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Description
This is Darker the Cherry brought to you by Portrait Coffee. Darker the Cherry is a single-origin coffee grown 1,100 meters above sea level in Brazil's Cerrado Mineiro region. Portrait roasts it to perfection for those that enjoy a rich, roasty, and smooth brew. It features notes of toasted nuts and rich dark chocolate.
Origin
Country
Brazil
Region
Cerrado Mineiro, Minas Gerais
Altitude
1100
Variety
Catuaí
Process
Full Natural Customer Reviews
Not a great taste. Very bland and not much character
4/15/2025
Coffee was ok but not our favorite. There was an odd flavor I can’t put my finger on! We also tend to prefer beans that are less oily.
4/13/2025
GODDAMN that's good!
3/25/2025
Too dark and toasted - almost burnt - for my taste.
3/14/2025
It’s a little bitter as black coffee but adding a little cream takes that mostly away. Not my favorite coffee but definitely drinkable.
2/27/2025
This was not for me at all. Felt it was over roasted to the point of tasting burnt. I tried multiple grinds and just could not get around the burnt taste.
2/23/2025
Really wonderful flavor and roast! Love the hints of cherry and chocolate.
2/8/2025
Absolute class. Some of the best coffee I've ever had and the best batch I have recieved from MistoBox so far. I will be returning to this often. Well done.
1/30/2025
Bitter and a slightly unpleasant aroma.
1/26/2025
Very dark roast. Too oily, has a slight rancid odor.
1/20/2025
Lighter than expected. Also, probably a little too oily since we use in an automatic espresso machine.
1/12/2025
Excellent coffee. It is rich, roasty, and smooth
1/4/2025
Great taste. No bitterness.
1/4/2025
It was ok, not one of my favorites. A little bitter and not full enough flavor but maybe because I’m using it for espresso/cappuccino
12/26/2024
Almost sour.
12/14/2024
My girlfriend found a RUSTY NAIL in this coffee - unfortunately AFTER she ran it through the grinder. QC must be bad to the point of being dangerous - I would avoid.
12/8/2024
This was our favorite so far! Absolutely loved the flavor profile.
12/2/2024
This is a nice coffee, smooth and well balanced. Just does not WOW me.
12/1/2024
Loved the flavor and the definite "mouthful" feeling.
11/17/2024
This is a solid choice! I think the flavors are pretty mild, but good. Reliable coffee that I don't mind drinking every day. Nothing special to note, but it's a good bean!
10/31/2024
Very good and easy to drink. Balanced.
10/27/2024
Another coffee that I can not use on my automatic espresso machine. It is too oily. I have this feedback before for the italiano coffee.
10/23/2024
We are starting to think that the coffee is actually rancid. The beans are super oily and there's a incredible bitterness that we have never experienced in coffee before and these beans have upset both of our stomachs. Likely got a old batch or something has spoiled.
10/7/2024
came out nice but I think a sweeter bean might be more to my taste. the flavor notes didn't come out too much.
for reference I have a breville barista pro, im grinding the beans at setting 5 and 15sec grind output (I think it came out to about 18g) it takes about 30sec to brew.
for reference I have a breville barista pro, im grinding the beans at setting 5 and 15sec grind output (I think it came out to about 18g) it takes about 30sec to brew.
10/7/2024
Nice full smooth coffee with no bitterness. I didn’t really get the toaster nuts and dark chocolate flavors but over all a pretty good coffee.
10/7/2024
Didn’t enjoy the taste on this one.
9/21/2024
favorite!
9/14/2024
This is what I'm talking about! Really interesting flavor, very nutty, robust. Great pulls, crema.
9/7/2024
It's fine. It tastes like "coffee" with nothing particularly remarkable about it.
8/29/2024
It’s like a toned down version of everything I like in a coffee? Weak.
8/26/2024
Really great coffee.
8/12/2024
not bad
8/4/2024
I liked this one a lot. It felt roasty without being a super dark roast, which surprised me. I love roasty coffees!
7/30/2024
Spouse like it
7/15/2024
The best I’ve had so far! Rich and creamy.
7/13/2024
I got this because a friend recommended it. I knew I wouldn't like it and I didn't. Too dark. Terrible.
6/22/2024
Coffee has a burnt taste. The char is the dominant flavor that overwhelms others.
6/17/2024
Coffee tastes burnt. This is the first time I’ve ever had a BAD coffee from portrait so I’m hoping it’s just an off batch.
6/13/2024
So good. Notes of cherry definitely discernible.
