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Coffee Story
Description
This is the Bolivia Caranavi brought to you by Higher Grounds Coffee. This Organic and Fair Trade certified coffee was sourced from the growing region of Caranavi Province in Bolivia and was produced by the Union Pro-Agro, AIPEP, and Mejillones cooperatives between 1,000 - 1,750 meters. A true medium roast with tasting notes of cocoa and hazelnut, this coffee is rich and comforting.
Origin
Country
Bolivia
Region
Caranavi Province, Yungas
Altitude
1000 - 1750
Variety
Caturra, Typica
Process
Fully Washed
Producer
Union Pro-Agro, AIPEP, Mejillones Customer Reviews
Yet another utterly disgusting product from Higher Grounds. I don't think anything beyond medium roast should exist in the craft coffee world, and would prefer a curator with similar sentiments.
10/15/2022
its not bad, but cant taste the different notes well.
9/4/2022
Yum! Tastes like what good coffee should.
5/21/2022
Super
1/28/2022
Rich, full-bodied flavor that had perfect (low) acidity. The nutty notes gave this coffee a great finish. In the top 5 coffees I have had so far from Mistobox
12/18/2021
Not enough caffeine.
3/22/2021
was ok, seemed light and could not pick up on the hazelnut
2/22/2021
Little bit bitter and not as smooth as others
2/10/2021
love the nutty flavor
2/10/2021
I tried it because I had never had a bolivian coffee before, but it tasted very generic to me in both the french press and drip methods, nothing exceptional about it
2/8/2021
It just lacked smell and flavor, even after adjusting my grind to be substantially finer
2/8/2021
This is the second recommendation bean sent to me. I selected few in the queue but they were all sold out and I didn't came back to select new ones before the recommendation bean shipped. I am writing this simply because curator sent me email asking me to elaborate why I gave one star rating for the last recommendation bean.
To give things a context, first, my subscription is in Exclusive tier. I have certain expectation for the premium I paid. I set my preference to Medium roast.
—1 Star: This one is Medium-Dark, not a clear violation but if the system or the curator checked my Collection, it is apparent that I usually choose between light and medium, sometimes even light.
—1 Star: for all the Caturra and Typica beans I had in my 20 years single origin coffee journey, this cup is subpar. And I actually think it blends with Robusta bean because of its pronounced toasted / smokey body and nose. Mistobox says it's Caturra / Typica but nowhere to be seen on the package or Higher Grounds website. Nothing wrong with blend. But I am subscribing to the top tier single origin beans. I cannot accept if it is blend, with Robusta. —1 Star: Roaster's website priced it at $15. Assuming Mistobox get it at $13.5 with the volume and subscription. I paid $21.16 ($126.96/6). I cannot feel satisfied with my coffee when the recommendation does not even meet the quantitative requirements. —1 Star: Tasting. I have been brewing single origin coffee for 20 years. My setup is Baratza Forte BG and Hario V60 and Buono kettle. 24 grams, 7R granularity, 95 degree Celsius starting temperature. Result is 384 gram brew in 6'30". As I stated, the pronounced toasted/smokey Robusta continues through the course and came up to the nose. It is controlled, not bad or nasty (perhaps 10-20% Robusta blend to give it body). The acidity is light and appears shortly in the front and beginning. It has a hint of nutty aroma. According to the label: "cocoa, hazelnut, rich" The hazelnut might be the closest thing. Cocoa is not. Cocoa usually comes with a chewy texture and sweetness in the end. Bitter came out in the end to blend with the toasted/smokey and stayed until the finish. Finish is kind dirty: there is this biting astringency on the tongue that I can't help licking in my mouth to try to get rid of it. It is also one of the common texture presented in Robusta beans.
If I have to say, this recommendation is worse than the last one. If the last one is "the recommendation has gone south," this one is near Patangonia.
To give things a context, first, my subscription is in Exclusive tier. I have certain expectation for the premium I paid. I set my preference to Medium roast.
