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Description
This is the Eye of the Tiger Espresso brought to you by Equator Coffees & Teas. Unlike their year-round espresso blends, Equator doesn't attempt to maintain a fixed flavor profile for Eye of the Tiger. Instead, they work with in-season coffees to develop a blend that shows off the unique flavors of the components. Together these coffees produce a sweet-toned espresso with notes of dried fruit, stone fruit, citrus and milk chocolate.
Origin
Region
Latin America, Africa
Process
Fully Washed, Natural Customer Reviews
This one had some strange notes going on 1 week post roast, which smoothed out nicely after 2 weeks. I picked up some bursts of citrus which didn't come across too tart.
11/6/2022
Equator's "Eye of the Tiger" suffers from less than 20/20 vision. Flat, bland, sub-par. It's interesting to note the company tasting notes state "Equator doesn't attempt to maintain a fixed flavor profile...instead...work(s) with in-season coffees to develop a blend that shows off the unique flavor of the components...dried fruit, stone fruit, citrus and milk chocolate." How can it be both variable by design, and yet have specific tasting notes?
4/21/2022
Really good! Super easy to dial in, very classic style of espresso. About as dark as I'd go on the roast, but man was it good!
4/5/2022
the description here says chocolate, dried fruit, complex but on the bag it says red plum, lavender, all spice. Flavor wasn't distinctive when drinking but allspice bitter was very apparent and the end of a sip
9/30/2021
Not very flavorful
9/26/2021
Had in espresso
8/15/2021
I loved this coffee!
8/11/2021
This was really tasty as straight espresso and in milk. The fruity flavors held up in milk and the chocolaty notes provided a really pleasant body.
5/9/2021
I really liked this one. I was a little put off that for whatever reason, they didn't put the roast date on the bag but, after dialing in a decent shot, I could tell it was still too early off roast so if I would have known the roast date, I probably would have waited a few extra days and it would have been even better!!!!! !
4/18/2021
the cooffe was good but i didnt got to much of the others flavor.
but still was very enjoyable
but still was very enjoyable
4/6/2021
Delicious
4/3/2021
This was about the best I've had so far. It had the coffee taste I have been looking for.
1/29/2021
Mouth popping when brewed correctly. Flavors of citrus and blackberry to start and chocolate to finish. Equator is quickly becoming one of my favorite roasters.
18g in 42 out in 30 seconds. Makes for a great latte.
18g in 42 out in 30 seconds. Makes for a great latte.
12/7/2020
Espresso. 20g in ~40g out in ~30 secs
11/20/2020
Always been good. Always will be good!
11/10/2020
Good espresso, smooth milk chocolate taste with a hint of fruit
9/13/2020
So good
6/20/2020
Good espresso. Nice full body with chocolate and raspberry notes.
11/1/2019
Did not have the chocolate or cherry as described, and was a fruity brew instead
8/26/2019
Oddly enough, I liked this more as a Turkish coffee than an espresso or a pour over.
7/9/2019
I love the cherry notes in this brew. It's a very zingy coffee, however, and I feel very AWAKE during the day. A really nice working day coffee.
5/15/2019
i really Liked this one, pulling my espresso with 1:1.5 Brew ratio for a nice, subtle cortado
5/1/2019
Just ok. Round flavor profile but with some bitterness I couldn’t dial out.
4/13/2019
Maybe because it was an espresso blend I was expecting more punch, crema, and overall sweet balanced flavor. There was a slight bitterness in the extraction that I couldn't seem to work past but it's was a good overall coffee aside from that.
4/5/2019
Favorite
3/9/2019
Its a good coffee nothing to exciting about it, Pulls a good shot and works well in milk, it mostly hits one note and stays there.
2/21/2019
I am really really enjoying this coffee... and i love the complex rich tastes it has. It was perfect on this 20 degree morning. I got a new grinder and now i can grind for french press or my regular drip grinder. It's great in both. I do really enjoy the flavors more in the french press but that's not always possible in the mornings. It was a great first choice and i am glad i still have some left.
1/19/2019
not bad but kinda tart
1/4/2019
Great! Even better cold brewed than hot but great both ways!
11/24/2018
I enjoyed this. I'm not sure how to write notes. Any suggestions on things I should be noting when drinking coffee? I wouldn't mind trying to learn more about writing meaningful reviews. Maybe a blog post I can review and try?
