I have yet to dislike a coffee that came in a stylish box. I wish more roasters invested in the experience like that. DAK managed to produce a roast and name it in a way that perfectly encompasses the taste. “Ice Tease” tasted exactly like it sounds — like a cup of black ice tea with lemon. During a traditional blind cupping with friends, this one was identified immediately after the first slurp. ...
A rare occurrence when the flavor description on the label is 100% accurate. The flavor was white tea, which I found particularly pleasant. Normally it takes 3-4 weeks to empty a coffee bag in my place. With this one, it took a mere two weeks.
Sometimes serendipitous events make you question your life choices. I picked up this bag from a coffee shop I wandered into during a trip abroad, which happened to be hosting a cupping event. Following the roaster’s recommendation (who was leading the event), I decided to reduce my brewing temperature for all coffees from 96°C to 95°C. Additionally, when brewing a single cup with an Aeropress, I now add about 10% more water to the final cup. This gives me one or two extra sips, while consistently improving the cup quality. ...
An unconventional 300g bag size, as opposed to the standard 250g packaging.