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Description
This is the Dark Roast brought to you by Populace Coffee. This coffee is a custom blend of coffees from Brazil and Nicaragua. This combination of coffees create a unique harmony of flavors that are greater than the sum of its parts. This coffee is perfect for brewing as drip to enjoy the smooth, rich cup with notes of dark chocolate and allspice.
Origin
Country
Brazil, Nicaragua
Region
Minas Gerais, Nueva Segovia
Altitude
1300-1500
Variety
Bourbon, Typica, Catuaí
Process
Fully Washed Customer Reviews
great flavor
9/18/2023
Love
5/22/2023
okay taste, ground weird with grinder.
4/17/2023
Very solid coffee, although not as rich and dark as expected
4/17/2023
Not as dark as I'd like.
2/9/2023
Great
1/10/2023
Has a really beautiful sweetness!
12/21/2022
Yummy as a cold brew with cream.
10/28/2022
This is not for us. Tastes a little fruity. We like roasty toasty
10/9/2022
Not quite as full bodied and rich as we like. Flavor notes were excellent as was the freshness. Just not quite as much “oomph.” We use a French press with a medium grind and 3 scoops (oz) per press. We did 4 scoops with a better effect but didn’t want to do more and over-do it.
1/14/2022
It was a great taste and very smooth. It was dark, but not too dark that it was bitter.
1/3/2022
In French press this is delicious.
12/13/2021
Do not like Dark Roast.
11/1/2021
Pretty good
10/31/2021
Too dark
10/9/2021
I didn't like the allspice.
8/21/2021
It was really good, easy to drink, a little on the light side though. Not as strong as I usually get.
8/12/2021
I ordered a dark roast and received a light roasted coffee. I roasted a cup of beans in a frying pan and it was excellent coffee. I would like to give your company a 2nd chance for my business. I was really impressed by your company founders on Shark Tank that is why I got a subscription.
7/24/2021
I was worried at first since this was considered a dark roast, however it definitely is more medium. There weren't really any distinct flavors but the coffee has a blended enjoyable flavor with no bitterness to it.
7/19/2021
Nose was fair. Palate was lifeless.
7/14/2021
I liked it but wouldn't consider it a dark roast. It was more of a medium roast whereas I prefer something bolder.
7/14/2021
I liked it, but I definitely prefer a stronger, bolder flavor than this. I'm not sure else how to describe my preference other than that. On a day to day basis, I actually enjoy Bustelo Supreme which I know is lower end, store bought, and mass produced, but it's really flavorful.
7/12/2021
good stuff
7/3/2021
Reasonably balanced dark roast with undistinctive flavor. No notes stand out for us. Not bad but I would not purchase again.
7/1/2021
this is not a dark roast; barely a medium roast; certainly not a second crack
6/23/2021
Pretty good. Not as tasty as I'd hoped but it is smooth
6/18/2021
This is the best cup of coffee I’ve had in a long time! Very smooth taste.
6/10/2021
Definitely should not be categorized as a dark roast. It was watered down and kind of stale tasting. I ground the beans several different ways from fairly coarse to very fine because I thought maybe I was doing something wrong. I would compare it to brewing a cup of Folgers pouring half of it out and filling the cup back up with water.
5/25/2021
We like a ‘bold’ flavored Dark Roast. This coffee feels more like a medium roast; just our opinion... flavor is ‘ok’
5/17/2021
A little bit acidic, may have been due to ratio of beans to water in the brew.
5/3/2021
Kinda made me feel nauseous :(
4/22/2021
The best coffee I've had from Mistobox so far.
4/22/2021
Meh
4/20/2021
I loved this, and I loved that the package was compostable. Delicious and good for the earth.
4/16/2021
My favorite so far.
4/14/2021
Not the best cup of coffee I’ve had but not the worst either. It’s the right intensity as I don’t like “Starbucks harsh” or like burnt espresso, but it just doesn’t seem to have a lot of body or flavor/taste if that makes sense.
4/12/2021
This wasn’t bold or flavorful enough for me. It also seemed acidic. This was our first shipment so hopefully we will get something more to our liking next time.
4/11/2021
Tasty not bitter.