11/5/2018
This was a darker roast than I prefer, and the caffeine buzz was more harsh. I did like the complexity of the flavor, once I got past the darker roast flavor. We're on the right track, but let's switch from medium to light roasts. Thank you!
10/16/2018
Really enjoyed this espresso blend
9/28/2018
Great! Enjoyed from beginning to end.
9/15/2018
Wonderful complexity and balanced. A bit more acidic than some of my normal favorites, but excellent in all regards.
8/15/2018
I very much enjoyed this bag. It was very complex which made for a unique experience.
8/14/2018
Has a "bright" flavor, almost tart. The citrus-y notes really come through and is a great coffee to start the very early mornings with.
8/9/2018
Enjoying this as our first bag. Want to say its a home run but I want to try a few more before I were to decide. Off the bat the bag smelled wonderful. We enjoyed the complexity and chocolate tones. Right in line with the profile we would like. Smooth, low acidity and complex.
7/16/2018
What is up with all of this super acidic coffee. Maybe this is for someone else, but after trying batch after batch of mistobox coffees, every single one is way too acidic. AKA bright. I grew up drinking Pacific Northwest style dark roasts. So maybe its just me.
6/15/2018
Excellent espresso. Deep, rich, chocolate and fruit notes. Best one I've tried so far. (I use French Press)
4/17/2018
It was pretty balanced all around, solid choice. Delicious but didn't blow our minds. Level of bean darkness was to our liking and none of the flavor jumped out too much. Nothing really unpleasant to report yet.
3/27/2018
Neophyte review coming: This was a great coffee. Tastes like it was comprehensive, and went together well. Very smooth, nothing jumped out as overly noticeable, like tart or bitter.
3/17/2018
Very strong flavor, holds up well to cream and sugar in a good way.
3/5/2018
One of the best espressos I’ve ever had.
3/3/2018
Quite dark and almost tasted burnt. Good for a dark espresso but did not taste the cherry or chocolate.
2/27/2018
Really loved this coffee. The roast color was perfect (medium) and tasted full but not burned. Would love to receive this one again. I am a bit biased to this coffee brand - I recently relocated from Tiburon, CA to Ohio and miss going to the Equator cafe in Mill Valley and at SFO.
1/21/2018
This was a great espresso, although I found the "citrus" notes to be a bit too much in the overall flavor. Made it feel a touch too acidic, especially in combination with milk in a machiatto/cortado.
11/20/2017
I thought this was a good cup of expresso. It wasn't too bitter, and it felt rather smooth going down. As opposed to many of the other espressos I have had, it didn't have that bitter punch that seems to drown out any other flavor; which was fantastic. It wasn't a test of strength to drink it, but a really enjoyable experience. The flavor profile is rather complex, and I can't exactly describe it. It was almost hinting at a chocolate orange.
Overall, it is a very enjoyable and pleasant cup.
Overall, it is a very enjoyable and pleasant cup.
10/21/2017
The roast was great, we liked the flavors and the depth. The only downside was a little too much lime on the finish. I've had other coffees with citrus notes that I've enjoyed quite a lot but they didn't have quite as strong a note on the finish.
9/18/2017
Balanced, minimal acidity but no flavors that are prominent. Nothing that is memorable for me.
7/28/2017
Probably good as an espresso (as the name suggests), but too darkly roasted for a French press or pour-over.
7/27/2017
I'd give this somewhere between 3-4 stars, it just keeps changing every time I have it, so sometimes I like it more than others. It tastes really good in the espresso machine, but I like it less so as a pour-over. And I'm trying to wean from the espresso machine, so I prefer to aim for coffees best suited for pour-over brewing style for the time being.
7/23/2017
Really love the complexity of the beans. Not as bitter as other espresso roasts I've tried.
7/3/2017
This roast is a little too dark for me. As an espresso it's pretty good, leaning dark than medium, definitely needed to make this a milk based drink as an espresso. As a pourover, it was a rich dark coffee, best hot and black, or iced with milk.
6/16/2017
Eye of the Tiger has a great bold, but smooth flavor. Love it!
6/5/2017
Strong taste with a kick, sweet and creamy coffee. Nice on the paladar. Have tasted it only on my expresso machine. Gives nice with lots of crema expressos.
5/18/2017
Yummy. Best pour over I've made in awhile! I even botched one of my brews with a sloppy technique, and it still was legit!
5/13/2017
Love the flavor. After my having my second coffee sent, I really noticed how much i enjoyed this batch. thanks.
