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Coffee Story
Description
This is the Vero Espresso brought to you by Mela Coffee Roasting Company. This Fair Trade and Organic certified espresso is a combination of Sumatran and Honduran coffees. Vero is intended to be an ideal option for anyone that prefers a more traditional espresso with rich dark chocolate and baking spice notes and a syrupy, sweet body.
Origin
Country
Honduras, Sumatra
Process
Washed, Semi-Washed Customer Reviews
Good, but a little heavy on the smoke/wood
6/11/2025
Loved it.
6/9/2025
I'm still under a year into my espresso journey, so bear with me.
I dislike smoky flavors, but really enjoyed this espresso. It is packed with flavor and will dominate any drink you make. That wasn't a bad thing in my experience.
For whatever reason, the espresso came out from the grinder more full than any other espresso I had. It was still 18g, but I could barely get it contained in my portafilter.
I wasn't a fan of the packaging. I get it's environmental friendly... but I wish it was more sealed off.
I dislike smoky flavors, but really enjoyed this espresso. It is packed with flavor and will dominate any drink you make. That wasn't a bad thing in my experience.
For whatever reason, the espresso came out from the grinder more full than any other espresso I had. It was still 18g, but I could barely get it contained in my portafilter.
I wasn't a fan of the packaging. I get it's environmental friendly... but I wish it was more sealed off.
6/6/2025
Took 2 weeks to come in…twice…I was unable to try it out since I got my next coffee in before this one.
4/26/2025
An okay espresso. Was good but not quite as strong as I’d like. Had a subtle, rich flavor. Mildly bitter.
4/19/2025
This is a delicious, multipurpose espresso, as good in milk drinks as it is as a straight shot. Caramelly, with just enough roast level to bring out some dark chocolate notes.
3/6/2025
This was incredibly dark! It smelled like starbucks coffee
3/1/2025
Love this one. Chocolately, deep, rich, and not at all sour. Makes the perfect iced latte!
2/18/2025
Coffee bag split in transit so beans were everywhere upon opening my package. First shot tasted very acidic, not sure if this is related to the damaged bag/staleness. Will try tweaking future shots but this may be one of my least favorite so far.
10/19/2024
Bag split during shipping so was in open air for 10 days before I tried (behind because last shipment arrived a week late). Probably related to bag being open, but lacked crema and a bit acidic. Was reasonable body for americanos, lacked any distinct flavor. Least favorite to date
10/12/2024
Overall a good coffee but I could never get it pulled right. It always pulled sour even when I did everything right. I tried a number of different tweaks, in the end I got a decent shot. I think it would require more beans and experiments to bring out all the flavor in this one.
10/6/2024
We drank this as americanos and as brewed coffee and neither of us loved it. It's a little too acidic for us. It was better as brewed coffee than it was as espresso.
9/19/2024
Good but I prefer a little darker roasts.
9/18/2024
This was a little darker roast than I prefer. It tasted more bitter than the chocolate notes from the previous two coffees which I really enjoyed (Roma and Bassline).
9/13/2024
A bit too bold.
9/12/2024
Solid cup of coffee
8/10/2024
Not our favorite - just generally boring and unforgettable, not a lot of flavor.
8/7/2024
Hand grind and pour over coffee. At first I thought it was too much and I would have to back off on my measurements. It does hit hard.
7/24/2024
Delicious!
6/29/2024
The best one so far.
6/29/2024
Rich caramel and dark chocolate
6/3/2024
yes, bold
3/20/2024
The bold, smokey flavor was not my favorite - perhaps too dark for me, though my partner enjoys those kind of notes!
1/12/2024
It was okay, it has more of a bitter side. Wouldn't order this again.
10/5/2023
Great rich and dark flavor but a little too gassy and oily. Also slightly bitter.
9/11/2023
The bitter hurts so good. I love it. Good rich flavor. Will order again
8/12/2023
Flavor was good, but a little too dark for me.
6/11/2023
I loved how smooth the finish was. This is one of my favorite
2/28/2023
EDIT: I changed my recipe to get more of a bloom and it is FANTASTIC! Completely changed its complexity.
2/24/2023
honestly not sure why, but it was just kinda boring. Not creamy, or caramel, nothing interesting.
12/11/2022
This has a little bit of a funky aftertaste
11/5/2022
Excellent
10/25/2022
this coffee is amazing.
10/4/2022
A great combination of flavors despite being a fairly dark roast, tastes like a great Italian espresso.