4/11/2021
This seems more like a medium than a dark roast. The flavor is fine, but it tastes much lighter than expected.
4/11/2021
It was not as strong or dark as I would like it.
4/6/2021
I liked it!
4/2/2021
Perfect!!
3/30/2021
I like it a little bolder.
3/29/2021
I could go for something with a more full or rich mouthfeel than this. Something darker. This looked and tasted more like a medium coffee. I didn’t get dark chocolate from this but think the bag’s description of peanut butter was dead on with a little spice.
For the next bag, I’d love something more syrupy maybe in the brown sugar, caramel direction? Super round and rich. (Looking at the coffee description wheel! So helpful!)
For the next bag, I’d love something more syrupy maybe in the brown sugar, caramel direction? Super round and rich. (Looking at the coffee description wheel! So helpful!)
3/27/2021
Too chocolaty for me.
3/25/2021
Was very stale tasting. Don't think it was freshly roasted. Wouldn't mind trying a different batch of it.
3/22/2021
Smells amazing!
3/18/2021
I love it!!!! I love its nuttiness and being my first purchase from Mistobox, I can’t wait to see what’s next. This Populace roast is delicious. Makes my morning :)
3/16/2021
it was good but i think i prefer others
3/11/2021
Thus far this coffee that started my subscription was my favorite. It had a dark chocolate and rich taste rather than smoky...
3/10/2021
Had a difficult time getting the extraction to work out; came out too watery no matter what I tried.
3/7/2021
I really enjoyed this blend. Very smooth with some complex flavors, though not as dark or roasty as I typically like for my espresso.
3/6/2021
This was good. Super smooth. Not as dark as I normally drink, but really enjoyable.
3/5/2021
Very low acidity which I enjoyed. I would prefer something a touch sweeter.
3/3/2021
love the nutty flavor after taste
3/1/2021
I thought it did not enough finish.
2/28/2021
Not as full roast as I normally prefer
2/25/2021
Flavor was too mild
2/24/2021
Good. Enjoyed the low acidity.
2/23/2021
I felt like this one was too watery after brewing normally with the two methods i use one is a french press which i can add more grounds to and it was ok then but the other method is re-usable k-cup which i can not on this add more grounds to. Would not get a again for me
2/16/2021
Delicious- no acidity
2/13/2021
A little brighter, but flavorful and smooth
2/13/2021
Would prefer a darker coffee.
2/11/2021
A bit too much chocolate
2/9/2021
Really terrible coffee. Watery with a powerful sour aftertaste. Made one pot and will throw away the rest.
2/9/2021
a bit lighter than I usually drink. not bad- good aroma, definitely nutty
2/8/2021
A good, flavorful cup of coffee. A little more blond that I usually brew. I would label this a medium dark roast, not a truly dark roast.
2/8/2021
I have only had one cup so far, but it was smooth with almost no acidity. Even my wife who isn't a huge coffee fan liked it.
2/8/2021
Coffee is just okay too sour for our taste.
2/6/2021
I liked the flavor not the acid. ~27 grams course ground to 265 ml water and 4.5 min steep in French Press
2/2/2021
Certainly not a coffee expert by any means, but this one didn't seem to match my preferences. Too light in color and flavor. A blend and not single origin. Description says perfect for brewing as drip when I said I use a French press. Need something darker and bolder next time.
2/1/2021
Fruity hint, good coffee but I like bold, robust, flavor
1/31/2021
“One of the best coffees I’ve ever had” -Jeramey
1/30/2021
Delicious for pour over, but slightly too acidic in espresso, to my taste.
1/27/2021
A little too dark for my tastes.
1/25/2021
Was not a Dark Roast as I thought it would be.
1/25/2021
Very, very good
1/25/2021
I thoroughly enjoyed this! I loved the nuttiness followed by the hunts of dark chocolate.
1/25/2021
Taste like a coffee you would drink by a camp fire
1/24/2021
Not a fan. Light-medium roast at best. Robusta like aroma from beans. Harsh, metallic like notes. Tastes like a low quality grocery store coffee. Very disappointing. Sorry to be so harsh. Expecting better for my first Misto delivery.