—1 Star: This one is Medium-Dark, not a clear violation but if the system or the curator checked my Collection, it is apparent that I usually choose between light and medium, sometimes even light.
—1 Star: for all the Caturra and Typica beans I had in my 20 years single origin coffee journey, this cup is subpar. And I actually think it blends with Robusta bean because of its pronounced toasted / smokey body and nose. Mistobox says it's Caturra / Typica but nowhere to be seen on the package or Higher Grounds website. Nothing wrong with blend. But I am subscribing to the top tier single origin beans. I cannot accept if it is blend, with Robusta. —1 Star: Roaster's website priced it at $15. Assuming Mistobox get it at $13.5 with the volume and subscription. I paid $21.16 ($126.96/6). I cannot feel satisfied with my coffee when the recommendation does not even meet the quantitative requirements. —1 Star: Tasting. I have been brewing single origin coffee for 20 years. My setup is Baratza Forte BG and Hario V60 and Buono kettle. 24 grams, 7R granularity, 95 degree Celsius starting temperature. Result is 384 gram brew in 6'30". As I stated, the pronounced toasted/smokey Robusta continues through the course and came up to the nose. It is controlled, not bad or nasty (perhaps 10-20% Robusta blend to give it body). The acidity is light and appears shortly in the front and beginning. It has a hint of nutty aroma. According to the label: "cocoa, hazelnut, rich" The hazelnut might be the closest thing. Cocoa is not. Cocoa usually comes with a chewy texture and sweetness in the end. Bitter came out in the end to blend with the toasted/smokey and stayed until the finish. Finish is kind dirty: there is this biting astringency on the tongue that I can't help licking in my mouth to try to get rid of it. It is also one of the common texture presented in Robusta beans.
If I have to say, this recommendation is worse than the last one. If the last one is "the recommendation has gone south," this one is near Patangonia.
2/6/2021
There was too much bitterness to the finish.
1/21/2021
I am not a big fan of overwhelming smoky notes that hit strongly halfway through the sip. I am looking for coffee that is more smooth, full bodied, and balanced.
1/10/2021
A bit too acidic for my taste
12/31/2020
Pour over and French press were both delicious. This is a full body coffee without a lot of sweetness, rich nutty flavors.
12/27/2020
Soft and rounded but lacked complexity
12/17/2020
Solid coffee for the french press.
11/29/2020
Too acidic
11/13/2020
Liked the flavor, however the complexity of Good Folks wasn't there which was why we gave it 4 out 5 vs 5 out of 5. Good Folks coffee was outstanding.
11/1/2020
earthy
10/25/2020
Little thin and not full flavored. Was better as a French press v.s. a pourer but still a letdown from previous coffees.
10/22/2020
Awesome!
10/21/2020
I really like this coffee. I found it similar to the Guatemala Huehuetenango. I little more pronounced and a very solid coffee.
10/21/2020
Little too dark for us and was too chalky and burnt tasting. It wasn't as bad at cooler temps and got a little more of the chocolate from it which got the second star, but wouldn't be interested in this again.
10/21/2020
It is not as flavorful as I like
10/19/2020
I really didn’t like this coffee. It seemed dull and uninteresting, although I do like the toasty flavor of a dark roast occasionally. This just isn’t the dark roast for me.
9/25/2020
Delicious! This bag and the previous bag have both been in line with taste and robust preferences. Thanks for selecting such great beans for us!
9/22/2020
Easy drinking, good richness. Definitely got the nutty notes. Not mind blowing amazing, but still very good.
9/19/2020
Not a fan of this one.
9/19/2020
ok
9/8/2020
Very nice and easy balanced coffee. Lightly nuanced and comforting. Good daily cup of coffee. Would like to stay in this range but eith s bit bolder tasting notes.
8/25/2020
Not my favorite. Maybe too dark or too acidic.
8/11/2020
Not my favorite.
8/7/2020
Updating my review from below and adding a star for freshness. Turned out Mistobox reached out about the roast date and I just misread the date as annotated on the package. My mistake!
