Peet's Coffee - Monte Alegre Limited Edition

First taste of Peet's Monte Alegre

I was in my local Safeway yesterday and noticed a new Peet's coffee on the shelf.  It was the limited edition coffee Monte Alegre. 

Although Peet's rates this as a medium roast, these coffee beans definitely have the flavor depth of a dark roast coffee - with no noticeable bitterness.  This coffee requires no sweetener at all, as it doesn't have a bitter flavor to it at all.

I brewed this coffee as  an Americano - there is no noticeable acidity in this blend, and it is suitable for even the pickiest coffee drinker.  When sipping this blend, the flavor hits the back of the tongue almost immediately.  

The flavor of this coffee doesn't linger on the tongue very long - it lasts for only a few seconds.  This coffee would be a great complement to almost any meal.  It's flavor compliments rather than overpowers other flavors, so it's a great coffee for having with breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert in the evening.

As always,  I decided to try the brew with some sweetener for additional tasting. With only 1 teaspoon of sweetener in the cup, the flavor was definitely enhanced.  This would be a great coffee for serving after dinner as a dessert.

As I said earlier this is a great complement to almost anything else, it would be really great paired with fruits or even with something really sweet such as a cake or pie.  Since this is a limited edition coffee it won't be on the shelves very long.  I suggest you get some while it is still available.

On the scale of 1 to 10, I would rate this coffee easily at 9.6 or better.  If you want coffee that won't disappoint you, this is a very good selection.

Thanks for stopping by and as always, may your next cup be your best!