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Description
Founders was blended and roasted for you by Portrait Coffee. This comforting blend aims to highlight all the best parts of a cup of coffee - a smooth, sweet, and juicy mix to start off your day. A combination of Colombian and Guatemalan coffees create a unique harmony of flavors that are greater than the sum of its parts. Perfect for both filter and espresso brewing, dial into tasting notes of cocoa, toasted nuts, subtle citrus and stone fruits.
Origin
Country
Colombia, Guatemala
Region
Huehuetenango, Narino
Altitude
1500 - 1800
Variety
Bourbon, Typica, Colombia, Castillo, Caturra
Process
Fully Washed Customer Reviews
It's a little too fruity/citrusy for me.
8/15/2022
A bit acidic and has too much of a tang for me. It's good, but not my preference.
8/11/2022
Pleasant, but underwhelming. Flavour profile was pleasant enough where present/noticeable, but overall too subtle to make this coffee stand out. Not especially aromatic, either. On reflection, uninspiring might perhaps be more appropriate than underwhelming.
8/7/2022
This coffee is pleasant and drinkable but nothing out of the ordinary. I'm definitely getting the notes of cocoa and toasted nuts but the citrus was subtle enough to elude my palate. A good first selection but I'm looking forward to something a bit more unique/eccentric in future orders.
8/6/2022
Lots of chocolate notes. It's a nice sweet option.
8/3/2022
Liking this one, very smooth!
7/31/2022
It was okay, couldn't pull out the fruitier notes
7/25/2022
I think I prefer a lighter roast. Something with a bit more acidity.
7/25/2022
It seemed a bit fruity to me. I liked it but still like Verve Sermon more.
7/24/2022
I don't like citrusy finishes
7/23/2022
Really good!!
20.0g in with anywhere from .5 to .1 grams of retention with a stock DF64 + SSP MP burrs. ~198°F on a Profitec Pro 600 with ~40g out at about 27-29 seconds. Definitely seems less acidic, but balanced, and the chocolate and caramel notes are very strong and has nice sweetness! I'm fairly new to tasting but this one was definitely well defined. Appears to be a great coffee for novices :)
20.0g in with anywhere from .5 to .1 grams of retention with a stock DF64 + SSP MP burrs. ~198°F on a Profitec Pro 600 with ~40g out at about 27-29 seconds. Definitely seems less acidic, but balanced, and the chocolate and caramel notes are very strong and has nice sweetness! I'm fairly new to tasting but this one was definitely well defined. Appears to be a great coffee for novices :)
7/22/2022
Interesting sweet and fruity flavor (maybe mango) at the end. Long lasting and nice body. I used 18gr with 1.7 ratio, 28-32 sec extraction time.
7/21/2022
Liked it very much. Good blend of flavors, right degree of roasting.
7/17/2022
Loved this coffee! Was smooth, not acidic but had a nice coffee flavor.
7/13/2022
This was my first time dialing in a brew so I'm not sure I can give a fair rating. But after some trial and error with grind, time, and temperature, I found an enjoyable cup of coffee. Balanced with favors of nuts and citrus. I think this works well with milk drinks although I drank most of mine black. I really enjoyed the aroma.
7/11/2022
Distinctive crisp start to the day!
7/9/2022
Among the best I've gotten. Rich, can be brewed stronger or weaker and holds its balance.
7/7/2022
Solid traditional roast, easy to extract chocolate, milk chocolate notes with good body. Pulling shorter or faster brings out more lemon notes and acidity.
7/6/2022
It was good. Kind of citrusy and medium bold - great for an afternoon pick-me-up.
7/4/2022
Nutty and cocoa flavor. The lemon isn't really there or very subtle. Delicious tho!!
7/4/2022
Pretty good. At the first sip it wasn’t my favorite but have enjoyed the last few cups.
7/3/2022
It was good
7/1/2022
Good not great.
7/1/2022
It was smooth and not acidic at all.
6/29/2022
Really enjoying this coffee. All I add is a little creamer. The flavors are so good
6/28/2022
Could not even stand the smell of lemon in my coffee. Was not strong, thank goodness.