1/24/2021
No aftertaste , chalky mouthfeel
1/23/2021
This roast is not what I would call "dark roast". It is barely a medium roast. The coffee seems to be very high quality and has a brilliant flavor profile, yet seems to lack the depth part of it. When I pour the water over the powdered grind, the foam is slightly off-white. This to me indicates a lighter roast. I do like it and am enjoying it very much.
1/22/2021
Not as rich as I hoped. A little acidic. But some nice notes.
1/22/2021
Nice balanced flavor but lighter than I prefer my dark roast. However it makes for a great morning brew.
1/21/2021
Shipment sat for a few weeks with USPS so that may have affected it(beans are pretty dry), but flavor was lacking. I taste nutty notes but nothing else.
1/21/2021
I liked the coffee very much. I currently use a french-press to brew my coffee.
1/19/2021
I typically like something a bit bolder/richer. My go-to coffee is Trader Joe's French Roast.
1/16/2021
Ok, not that memorable
1/16/2021
Loved this one
1/15/2021
Tested more like a breakfast blend than a dark roast. I will say it smelled incredible, but I was let down once a ground it up and brewed it. I do have a burr coffee grinder
1/15/2021
Good, but a bit too much of a sour taste to me. Note I only drink coffee as espresso either in an Americano or most often a Latte.
1/15/2021
Disappointing. Not as dark as we like. Too many "flavor notes"--we just like the taste of COFFEE. Preferably from a single origin.
1/15/2021
Incredibly bitter. Couldn’t even finish the bag we found the taste to be so unpleasant.
1/14/2021
Like I'm having coffee in a fancy coffee shop in Seattle. Wonderful.
1/13/2021
Smelled great, not brewed strong enough initially. Adding more coffee makes it too acidic
1/12/2021
It grew on me through the week, but my initial reaction was negative. I'm working through your tasting and flavor notes guide to try to become better at describing what I like and don't like. As I'm just starting out, I'll note that I felt like this was supper nutty - to the extent that it almost tasted like it was artificially flavored. I know it wasn't, which is cool to learn about, but for me it was too nutty.
1/12/2021
Fantastic choice. I’ve had it as a French press, and it tastes like some of the more flavorful pour overs I’ve had. The beans smell great, too!
1/11/2021
Nice subtle flavor with no burnt taste like the French Roast I sometimes buy.
1/11/2021
I loved the flavor of this coffee, it was very rich for what I typically get but I did really like the flavor a lot.
1/11/2021
This is a good tasting coffee with hints of milk chocolate and marshmallow. Unfortunately, I felt like it was a little thin and could have had a longer and more rich aftertaste. Looking forward to trying the next curated batch.
1/11/2021
Very nice mildly dark roast with pronounced nutty flavor.
1/11/2021
Very smooth, not bitter at all. Was as advertised with chocolate and nutty notes.
1/10/2021
Very good
1/10/2021
Not as dark as I would've liked. I didn't enjoy it at all. Had a weird after taste that reminded me of instant coffee.
1/10/2021
Wow. Really good. No hint of bitterness. Very smooth and bold flavors. Great choice.
1/10/2021
Overall very smooth. A little too light for my taste
1/10/2021
Too earthy and bold for my taste.
1/9/2021
One-dimensional. Nothing complex here. Bit of a filmy, burnt aftertaste. Upfront and steady flavor dominated by nuttiness. Reminds me of Wawa coffee.
1/8/2021
I wouldn’t say this was a great dark roast but definitely better than what is available in the stores. I would say it’s on the same level as a Peet’s dark roast coffee.
1/8/2021
Tastes Great!
1/7/2021
Coffee is very smooth with good flavors and doesn’t leave you with a bitter taste.
1/7/2021
This was weak in my French press regardless of how much coffee I used but quite good in my drip coffee maker. It is the sort of coffee I generally like - right up my alley. I like the subtle nutty flavor. My palate may not be discerning enough to detect chocolate or allspice notes but I like the coffee very much - the flavor, the roast, the acidity level.
1/6/2021
Very good. Definitely tasted the nutty vibes. When I brewed it, it had a little red tint to it and I was skeptical but it turned out to taste great. Love it but down to try other types of dark roast.
1/6/2021
Not a fan of flavored coffee. Would prefer bold coffees like French roast.
