Coffee Obsessed

Lisa Rotenberg from Rocket Fuel Coffee and I got to talking about our coffee obsession and came to the conclusion that I just had to try out some of her blends. Rocket Fuel Coffee specializes in importing only the most premium coffee in the world. Among the offerings of Rocket Fuel Coffee is even the famous Kopi Luwak (if you don’t know what that is…Google it…it is crazy!).

More About Rocket Fuel Coffee

From RocketFuelCoffee.com

We are true coffee lovers, with a passion for freshly brewed, delicious, rich tasting coffee. Lisa Rotenberg just happens to be a pretty great artist too.

There are many, many coffee companies online today. Gee, you can go to the corner and get coffee. BUT TO FIND RESTAURANT GRADE COFFEE IN GORGEOUS GIFT PACKAGING. That’s a whole different thing.

We are not rocket scientists. We just love the finest coffees money can buy, know where to get it fresh roasted, package it beautifully and send it to you without delay. We have found the world’s best coffees… Introducing Rocketfuel.com BLACK LABEL. Rare ESMERALDA SPECIAL, only found at auction in Panama, The REAL 100% Kopi Luwak and MILLIONAIRE’S BLEND- Hawaiian Kona and Kopi Luwak, WITH ORIGINAL ARTWORK LABELS TO MATCH! Limited editions available for limited times.

And while we are mentioning the artwork, Lisa is the creative mind behind that as well. So what did Rocket Fuel Coffee send over for review on Coffee Obsessed?

The information below is from RocketFuelCoffee.com where you can also purchase these roasts.

Black Label Queen Kong Nyeri AA

This is a really exquisite coffee! A large AA grade selection bean. The dry fragrance has a dark and complex sweetness, with suggestions of black cherry syrup (used to make your own soda pop), concord grape, with a bit of peppery spice. The cup has a strong winey, Syrah-like grape note to it, along with a lush fruited sweetness with hints of pear and strawberry at some roast levels. There are backnotes of Earl Gray tea, with it’s characteristic Bergamot citrus oil accent.

It’s a complex cup, and does not have the shrill citric notes of some Kenya lots, which might make it attractive to some who seek Kenya intensity without the screaming high brightness! If, on the other hand, you do like super bright espresso with intense plum/chocolate pudding sweetness. Try it!

Black Label EL SOCORRO

El Socorro y Anexos has been awarded the prestigious Presidential Award Cup of Excellence. Decidedly fruity and refined with delicate tropical fruit background notes. Complex, layered and smooth finish. Sophisticated coffee with considerable nuance.

Here is a quote from the winner of the 2009 Cup of Excellence, El Socorro

“After cupping samples from this year’s 23 winning farms we set our sights on the El Socorro not only for its overall excellence but because it embodies what we look for in a classic balanced Guatemala profile. Very clean in the cup, El Socorro features a refined acidity that brightens without dominating the complex aromas that begin with notes of almond and hazelnut, morphing to sweet earth and then caramel/chocolate in the finish, all delivered on a creamy, silken mouthfeel.”

As rare as they get in the coffee world, grower Juan Diego de la Cerda takes pride in this Guatemala El Socorro y Anexos – CoE #4. Process: Patio sun drying. Varietal: Maracaturra, a hybrid of Caturra.

A Rainforest Certified Organic coffee, fresh roasted medium to perfection, launching mid March 2010 at the Wine and Cheese Show, Toronto.

Contact Info For Rocket Fuel Coffee

Website: RocketFuelCoffee.com
Email Address: lisa@rocketfuelcoffee.com

Stay tuned for the reviews on these two fine roasts.