Sumatra Organic Reserve

Today we are taking a look at Sumatra Organic Reserve from Growers Trust by Beantrees.

This is a medium roast that is a USDA certified organic coffee. The folks marketing the coffee have labeled it aptly - Earthy, Fruity and Refined. The earthiness of this coffee is apparent when you smell the freshly ground coffee. There is an aroma that is akin to that of fresh earth or mature compost. It also has a rich aroma that arouses your sense of smell - even before you brew your first cup. I could also smell a slight ester scent in the freshly ground beans - this coffee appeared to be real winner.

The beans have small spots of oil on them, and the oil has an aroma that has an earthy quality that is smooth and relaxing. Despite the lack of a large quantity of oil, the espresso grind of this stuff is very dense and clings together like coffees with much more oil - very unusual.

I brewed up an Americano to try this coffee out, and is did not disappoint me at all. The medium roast that was used for this particular coffee is perfect. It produces a cup that should only be slightly sweetened, just so you don't miss out on the great taste of these beans. The mouth feel is smooth and relaxing.

This coffee is a good one to purchase if you are planning on having guests over for coffee and cake. I can't wait to try this with a slice of low-carb cheesecake or a bite of chocolate - it should complement any dessert because it is both smooth and rich in flavor.

I bought this in a one-pound package at Sam's Club for under four dollars. Since Sam's marks down products to keep the quality up, I am not sure if this is the regular price for it, or if it is a markdown. If it is the regular price, you have a quality, low-cost organic coffee that should please almost any palette. This is good for even the biggest fuss-budget, like myself.