5/5/2017
Not the most interesting, but solid, well balanced blend.
3/9/2017
the bean was so fresh and great for latte
2/19/2017
I'm a long time fan of Equator, but I was disappointed in this espresso blend. The taste was flat and lacking the sweetness I usually associate with good espresso.
2/12/2017
This review is being written as I take a shot of espresso made from these very beans. First notes are the citrus, not overwhelming, but very present. Then a more refined nutty caramel starts to work its way into your taste buds, which then finishes with a very earthy base of the shot with just enough brightness to wrap it all together. The shot alone was for sure top tier, but pair this with some perfectly steamed milk, right to its sweet point, and you have yourself a very delicious espresso drink. I prefer lattes and those nutty caramel notes carry through the milk and linger within the drink to make something special. I haven't gotten the chance to make it with a pour-over, but I will edit this review as soon as I get the chance.
If you don't know where to start, the Eye of the Tiger is a solid starting point and I definitely recommend you checking it out at some point.
If you don't know where to start, the Eye of the Tiger is a solid starting point and I definitely recommend you checking it out at some point.
1/4/2017
I like this but couldn't diial it in to the point where I really enjoyed it. I don't like very bright coffees in milk drinks which was nice about this one but in the end I kind of found it boring and slightly one demrnsional. I didn't get the flavors that were described with it which would have been great!
12/24/2016
A very nice, smooth, creamy coffee perfectly roasted. No taste of bitterness.
12/16/2016
Love the flavor notes and the medium acidity. Love smooth coffees!
11/24/2016
This was my first coffee I received through MistoBox, and I am impressed! I'm not sure how to properly review a coffee, but here goes:I mostly made Eye of the Tiger as a cappuccino, with a few random cortados and straight shots here and there. I aimed for 18 grams in, 36 grams out in 25-30 seconds as my starting point, and honestly kept it there for the entire duration of the coffee!I really enjoyed it in every form - it was smooth, with low acidity (I really liked the combination of smoothness with low acidity), and its flavor shone through in all forms. It was a very bold flavor, something I also enjoyed. I'm normally partial to Central and South American coffees, while normally being hesitant about African, but in this blend, I think the Kenyan contributed some citrusy flavors with acidity, while the Costa Rican and Guatemalan coffees mellowed it out.Not super sure how to analyze the tasting notes, but using the SCAA flavor wheel, I would definitely say this coffee is more on the "roasted," "nutty/cocoa," and "sweet" side. Definitely nutty, chocolatey, and possibly caramelized? This is the side of the coffee spectrum that I like and am comfortable with! I am not a fan of floral, but I perhaps could do fruity.
11/6/2016
I really liked this coffee -- especially on the first day after opening the bag. Unfortunately. I didn't use it fast enough and the magic really wore off by the end of the week. Loved that Equator is a "B Corporation" and how can you not love the name.
10/13/2016
great espresso bean. Just purchased a new Gaggia Classic and the fresh ground beans make a major difference. Thumbs up
10/9/2016
this coffee is spectacular - made it with my Breville Oracle and it has been a joy the last couple days
10/5/2016
Very good. Drank it black. Second brew had a slightly bitter aftertaste. Not sure why.
9/11/2016
The taste was complex and perfectly balanced. Almost all of the espresso shots that I got from these beans were highly crystallized and aroma and crema were both perfect. The only downside for me was a little note of fruity sour taste, which I had been able to reduce it by wasting the first few under-brewed drops at the beginning and then fill my cup afterwards. // Espresso Machine: Breville, The Duo-Temp Pro Espresso // Grinder:Gaggia MDF Electric Burr Coffee // Grind level: 4-5
8/24/2016
Taste is good, soft, no bitter aftertaste, as expected from light roasted coffee it's sour, only thing is the smell little bit too sour, but I suppose 'cause of the same light roast.
8/21/2016
Very well balanced with nice notes of chocolate and caramel. Makes a good espresso and goes well with milk.
7/17/2016
Took a while to get used to the flavor. Has a delicate floral undertone that is nice, once I developed an appreciation for it. It does not have the dark, smokey taste I was expecting in an espresso roast. However, certainly a delicious coffee
7/16/2016
A great blend - oily, robust, and a rich roast. Great in a French press any day of the week!
7/2/2016
This is a phenomenal coffee to make espresso with. The taste is well balanced and pretty smooth and the flavors listed on the front of the package can be tasted clearly.Overall it is an exceptional coffee and works really good with Mocha's (my favorite type of coffee drink).
