This is the first coffee from JOC that I have tried and it was a great tasting experience. Peaberry is a genetic freak of the coffee world. Normally, two coffee beans develop opposite each other inside a coffee cherry. In Peaberry, only one bean forms. The result is a smaller sized bean that has a much more concentrated flavor. Sometimes these little buggers will appear in a coffee crop and just find their way into a bag of beans down the line, other times, they will be sorted out and sold separately. JOC's beans are true to form, small in size, medium roasted and full of taste and acidity. Berry notes are prevalent in this coffee from the moment the bag was opened all the way through to drinking it.
After I had made a few iced mochas, I performed a cupping on the peaberry. Water was heated to 220 degrees F and then poured over the grounds. The aroma was concentrated and again the emphasis of this coffee is on berry notes. I also detected what I thought might be a tinge of honey flavor. All of this comes through in the taste. The coffee both black and in iced mocha form was a true delight.
The iced mochas were brewed in a french press. The coffee formed a mouth watering crema.
JOC's peaberry retailed in Whole Foods for $10.99 for a 12oz bag fitted with a one way valve. I would highly recommend for any coffee lover to give these peaberrys a try.
