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Coffee Story
Description
The The 1950 Blend was carefully roasted for you by Verve Coffee Roasters. The 1950 Blend’s flavor profile harkens back to the days of old when spice traders collided with new lands and coffee shipped on boats made of timbers, flying canvas sails. This coffee was grown in the Sidamo region of Ethiopia. These beans were grown by various small producers at an altitude of 2,000-2,200 meters.
Origin
Country
Ethiopia
Region
Limu, Yirgacheffe
Altitude
2000-2200
Variety
Ethiopian heirloom
Process
Fully Washed
Producer
various small producers Customer Reviews
I was hoping for more of a ‘wow’. It just didn’t happen for me.
3/19/2023
solid cup of coffee
10/3/2022
Did not find this to be interesting and fell flat with flavor and depth.
5/28/2022
Love verve every time. Beautiful cup.
4/18/2021
Wonderful blend!
2/7/2021
I like the notes in this coffee, when prepped right I can taste the earl grey in it. I think I would like something darker though.
9/28/2020
Would prefer a darker roast - this one is a bit too acidic to my taste.
8/26/2020
Just ok; I'd give this a 2.5/5 if I could.
The caramel/allspice notes are nice, but the Earl grey taste just drowns them both out and doesn't really go with the other flavors. Also if I wanted something that tastes like tea, I'd just make a cup of tea.
The caramel/allspice notes are nice, but the Earl grey taste just drowns them both out and doesn't really go with the other flavors. Also if I wanted something that tastes like tea, I'd just make a cup of tea.
2/23/2020
Like an indulgent spiced chocolate dessert, when made with milk (Aeropress)
1/28/2020
This was delicious! My first Mistobox pick and I am super impressed with the difference in taste simply due to freshly roasted beans- AMAZING. However, I wanted to note that this had a strong Earl Grey flavor which was not noted in the Mistobox description but was on the coffee bag itself when it arrived. There weren't any notes of caramel, it stated - Allspice, Earl Gray, Candied. I liked it, but the earl grey note was more prominent than I would like.
1/2/2020
Good flavor just not my vibe.
12/29/2019
Really nice and roasty without being overpowering
10/4/2019
Loved it! It would be helpful if it came with suggestions/directions on best way to brew based on the coffee.
8/25/2019
Has an odd taste
6/19/2019
I enjoyed the black tea notes after sipping this coffee. It also worked extremely well for cold brew. However, having it every day for a couple weeks gets very boring.
6/13/2019
This one was too herbal
5/24/2019
Very drinkable, smooth. Pretty solid for an everyday cup of coffee, although I would like something with more acidity.
11/10/2018
I am usually equal opportunity when it comes to Ethiopian beans of any kind, but I was not a fan of this particular blend. I've had other Verve roasts before, but I will not be getting this one again.
8/8/2018
It's decent as a straight espresso, but doesn't stand up to milk well. I made my typical machiatto and it was drowned out behind the little bit of milk that I put in with it. I'm going to keep playing with the temperature to see if I can dial up the baking spices a bit more, overall it's a decent espresso.
Very good and smooth when prepared with a Chemex.
Very good and smooth when prepared with a Chemex.
4/21/2018
Doesn't taste as dark as the beans look
3/15/2018
I like this coffee ok. I didn't think it had the amount of flavor that the Onyx Sugar Skull did, I thought it tasted a little more flat, and lacked the complexity. Although it wasn't too dark or bitter or anything. Just didn't taste like there was a ton going on.
2/11/2018
Mild, but tasty!
1/17/2018
did care for it much. i think i need a bolder coffee.
12/7/2017
Amazing. Wonderful flavors that stand out and make this a well-balanced, drinkable everyday coffee.
10/16/2017
love all verve
9/21/2017
Too mild for my taste.
8/8/2017
It has been a while since I had this one but I remember it being a treat on Aeropress.
6/3/2017
Not bold enough. Too heavy on the spices for my taste. Just wasnt a cup of coffee i would want to drink every morning.
5/27/2017
This was good but I like a little more smokey chocolatey in my coffee flavor like my sumatra dark roast I usually drink. I noticed when I lost track of time I left it in my aeropress too long and it turned slightly sour. Maybe next I can try a mokha java blend?
5/24/2017
I enjoyed this blend more than I expected to. It had a deeper flavor than I imagined!
5/23/2017
The coffee is good, but not memorable hence the 3star instead of 4. I usually drink my coffee with a splash of milk, but this coffee didn't seem to do well with that...which I guess is a good thing since I started drinking coffee without milk--a habit of mine for over 10 years now!!! That's something.
