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Description
The Waxwing was blended and roasted for you by Red Rooster Coffee. Waxwing is a custom blend of Fully Washed coffees from Colombia and Honduras. Developed as all purpose blend, this coffee is a great option for both espresso and filter coffee.
Origin
Country
Colombia, Honduras
Region
Huila, Marcala
Altitude
1400 - 2000
Variety
Colombia, Castillo, Caturra, Bourbon
Process
Fully Washed
Producer
Angelina Gomez, Comsa Cooperative Customer Reviews
Fantastic coffee. Great caramel and chocolate notes and even hints of berries were detected. I was searching for a coffee that was similar to a coffee Red Truck bakery in VA used to sell that they had made by Red Rooster Coffee. I think this might be it. Or at least it is close.
This is one of my top 4 favorite coffees.
This is one of my top 4 favorite coffees.
6/28/2025
Really loved this one! It’s 100% what coffee should taste like and paired with everything on my breakfast plate. I love Red Rooster coffees. Brewed flat-bottom drip.
6/20/2025
Something seemed off about this.
3/12/2025
Not sure what I disliked but it just tasted off, maybe a bit rancid?
1/18/2025
Not too bad. Did struggle a little with the recipe, but this is a good general purpose coffee. May not be the best for espresso/cappuccinos.
12/31/2024
Fruity notes were a little too forward for my personal taste.
12/26/2024
Excellent. Sweet and bright and thick.
11/19/2024
Really good everyday cup
11/17/2024
Espresso medium balance, a little tart and fruity, not too acidic. Americano a bit too bright, lacks depth
11/8/2024
Nothing espresso special
10/26/2024
Love this roaster!
9/25/2024
The perfect coffee for espresso. 10/10. No notes.
4/29/2024
Too tart and acidic for our tastes.
4/19/2024
Love this roaster, not sure why this one wasn't my favorite, but was still better than the alternative
3/29/2024
3/16/2024
Decadent blend with rich chocolate and caramel notes. Perfect with a splash of sweet creamer, enjoyed on the sunporch on a weekend morning.
3/9/2024
Decent with lattes but did not enjoy with pour over or americanos.
3/4/2024
Fruity, acidic, funky taste
2/10/2024
A summery coffee I think, with strong, bright citrus notes. Well-balanced, but I prefer more full-bodied coffees in the winter.
2/3/2024
Smooth
1/26/2024
Decent blend, just not the biggest fan of dark chocolate notes, but was still a good choice!
1/21/2024
Great flavor, not bitter.
1/14/2024
I haven't tried it yet. However, I like more of a light to medium blend and I don't like extra flavors in my coffee. I drink it black. So I will add a different review after trying it.
1/4/2024
Very nice - nutty and somewhat light, but really rounded.
12/11/2023
Very good body, easy to drink alone or with a milk drink.
11/20/2023
Don’t want it again
11/2/2023
Very smooth. Enjoyed these beans & roast!
10/30/2023
Super good. Nice flavor.
10/19/2023
Delicious, smooth but bold. Flavor good from beginning of bag to end
10/1/2023
So delightful! Perfect fall weather cup hot or cold brewed. Splash of oat milk= perfect. Loved it,
9/23/2023
Brewed with the Areopress. Nice, smooth, easy drinking coffee. Drinks more on the lighter side, I know it's called a "medium dark roast" but it seems like its just a medium roast (which is good).
9/13/2023
Meh. Funky off-notes. Over-roasted?
9/5/2023
Smells delightful and pleasure to enjoy
8/30/2023
I enjoy the bit chocolatey flavor I get with this one. Just a small hint of it.
8/8/2023
Good well rounded character. Flavors layer nicely. Can’t wait to try more from Red Rooster.
8/6/2023
A little darker than I like for my moka pot coffee, which I usually drink without milk, but would probably be good for espresso-based drinks.
7/24/2023
Fine coffee, not the best I've received from Mistobox.
7/19/2023
Loved this coffee
7/15/2023
Delicious with milk!
