Within the minimalist tasting room at Leaves Espresso Roasters in Tokyo’s Sumida Ward, my host leans in near a cup of Panama Geisha, inhaling deeply.
“When it is scorching, you will discover fragrant compounds like jasmine,” she explains, guiding me by means of the tasting of Lamastus Property’s Elida Falda.
The primary whiff reveals candied ginger and heat spices like nutmeg. Because the espresso cools, its character transforms: Vibrant citrus notes emerge, paying homage to pomelo, whereas a delicate umami suggests advantageous inexperienced tea, and candy, honey-like undertones bloom within the end.
