After much moaning about the taste of previous instant coffee offerings at Christ Church, we have entered into and arrangement with Christian Company, Indigo Valley, to provide a catering filter coffee machine and new brands of Fairtrade filter coffee which will be offered after morning services and other events at Church.
Andy Stone Reports on the coffee-tasting in October
Well, it was a close run thing…
We were provided with six coffees. One a few of us tried at the Story Telling
and the consensus was that it was about a 6/10, so that was not tried today –
likewise, the De-caff was not put out (we need the caffeine after a 9.15 am Service!)
The Four coffees today were: –
CLASSIC COLOMBIAN
MELLOW RICO
BRAZILIAN GOLD
COSTA RICA ORGANIC
The average scores were close, so I had to look the actual scoring, using several
statistical models to come up with a final pair of coffees, since a single low score
(2) amongst 7,8 & 9’s pulled one score down, but there was a clear winner,
COSTA RICA ORGANIC
100% Fairtrade Organic Costa Rica SHB Arabica
Medium/Dark Filter Roast
Great sweetness and a really clean finish with notes of toasted caramel and
roasted hazelnuts balanced by a slight fruity acidity. Mild body with a short,
sharp finish.
Perfect as a morning coffee
With (once the 2 was discounted)
BRAZILIAN GOLD a clear second.
100% Fairtrade Brazil Santos Fine Cup Arabica
Medium Filter Roast
Smooth and malty with peanut and walnut like flavours, balanced by a subtle
earthiness and creamy body.
Perfect as an all day drinking or after dinner coffee
We have now purchased one box of each, so both are available – one is medium,
the other is a darker roast, so that should count for most tastes (apart from the
treacle-like espresso lovers!)
To see more about this Christian Fairtrade Company , look at
http://www.indigovalley.co.uk/