6/29/2023
It made a tasty cup of espresso. Smooth and strong.
6/13/2023
Bag was obviously short of 12 ounces so this review is more about that fact than the actual coffee
6/4/2023
Very mild and great tasting blend
6/4/2023
Very rich, bold, flavorful espresso that was roasted perfectly!
5/25/2023
Best so far! It is smooth and not bitter or acidic.
5/14/2023
Lovely and chocolatey :)
4/29/2023
too dark for my taste
4/19/2023
Pretty good. It was what I'd consider medium roast more than medium dark but I liked it as a all purpose coffee. I'd like to try more from this roaster in the future.
4/12/2023
Loved this one
4/5/2023
Too dark and bold
4/4/2023
Solid
4/3/2023
This was by far my favorite roast I've received since joining Misto Box! Great flavor, the packaging is sick, and I'll definitely look up the company and see about ordering some more!
3/22/2023
Favorite so far, really liked the flavor.
3/4/2023
Not a fan of this one
2/20/2023
Too much chocolate
1/29/2023
Really good
1/20/2023
This was a fantastic coffee. I absolutely loved the flavors and it's perfect for a smaller cup in the mornings or the afternoons.
I will say, despite how much I enjoyed it, it was just a bit too dark and bitter for me.
I will say, despite how much I enjoyed it, it was just a bit too dark and bitter for me.
1/18/2023
Didn’t like this one at all, would not order this again.
1/8/2023
I hate caramel and this made me me change my stance on caramel. My husband and I love this coffee.
12/28/2022
This one was earthier than I generally like (although, i suspect many will, especially around the Holidays). I thought the aroma was off-putting too. HOWEVER, as suggested in the description, I tried it finely ground in my expresso machine and it made a very good expresso.
12/24/2022
Too acidic
12/20/2022
I loved this one. fruity and light. Just right.
12/16/2022
I liked the slightly more sweet notes in this blend. Made for nice milk based espresso drinks
12/10/2022
Not robust enough for my preferences. It was good, but could have been fuller-bodied. Not as roasty as I would have liked. More standard cup of coffee.
12/9/2022
Not dark enough.
12/6/2022
Pretty good -would still like more full bodied
11/26/2022
Came off a bit bitter for my taste. Wasn't horrible but also not the best.
11/17/2022
Not fully bodied and tasteless.
11/15/2022
Favorite so far
11/11/2022
I love how rich this coffee is. It smells chocolaty which I really enjoy.
11/6/2022
Solid everyday coffee, which trends slightly bitter.
11/6/2022
Good but a little too bitter for me.
11/1/2022
yuk
10/31/2022
Really tastey, dark chocolate and nutty…great body and crema, lacks a little complexity but very good “comfort food” blend.
10/30/2022
Really nicely balanced roast, not too light or too dark.
10/22/2022
Good but I got tired of it before the end
10/20/2022
Enjoying this one a lot whether it's in our drip coffee maker or in the Bialetti moka pot.
10/15/2022
OK when using 20g, but not as much flavor as I’d like.
10/11/2022
Great espresso-
9/25/2022
tasty and chocolate tasting - like the overall taste
9/23/2022
Nothing to write home about. Wouldn't get again.
9/20/2022
really liked
9/19/2022
Solid good easy drinking French press
9/16/2022
It smells great but the flavor seems light. It grinds well but I’m not enjoying this one as much.
9/14/2022
standard
9/13/2022
Perfect balance, not bitter at all, very smooth
9/2/2022
Flavor profile was spot on. Liked every cup
9/1/2022
It was a solid coffee, bitterness was reduced with oat milk and a coarser grind. Overall pretty good.
8/26/2022
Can taste the coffee flavor but doesn’t seem too bitter
8/20/2022
just not for me
8/14/2022
Flavor was okay but roast was a little light for my taste.
7/13/2022
Not my favorite. To dark
7/3/2022
Pretty good, better warm. Crisp and nutty.
6/25/2022
Best coffee tasted in awhile. Love it.
