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Description
Founders was blended and roasted for you by Portrait Coffee. This comforting blend aims to highlight all the best parts of a cup of coffee - a smooth, sweet, and juicy mix to start off your day. A combination of Colombian and Guatemalan coffees create a unique harmony of flavors that are greater than the sum of its parts. Perfect for both filter and espresso brewing, dial into tasting notes of cocoa, toasted nuts, subtle citrus and stone fruits.
Origin
Country
Colombia, Guatemala
Region
Huehuetenango, Narino
Altitude
1500 - 1800
Variety
Bourbon, Typica, Colombia, Castillo, Caturra
Process
Fully Washed Customer Reviews
Good coffee, but not my personal preference. It was a bit too dark and bitter, and I couldn't get any of the other flavors and notes to pull through.
3/23/2023
To sour and lemony tasting.
3/15/2023
I liked this one but it wasn't my favorite. I think I was really excited to see the tasting notes of fruit but it didn't come through the way I had hoped.
2/1/2023
This one has a long lemon-like finish. The aroma during the pour-over also reminds me of lemons. While this coffee was too citrusy for my tastes, I think many will find it unique and refreshing. I do enjoy the variety I get with Mistobox, so no complaints.
1/15/2023
Weak, yet burned
1/1/2023
Pretty good! Balanced and enjoyable flavor but not very memorable.
12/8/2022
There was something about this one I didn't love, I think it is the acidity coming from the citrus notes that I'm not a fan of.
12/7/2022
Ok. Nothing special. A little light for my taste.
11/17/2022
Really great bite to the coffee lovely notes of cocoa
11/17/2022
Either the roast is too dark or I'm just not a fan of this Guatemalan/Colombian blend. To me it tastes overly bitter for a medium roast and even with a 15:1 ratio it's hallow and tastes watered down.
11/14/2022
I loved the smell of the beans, but think I want a stronger taste
11/13/2022
Good classic coffee flavor, good nuttiness. Nothing super unique, just a solid Central/South American blend
11/9/2022
It was a great, light coffee - juicy and smooth. Had an expanding, citrusy tang that was really nice! A bit more acidic than I usually like, but it worked for this flavor.
11/8/2022
Too light. Needed to add more scoops than usual to make it as strong as I like.
11/3/2022
Good chocolate and nutty notes, makes an excellent cup of espresso. Odd flaky quality to grind, but doesn't affect flavor. May affect pourover brew time due to finer particulates settling to bottom. Acidity and bitterness are well balanced and very much to my taste in coffee. A pick in the same line as this one would be my preference, maybe a dark roast with the same tasting notes
11/2/2022
good flavor - a little heavy
11/2/2022
It's rich and full and has a wonderful aroma.
10/28/2022
This was a very smooth and enjoyable coffee.
10/25/2022
I think I want something a little darker with more flavor.
10/22/2022
Solid for pour over.
10/21/2022
Great for espresso and drip.
10/21/2022
Fantastic, great taste. Very subtle nuttiness which was great
10/18/2022
Fresh, great aroma and layered taste.
10/9/2022
Smells good but not bonus’s enough.
10/8/2022
A little too fruity
10/4/2022
Would definitely get again but was missing the full-bodied flavor I look for
10/4/2022
Good, skeptical but flavor was smooth not too strong or weak
10/3/2022
Wonderful!!
9/30/2022
Not a big fan of the citrus. A little light.
9/29/2022
Did not like it at all. Very lemony prefer caramel notes and was too mild.
9/26/2022
Taste was just okay.
9/25/2022
I didn’t love the citrus notes. It made my tongue almost pucker when it first hits your mouth.
9/25/2022
I didnt really like how lightly flavored it was and I couldn’t really smell it that much.
9/17/2022
The flavor is nice but very mild. This tastes more like a light or blond roast than medium. Better for afternoon than first morning cup.
9/16/2022
It doesn't have a lasting taste or feel, isn't very robust with its flavor. Overall doesn't seem as fresh as could be. Prefer coffees with flavor profiles of caramel, honey, brown sugar.
9/13/2022
standard
9/13/2022
A bit too citrus-y for me, though I appreciate the overall quality
9/12/2022
A bit too sour for my taste
9/11/2022
Very Yummy!
9/11/2022
A bit bitter.
