Kicking Horse Coffee has been kicking for 20 years now and is known for their whole beans. Roasted in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, it’s the sort of coffee you can sip on without the weight of the socio-economic or environmental impact on your mind because it’s fair trade and organic. It’s also kosher, if that’s a concern.
There’s something to be said for aptly-named coffees that don’t state the obvious and Kicking Horse Coffee crushed it when naming their Light Roast. They went simple when naming this bag, and Hola just fits. It’s bright, it evokes something Hawaiian and sunny, and it’s just definitely a light roast, right?
There are two different profiles we want to highlight when talking about light roast coffee: the aroma and the taste. The beans come from Central and South America, which the beans definitely harken back to with their aroma of brown sugar, rich nougat, and cocoa powder.
And we’re just talking about the smell here. We haven’t even taken a sip, yet. That’s quite a start to the morning, don’t you think?
When it comes to savoring that first sip, Hola has tasting notes of juicy red fruit acidity and a creamy honey body to create a perfect balance. When it comes to brewing this bean, it’s recommended for a wide variety of methods including: French press, drip machine, pour over, espresso, and cold brew.
Couldn’t ask for more, could ya? Eh?