1/6/2021
Aromatic and robust. Very smooth with a subtle chocolate taste. So good in the morning!
1/4/2021
Smooth, but taste came across as fairly bland to me.
1/4/2021
The beginning flavor is good but it has a tobacco like aftertaste to it.
1/4/2021
we couldn't drink it. threw it away
1/3/2021
The coffee was shipped on Dec 23 and I received it on Jan 2 but I hope that had to do with holiday mail delays. I did love the coffee.
1/3/2021
Did not care for this blend. Need to change for next delivery.
1/2/2021
Loved the taste & texture.
12/31/2020
Bold, rich flavor, delicious! We thoroughly enjoyed this coffee as espresso.
12/31/2020
Nicely balanced. Great chocolate and nutty flavor come through, specifically with the Chemex.
12/30/2020
Just a tad fruity. But a decent balance of chocolate and nuttiness.
12/29/2020
Blend was rich but was put off by overwhelming nutty/peanut smell of beans and taste of brew.
12/25/2020
Loved it!
12/16/2020
Nice aroma. Lacked body.
12/7/2020
I've just finished my first pot, and I LOVE IT! It's delicious. I can't wait to drink it again tomorrow. I was so excited when I smelled it, I almost brewed a cup right then and there, but my patience paid off.
12/4/2020
It’s smooth and flavorful. I think it’s good.
12/2/2020
Loved it! Dark roast and not acidic. Thanks!
11/28/2020
Too bitter & "overall flavor" not pleasing - thanks! Of course, please take this particular selection off of any future shipments 2 us.
11/27/2020
Not as many fruit notes with a little lack of depth?
11/27/2020
The beans are very very dry. no oil on any of them. not a great flavor
11/21/2020
Super yummy, rich blend. We are enjoying the nutty flavor!
11/21/2020
Definitely nutty. Has a distinct dusty(?) flavor to it that I think comes from the kind of roast. May not be the best for espresso, which is what I exclusively drink.
11/18/2020
Delicious nutty flavor
11/16/2020
Meh
11/7/2020
Unremarkable
11/1/2020
Love
10/31/2020
Another okay coffee. It’s not quite the dark roast I’m looking for. Beans were light in color and dry, which usually results in a more acidic, sour cup of coffee.
10/24/2020
Expected this coffee to be darker, richer and more robust.
10/24/2020
Not my favorite
10/23/2020
Far to light a roast. Closer to a medium/light roast in color and flavor. I'd like to see a far darker roast akin to Peet's or Philz dark roasts.
10/19/2020
Not quite strong enough. Good tasting notes.
10/6/2020
This may be my new favorite coffee! Just all-around excellent!
10/2/2020
Pretty spicy
9/26/2020
It was okay, but we tend to like coffees that are a little more robust, like sumatra
9/25/2020
I was really looking forward to trying this new bean but was a little disappointed. The flavor profile says rich dark chocolate notes, but I found it a little bitter and weak.
9/17/2020
I liked the hint of chocolate and rich, robust taste. I do prefer a slightly darker roast, however.
9/14/2020
Awesome
9/5/2020
Love the toasty almost peanut buttery-ness.
4/18/2020
Much more bitter than most. DId not like as much as last week
4/2/2020
Good dark roast without tasting burnt, smooth texture, rich flavors. Overall, very good.
3/31/2020
Mild at first and developed into a rich chocolaty flavor that sat nicely on my tongue. Was happy with the complexity.
1/22/2020
This blend had me savoring every sip. I absolutely loved the flavor.
1/20/2020
Really good. The beans smelled of toasted marshmallows. Very smooth and rich.
1/10/2020
No better or worse than any coffee - no distinct flavor at all.....didn't taste chocolate or allspice......Pretty blah
1/6/2020
Notes of bittersweet chocolate and spice. Fitting for this time of year (winter).
1/6/2020
Okay for a one time shipment. The Brazilian beans were not doing it for me.
1/6/2020
Maybe was getting used to a new brew method- but was a little acidic to us. Could totally be user error.
1/5/2020
Fantastic! Great dark roast -- but not too dark!
