie, and cocoa. The brewed coffee also boasted the markers of a great "daily driver" type coffee, one that I want to drink every day, and with balanced flavors that find me reaching for a second cup. At its core, there's an enticing interplay between caramel-y sweetness and smokey roast taste, and leads to profiles of dark chocolate-covered caramels, and walnut brownie. The coffee does have some acidity at light roast levels, but fairly mild, and well-integrated in the bittersweetness. Full City roasts develop thick, creamy body, with notes of hot cocoa, and dark chocolate bar (something like Ghirardelli 72% cacao bar). Espresso shots of Full City roasts are teeming with chocolate bittersweets that will pair well with steamed milk.