9/10/2022
Nice chocolate flavor and smooth. I like a more full mouthfeel. It was not very rich even when ground at a 14 on the Barratza Encore.
9/9/2022
It was good. I liked appreciating the lemon peel. Interesting that that flavor profile appears first on their packaging, but not on Mistobox's keyword descriptors...
9/8/2022
It was good, but it was too light. The coffee was almost see through in the coffee pot. We need a little bit darker coffee, please.
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9/4/2022
We enjoyed this very much!
9/2/2022
Not overpowering. Interesting.
9/2/2022
A relatively smooth taste with a bit of a bite of citrus at the end. It was good, but not stellar and not something I would go back to again and again.
8/31/2022
Made the perfect, rich shot of espresso
8/28/2022
this stuff is very weak, barely any flavor
8/22/2022
Good depth of flavor with full body. Acidity tasted like a citrus, lemon is a pretty spot on descriptor.
8/20/2022
I did not enjoy this one too much. The lemon was very prevalent and didn’t really work for me.
8/19/2022
This coffee was not my favorite, but it's not the coffee's fault. I tend to not like nutty or citrus-y coffees. I feel the description of the coffee was accurate. This was the very first coffee sent to me to try, and I can see how many people would enjoy it. This just wasn't my style.
8/17/2022
It's a little too fruity/citrusy for me. Update: it grew on me! It's still a little lighter/brighter in flavor than I might usually pick.
8/15/2022
A bit acidic and has too much of a tang for me. It's good, but not my preference.
8/11/2022
Pleasant, but underwhelming. Flavour profile was pleasant enough where present/noticeable, but overall too subtle to make this coffee stand out. Not especially aromatic, either. On reflection, uninspiring might perhaps be more appropriate than underwhelming.
8/7/2022
This coffee is pleasant and drinkable but nothing out of the ordinary. I'm definitely getting the notes of cocoa and toasted nuts but the citrus was subtle enough to elude my palate. A good first selection but I'm looking forward to something a bit more unique/eccentric in future orders.
8/6/2022
Lots of chocolate notes. It's a nice sweet option.
8/3/2022
Liking this one, very smooth!
7/31/2022
It was okay, couldn't pull out the fruitier notes
7/25/2022
I think I prefer a lighter roast. Something with a bit more acidity.
7/25/2022
It seemed a bit fruity to me. I liked it but still like Verve Sermon more.
7/24/2022
I don't like citrusy finishes
7/23/2022
Really good!!
20.0g in with anywhere from .5 to .1 grams of retention with a stock DF64 + SSP MP burrs. ~198°F on a Profitec Pro 600 with ~40g out at about 27-29 seconds. Definitely seems less acidic, but balanced, and the chocolate and caramel notes are very strong and has nice sweetness! I'm fairly new to tasting but this one was definitely well defined. Appears to be a great coffee for novices :)
20.0g in with anywhere from .5 to .1 grams of retention with a stock DF64 + SSP MP burrs. ~198°F on a Profitec Pro 600 with ~40g out at about 27-29 seconds. Definitely seems less acidic, but balanced, and the chocolate and caramel notes are very strong and has nice sweetness! I'm fairly new to tasting but this one was definitely well defined. Appears to be a great coffee for novices :)
7/22/2022
Interesting sweet and fruity flavor (maybe mango) at the end. Long lasting and nice body. I used 18gr with 1.7 ratio, 28-32 sec extraction time.
7/21/2022
Liked it very much. Good blend of flavors, right degree of roasting.
7/17/2022
Loved this coffee! Was smooth, not acidic but had a nice coffee flavor.
7/13/2022
This was my first time dialing in a brew so I'm not sure I can give a fair rating. But after some trial and error with grind, time, and temperature, I found an enjoyable cup of coffee. Balanced with favors of nuts and citrus. I think this works well with milk drinks although I drank most of mine black. I really enjoyed the aroma.
7/11/2022
Distinctive crisp start to the day!
7/9/2022
Among the best I've gotten. Rich, can be brewed stronger or weaker and holds its balance.
7/7/2022
Solid traditional roast, easy to extract chocolate, milk chocolate notes with good body. Pulling shorter or faster brings out more lemon notes and acidity.
7/6/2022
It was good. Kind of citrusy and medium bold - great for an afternoon pick-me-up.