I don't know if I taste the caramel...it seems tangy to me? I have never written or paid attention to subtleties of taste. So I can't be of much help here...just yet.
I don't know if I taste the caramel...it seems tangy to me? I have never written or paid attention to subtleties of taste. So I can't be of much help here...just yet.
5/21/2017
Smooth and fairly well balanced with hints or peach, brown sugar, and a slightly nutty, acidic finish. Not sure I'd consider this a medium blend as it's fairly light for my tastes.
5/20/2017
We loved it! Smooth and not the least bit bitter. Just the right strength. I would definitely buy it again but I'm excited to see what's next! :) Because I'm getting such great beans from MistoBox, I bought an electric burr grinder and decided to try making coffee with a Chemex. I think it makes the coffee taste even better! I wanted you to know I'm using the Chemex in case it changes what type of beans you send. :) This is so much fun!
5/16/2017
I loved this blend. It was just what I needed to commit to mistobox. I would like to continue trying a variety, but this was a winner! The notes of caramel kept it from being too bold but wasn't too sweet like many coffees I've received from other subscriptions.
5/16/2017
I really enjoyed this one. I've had some single origin Ethopians that were good, but this blend does it just right. It wasn't too fruity and acidic. It makes for a good and well balanced Ethiopian blend. I picked up on some floral and earthy notes, but they weren't overbearing. It also went great with a little milk.
5/15/2017
Good coffee, like the brightness, but is just a touch too spiced. Also seems to be high in acidity?
5/5/2017
Good everyday soft and balanced coffee.
5/5/2017
The smell alone was enough to make me stop half way during the grinding process. Only half the bag was ground. The taste, was not enjoyable, mostly due to the aroma. I never really gave it a chance to re-taste. I just couldn't get past the aroma. We only made one pot of about 5 cups. Neither of us finished our cups. We poured them out, and brewed our normal brew.
Wow was that aroma awful. If I had a choice to take a deep breath of this coffee or a deep breath of skunk odor. I choose the skunk.
Wow was that aroma awful. If I had a choice to take a deep breath of this coffee or a deep breath of skunk odor. I choose the skunk.
4/24/2017
This Coffee has a wonderful blend of spice and smooth caramel. I definitely picked up some chocolate as well in there. The taste of allspice is very present and almost overbearing at first but tends to mellow out as you get farther into the cup. Brews well in a pour over such as a Hario V60. Overall very good
3/29/2017
This has barely any flavor; it tasted watery and bland. I'd like something with flavor!
3/27/2017
More acidic than what I typically go for but still a great cup
3/24/2017
Nothing really jumped out of the mix for me. Bit of chocolate and smooth, but nothing too crazy.
3/12/2017
Coffee was okay but seemed to be lacking any real wow factor.
3/5/2017
The smell is wonderful, the taste is peculiar. There is a pronounced sourness which I find unpleasant. Perhaps that is what is meant by "fruit", but it was not appreciated. Varying the amount didn't appear to help. Used in French press with coarsely ground beans. Hoping the next will be more palatable.
2/28/2017
We enjoyed the 1950 blend. It went down smooth and had very pleasant flavors. We would prefer something more robust, but all in all we are pleased.
2/23/2017
The flavor was a bit too fruity for my taste. The citrus/peach came on too strong.
2/21/2017
Love Verve!
2/20/2017
There is a note in this coffee that I absolutely hate! I always call it acid, but maybe its spice? Or floral? Or something else that I'm not naming correctly? I smelled it when I ground it. I sent back a Clover from Starbucks once because of this note (poor barista) and I think it was a coffee from Ethiopia.
2/15/2017
It tastes fruttie. And I remember specifying I dont like it with fruit flavor. It tasted more like hot tea.... I tried it and will not have it again.. the bag is full... :(
2/13/2017
Tastes exactly as described. Flavorful, non-acidic and fragrant.
2/10/2017
Completely agree with flavor description above, very strong nutmeg, cinnamon, and clove flavors. The beans vary greatly in size and shape, and probably because of this the roast is varied (some of the smaller beans are much darker than the larger beans).
2/10/2017
When brewing 4 cups I found that using 4 tbsps. instead of three as suggested in the instructions, gives it more body and flavor.
My taste buds are adjusting to freshly ground coffee. They're used to Maxwell house or Folger.
My taste buds are adjusting to freshly ground coffee. They're used to Maxwell house or Folger.
2/9/2017
Amazing!! I felt like I was in The Great Gatsby! So lively and wildly delicious!
