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Coffee Story
Description
The Alter Ego was blended and roasted for you by Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters. These fully washed and semi-washed coffees were sourced from Mexico and Indonesia. Alter Ego is blended and roasted to be a versatile coffee ideal for espresso and appeal to the everyday coffee drinker. The cup is rich and buttery with notes of chocolate and nuts with a mild, pleasant acidity to balance everything out.
Origin
Country
Mexico, Indonesia
Region
Chiapas, Gayo Highlands
Altitude
1100 - 1600
Variety
Typica, Lasuna, Sigara Utang, Jember 795
Process
Washed, Semi Washed
Producer
various small holder producers Customer Reviews
Flavor was fine. I had a hard time dialing it in—new to espresso. I think I may have need to let it off gas just a little longer. I
6/12/2025
Between my husband and I we had mixed reviews. I liked the sweeter note of the coffee along with a little bit more bitterness that this brought. My husband did not.
7/19/2023
Meh. Not enough flavor
7/2/2023
Solid coffee. I was able to get a recipe dialed in quite easily. Definitely a really good every day coffee.
11/24/2022
It was the worst coffee you guys ever sent me. I didn’t enjoy this one at all. Super bitter start with a weird aftertaste.
11/11/2022
Too bitter
9/10/2022
Very tasty, my kind of coffee
1/5/2022
love the rich chocolate taste and the nuttiness (hazelnut?)
we are always using a breville barista pro to make our lattes. we use whole milk
we are always using a breville barista pro to make our lattes. we use whole milk
11/12/2021
The amazing butterscotch flavors have a difficult time competing with the extremely bitter and acidic overtones.
10/31/2021
Good quality, just found I wanted flavors to come forward a little more. Brewing more grams or longer started to mute them out.
9/30/2021
It's ok for a more classic espresso prolfile... I feel like it would be great in milk beverages, like cappuccinos/lattes, but i rarely make those. i normally drink my shots straight and for my taste i just find this too dark for that.
10/24/2020
I don't always stop to leave a review but this coffee is really tasty! I typically dose 18g and grind appropriately for single pour-over, achieving ~12 oz in 3.5 minutes. This tasting notes are right on, as advertised.
9/26/2020
A good traditional comforting latte. Chocolate and nutty/toffee flavors.
8/19/2020
The coffee was too dark. I liked the beans that were nutty and light that tour were sending before.
8/11/2020
Fantastic espresso. If you like a classic espresso profile, but more complex and modern... this is a bag for you.
8/9/2020
Very smooth, delicious coffee. Strong taste without being too bitter. Great crema. Nuttiness comes though.
7/8/2020
LOVE LOVE LOVE
6/27/2020
One of my all time favorites! I had some Alter Ego in my mix last year, and this one was every bit as good as the one before.
4/14/2020
This was one of the best so far. Exactly what we like in a coffee.
10/13/2019
I really enjoyed this coffee! It was beautiful as espresso (I just had to up the grind size a bit higher than usual) and excellent in an Aeropress.
10/1/2019
Pretty good, enjoyable brew
8/12/2019
Too nutty for my taste
6/26/2019
Great, chocolates nutty
5/3/2019
One of my faves!
4/28/2019
Pretty good, bit nothing special
4/8/2019
Didn’t make espresso well. Jury’s still out on making drip but we mostly make espresso
3/24/2019
Was very strong coffee. Overpowering, bitter taste.
3/3/2019
Love this!
2/9/2019
Great!
11/10/2018
A hometown favorite - we love Alter Ego and get it all the time in Kansas City at Thou Mayest!
11/6/2018
Wifey liked it.
10/3/2018
too bitter
9/2/2018
Not bad, but there wasn't much memorable about this.
8/22/2018
Of all of the roasts that I have had so far, this has been the best. So rich, and strong flavor.
8/12/2018
This was the first mistobox coffee I have had where I just could not get it dialed in for espresso, even when it was new. Shots always came out too short or too long and bitter in either direction. I'm using the same grinder/process/timing that I use for every other espresso blend but I just could not make these beans work.
5/1/2018
Really not much flavor. I had to have 4 shots in an Americano to feel like I was drinking anything of substance.
4/7/2018
Not the best but not the worst- lacks a robust flavor that I prefer and is more on the light acidic side.
4/4/2018
Mellow and chocolatey, good body.
3/27/2018
Didn't thrill me.
3/12/2018
Loved it! Easily one of my favorites for Espresso so far.
1/26/2018
Very chocolaty base with not a lot fo acidity. This coffee by itself would make an excellent base paired with a nat Ethiopian for some added sweetness.
1/13/2018
heavy and flat. rated 3 because it is not my taste but isn't bad.
10/22/2017
Didn't notice anything that stood out
9/13/2017
Did not like this too much
8/26/2017
Bold, rich flavor with no bitterness. We love this coffee.
8/12/2017
Very tasty coffee, although it was milder than I typically gravitate toward.
6/30/2017
Palatable for sure, but a little flat and boring. Not much depth.
6/20/2017
Delicious. My wife called it intriguing.
Second batch I received pulled beautifully through the whole bag. Not an aggressive flavor - smooth, rich and chocolaty,
Second batch I received pulled beautifully through the whole bag. Not an aggressive flavor - smooth, rich and chocolaty,
5/30/2017
Loved it!
5/10/2017
Didn't like this coffee at all. Super bitter - missed the mark. Wasn't able to taste any of the chocolatey or nutty notes due to the bitterness and burnt taste of the beans. First bag of beans I've been really unhappy with at Mistobox.
4/10/2017
Lots of chocolate flavors and a lighter roast. Easy drinking and enjoyable as espresso or a cappuccino.
4/3/2017
It was good, if a little forgettable. Nothing "wow" about it.
3/23/2017
Best espresso we've had to date!
2/22/2017
A nice strong coffee with hearty flavors.
1/30/2017
Truly a delicious coffee. Very smooth with grape flavor. Would definitely recommend.
1/24/2017
Alter Ego is all that it claims to be. The taste is smooth with definite chocolate notes. For those who prefer a less acidic coffee, this blend and roast profile is a good choice.
1/19/2017
This was really rich and aromatic without the Tar taste one sometimes gets.
1/9/2017