6/4/2024
If you like a dark roast, this is the one for you (and me!). One of the most aromatic coffees I have tried from Mistobox and I love how the taste is balanced when brewed at 185ºF—any higher than that and it gets too bitter for me. I also very much enjoyed the backstory on the ATL roasters.
5/24/2024
A bit too dark and syrupy for me
5/15/2024
Roast is too dark
5/12/2024
Best coffee we’ve had yet! More like this please!
5/2/2024
Fantastic
4/30/2024
It had no smell, was bitter the worst ever
4/30/2024
Still a bit of a burnt taste that lingers.
4/29/2024
If you are looking for bold flavor that punches right through to provide a strong coffee flavor in a latte...this will do it. Exceptionally bold without just tasting burnt. Definitely has unsweetened cocoa flavor which may border on bitter. When combined with the sweetness of steamed milk it takes the edge off and become very enjoyable. I guess maybe the natural process helps give it more complexity too. Very enjoyable, but you must be in the mood for bold. I will likely order again after a bit of a break.
4/26/2024
Best chocolate toffee coffee yet
4/12/2024
All coffees until this one rocked. The beans were overly roasted and reminded me of Major Dickenson from Peets. On the palate it was astringent and caused a tight puckering on the mid pallet.
4/3/2024
Smooth, low acid. Flavorful.
4/1/2024
Didn’t like the cherry note
3/27/2024
Too dark of a roast for our taste.
3/22/2024
It was too dark and a little bitter.
3/21/2024
My favorite coffee so far!
3/16/2024
Delicious
3/10/2024
Too bitter/strong.
2/29/2024
Darker roast than I prefer.
2/21/2024
Good balance and flavor
2/18/2024
Loved how fresh and great tasting this coffee was.
2/18/2024
Just very very darkly roasted. Borderline burnt and heavy oils. Might be nice for others, but I very much prefer lighter beans and fruit over chocolate.
2/10/2024
A bit too dark. Definitely taste the cherry. Slightly too much ash tray tast/pikes place taste for me
2/4/2024
Was a darker roast than I like, but wasn't a bad coffee. I'd rather stick with medium to lighter roasts
1/25/2024
meh
1/24/2024
Hard to dial in. Wife says it tastes like black olives. Not the best
1/22/2024
A light taste for a dark roast
1/21/2024
Too dark for my taste
1/16/2024
Strangely tasted very bitter.
1/3/2024
tasty though not super strong
12/28/2023
Good tasty
12/27/2023
Good on its own and also holds up well in milk drinks.
12/11/2023
Good
11/26/2023
I was disappointed in this one-I thought it had a milder flavor than I expected from the description, and lacked depth.
11/6/2023
It wasn't bright/bold enough for my taste, but the mouth feel was really good.
10/22/2023
Did not like this one very much. It had the words Cherry across the from and that’s probably my least favorite flavor. I would like to try more light roasts!
10/3/2023
Loved it! Has a really rich flavor.
10/2/2023
loving this so much - such a fun nice draw and balanced too
9/12/2023
One of my top 3 coffees. No acidic finish
9/9/2023
Delicious and dark - bitterness is present but not overwhelming. Enjoyed it very much.
9/5/2023
Perfection. Smooth and wonderfully bitter. So good
8/25/2023
Very good, but it should definitely be considered a dark roast.
8/23/2023
This coffee is amazing!
8/22/2023
Delectable.
8/10/2023
This coffee is perfect for my tastes. Deep chocolate flavor with a smooth finish. The roast level is perfect. Not so dark that it becomes bitter and not so light that it has a bright acidic finish. The Goldilocks roast!
8/8/2023
not a huge fan, nuttiness came out as peanut-y.
8/3/2023
I think it’s the nutty notes that I like about this one.
7/27/2023
Agread, this is rich roasty and smooth. Mmm I was sent a second bag 3 days after receiving the first.
7/25/2023
I don’t know why I expected to not like this one? Clearly it exceeded my expectations. I really enjoyed it
7/19/2023
A little too rich/dark for us, but a fun one to try!
7/7/2023
coffee didn't taste as "fresh"
7/1/2023
Absolutely loved this one! It was bold and really flavorful. Very compatible with oat milk!
6/26/2023
Very good
6/21/2023
This was the best of the delivered coffees!
5/24/2023
Rich, smooth coffee. A+
5/23/2023
One of my faves so far! And they are local.
5/6/2023
Muddy and overrowdted. Eww
5/5/2023
Super smooth. Very good.
