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Coffee Story
Description
This is the Hidden City brought to you by Zoka Coffee Roasting Co. Simple and straightforward, this coffee is intended to appeal to a wide audience of dark roast lovers. We think this coffee has syrupy and rich notes of roasted nuts, caramel and smoke.
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Central and South America Customer Reviews
Good for a pot of French Roast but not good for espresso
9/17/2023
A little too bitter for my liking.
8/30/2023
Too dark/smoky
8/17/2023
The flavor was generally good but I tasted bitterness. This was not as smooth as the first coffee.
7/21/2023
6/10 Mostly meh. Dark flavor but not as dark as I like
7/16/2023
Too dark for my taste
7/12/2023
I am a fan of smoky darker roasts for my Lattes. The more robust the flavor profile, the more espresso taste that comes through in the Latte. I really liked Hidden City for this reason.
5/30/2023
Smooth, rich, full bodied
5/10/2023
I like this, and so far it is my favorite of the 3 coffees I have tried. The espresso taste is full, bold, and rounded. Good flavors, smooth round notes and lower acidity at the back when swallowed.
3/11/2023
Not a big fan of the smoky, earthy flavor
3/8/2023
Loved the smell and low acidity.
2/6/2023
Not a big fan of French roast, but I was not too bad! It was slightly bitter and had a bit too much earthiness that translated to slightly dirty. It was however one of the best French roasts we have ever had. Kudos to Koka coffee for making a French we could actually drink maybe even regularly?!?
1/27/2023
We loved this coffee!
1/17/2023
Very very bitter
1/9/2023
Didn’t like this. Seemed overroasted and acrid. Not sure if a bad batch but we didn’t like it at all
12/15/2022
Did not like at all
12/10/2022
Enjoyed Good solid flavor
9/28/2022
I really do not like dark roasts, please do not send again
9/17/2022
Nice full bodied, beans look a bit oily or over roasted but still enjoyed it.
2/22/2022
Had a hard time with the recipe but it's a good dark roast.
11/26/2021
I like coffees with that bold smoky essence
7/11/2021
It must be this bag. Tastes like soap
4/23/2021
Was good, appreciated the roundness but overall unremarkable
4/7/2021
Very bitter no matter how hard I tried to dial it in. Smoky tasting, felt burnt as wel
4/3/2021
a little oily
3/14/2021
Amazing! Bold but subtle flavor and such a smooth taste overall.
2/4/2021
This is one of my favorites. There is a prominent smokiness (but not the only taste), with a dark, rich flavor that is not too thick or heavy in body. It doesn't strike me as tasting sweet, yet there is some sweetness. Very good.
10/24/2019
Started off good but was very bitter. My husband didn’t like it much. I wouldn’t purchase again.
8/13/2019
Too acidic. Please do not send me this coffee anymore.
6/18/2019
Very good french roast, with a nice nutty finish. Has a nice bite to it.
5/20/2019
I do not care for this coffee. Please remove from my rotation. Thanks
2/1/2019
Most roasty so far
1/18/2019
Favorite so far, not as smokey
12/22/2018
Great coffee. Sweet (not overly) and warm without taking away from the beauty of ‘regular coffee’
11/5/2018
This is usually one of my favorite coffees but this bag is extremely bitter. I made two pots and it was very bitter both times. Hopefully it’s a one off.
10/21/2018
We love this. It is our number 1
7/24/2018
not as smooth as some of the others i've received
7/12/2018
Tasty cup, but missing something. Well rounded, but laid back.
6/7/2018
Great. I love this...
6/6/2018
not bad
6/1/2018
Didn't seem to have much flavor or body to it. We tried increasing the amount of coffee, but it didn't help. Not much there there, I'm afraid to say.
5/30/2018
Super dark, almost burnt flavor. Not my favorite, but not terrible either.
5/23/2018
My wife and I thought this coffee was too smokey.
5/5/2018
Pretty OK. not a whole lot of additional flavor outside of coffee.
4/16/2018
This was great
4/14/2018
Rich smoky flavors
3/25/2018
The coffee itself s good. Smooth and smoky, but the seal on the bag is a pain and doesn't work. Taking from the whole experience.
3/11/2018
This is a good full body coffee, very light in bitterness and low acidity. I have brewed with chemex, clever, and espresso machine. The tasting notes they claim are accurate: notes of molasses and pecan are well defined the finishing notes: I might be picking up the caramel but its light. The smokiness is light to medium. Overall this is a good french roast and a pleasure to drink.
3/11/2018
Rich flavour, delicate caramel notes. I would try this again.
3/1/2018
Not my thing. Good notes. Too light for me
2/22/2018
Like the dark, smoky flavor that has some sweetness. One of the best coffees I have had.
2/17/2018
It's was ok. But very simple flavor profile.
2/3/2018
Smells great. I pick up caramel and roasted scents. I taste nutty, pecans, and a bold finish.
1/12/2018
Great flavor
12/29/2017
Wowza is this one dark and smoky!
11/17/2017
This was my favorite coffee so far. The bold, smoky taste really resonated.
