Archer Farms Costa Rican Estate La Violeta Reserve Roast
That is a long name for an awesome coffee. I have reviewed Archer Farms coffees before. They are Target’s store brand and I have been impressed with the quality of the special reserve coffees.
I found the La Violeta to be complex with a distinct, rich chocolate flavor that developed smoky undertones in the aftertaste. It is a mild coffee with a bright acidity..and the aroma is as rich as …ummm…it is rich. Really rich.
In fact, if I could only describe this coffee in one word that word would be….rich. Luxurious in the mouth the various characteristics develop slowly as you sip.
This is one I really liked a lot and will get again for sure.. It would be a great finish to a flavorful meal, and accompaniment to a rich dessert, or black with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream floating on top…
Or, just have it with your plum & white tea scones like I did this morning! Fantastic. :)
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8 opinions for Archer Farms Costa Rican Estate La Violeta Reserve Roast
Brent
Jul 17, 2008 at 9:12 am
I’m in need of a bag of beans and I’ll have to pick this one up!
Marye
Jul 17, 2008 at 10:12 am
Brent, try it and let me know
Karen
Jul 18, 2008 at 9:19 am
I’ve been curious about Archer Farms coffees. Thanks for checking this one out. Any others from Archer Farms you like?
Marye
Jul 18, 2008 at 10:49 am
Karen- I have reviewed several and I like all of them..the Special Reserves in the silver cans are wonderful. I have been impressed
Brent
Jul 23, 2008 at 8:13 am
I made my first pot of this an hour ago.
It’s okay. I’ve had too many coffees lately taste like chocolate and I wasn’t impressed by this one. It’s good for the money.
My real concern is why are so many of the current crops so chocolaty?
http://www.paradiseroasters.com/product/COL-LAS-FRUTAS/Colombian_Coffee__exclusive_Las_Frutas_farmers__Paradise_Roasters.html
http://www.paradiseroasters.com/product/ETHIOPIA-AWASSA/Ethiopia_Awassa_Special.html
(I just ordered those two to try…even though they’re listed as being chocolaty.)
Marye
Jul 23, 2008 at 11:26 am
Brent,
try one of the darker Ugly Mug coffees I reviewed.
I agree, it does seem like we have many chocolate overtones, and coffee seems to be becoming sort of “Muddied” in the process. Do you have a theory?
Brent
Jul 23, 2008 at 11:40 am
No theories, other than climate of each region may produce chocolate tasting coffee.
Marye
Jul 23, 2008 at 12:26 pm
but there does seem to be alot more chocolate tasting coffees that there used to be. I wonder exactly what has changed, if anything. Or if it part of a cycle.
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