Batch roasting since 1971. Tasting Notes: Lively, balanced. Flavor Intensity: Mild. We've always believed in a better cup of coffee. 100% responsibly grown. Ethically traded. Only 2% of the coffee grown around the world is good enough to make it into a bag of Starbucks coffee. And it's always 100% arabica. Since we opened our very first store, we've welcomed coffee lovers with this signature expression of our roasting style - wonderful balance, crisp acidity, nut and cocoa notes, and a touch of sweetness from the roast. Enjoy with a slice of banana nut bread and an overstuffed chair. The Flavor of Latin American Coffees: The process of washing coffee beans free of their protective honey imprints all of the coffee grown in Latin America with a crisp flavor and palate - cleansing acidity.