2/8/2017
For a "blend", I love this coffee. Super sweet and caramel and the baking spices really come out. Great for cold weather. I like coffee on both sides of the spectrum: either the sun-dried type that's real fruit forward, or this type that's balanced and chocolate/caramel sweet.
2/7/2017
A solid cup of coffee that is balanced and light.
1/30/2017
The butterscotch/caramel and baking spices definitely come across strong, and it makes the coffee a little heavy for me. It's tasty, and I would get it again, but probably as an after-dinner/dessert coffee vs. a morning wake-up cup.
1/27/2017
I enjoyed this coffee - it has a very different flavor profile than the first one I received. Pros: bright, spicy - reminds me of how interesting and different coffees can be. Cons: leans sour on my espresso setup, as many light roasts do. Also not quite as full a body as I would ideally like.
In the long run I like coffees like this from time to time, but it is not wheelhouse for my espressos.
In the long run I like coffees like this from time to time, but it is not wheelhouse for my espressos.
1/20/2017
Had my first cup (well two cups) last night. Really liked the taste. Like I said in my initial comments, I usually take my coffee with milk. I tried this coffee without milk though, just to get the full taste and I was very pleased. This coffee almost tastes too good for me to put milk in it.
1/19/2017
smooth, flavorful but subtle, balanced after taste. Made an easy to drink french press!
1/17/2017
Very good mellow, yet good flavor
1/17/2017
I liked the balance of this blend. It had a robust and slightly earthy flavor.
1/14/2017
We enjoyed this coffee very much - perfect amount of boldness. Only change would be to bring down the caramel notes. The buttery taste seemed to overpower the other notes in the coffee.
1/14/2017
Beautiful light colored beans with an almost orange hue. Smooth flavor, great for the first cup at 5:15 AM
1/10/2017
I felt this coffee was too tart. Did not like the fruity flavor.
1/8/2017
This coffee is very aromatic, but a little weak on flavor/body. It's more like a light roast than a medium. It reminds me of a restaurant coffee served at a brunch.
1/2/2017
Seems slightly bitter for our taste with a mixed review between my wife and myself. She would give it two stars and did not like the aftertaste. I liked the aroma and I would have given it a 3 1/2.
1/2/2017
Seth I was very displeased with this coffee. The taste was bad and had basically no flavor. I am not drinking this coffee and at these prices I would rather this one not count. I felt I filled out the questionnaire well but we really missed the mark. Maybe try a more smokey,nutty flavor. JEFF
1/1/2017
Good nutty flavor - came out a little watery the first brew, the second brew much better. Not too acidic not too bitter.
Overall I still like Holler Mountain a bit more - but definitely a good clean brew.
Overall I still like Holler Mountain a bit more - but definitely a good clean brew.
12/31/2016
Solid medium blend with bright top notes and a full, mellow taste. Not too acidic, not too forceful. Good cup for a leisurely morning.
12/30/2016
My favorite to date that I have received from MistoBox is the 1950 blend from Verge. This blend was delicious and extremely smooth. The flavors all paired wonderfully together for a great cup of coffee.
12/25/2016
I really enjoyed this coffee. The aroma especially! I really loved the balance of The flavors. I love the "earthy" notes and sweetness of the blend.
12/19/2016
I rated this low just because it just wasn't to my taste. It had an aftertaste that I did not like. Reminded me of folgers. I'm sure this is good to many people but I didn't want to give it a high rating because I don't want to get sent another similar. I'm just going to pass it on to a friend or family. I know someone will like this allot.
12/18/2016
Usually I don't like Ethiopian blends but I do like this one. Actually, I've had it before. It's sweet, has a nice clean finish and there's subtle chocolate notes to discover. I'm not a huge fan of the spices flavor, but it doesn't come across too strong to be a problem. Overall, I like it, but not my favorite.
My favorite coffee of all time is the Big Trouble by Counter Culture. I'm sure you've had it before. If not, give it a try if you like full, nutty coffees. I would love to see if you know of anything else similar in flavor to recommend.
My favorite coffee of all time is the Big Trouble by Counter Culture. I'm sure you've had it before. If not, give it a try if you like full, nutty coffees. I would love to see if you know of anything else similar in flavor to recommend.
12/18/2016
Great body and flavor notes!
12/9/2016
This one was a little too bland for me. It seems to be lacking intensity or much flavor at all.
