The orders picked up this week, to an unusual extent, and I wondered what was driving the traffic. Turns out it was a blind cupping of our Old North State Blend by Ken Davids (for those of you who don’t know, Davids is to coffee as Parker is to wine, and Coffee Review is the Wine Spectator of the specialty coffee industry). You could have knocked me over with a feather. I knew it was good, but to have Ken Davids validate your work with a 91 point score is an honor.
There was only one coffee reviewed this month that scored higher than a 91, and it was done by a great roaster who has been at it a heck of a lot longer than me. We also outscored some local competition that I respect a lot, so that felt good, too.
Here’s a link to the coffee review site, and the review is posted below for your convenience. You can buy some Old North State Blend HERE.
| Muddy Dog Roasting | Old North State Blend |
| Morrisville, North Carolina |
Reviewed: July 2008
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Overall Rating: 91 points Aroma: 8 |
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| Origin: Not disclosed.
Notes: All coffees in this blend are certified organically grown. Based in Morrisville, North Carolina, Muddy Dog Roasting is a small batch roaster focused on environmentally and socially responsible coffees and eco-friendly roasting. Visit www.muddydogcoffee.com or call 919-371-2818 for more information. Blind Assessment: Rich, spicy and chocolate aroma with a mild smokiness. Mellow acidity with soft suggestions of tangy citrus. Balanced and complex flavors open as a vaguely fruity sweetness, then fade to nut and earth tones. Pleasant toasty, earthy and cocoa qualities persist into the finish. Who should drink it: For those who like to contemplate subtle complexity in a moderately dark-roasted coffee. |
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