I've been long buying this coffee time to time, but I've never had the La Minita as what I first tasted about 20 more years ago. It may be an environmental change? Or mass production?
Unfortunately, the coffee was not grounded coarse like I indicated.
I was not able to really determine the full tast
Tico’s Rialto espresso blend delivers a rich flavor that reminds me of being in a caffè in Italy. It’s full-bodied and smooth enough to drink straight, but it also makes outstanding milk drinks. This is the first time my cappuccino at home has matched the flavor of my favorite caffè in Turin.
If you like a medium roast espresso that delivers a full bodied shot with plenty of bright, juicy flavor, then this is a perfect option!
It’s lovely straight and particularly nice in cold drinks like espresso tonics.
Good but not great. Not as full bodies as the best Swiss Water Decaf out there.
Love the balanced profile on this espresso. I visited Tico randomly on a weekday afternoon and the staff there were kind enough to brew me a latte then show me the blend they used to make it. I knew I had to have it then and there!!
Interestingly, I've had better experience pressing this with a coarser grind: 4-5 on a Baratza Sette. YMMV!
I can't perceive all those flavors in the tasting notes but as just a regular coffee drinker I can attest this is sweet. Almost no acidity or bitterness. I don't yet get or appreciate acidity in coffee anyway so this is perfect.
I was under the impression that washed coffee tends to be more acidic, but this is even sweeter than the el cedral natural.
I tried this coffee based on your recommendation and it delivered the goods. A tad stronger than your typical bean but very well rounded, robust and very flavorful.
Will buy again.
Love your coffees! So glad we switched to you for our home subscription.
Big chocolate taste but not a big coffee taste. I’m new to needing decaf only, and trying to find bold flavor and decaf is hard. I do like that this is water processed, but it doesn’t have any more flavor than a $6 bag at the grocery store.
Hi A.,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for The Watertower Decaf. We appreciate your feedback and apologize that our decaf did not meet your expectations in terms of flavor.
We understand that finding bold flavor in decaf can be a challenge, but we are constantly working on improving our products to provide the best taste possible. We are glad that you appreciate the water processing method used in our decaf.
We would love to hear more about your taste preferences and offer some recommendations that may better suit your palate. Please feel free to reach out to our customer service team for further assistance.
Thank you for choosing The Watertower Decaf and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a more satisfying experience in the future.
Best,
Tico Coffee Roasters
This coffee is truly something special! It has a honey flavor that is so different than any other coffee I've ever had. I love it! I brewed it pour over style with a splash of cream but black would be good too. You really can't go wrong with this one!
We shared with the giftee how Tico Coffee Roasters thoughtfully sources their beans for his Single Origin subscription. He was impressed, now he's really looking forward to receiving his subsciption shipments!
I love the taste of cinnamon in it! It tastes great just as it is! I add nothing to it!
The shipping service and packaging are well executed. Too bad the coffee did not meet my expectations.
Hi Thomas,
We're sorry to hear our Costa Rica La Minita didn't hit the spot for you. At Tico, the satisfaction of our coffee lovers is what we strive for.
Every coffee roaster will roast the coffee beans differently and so the results you will find even with similar coffees will vary. In our roasts, we are highlighting some very specific flavors the coffees offer and the La Minita has some very unique chocolate flavors with a hint of orange and citrus acidity. Our roast is likely lighter than what you are used to and as such these citrus flavors will shine through, while in a darker roast, they will disappear.
Thanks for your feedback!
Best, Tico Coffee Roasters.