11/22/2016
This coffee is excellent, and was a great first package to receive. Deep, full flavor that is gratifying black AND with some soymilk in it to cut the acidity. Would have given 5 stars but in an email I received was told that this review is how the Mistobox service continues to curate my selections, and I feel like there wasn't enough information about the coffee included: is it a light roast or dark roast? What does the blend vs single origin mean in terms of flavor? Is the flavor of this coffee typical of other coffees of similar origin/roast/make? In my preferences, I wrote that I'm hoping to use this service to learn the basics of coffee tasting, so at some point over the next six shipments I'm hoping to get packages with info like "This is a classic dark roast" or "in this coffee you'll taste ____ which is the signature of it's region of origin." Not particularly consequential but the blurb also has a typo at the beginning.
11/21/2016
Loved it!
11/18/2016
This was a very well balanced coffee, not too acidic, not to flat. Very strong marshmallow and caramel flavors. I like!
11/18/2016
A little darker than our preference, but still very good, best as pour-over, something about the way it turned out in french press left a strange after taste.
11/9/2016
Our first bag is a hit! Just a perfect pot of coffee (it was...)
10/31/2016
This coffee is good but a little mild. We think it's nicely balanced but would prefer something with more easily identifiable flavor notes.
10/30/2016
I like the subtle sweetness and the smooth flavor. I now realize how terrible my old coffee was!!
10/29/2016
One of my favorites. It lacks the acidity of some of the other roasts I've tried and the flavor profile is very caramel-heavy (which I like).
10/25/2016
I thought this was an average coffee. The tasting notes sounded intriguing, but I couldn't really smell or taste them. Maybe my novice palate isn't sensitive enough to pick them up? Good, but not great for me.
10/24/2016
This is my first time trying freshly roasted beans. I like the smoothness and aftertaste that you get right after taking a sip.
10/20/2016
This is really good, but I think I want something a little bolder. It has a terrific, light flavor that doesn't feel over roasted or burnt. It is very smooth. And it is very light. I almost need no cream with it.
9/16/2016
Has some fruity brightness without being overly acidic. Sweeter overall than some of the other coffees I've received. I've been using this as my regular morning coffee.
9/9/2016
A new addition to my favorite coffees list......great blend of flavors.
9/7/2016
I liked this one, but felt the flavors weren't as prominent as I typically like.
8/25/2016
This was the best coffee. It was complex and full of flavor. I loved it
8/23/2016
I have to admit, this is the first time I've gotten whole bean coffee and ground it at home though I've had fresh ground coffee at a friend's house before. This is an amazing coffee, even though I believe I should have brewed it a little stronger. I am an avid tea drinker, and this is the first time I've tasted a coffee comparable to a tea; by which I mean I could actually pick up on the nuances in flavor. It was more than just a cup of coffee, it was an experience. I prepared it in a french press at 80℃ and drank it black. The smell of caramel is rich, and a little nutty as well. The flavor was nutty as well, and I could pick up a variation of spices, but the caramel was rather subtle.
8/10/2016
I wish I could put my finger on it, but there's something about this that makes me just love it. I brew all my coffee with a pour over and I feel like for once I can actually taste the complexity here.
8/5/2016
Okay coffee. Not to my preferences. Liked the first batch better.
8/3/2016
Amazing!!!
7/26/2016
This is a nice coffee and probably a nice pick for medium roast lovers. I like the notes of caramel and baking spices but would appreciate these notes in a bolder coffee such as a dark roast than a medium roast.
7/18/2016
This offering was my first through the subscription service. I was really looking forward to it. Alas, I'm not terribly impressed. I specified in the survey I was sent that I like coffees with big body, little to no fruit flavors, and roasted to Full City or Full City Plus. This coffee offers none of those. The body is rather thin, though not awful. It is roasted to a solid City or maybe City Plus which brings forward the profiles of the beans which is undeniably peaches. The spice and caramel notes, which sounded appealing to me, are pretty distant. Thing is, this is a good coffee, it just isn't a good coffee for me.
7/12/2016
I enjoyed the balance and versatility of this coffee. Using a V60, it was very crisp with a nice peachiness that was more pronounced as it cooled. Using a French press brought out more of the spice, caramel, and chocolate flavors. I like that it was versatile, depending on my mood and the fact that I ran out of V60 filters and had to use a French press! Overall, it was very enjoyable, but I think I would enjoy it more in colder months. I tend to enjoy something more fruity in the summer time. Thank you.
7/10/2016
Delicious and forgiving in an aeropress.
7/4/2016
Just AMAZING. My favorite so far in the subscription...well-balanced and nuanced. Well done, Verve, well done.
6/28/2016
I adore this blend!
6/20/2016
A nice medium roast. I've had some good pour overs. Slightly acidic, but I don't mind that as the other flavor profiles seem to balance it out.
6/18/2016
We love the smell of the beans and the aroma of the brewed coffee!
