Sadly, another Geisha disappointment. You try an incredible coffee at a local coffee fair, and then can’t get the brew quite right to recreate the tasting experience you had from the roaster. Lesson learned: no point paying a premium for a coffee which will probably not taste so good at home.
Whatever the roaster means by “Special edition”, it probably deserves this term, as the taste was truly unique. The comparison to PEZ candy (as seen on the bag) is an interesting one, although personally I’d call it a mint flavor with a touch of something green and vegetal, like celery — but in a very good way. It was so strong that it persisted even when sipped right after eating a sweet dessert. Usually, when your taste buds are overwhelmed by sugar, even the most intensely flavored coffee tastes almost like water. ...
Normally I steer away from overly fruity coffees like this during winter months, but this one was so good that I emptied the bag in a mere two weeks. It seems that regardless of our seasonal preferences, a good roast will always find its way to the cup very quickly.
I find it incredible that even on an island with not even a million residents (but probably a lot more tourists) there’s enough market demand that warrants a specialty coffee roastery. In my brew, “naranja” was hard to find, but the umbrella term “frutos rojos” actually captured the taste profile well, as raspberries and redcurrant were noticeable.
Hardly ever does a cup in a café dazzle you on the first sip. That was the case with White Lotus. The rich floral taste was so impeccable, it stopped me mid-thought and made me savor it for a while. I decided to order a bag before I even finished my cup. Sadly, I wasn’t able to replicate that taste at home. The key learning is that it’s not only the grind and brewing method that count. Serious specialty cafés also invest in equipment that ensures their water has the right mineral content. ...
The first coffee with thermal shock processing I’ve tried. The fruity flavor was so incredible it’s hard to believe it wasn’t infused with actual fruits. I’ve had the opportunity to try other thermal shock processed coffees since then, and must say that the fruity bomb taste is quite distinct and hard to confuse with anything else. A smaller 200g bag instead of the standard 250g seems to be the trademark of Lacava’s premium offerings. ...
Looking at the bag, a thought immediately sprang to my mind: “This totally looks like M&M’s”. This definitely influenced my experience, as after opening it, the smell reminded me of a bag of sweet chocolates. The tasting experience was similar: this coffee was as sweet as actual M&M’s. A perfect brew to lift your spirits during long workdays.
This one is a very comfortable all-rounder that I’d recommend to anyone willing to sip their daily coffee while doing something else, like working or reading. Lacava doesn’t disappoint, and the price is appropriate for the quality it offers.
Although the bag suggests the roastery is very serious about their craft, I couldn’t say it was an enjoyable experience. The experimental processing method (fermenting with the lulo fruit) might have introduced non-coffee-specific flavors, which I consider a downside.
The first yeast-fermented coffee I’ve tried. An exceptional experience. Beyond the flavors noted on the label, there’s a distinct wheat beer note.