7/4/2022
Nutty and cocoa flavor. The lemon isn't really there or very subtle. Delicious tho!!
7/4/2022
Pretty good. At the first sip it wasn’t my favorite but have enjoyed the last few cups.
7/3/2022
It was good
7/1/2022
Good not great.
7/1/2022
It was smooth and not acidic at all.
6/29/2022
Really enjoying this coffee. All I add is a little creamer. The flavors are so good
6/28/2022
Could not even stand the smell of lemon in my coffee. Was not strong, thank goodness.
6/23/2022
Good first choice
6/17/2022
Very nice blend.
6/12/2022
Great balanced flavor
6/9/2022
It was a coffee that was very forgiving with dialing in the espresso settings. The taste was lighter and I appreciated that. Was overly sour or bitter.
6/7/2022
Couldn’t dial in a good grind for this one. A little weak for me. Probably just a lighter roast than I usually go for.
6/7/2022
Nice roast level- not too light, not too dark. A nice balanced blend of cocoa and citrus brightness.
6/7/2022
Strong and pleasant flavor! We loved this one.
6/6/2022
A bit too light for espresso. We didn't care for the citrus.
6/3/2022
Kinda sour. Very punchy.
5/26/2022
Good when used with a paper filter vs mesh filter. Oils seemed to be to heavy.
5/26/2022
Pretty good basic coffee. Overall yummy
5/24/2022
pretty good
5/23/2022
I have enjoyed drinking this coffee very much. Well balanced, and smooth. It pairs great with my oat milk or soy milk.
5/22/2022
Not a bad coffee, I think I prefer something with more of a punch.
5/15/2022
The level of bean roasting is good and the coffee is smooth, but for my tastes the acidity is a bit high. Does that make sense? This is definitely a good blend, just trying to fine tune the next coffee selection if possible.
5/15/2022
Loved it
5/15/2022
I really liked this. It was smooth and made for nice espresso/milk drinks.
5/14/2022
Good, but no specific flavors stood out
5/11/2022
Good taste and caffeine kick. Though a little too much caffeine for me.
5/11/2022
Well rounded, nutty flavor
Beans used in a chemex 10cup - 45g medium grind w/ 650ml Distilled water
Beans used in a chemex 10cup - 45g medium grind w/ 650ml Distilled water
5/10/2022
Coffee tastes burnt and bitter. Not a fan.
5/4/2022
You guys inspired me to record my thoughts here this time, ha.
So, if I were short on coffee, I wouldn't buy this, but I'd leave it in my queue if it came up again. That said, I think it's an excellent roast--that is, not my style, but I can tell it's done really well. Would love to try other roasts by this roaster.
So, if I were short on coffee, I wouldn't buy this, but I'd leave it in my queue if it came up again. That said, I think it's an excellent roast--that is, not my style, but I can tell it's done really well. Would love to try other roasts by this roaster.
5/2/2022
Good, solid coffee with a touch of acidity in the cup
5/2/2022
Too smoky
5/1/2022
It was good and enjoyed it, but it wasn’t particularly interesting. I didn’t really like the acid of the citrus
5/1/2022
Wish that the "lemony" or "citrus" notes had been stated more clearly as a keyword descriptor. Otherwise, I would have chosen a different bean with no sourness. I've tried to maximize extraction through both finer grind and higher temp with my pour over, but even though I'm reaching some bitterness, the lemony sourness still persists.
4/29/2022
I like this coffee. It's a little hard to rate since I don't really have anything else relative to compare it to at this point. It makes a nice cup of coffee that I have really been enjoying in the morning.
4/27/2022
Weak and seemed under-roasted. Please do not resend.
4/25/2022
Very smooth. Liked it a lot.
4/21/2022
Truly loved this one! We picked this more to my partners tastes as I generally shy from notes of citrus or juiciness. I was pleasantly surprised. The citrus notes add clarity and lightness to the body that isn't overpowering and is well balanced. Makes for a divine v60 and a phenomenal black iced filter coffee.
4/21/2022
Truly loved this one! We picked this more to my partners tastes as I generally shy from notes of citrus or juiciness. I was pleasantly surprised. The citrus notes add clarity and lightness to the body that isn't overpowering and is well balanced. Makes for a divine v60 and a phenomenal black iced filter coffee.
4/21/2022
Good middle-of-the-road coffee. Not bitter. There's nothing really exceptional about it though.