5/2/2023
Rich and smooth with the sweetness of roasted walnuts and chocolate.
5/2/2023
Kind of bitter, not very rich.
4/30/2023
I think i don't like the Nutty Flavors
4/12/2023
This was OK, a little in the lighter side.
4/1/2023
Did not love the roast. Was not as smooth as others.
3/28/2023
Good but not something I would have again. There doesn't seem to be any standout flavor which is likely due to the walnut notes being dominant and less impactful than i typically prefer.
3/28/2023
Even my husband said it was too weak. And since he loads all coffee with cream and sugar this is funny. I drink it black and though it was on the weaker side.
3/20/2023
This was a little too serious
3/18/2023
It tastes bitter or burnt even after I tried to brew it a few different ways.
3/7/2023
Really great flavor profile, I prefer this type with strong depth.
2/24/2023
While a darker coffee than I typically get, had amazing chocolate notes. It also bloomed beautifully in pour over.
I use whole beans at coarse grind for pour over—50g / 1 liter
I use whole beans at coarse grind for pour over—50g / 1 liter
2/21/2023
This was just too mellow. It didn't have the wow factor. Boring and plain. I didn't feel this was rich at all.
2/15/2023
Middle of the road
2/14/2023
Really great roast. Perfect for a milk drink on a snowy day. The most chocolatey coffee I've ever had.
1/23/2023
amazinggggg choice
1/17/2023
Great balance between rich and smooth.
1/16/2023
Not my fav. Over roasted
1/16/2023
Tasty dark roast with a hint of acidity
1/7/2023
Nicely balanced coffee. Smooth. Not super complex but a great rich cup that was very satisfying.
12/20/2022
Rich and smooth. Dark chocolate and nuts come through without being overwhelming.
12/18/2022
Not my favorite
12/9/2022
Super bitter chocolate note hits you right in the face. They'd have been better served easing up on the roast level and making this a bit lighter. Really feels overly roasted and bitter.
12/1/2022
Probably the toasted walnut note, was very bland tasting. Wouldn't order again. Brew method: Hario Switch
11/28/2022
Great drip coffee, a little fruity but plenty dark which is what we like
11/27/2022
I loved this one! It tasted very well-balanced. I still liked it at different times of day and with or without food, and usually that has a big effect for me on whether or not coffee tastes good. Please keep this one in the rotation!
11/25/2022
Very unremarkable
11/19/2022
Prefer something lighter in flavor
11/12/2022
The chocolate comes through too strongly. Almost a hot chocolate drink.
11/12/2022
We love the goal of the roaster, but these beans were so dark that they were bitter. We would love to support this roaster, but would prefer a lighter roast from them if possible. Thank you!
11/4/2022
I really liked this one as a cold brew Americana. Also good with a splash of cream.
10/28/2022
Beans are dry and become dusty/flaky when ground. Coffee is delicious. Robust flavor. Tastes a bit nutty.
10/25/2022
Ok, but not good enough to order again.
10/18/2022
Not bitter, nice flavors
10/17/2022
Very disappointed in this coffee--nothing special at all.
10/14/2022
Updating this to 5 stars. Loving this one right now. Dark and toasty and chocolatey.
10/14/2022
Tried 2 separate times but did not enjoy the flavor - it was too flat or earthy?
10/12/2022
fair - a bit bitter
10/8/2022
The acidity distracted from its flavor for me.
10/7/2022
Makes a rich, very satisfying cup of coffee.
10/5/2022
Sweet, dark, caramel and Graham cracker notes
9/29/2022
Loved it, more from this roaster please.
9/28/2022
We loved how rich this coffee was, but it wasn't bitter. Send this again!
9/27/2022
Too dark for my taste
9/23/2022
Not my favorite, to earthy/nutty
9/17/2022
Strong flavor. Good morning coffee
9/17/2022
Truly bad. My first ever terrible mistobox. It tastes stale. It reminds me of coffee from a Keurig. Not even a fancy K-cup, like a cheap K-cup you find in the back of the office break room behind the extra printer toner.
9/14/2022
Really nice dark taste!
9/12/2022
Great flavor and love the taste all of the way through to the after taste
9/10/2022
This coffee was my favorite so far. The flavors were great and espresso shots were easy and consistent to pull.
9/6/2022
Delicious
8/31/2022
This makes an espresso that is reasonably good, but not as interesting a set of flavors as the Coffee Klatch Italian Roast
8/25/2022
Favorite coffee
8/18/2022