6/23/2022
Good first choice
6/17/2022
Very nice blend.
6/12/2022
Great balanced flavor
6/9/2022
It was a coffee that was very forgiving with dialing in the espresso settings. The taste was lighter and I appreciated that. Was overly sour or bitter.
6/7/2022
Couldn’t dial in a good grind for this one. A little weak for me. Probably just a lighter roast than I usually go for.
6/7/2022
Nice roast level- not too light, not too dark. A nice balanced blend of cocoa and citrus brightness.
6/7/2022
Strong and pleasant flavor! We loved this one.
6/6/2022
A bit too light for espresso. We didn't care for the citrus.
6/3/2022
Kinda sour. Very punchy.
5/26/2022
Good when used with a paper filter vs mesh filter. Oils seemed to be to heavy.
5/26/2022
Pretty good basic coffee. Overall yummy
5/24/2022
pretty good
5/23/2022
I have enjoyed drinking this coffee very much. Well balanced, and smooth. It pairs great with my oat milk or soy milk.
5/22/2022
Not a bad coffee, I think I prefer something with more of a punch.
5/15/2022
The level of bean roasting is good and the coffee is smooth, but for my tastes the acidity is a bit high. Does that make sense? This is definitely a good blend, just trying to fine tune the next coffee selection if possible.
5/15/2022
Loved it
5/15/2022
I really liked this. It was smooth and made for nice espresso/milk drinks.
5/14/2022
Good, but no specific flavors stood out
5/11/2022
Good taste and caffeine kick. Though a little too much caffeine for me.
5/11/2022
Well rounded, nutty flavor
Beans used in a chemex 10cup - 45g medium grind w/ 650ml Distilled water
Beans used in a chemex 10cup - 45g medium grind w/ 650ml Distilled water
5/10/2022
Coffee tastes burnt and bitter. Not a fan.
5/4/2022
You guys inspired me to record my thoughts here this time, ha.
So, if I were short on coffee, I wouldn't buy this, but I'd leave it in my queue if it came up again. That said, I think it's an excellent roast--that is, not my style, but I can tell it's done really well. Would love to try other roasts by this roaster.
So, if I were short on coffee, I wouldn't buy this, but I'd leave it in my queue if it came up again. That said, I think it's an excellent roast--that is, not my style, but I can tell it's done really well. Would love to try other roasts by this roaster.
5/2/2022
Good, solid coffee with a touch of acidity in the cup
5/2/2022
Too smoky
5/1/2022
It was good and enjoyed it, but it wasn’t particularly interesting. I didn’t really like the acid of the citrus
5/1/2022
Wish that the "lemony" or "citrus" notes had been stated more clearly as a keyword descriptor. Otherwise, I would have chosen a different bean with no sourness. I've tried to maximize extraction through both finer grind and higher temp with my pour over, but even though I'm reaching some bitterness, the lemony sourness still persists.
4/29/2022
I like this coffee. It's a little hard to rate since I don't really have anything else relative to compare it to at this point. It makes a nice cup of coffee that I have really been enjoying in the morning.
4/27/2022
Weak and seemed under-roasted. Please do not resend.
4/25/2022
Very smooth. Liked it a lot.
4/21/2022
Truly loved this one! We picked this more to my partners tastes as I generally shy from notes of citrus or juiciness. I was pleasantly surprised. The citrus notes add clarity and lightness to the body that isn't overpowering and is well balanced. Makes for a divine v60 and a phenomenal black iced filter coffee.
4/21/2022
Truly loved this one! We picked this more to my partners tastes as I generally shy from notes of citrus or juiciness. I was pleasantly surprised. The citrus notes add clarity and lightness to the body that isn't overpowering and is well balanced. Makes for a divine v60 and a phenomenal black iced filter coffee.
4/21/2022
Good middle-of-the-road coffee. Not bitter. There's nothing really exceptional about it though.