10/18/2017
Really good dark, flavorful coffee. Bold, slightly smoky, and with noticeable caramel hints. I really enjoyed this coffee. I was a little nervous feeling the beans through the outside of the package because they seemed hard and pebble-y like the consistency of a light roast, but I was pleasantly surprised when I opened it to find nice dark, oily and aromatic beans. Overall, quite enjoyable.
10/7/2017
Very rich and flavorful. The roast is nice and holds up to creamer. Do not like the smokey aftertaste at all. We tend to like a rich, nutty and creamy flavor profile without smoke and this has a very smokey finish.
9/5/2017
This is great strong coffee.
8/20/2017
Good smoky cup of coffee, maybe a hair darker than I prefer
8/16/2017
This is what I was looking for in a coffee. The smoky and caramel flavors are present without being overpowering. I would love more coffees like this one
8/14/2017
I don't think I like this brand of coffee. The description sounds beautiful but the taste just isn't there.
7/29/2017
Fantastic. Full-bodied. Excellent with a bit of cream. The smokey caramel notes are to die for.
7/17/2017
Favorite so far!
7/15/2017
Wonderfully smoky and has a cocoa flavor to it. I could drink this every day!
7/12/2017
Absolutely love this coffee! This has that nice dark roast taste I look for and finishes up with an awesome smokey flavor. I joined Mistobox to find gems like this one, Samantha thank you for listening to my feedback and finding me an amazing coffee!!!
7/5/2017
Mild but nice flavor.
7/5/2017
Excellent. Not overwhelming caramel, syrup taste. Good in a drip.
6/13/2017
It smells amazing and I love that it comes in a resealable bag, but on brewing, regardless of style the flavor falls a little flat for me
6/11/2017
Um wow. I needed this dark, nutty, delicious roast in my cup this morning. Had to bring the temp down to about 89C, and absolutely loving this.
6/8/2017
Delicious! Flavorful with a smooth finish.
6/4/2017
Very bitter. I've even tried brewing this through a Chemex with their filters that guarantee no bitter coffee. Still bitter. This coffee would be great if it weren't so bitter. It does have a nice bold flavor and you can taste the nutty roast a little, but the bitterness overwhelms all of that.
6/2/2017
A good, solid coffee that I could drink every day, but it's not magical.
6/2/2017
This coffee is robust and we are enjoying the blend
6/1/2017
rather boring
5/29/2017
Excellent balance of bold and flavorful.
5/23/2017
Amazing dark roast
5/21/2017
Good base coffee flavor but not much that distinguished it for me after that.
5/18/2017
I liked the first coffee better. The French roast had a bolder flavor-- I liked its richness. Hidden city was more sour than acidic. I felt it was neither very burnt or roasty. I am interested in a dark coffee with more intensity.
5/14/2017
Love the dark flavor and rich notes!
5/10/2017
We didn't feel like this lived up to the tasting notes. We had high expectations after reading the notes but the actual flavor fell a little flat.
5/5/2017
Nice bold but rich flavor, nice aroma
4/28/2017
Solid coffee. Good flavors.
4/24/2017
Hi Seth. I like the coffee, but perhaps it was a little on the sour-side. I think I've got a low-tolerance for that, hence the cream or milk. Let me know if you have specific questions about my experience.
4/11/2017
I like the previous beans, french roast, a little better. This may be too smoky for my taste. Still enjoying!
4/11/2017
love this!
3/27/2017
Lacking flavor, little too smoky
3/22/2017
Excellent bold coffee
3/14/2017
not as good the 2nd time, hard to dial in the brew strength
3/10/2017
This a solid everyday dark roast. It isn't my favorite, but it is pleasant.
3/7/2017
Smooth, chocolatey and rich without being bitter. Great as cold brew.
3/6/2017
I enjoyed this coffee. The nutty flavors were quite nice. The slight sweetness from the molasses and caramel was different and enjoyable.
3/6/2017
Love it! I've been a subscriber for over a year and first time I've wanted to order more!!
3/3/2017
I don't care as much for the nut flavor. overall enjoyable coffee.
2/26/2017
Excellent full flavor. Nice smoke without being overpowering. Rich caramel. Just a well rounded and full flavored coffee
2/23/2017
This was good. Not great. the Dillanos was really nice, this was good. I was able to get consistent shots and the crema was really thick... just didn't like the flavor quite as much as the first coffee (Dillanos). I think the roast was a little too dark for me. i tended to taste only the roast but wasn't able to pick up on many of the coffee flavors, like I was with the Dillanos.
2/21/2017
Enjoyed this one okay. Thanks.
2/14/2017
Great taste, but doesn't hold up well against cream and sweetener.
2/14/2017
I am enjoying this pick quite a bit. It tastes as described. Bolder, heavier lots of mouth feel. I'm satisfied after the second cup.
I'm going to try using a bit less coffee in the brew and see how that goes.
I would probably enjoy a coffee that is between the last two, but this one can certainly be repeated.
I'm going to try using a bit less coffee in the brew and see how that goes.
I would probably enjoy a coffee that is between the last two, but this one can certainly be repeated.
2/8/2017