6/15/2016
A mild to moderate strength tastefull espresso blend that functions well as a general purpose coffee as well as a dedicated espresso blend.
6/13/2016
Excellent espresso. Especially from day 8 on. The batch I received was different than the curators notes. This was a washed PNG, Costa Rica, and a natural processed Ethiopian. Bright and tart, the cherry flavor really popped.
6/10/2016
Strong "roasting" taste, not bad, but prefer stronger coffee taste to dominate my cup.
6/8/2016
Unique and adventure filled... complex and rich... delightful.
6/4/2016
These are good beans. The flavor profile provided is fairly accurate, i just wish it had more body.
6/2/2016
Extremely smooth when brewed in an espresso machine. Very low acidity with a full body flavor. I am not big on individual coffee notes of flavor, but I did get the cinnamon portion of the description. This is possibly one of my favorite coffees.
5/27/2016
Love it!
5/26/2016
The coffee is good but we need to make too many adjustments to our cups because it's too strong for what we are used to.
5/24/2016
There were nice subtle hints of chocolate, and it was a strong cup of coffee to wake up to in the morning without being harsh.
5/21/2016
Amazing!!!!
5/20/2016
This one was horrible!
5/16/2016
This was very good. I would buy this again and loved the overall flavor and boldness.
4/20/2016
Excellent all around!
4/11/2016
Solid espresso. Blends well with milk and has more spice than the Red Bird I drink. Agree on the chocolate and hazelnut notes. I'm looking for something brighter and with more fruit, and something that will stand out in milk.
3/20/2016
Not bad. Produces decent crema, tastes on a bolder site, yet lacking balance a bit. Overall, not bad, but I've had better
3/18/2016
Loved it, really enjoyed the spicy chocolate undertones
3/8/2016
Very delicious. A very bold but yet very balanced blend. Extremely enjoyable.
2/11/2016
Has the dark roast I like, with a bit of smokiness to it. Overall, very good.I wish it had a little sweetness, like a caramel taste at the end. Very good espresso.
2/7/2016
3.5/4This is a silky coffee with a mellow body. The fruit notes translated into an overall tartness that was a little overbearing for my preference. I prefer more earthy/intense roasts with low acidity. Still though, Eye of the Tiger is excellent espresso - it's just not quite for me.
2/5/2016
Nice nutty and chocolate flavors. I tend to favor espresso that's a little more fruit forward, but for what it is the eye of the tiger is solid!
1/26/2016
Well balanced. Rich and smooth. Lovely.
1/22/2016
This produces the most crema I've ever seen in an espresso. It's really rich - maybe too rich for normal stuff (pour over, etc), but it's definitely a great espresso.
1/22/2016
This espresso does well in a cappuccino. The flavors of hazelnut and chocolate are not too over-powering and the hint of fruit makes for a well balanced cup. The beans are incredibly fresh and I look forward to seeing how they change over the next few days as I get through my 1st bag from MistoBox.
1/15/2016
Tastes fine. Has a nice sweet, nutty flavor. Smooth and not too acidic. Sweet enough that no sugar needs to be added when making lattes.
1/9/2016
Very good espresso. I drank it on its own with no milk. I enjoyed the chocolate and floral notes, was not too bitter, very smooth.
1/8/2016
Nice smooth flavor with nutty hints.
12/1/2015
I found this coffee to be quite spicy which I did enjoy in many ways, but found that sometimes the other flavors were completely lost in the strength of the spiciness. Overall I really enjoyed this as a pretty bold espresso roast to definitely kick off any morning as a good one
12/1/2015
Excellent espresso! The hazelnut really comes through, and the crema is excellent. With a touch of sweetness, it is a great start to my morning
11/21/2015
Sort of a mushy, unfocused palette. The fruit notes are muted by the relatively dark roast, and the nose was just boring. I tend to find espresso blends over-roasted, and this is no exception. But what was worse is that the blend seemed only to cover up anything interesting about any of the individual beans. I also have to admit, I'm disappointed to have received two blends in a row when I'm paying single-origin prices.
11/4/2015
A nice nutty espresso, with a some dark caramel-y notes, pleasant but not exceptional.
10/7/2015
I am in between Espresso makers at the moment. Drank it as regular coffee. I think it would make excellent Espresso.
8/2/2015
One of the best espressos I have ever taste! The tobacco finishing is just amazing.
5/30/2015