4/17/2022
It's good, but not super interesting
4/9/2022
I liked this coffee a lot. Surprising combination of a bit of lemony in a dark roast
4/8/2022
This was my first bag of coffee of my 6 month gift subscription. This brand and blend has surpassed my expectations! The Founders blend is very vibrant and puts a pep in my step. Highly recommend this brand for those who like to supporting black-owned businesses and amazing coffee
4/8/2022
Enjoyed the rich flavor of this coffee very much. Resealable package was very nice, too.
3/23/2022
This was okay. It didn't seem to have much stand out about it. No strong scent or even distinct flavor. Perhaps I was brewing it wrong, but it just didn't stand out to me.
3/20/2022
Was to light and not bodied enough
3/20/2022
Quite tasty - too long since finished
3/20/2022
Takes over a week to arrive
3/13/2022
darker full body experrience.
3/7/2022
I could see how this could be a crowd pleaser. Has a little bit of everything for all coffee lovers. I think it might fall slightly short with some because of certain characters they want to pop more. You can’t please everyone though, but I would definitely grab this again if I was pouring for a lot of people.
3/1/2022
Terrible. Burned tasting. Likely my least favorite yet.
2/22/2022
Made an excellent pour over brew!
2/21/2022
Very nice flavor profile. Wonderful for serving to people if you’re not sure of their tastes. Four stars because it’s not a major standout but definitely an excellent coffee.
2/17/2022
Tastes like it sounds.
2/15/2022
Wonderful coffee! Good ground or in beans.
2/9/2022
We liked this a lot. Smooth
2/2/2022
This was our first delivery…really great start! Such a good coffee!
1/31/2022
Not my favorite coffee profile. Too earthy and nutty.
1/30/2022
Liked the flavor and smoothness
1/5/2022
Favorite so far. I enjoyed this brew.
1/2/2022
Great flavor and smoothness
12/19/2021
Best coffee we’ve had
12/15/2021
My favorite so far. Absolutely delicious
12/10/2021
This was our favorite so far! Nicely balanced, not bitter.
12/7/2021
It was good. Nothing stood out about it.
12/6/2021
Great aroma, and a nice mild taste.
11/30/2021
I love this coffee!! Dynamic is a very good descriptive for this coffee. I would love to enjoy it again.
11/29/2021
Great for our taste
11/24/2021
Coffee had nice notes, good blend of richness and brightness - not too acidic or too bitter.
11/23/2021
LOVED this one! One of my faves I’ve received. Nice and toasty and nutty and cocoa-y and cozy. But with no bitterness or aftertaste, and not too tart or floral.
11/23/2021
Definitely a smooth cup of coffee. I still am not perfect at identifying the types of flavors/features in a cup of coffee, but would argue there's really no acidity at all in this. Can definitely taste the chocolate, as well as the whisky/bourbon tones. Perhaps because of this I definitely need cream, and feel like it resembles a dark roast more than most medium roasts. I would have needed to save my first bag to compare, but I feel like if I had to choose I preferred the Populace House blend over this.
11/21/2021
Well balanced and delicious. My husband and I both loved this one!
11/12/2021
It is too citrusy/floral for my personal taste but it was good coffee otherwise!
11/10/2021
This tastes great!
11/7/2021
Taste has a bold presence!
11/6/2021
This was another one with a woodsy aftertaste I didn't quite enjoy.
11/3/2021
Very balanced. Delicious.
11/3/2021
Loved everything about this. Very well balanced and great quality
10/30/2021
I enjoyed this. My gf and I found that a lot of the chocolate notes come out later in the taste, like an aftertaste of chocolate. We really enjoyed this one
10/22/2021
Enjoyed this coffee.
10/22/2021
Decent enough, not too chocolate flavored not too fruit flavored not too acidic. Just a general run of the mill coffee, if it was available at a restaurant I would order it but not go looking for it.
10/21/2021
Nice fruity balanced flavor, a little too citrusy and acidic
10/20/2021
I enjoyed this coffee. Well balanced and smooth.
10/17/2021
A little sour. Very chocolatey and rich though
10/7/2021
Smells great, but a mild flavor. I think I prefer more bold flavors.
10/6/2021
Good and smooth
9/19/2021
We'll balanced. Chocolate notes were evident
7/19/2021