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Coffee Story
Description
This is the Alchemistic Blend brought to you by Portola Coffee Roasters. This blend is a combination of coffees produced by farmers throughout Cauca, Colombia, and the Imperio Rojo farm in Chirripo, Costa Rica. This blend has become a staple in the Portola Coffee Lab line-up. It's a more developed coffee to create a full-bodied coffee experience with distinct notes of baker's chocolate, dried fruit, toasted almonds and spice.
Origin
Country
Colombia and Costa Rica
Region
Antioquia and Chirripo
Altitude
1100 - 1900
Variety
Typica, Caturra and Catuai
Process
Washed and White Honey
Producer
Roaster United Competition Collective and Imperio Rojo Customer Reviews
Good espresso.
5/18/2022
I wasn't able to manage a solid cup with it. It always had a strong leathery flavor I couldn't fully get over.
3/19/2022
This is easily a solid "go to" coffee for an every day drinker (assuming an unlimited coffee budget). For me however, this is a nice weekend break from the work week industrial drip coffee at my office. So I really like it, but it's not something I'm afraid to play with and add stuff to (like chocolate or bourbon... or a little of both)
1/8/2022
Not my favorite
9/22/2021
Very mild even when finely ground, ultra light coffee. Beautiful package.
5/27/2021
Liked how it tasted in nitropress, though it is missing a long-lasting aftertaste.
3/14/2021
Very light roast. Did not
Like it.
Like it.
1/16/2021
Good coffee. Not great. Forgettable taste.
5/21/2020
Very Mellow - Definitely would get again, pairs well with cream/half and half
5/7/2020
Likes this one a lot. It was smooth and full and could taste the choloclateyness
11/30/2019
Really nice flavors
6/15/2019
Not bad at all. This is a nice cup of coffee. It doesn't blow me away, but it's very good.
7/11/2018
Loved the notes of chocolate and the aroma of this brew! Not too acidic and easy to drink.
11/28/2017
Nutty and chocolatey without being dark roasted, great balance of acidity. Yum.
6/6/2017
This has been my favorite so far! Not too acidic and works well in my press with my flavored creamer that I don't want to give up :). Great choice!!!!
6/4/2017
Portola is always great!
4/12/2017
very flat and bland in taste.
4/7/2017
Great bean! I love the flavors and full body of this blend
2/19/2017
This was my favorite so far!
2/1/2017
Wonderful coffee with a deep rich weight. Nice combination of subtle chocolate and fruity flavors that do not overpower. I ground and enjoyed a cup each morning I had these beans.
1/28/2017
Just fair. Rather bitter. Would NOT get again.
1/28/2017
Smelled good, tasted good. Very smooth.
1/24/2017
The flavor is a little too syrupy for me.
1/22/2017
This is a strong flavored coffee with a lot of baker's chocolate.
12/10/2016
Best coffee I have received! Perfect mix of brightness and body. Notes of chocolate. Delicious.
11/18/2016
Semi-sweet with chocolatey and spicy notes. I brewed with a Chemex.
10/27/2016
It's ok..just some bitter notes.
9/24/2016
just okay. not particularly "sweet" tasting - a little bitter in fact or acidic.
8/30/2016
Very smooth coffee. When brewing with inverted method on a Aeropress, the froth was very nice. Mild flavor, so only lacked some in the taste department, but very smooth and usable. No upset stomach.
8/23/2016
Very smooth and non-confrontational. Enjoyable morning cup, but lacked the pizzazz to become a new favorite.
8/22/2016
This coffee was good, but a little too acidic for me!
8/9/2016
Chocolate and baking spices balance the coffee. Tastes of fine dark chocolate, but smells of cloves and almonds.
5/14/2016
LOVE THIS COFFEE! I can see why it has won awards! So smooth and light. Not bitter at all. Definitely would want this again
5/2/2016
Good, but I could not detect the notes of almond and spice.
3/6/2016
all around good.
1/12/2016
Wonderful. The perfect blend of spices. Nothing is overpowering - the balance is just right. No need to destroy this perfect cup with sugar, creamer, or syrups.
12/23/2015
Nice coffee, good aroma with a nice taste
12/20/2015
balanced, nutty flavor
11/17/2015
Pretty good but hard to pick up any distinctive tasting notes (for me anyway)
9/16/2015
I immediately was hit with hints of cigars, mushrooms and earthiness when I open the pouch. The beans were sort of medium brown in color and not oily. The taste was almost sweet and a bit acidic, far from roasty or bold. I prefer a little more balance and boldness, but still a nice change to try this blend.
8/19/2015
Comforting and sweet. The kind of cup to sip and share on a cool summer morning!
8/10/2015
Rich and smooth cup off coffee but couldn't quite taste the almond tasting note.
8/6/2015
Loved it. Chocolaty, caramel taste with hints of almond nutty flavor. Mildly fruity
8/4/2015
Alchemistic is a local favorite, super great coffee.
8/4/2015
There is fruit, but it's not overwhelming. The Sumatra is there, but is kept in check by the Brazil. Pretty decent go-to daily blend.
8/2/2015
This coffee was so well balanced. I tasted almonds and caramel that got sweeter and more pronounced as it cooled. Excellent
6/27/2015
Good solid coffee. I am not a huge fan of almond notes myself, but the caramel really brought it together
6/18/2015
Good but I would choose the Epiphany over this one. :)
6/15/2015
Great flavors, smooth
6/14/2015
I found it on the milder side.
6/2/2015
Rich and delicious.
6/2/2015