7/29/2020
too much nut my friend
7/28/2020
Good coffee but just not enjoying a full cup to my expectations
7/27/2020
Made cold brew and pour over with these beans and both are quite enjoyable. The syrupy mouthfeel, especially pronounced in the cold brew, is a strange yet interesting experience for me. A bit darker for my liking.
7/26/2020
Three stars is being polite in taking into account that this verges on being a dark roast (how was this recommended when my preferences were set to light-medium roast?)
Process: Kalita Wave (sm), 16g coffee, 205 degF, 260g H2O, extraction time: 2.5m
It's not terrible. Not picking up the tasting notes (which I rarely ever do with a darker roast). This actually doesn't appear to be heavily roasted upon looking at the beans though. Still a little lost on why this was sent out on Mistobox' end. Also was not fresh upon receipt. My first bag was three days off roast, this bag was three weeks off. I imagine we missed the peak age on this one.
Process: Kalita Wave (sm), 16g coffee, 205 degF, 260g H2O, extraction time: 2.5m
It's not terrible. Not picking up the tasting notes (which I rarely ever do with a darker roast). This actually doesn't appear to be heavily roasted upon looking at the beans though. Still a little lost on why this was sent out on Mistobox' end. Also was not fresh upon receipt. My first bag was three days off roast, this bag was three weeks off. I imagine we missed the peak age on this one.
7/23/2020
Too bitter when brewed - do not enjoy dark roasts, and this is darker than I enjoy.
7/22/2020
It’s better than most, smooth taste, not too overwhelming
7/8/2020
ben liked a tad more than lauren but basically a 3 start
7/8/2020
It was an all around good coffee; did fairly well in a french press, made a decent espresso. I could not quite get hazelnut notes, but it was a tasty cup.
7/4/2020
A bit too dark
7/3/2020
Brewed with V60 and AeroPress. Not was chocolatey as I was hopping for. Overall, quite pleasant.
7/2/2020
This coffee had some really nice notes of cocoa with a full body. It wasn't necessarily aromatic, but it was comforting and low in acidity. I don't think I would consider this one a favorite as it just wasn't as exciting as I hoped it would be, but if you are looking for a coffee that goes great with cream and sugar, this one is it!
6/26/2020
The coffee was not bad but it was not fresh. My Breville Barista Express is not even getting pressure. I adjusted for finer grind and went up to 19g and still no pressure. Compared to Onyx, Axum and ... I hate to say it but the Starbucks beans (lol) they kept good pressure and made great coffee.
6/20/2020
Excellent, ordered large pack, loved the smell and taste. Smooth, no aftertaste
6/16/2020
Loved. Def a fan of the nutty vibes and gave a deep thick brew.
6/14/2020
Nothing spectacular, but made a good cup.
6/5/2020
This is the type of coffee I'm looking for from Mistobox. The flavors come through strongly when brewed properly, and I enjoy the first sip as much as the last sip. It's chocolatey and rich, just like the profile says. When I'm looking for a chocolatey coffee, this is what I'm hoping for. Brewed with v60 and Encore grinder.
6/3/2020
An impressive coffee that was roasted about four days before I received it. I tend to prefer a much darker roast but this was very good.
5/25/2020
too bitter for my taste
5/23/2020
Very yummy and smooth! Really liked this one.
5/19/2020
Great flavors up front that evolve in an enjoyable way. The finishing taste isn't my favorite, but not terrible.
5/19/2020
The aroma was good but couldn't extract a good espresso out of it. I would rather something richer in taste and smokier.
5/14/2020
Loved how rich and chocolately this was. Possibly the best one yet!
5/12/2020
did not like this one
5/12/2020
I think this is a well balanced coffee. The chocolate and nutty flavors came through, and I'm enjoying it each morning. It's not too dark and has some unique flavors to it. I brewed this using my drip maker + a burr grinder set to medium-fine.
5/10/2020
Really enjoyed this one. Really smooth and aeromatic.
