{"id":1586,"date":"2015-10-21T09:00:39","date_gmt":"2015-10-21T14:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/coffeecantata.co\/?p=1586"},"modified":"2016-03-31T18:01:47","modified_gmt":"2016-03-31T23:01:47","slug":"review-eiland-coffee-roasters-ethiopia-sidamo-ardi-richardson-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coffeecantata.co\/?p=1586","title":{"rendered":"Review: Eiland Coffee Roasters Ethiopia Sidamo Ardi (Richardson, Texas)"},"content":{"rendered":"

This past Sunday was the first annual Dallas Coffee Day, and by all accounts it was a smashing success<\/a>. What a great event! Eight fantastic Dallas-area coffee roasters gathered to celebrate their shared collective passion for craft coffee and the steady elevation of coffee culture in Dallas\/Fort Worth. There was such a friendly and welcoming vibe to the whole event. I suppose it’s not surprising that a large room of caffeinated people would be in a good mood, but there really was a terrific convivial feel to the whole day.<\/p>\n

The featured roasters were (in alphabetical order):
\nAscension Coffee Roasters<\/a>
\nAvoca Coffee Roasters<\/a>
\nCultivar Coffee <\/a>
\nEiland Coffee Roasters<\/a>
\nNoble Coyote Coffee Roasters<\/a>
\nNovel Coffee Roasters<\/a>
\nOak Cliff Coffee Roasters<\/a>
\nTweed Coffee Roasters<\/a><\/p>\n

I’ve been lucky enough to sample coffee from all of these roasters in some capacity (and I’ve even reviewed a number of them on the blog), EXCEPT for Eiland (same pronounciation as “island”), which is ironic since of all the roasters on this list, they are the closest to my house. Eiland (like all of the other roasters present) had small bags (8 oz) available for sale, so I bought this one after asking the helpful associate which he would recommend if I was just buying ONE bag.<\/p>\n

Whole bean: Notes of berry and cocoa. There was a nice depth to this aroma. Ground, I smelled buttery richness. I’m already liking this.<\/p>\n

French press: Mostly cocoa flavors with some toasty characteristics. Smooths a bit as it cools. Bold, strong flavor. As it sat, I got a rich, buttery mouthfeel in the cup.<\/p>\n

Chemex: Yum. Smooth as silk!! This brew had less cocoa and more berry character but it was not overly fruity or tart. I was surprised at the rich mouthfeel in the cup considering the rather thick Chemex filter. Again, as the coffee cooled, I tasted and felt butter on the palate. Decadently delicious.<\/p>\n

AeroPress: I drank this as a concentrate and felt it was pretty strong but pleasant. There was a slight tannic presence but it had a nice cocoa note and brightness of strawberry. More butter on the finish! I’m sensing a theme here.<\/p>\n

V60: Bright, sharp scent to this cup, with a toasty, nutty flavor. Very little fruit in this cup but once again, in time I tasted a beautifully buttery finish.<\/p>\n

Summary<\/strong>: Of the natural-processed Ethiopians I’ve tried thus far, this particular crop has some of the most emphasis on cocoa\/chocolate flavors that I’ve encountered. Since I like berry brightness, I enjoyed the Chemex version of this most, but even that batch wouldn’t be a coffee I would classify as fruity or heavy in berry flavor. This coffee is good for people that like deep chocolaty flavors and buttery richness in their brew. Approachable, comforting, and delicious, with just a little hint of interesting character that keeps you thinking about drinking more!<\/p>\n

From the roaster: Jam, cinnamon, cocoa nibs, buttery, medium body, strawberry-like acidity, natural (dry) process<\/p>\n

Eiland Coffee Roasters Ethiopia Sidamo Ardi Natural Process<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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