4/17/2022
It's good, but not super interesting
4/9/2022
I liked this coffee a lot. Surprising combination of a bit of lemony in a dark roast
4/8/2022
This was my first bag of coffee of my 6 month gift subscription. This brand and blend has surpassed my expectations! The Founders blend is very vibrant and puts a pep in my step. Highly recommend this brand for those who like to supporting black-owned businesses and amazing coffee
4/8/2022
Enjoyed the rich flavor of this coffee very much. Resealable package was very nice, too.
3/23/2022
This was okay. It didn't seem to have much stand out about it. No strong scent or even distinct flavor. Perhaps I was brewing it wrong, but it just didn't stand out to me.
3/20/2022
Was to light and not bodied enough
3/20/2022
Quite tasty - too long since finished
3/20/2022
Takes over a week to arrive
3/13/2022
darker full body experrience.
3/7/2022
I could see how this could be a crowd pleaser. Has a little bit of everything for all coffee lovers. I think it might fall slightly short with some because of certain characters they want to pop more. You can’t please everyone though, but I would definitely grab this again if I was pouring for a lot of people.
3/1/2022
Terrible. Burned tasting. Likely my least favorite yet.
2/22/2022
Made an excellent pour over brew!
2/21/2022
Very nice flavor profile. Wonderful for serving to people if you’re not sure of their tastes. Four stars because it’s not a major standout but definitely an excellent coffee.
2/17/2022
Tastes like it sounds.
2/15/2022
Wonderful coffee! Good ground or in beans.
2/9/2022
We liked this a lot. Smooth
2/2/2022
This was our first delivery…really great start! Such a good coffee!
1/31/2022
Not my favorite coffee profile. Too earthy and nutty.
1/30/2022
Liked the flavor and smoothness
1/5/2022
Favorite so far. I enjoyed this brew.
1/2/2022
Great flavor and smoothness
12/19/2021
Best coffee we’ve had
12/15/2021
My favorite so far. Absolutely delicious
12/10/2021
This was our favorite so far! Nicely balanced, not bitter.
12/7/2021
It was good. Nothing stood out about it.
12/6/2021
Great aroma, and a nice mild taste.
11/30/2021
I love this coffee!! Dynamic is a very good descriptive for this coffee. I would love to enjoy it again.
11/29/2021
Great for our taste
11/24/2021
Coffee had nice notes, good blend of richness and brightness - not too acidic or too bitter.
11/23/2021
LOVED this one! One of my faves I’ve received. Nice and toasty and nutty and cocoa-y and cozy. But with no bitterness or aftertaste, and not too tart or floral.
11/23/2021
Definitely a smooth cup of coffee. I still am not perfect at identifying the types of flavors/features in a cup of coffee, but would argue there's really no acidity at all in this. Can definitely taste the chocolate, as well as the whisky/bourbon tones. Perhaps because of this I definitely need cream, and feel like it resembles a dark roast more than most medium roasts. I would have needed to save my first bag to compare, but I feel like if I had to choose I preferred the Populace House blend over this.
11/21/2021
Well balanced and delicious. My husband and I both loved this one!
11/12/2021
It is too citrusy/floral for my personal taste but it was good coffee otherwise!
11/10/2021
This tastes great!
11/7/2021
Taste has a bold presence!
11/6/2021
This was another one with a woodsy aftertaste I didn't quite enjoy.
11/3/2021
Very balanced. Delicious.
11/3/2021
Loved everything about this. Very well balanced and great quality
10/30/2021
I enjoyed this. My gf and I found that a lot of the chocolate notes come out later in the taste, like an aftertaste of chocolate. We really enjoyed this one
10/22/2021
Enjoyed this coffee.
10/22/2021
Decent enough, not too chocolate flavored not too fruit flavored not too acidic. Just a general run of the mill coffee, if it was available at a restaurant I would order it but not go looking for it.
10/21/2021
Nice fruity balanced flavor, a little too citrusy and acidic
10/20/2021
I enjoyed this coffee. Well balanced and smooth.
10/17/2021
A little sour. Very chocolatey and rich though
10/7/2021
Smells great, but a mild flavor. I think I prefer more bold flavors.
10/6/2021
Good and smooth
9/19/2021
We'll balanced. Chocolate notes were evident
7/19/2021