4/27/2022
Great but the darkness was not my style
3/27/2022
I know that Red Rooster is a VERY light roaster (they are relatively local to me), so I was hopeful that since it was a medium dark by their standards it would be my 'normal' light roast. It was definitely better than a previous light roast from RR, but the darker notes (the caramel and chocolate) were still hard to discern.
3/4/2022
He liked this one, I don't remember this one.
2/3/2022
100% my new daily coffee
12/9/2021
Not as full-bodied as I like...merely OK
10/29/2021
Loved the medium dark blend. Always wanting something in the middle of medium and dark and this was it!
10/22/2021
It’s good, but a little nutty.
It definitely has a strong, bold flavor.
I love the packaging!
It definitely has a strong, bold flavor.
I love the packaging!
9/29/2021
did not receive shipment
8/11/2021
Nice cold brew
7/22/2021
Good full body taste
6/26/2021
Too sour
6/23/2021
Pretty good, again no complaints
6/19/2021
Awesome!
6/9/2021
Maybe it was just the somewhat darker roast but didn't care too much for this one. Definitely picked up on the chocolate notes.
Brewed in the Ratio 8 coffee maker. 55g beans, medium grind (22/40 - Baratza Encore). 1.2L of water.
Brewed in the Ratio 8 coffee maker. 55g beans, medium grind (22/40 - Baratza Encore). 1.2L of water.
6/6/2021
This is the kind of coffee I'm always looking for. It has bold flavor without being to dark.
5/7/2021
It tasted fresh, but something about the flavor profile both me and my wife did not just Love.
4/16/2021
aeropress: kind of..boring(?) not as flavorful, not that rich.
3/27/2021
This was just ok. Bitter earthy. Had a burnt aftertaste that lingers. Like burnt Carmel but not in a nice way.
3/24/2021
Have only used for espresso so far. I'm not getting the chocolate or the caramel flavors, it's very bitter (but not in such a way where I brewed incorrectly). I'm excited to try this as a pour over or cold brew. It goes well with milk. I think maybe I like my coffee a liiiiittle bit brighter. We'll have to see!
2/27/2021
This coffee tastes delicious. Well balanced.
1/23/2021
Very acidic. Lots of citrus flavors, not at all what I'm looking for.
1/17/2021
Very delicious and smooth! Easy to drink black.
1/1/2021
Rich flavor - loved it
12/31/2020
Excellent flavor.
12/23/2020
Not very good
11/1/2020
I really enjoyed this coffee. A note for my curator, keep sending these yummy chocolate, Carmel full bodied coffees
10/27/2020
Great aroma, full bodied, clean, well-balanced,
10/25/2020
We really liked this one. One of our favorites
10/10/2020
One of the best yet!
10/9/2020
I really enjoyed the flavors in this coffee and it was well balanced. Very smooth and a repeat coffee purchase.
9/13/2020
I found this a little weak in taste
9/8/2020
A bit on the sour/acidic side.
9/7/2020
This was a really good coffee. It was smooth and easy to drink with good flavors. However, there was a strange aftertaste that I didn't enjoy that much.
8/31/2020
Very smooth, no unpleasant aftertaste
8/28/2020
Seems somewhat bitter to my untrained pallette.
8/16/2020
Great cup of Coffee, smooth and mellow while also complex
8/11/2020
This was one of my favorite coffees so far. It had an interesting sweet, caramel taste, no bitter notes.
8/4/2020
Not as smooth as I hoped
7/29/2020
Second only to the daytripper so far of the coffees we have received
7/28/2020
A standard diner blend. Not memorable, not terrible.
7/28/2020
One of my favorites that 've gotten.
7/27/2020
A delicious full-bodied coffee with the caramel notes coming in strong! It also got to us within one day of roasting which was unbelievable
7/25/2020
This was pretty good, but not amazing in espresso
7/19/2020
Perfect!
7/18/2020
loved this one
7/9/2020
I like the chocolat-ey flavor, but I would like more stronger, thicker taste. I can't taste the caramel as much.
6/28/2020