So my Nespresso arrived, and in the absence of Colonna's pods entering production I thought I would try the supplied pods... but I can't quite get the tasting notes.
Vivalto Lungo - Grand Cru
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The 'Vivalto Lungo' was described as complex and balanced with an intensity of 4 on the pack.
Further research says: "Vivalto Lungo is a balanced coffee made from a complex blend of separately roasted South American and East African Arabicas, combining roasted and subtle floral notes."
It's certainly intense, but doesn't seem very complex; I seem to get an ashy flavour reminiscent of secondhand cigarette smoke balanced with a strong bitterness and an aftertaste of bonfire. The aftertaste is intriguing; it's an ongoing bitterness that lingers long on the tongue.
My summary: A taste car-crash akin to licking an ashtray whilst drinking instant coffee.
Vivalto Lungo - Grand Cru
The 'Vivalto Lungo' was described as complex and balanced with an intensity of 4 on the pack.
Further research says: "Vivalto Lungo is a balanced coffee made from a complex blend of separately roasted South American and East African Arabicas, combining roasted and subtle floral notes."
It's certainly intense, but doesn't seem very complex; I seem to get an ashy flavour reminiscent of secondhand cigarette smoke balanced with a strong bitterness and an aftertaste of bonfire. The aftertaste is intriguing; it's an ongoing bitterness that lingers long on the tongue.
My summary: A taste car-crash akin to licking an ashtray whilst drinking instant coffee.