6/16/2016
not enough boldness and way too light
6/16/2016
Great Coffee, I have really enjoyed this as a quality medium roast, though my palate prefers dark roast.
6/15/2016
Decent medium blend, slightly bitter note in chemex.
6/6/2016
Excellent flavor, though we found it to have a bit more acidic of a flavor than we like. We brewed using both a french press aeropress.
5/23/2016
Delivers the flavors as promised. Good with creamer or without, strong flavor without much in the way of wateriness or bitterness. Exactly what I'd look for in a medium.
5/22/2016
It's very good and has a wonderful aroma. I'm very happy with it.
5/9/2016
I brewed with French Press and it made an excellent cup.
5/4/2016
Smooth, caramel and nuts flavor. Hint of berry. Not very bitter.
4/16/2016
Nice smooth, really enjoyed it. Was happy to have received this blend. My new favorite coffee.
4/14/2016
Really nice as a cold brew. Just enough earthiness in the background nice and smooth as well. Some delicate chocolate notes that go well with milk. Theres a touch of smoke in there I could do without but other than that this is very mellow and enjoyable
4/10/2016
Not bad. A little more bold than we like but we mixed it with the Dillanis and it brewed nicely.
4/7/2016
Loving it. Great medium roast.
4/2/2016
Flavor was unappealing, hard to put my finger on why, it somewhat reminds me of McDonald's coffee and that has never been a favorite of mine. It has grown on me somewhat since starting but I would not pick this flavor again.
3/17/2016
I'm bummed I didn't love this coffee. I used to live in Santa Cruz and have heard great things about Verve. Perhaps this just wasn't the right blend/roast for me. It was overwhelmingly nutty to me and I don't know if this is the right word but seemed acidic.
3/14/2016
Has a nice distinctive taste. Good to sip on in the morning before work
3/13/2016
Wasn't as rich as I usually prefer it to be.
2/24/2016
This got to me late because of the snow so that I think affected the taste a bit. Sitting in some place for over a week. Aside from that, it was good. I need to get a new French press but in the chemex is good
2/12/2016
unique, very enjoyable flavor
1/27/2016
Was good. Not best.
1/27/2016
I didn't get much flavor from this coffee, but to be fair, I was reduced to a blade grinder for those two weeks. :-(
1/21/2016
Before I add my coconut milk creamer it tastes much better. It has a bright fruity taste that I like but isn't my preferred kind of coffee. Adding the creamer gives it a metallic taste. It was still drinkable but the flavor tasted off. What came to mind is: earthy, dull, cinnamon.
I switched from using an electric grinder to a hand grinder if that makes a difference.
I switched from using an electric grinder to a hand grinder if that makes a difference.
1/17/2016
nice medium roast with complexity.
1/12/2016
strong flavor not bitter or too sweet,
12/16/2015
Loved it! Great flavor and perfect amount of boldness. Would love more like this one!
12/10/2015
This coffee paired with a little bit of milk made for a very well balanced cup in my opinion.
12/8/2015
Good, but not great
11/27/2015
Not very smooth. Bitter aftertaste.
11/25/2015
What's not to love. A great cup.
11/18/2015
This was stellar on my Chemex. Deep clove notes and stone fruit acidity made for such a balanced cup.
11/11/2015
Wow! I have never had a Yirgacheffe I liked until this bag!
10/22/2015
delicious blend
10/15/2015
Good balance. Subtle flavors but diverse. Aroma not great / doesn't reflect taste. All in all very drinkable. Very good with slightest splash of cream.
10/13/2015
The ground beans smelled delicious, almost like brownies. But the coffee tasted like tea and overripe fruit.
10/3/2015
After trying this blend with both a chemex and and aeropress, my husband and I decided that we didn't really like this coffee. It had some sour notes that were overpowering.
10/3/2015
This coffee was great! I use a French press, so I was able to get some more flavor than drip. I love the finish of this coffee. To me it was that sweet taste, like the end of a caramel or butterscotch.
9/22/2015
This one was delicious. By far our favorite!
9/15/2015
Always really excited to brew Verve. Dense sugary sweetness and a variety of complex spice,
9/14/2015
I love this blend; the subtle hint of baking spices is wonderful. This is a great coffee for anytime of the day!
7/27/2015
This one was ok...
6/28/2015
A little acidic and fruity. I normally don't like acidic or fruity coffees, but this one was good.
5/13/2015
I really liked this - dark roast but not tasting burnt. It had a good mouthfeel. Used it french press and drip and liked it both ways, but the press was really good.
3/30/2015