1/4/2020
Very dry and doesn’t taste as intense as I’d hoped. Reminds me of Folgers’ rebranded 1850 coffee (which isn’t that great either). Seems kinda cheap :/
1/2/2020
This makes an ok cup of coffee. It's tempramental to how long it is steeped, to little and it's light and bland, too much and it's sour. It has the tang that I associate with dry aging which is never my favorite. When the steep is right down the middle I get a very earthy flavor. I don't pick up the allspice in the tasting notes but I do get the dark dark chocolate described.
1/2/2020
I thought the coffee was good, not great. It is certainly on the darker side but is not full-bodied or particularly striking in any flavor.
12/28/2019
Liked that it was a bit lighter
12/28/2019
This was a perfect, non-oily dark roast bean for my super automatic.
12/28/2019
Didn’t like the dark chocolate
12/26/2019
Delicious. Although not as bold as I had thought it would be.
12/24/2019
Smooth tasting, not bitter
12/21/2019
I liked the coffee very much. It was dark and rich tasting.
12/15/2019
Great taste, seems pretty light for a dark roast. Very rich but not overwhelmingly so.
12/13/2019
My first thoughts about this coffee was that it was not dark enough for my taste and that it was more of a medium roast. However I do like this coffee and taste the hint of chocolate and maybe even a cola flavor. I do believe this coffee has opened the door for me to try lighter roast in the future.
12/11/2019
Not crazy about this coffee at all I did not think it tasted Rich or chocolatey I thought it tasted a little bitter and like old ground coffee from the grocery store
12/5/2019
Flavor wasn’t as rich/deep/bold as I would have liked.
11/20/2019
Least favorite
11/16/2019
I prefer dark coffees made in my electric percolator. Chocolate undertones were mild. I thought this coffee was a little flat tasting. I didn't pick up the allspice. Not a bad morning coffee but not exactly full bodied.
11/9/2019
Overall just average coffee. It lacked bold flavor that would make it stand out. It makes a nice iced coffee with flavors that can prop it up. Definitely not a coffee that I would drink by itself.
10/19/2019
Best so far.
10/4/2019
The unique flavor/spice notes just don't do anything for me. I tried grinding to different levels of fine/course, but this is the first coffee in a while that for me I use up the bag but "would not buy again".
9/12/2019
Too bright and a little too acidic.
9/3/2019
nice balance.
9/2/2019
I enjoyed the darkness of this coffee, but when brewed in my Aeropress, it was slightly acidic and bitter. The aftertaste wasn't my favorite either- more of a smoky mouthfeel than I prefer.
8/20/2019
Absolutely not a dark roast. Almost no flavor, zero acidity. Extremely disappointing.
8/4/2019
Delicious well blended dark coffee. A stand out favorite for me for sure.
7/27/2019
I love the dark chocolate flavor on this.
7/21/2019
Unique but a bit too dark for my taste. The wife approves however. I prefer medium blend.
7/15/2019
This was a little lighter bodied that I expected. I preferred the flavor when it was chilled vs hot. Best with more delicate methods of brewing.
6/26/2019
Delicious. Dark, chocolate and caramel, not burned or Smokey. This is what I love.
6/2/2019
Did not enjoy the “spice” of the coffee
6/1/2019
This was good! Had a slight bitter taste but not overpowering.
5/31/2019
More like this please.
5/30/2019
Lacking body and unable to produce much crema with espresso - perhaps a good pour over or drip blend, but not a great espresso blend. Slightly sour and lacking depth.
5/28/2019
Smooth, no bitterness
5/28/2019
I liked this one a lot!
5/19/2019
I liked it
5/15/2019
this is the first one in a long time that we haven't liked.
5/15/2019
Mellow, not quite as bold as I like
5/13/2019
Overall pretty good. Wasn't quite as bold as I sometimes like, but still good coffee.
5/10/2019
sounds so promising but was a little to "bright" for me
5/7/2019
Good taste but but harder on the tummy!
5/5/2019
Not dark enough for my taste. Too acidic for my taste. Please do not select this coffee for me anymore.
5/3/2019
Very good. Smooth. Use more beans/water for best balance.
5/1/2019
Good flavor. A little light for my taste.
4/25/2019
Best one so far
4/23/2019