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Green Mountain Coffee, French Roast
Waterbury, Vermont

Reviewed: November 2009
Overall Rating: 94 points

Aroma: 9
Acidity: 7
Body: 8
Flavor: 8
Aftertaste: 8
Roast: Dark

The 411: This roast is certified organic coffee and certified Fair Trade coffee. Green Mountain Coffee recently purchased part of Toronto-based Timothy’s Coffee. Visit Green Mountain Coffee or call 866-639-2326 for more information and don’t forget to follow them on Twitter.

The Setup: There’s nothing complicated about it. It’s delicious. Upon first sniff, you’re met with a timeless and effortless aroma that just melts in your mouth.  Its caramel-like sweetness, and chocolaty notes make for a simplistic, yet rewarding finish.

The Delivery: With a simply delicious aroma matched with a caramel-like sweetness and chocolaty notes, one is bound to pour more than just one cup.

A portion of every bag of Viking Blend sold goes to support the Western Alumni Student Scholarship Program.

The Woods Coffee, Viking Blend
Lynden, Washington

Reviewed: November 2009
Overall Rating: 94 points

Aroma: 9
Acidity: 8
Body: 8
Flavor: 9
Aftertaste: 8
Roast: Medium

The 411:
This blend is certified organic coffee and certified Fair Trade coffee. A portion of proceeds ($2/bag) goes toward the Western Alumni Association Student Scholarship Program. Awarded the Green Business of the year by the Bellingham Chamber of Commerce and Readers Choice by The Bellingham Herald, The Woods Coffee has several locations throughout Whatcom County. Visit TheWoodsCoffee.com or call 360-354-0900 for more information and don’t forget to follow them on Twitter.

The Setup: Upon opening the package, you are met with a nice medium brown bean and light, pleasant aroma. When brewed, that same pleasant aroma is met with woodsy notes. In the cup mild body, lightly syrupy mouthfeel and simple delicious flavors. In the finish, the muted sweetness turns quickly to a mildly bittersweet character.

The Delivery: A beautifully shaped mild body complimented by its pleasant aroma and woodsy notes makes this the perfect choice even for the most sophisticated coffee enthusiast.

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