Coffee Review: Allegro's Blend No. 4

This is one of the more interesting named coffees - Blend No. 4. It makes me wonder what blends 1-3 were like. Allegro, the coffee arm of Whole Foods is successful at being a coffee company, within a larger company. That isn't always easy. I am enjoying learning about their coffees though.

In the case of Blend No. 4, this is a blend of East African and Guatemalan coffees in a darker than usual medium roast. Allegro says:



Syrupy and deeply sweet.

The naturally bright and fruit-forward coffees of East Africa and Guatemala are roasted at a slightly darker level in this powerhouse blend, creating a richly satisfying coffee.

Allegro needs to hire someone a bit better to describe their coffees. That told me next to nothing. There is a sweetness to this coffee, where the fruit nature of the East African coffees comes through. The Latin part of the coffee, gives it more of a mocha like flavor. It makes for a very interesting combination that I like quite a bit. 

Last week I reviewed a La Colombe coffee. It isn't fair to drink and review this coffee after having one of the best coffees I've had, because comparisons come to mind. While this is a good coffee, I can't put it in the realm of a great coffee. It's like the QB went for a date with Marcia, and now they have to take out Jan. 

Still this is a very nice coffee. On our Bean Scale of Strength, this is a 3.5 out of 5 beans. It's pretty strong, and will wake you up in the morning.

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Charlie