5/4/2020
We preferred the previous batch (Morning Sun) compared with Bolivia Caranavi. Bolivia is a bit too rich/dark for us. We prefer a medium roast and are looking fwd to trying the next product batch which is medium/light to see how it compares.
3/28/2020
This is our least favorite of the MistoBox shipments so far - just didn't prefer the more single-note chocolatey flavors.
3/15/2020
Slightly darker, which I liked, with a noticeable cocoa taste. I like this one!
3/8/2020
it's "ok" nothing memorable or exciting here
3/6/2020
Very nice, very rich
2/25/2020
A bit darker than I usually like it, but still good.
2/13/2020
Lacked complexity, flavor is too mellow. Not good either on V60 pour over or espresso.
2/3/2020
To dark of roast
1/25/2020
Balanced, smooth, and not too heavy. Strong cocoa notes and not much else but still delicious.
12/2/2019
Very nice taste! Smooth and not too nutty.
11/29/2019
It was okay. It seemed to have some spice in it that I did not care for but overall it was not terrible, just not for me.
11/3/2019
Not good! Please never send this again.
10/7/2019
Was good. A little acidic for my tastes
10/7/2019
Extremely flavorful and the perfect flavors to match my palate. It appears y'all give me a better option every time so keep em coming
9/14/2019
Perfect for the summer Caribbean heat.
8/18/2019
Flavors not strong enough. Would like a deeper flavor.
8/10/2019
Very rich, but great acidity balance.
7/23/2019
Bitter. Roast too Dark.
2/18/2019
Roast was much lighter than expected, I would not consider the flavor to be rich as described. Overall not a bad coffee, just light on flavor.
1/29/2019
This tasted like a true medium roast: smooth with some acidity. Chocolate and caramel notes were evident. We both enjoyed this one.
1/29/2019
Darker tones, nutty flavor does shine through. would prefer slightly lighter roast
1/13/2019
Excellent! We normally like light and medium roasts so we were hesitant, but the smoothness of the beans and freshness was amazing. Keep 'em coming!
12/2/2018
Meh
11/17/2018
Excellent. Incredibly Rich Coffee
10/13/2018
I liked the flavor on this, as my first time having freshly roasted coffee. I used no sugar, but still added some french vanilla creamer (for reference I usually add 2-3 spoons of sugar). Rated 4/5 because I have nothing to compare it to besides preground supermarket coffee. One day I dream of drinking coffee with nothing added. I'm not there yet.
8/6/2018
Did not like the one. It smelled not very fresh and as if it had been over roasted. I brewed a cup on my Chem ex and the taste confirmed the smell. I ended up throwing the bag away. Would like a refund or another bag sent in it's place please.
7/30/2018
This a great tasting coffee. The Nutty flavor really comes through and provides a very pleasing after taste.
7/18/2018
fabulous! One of the best I have had
7/18/2018
Fine. Doesn't really stand out from the rest of the collection.
6/26/2018
Excellent roast! I cant decide if it's better as an espresso or pour over but both are satisfying!
5/16/2018
Love this coffee!
4/2/2018
Smooth, rich, mellow chocolate/cocoa notes. Not bitter, not acidic, and nutty notes are a nice 'hint' of flavor without being overpowering. Very good body, as well. I like this!
3/19/2018
I have really liked all the Higher Grounds coffee so far - that and the Parisi have been the best
3/18/2018
very rich taste without be too strong. Smooth finish
2/26/2018
Very nice!
2/6/2018
Good but not ash full bodied as I like, but good flavor profile
1/13/2018
Didn’t like the flavor and it was too acidic and mild.
1/9/2018
Pretty smooth coffee with some nice nutty notes. A bit weak tasting, however.
1/5/2018
Good cup! Once I made the grind a bit coarser than usual, the taste really came out.
12/19/2017
Hazlenut came through very distinctly. Really good, not too bitter. One of my favorites.
12/14/2017
I don't know what it is, but no matter what I do, this coffee tastes overly bitter. I don't taste any of the flavor notes that are listed. I would not want this coffee again.
11/22/2017