9/6/2022
The coffee bag arrived torn so the beans were spread inside the courier bag and as a result I found the coffee very stale.
7/25/2022
Not bold enough. I like a really strong, dark, bold espresso.
7/16/2022
Made very good espresso.
6/2/2022
Good body and easy to dial in, but the taste was one-sided and not very interesting.
6/1/2022
Probably my fav so far; good for espresso or drip
5/26/2022
Somewhat bitter
5/14/2022
too dark
5/10/2022
Perfect
2/28/2022
Undrinkable coffee.
2/14/2022
Very balanced espresso, light acidity at the end, especially for a sumatra. The lower acidity is easier for me to drink and blends well with milk drinks. It would be nearly perfect if it was slightly more bold.
2/12/2022
Excellent espresso!
2/9/2022
Not my taste - a bit too earthy.
1/11/2022
This was smokier in flavor and a darker roast than expected, but pretty easy to dial in.
12/23/2021
Yum
12/21/2021
We did not love this one, it had an astringent/smokey flavor we did not love, and it was very difficult to dial in for some reason unlike all the others. Oh well :)
12/2/2021
Excellent balance, complex flavors without being too dark. One of the best I've ever had.
11/14/2021
Really enjoying this one. Used with with both a Breville Barista Express and with my new Linea Mini.
The Linea Mini, being the powerhouse that it is, actually requires a finer grind, and brings out new flavor notes
The Linea Mini, being the powerhouse that it is, actually requires a finer grind, and brings out new flavor notes
9/22/2021
By far, this is the best dark roasted coffee that I have. Its bold and strong.
9/22/2021
Really liked this one! Just dark enough to be rich bit not burnt. Rich, chocolaty lovely in a mocha, or capo. Great straight as well. If you like traditional espresso, this is a hit!
8/21/2021
Love the chocolate deep flavors.
8/18/2021
Very rich with no bitterness. Loved it!
8/16/2021
Too bitter and strong. Did not like!
6/16/2021
Great!! Very smooth!
6/10/2021
Generally I’m not the biggest fan of a smoke flavor even as a backdrop, but the enhanced-classic blend going here fully made it work for me.
4/22/2021
yes! enjoyed!
4/12/2021
Yum, I love this one
4/2/2021
Solid choice for espresso. Rich and dark with decent crema. I prefer a slightly oilier bean, but this is good.
3/18/2021
This is my favorite coffee by far. I primarily used it in my Mika pot and it has the creamiest, sweet taste. Love love love
2/27/2021
Smooth, rich and well-balanced. I quite liked this roast.
2/24/2021
very acidic and too many lingering bitter notes
2/18/2021
As advertised!
2/10/2021
Really liked this one. Strong flavor.
2/1/2021
Good coffee, less subtlety than expected.
1/20/2021
your selection menu lacks obvious items, such as: manage queue
1/14/2021
too rough around the edges for me as some dark roasts are (at least for me)
1/10/2021
Not my favorite. A bit too dark.
12/11/2020
So delicious! Like a nice warm mug of hot chocolate.
12/2/2020
Bold and delicious
11/30/2020
The tasting notes are right, I just don’t like dark roast espressos that much. This has a bitter flavor that is a little over cooked.
11/16/2020
Honestly very temperamental, the Smokey quality was just unpleasant, lacked any real depth.
11/1/2020
Not sure what was up with this coffee. I'm pretty sure I've had it before and don't remember not liking it. The beans were dry and in the sette 270, that means grounds everywhere! I couldn't seem to get it dialed in either, small adjustments to the grind size did nothing, and if I went with a coarser grind, the water seemed like it was just pouring through.
10/7/2020
Not as complex or smooth. Did not care for this flavor.
10/5/2020
This coffee was fine, but didn't stand out compared to others we've tried.
8/26/2020
Do not like this at all, at least not black.
7/28/2020
Chocolate notes very clear.
7/15/2020
This was excellent. Closest yet to my preferred classic espresso taste. Smokier the better!
7/14/2020
Excellent.
7/12/2020
I don’t like when the beans are so oily. It affects the grind and flavor.
7/12/2020
too bold and beans were burnt
6/14/2020
Liked this one. Want it again
6/8/2020
Makes great Espresso, very good latte too. Bold and classic espresso flavour
6/3/2020
Mela's description is accurate -- lots of dark chocolate flavor, no bitterness. Super consistent pull. Espresso and crema don't separate in the cup. Really big beans -- perhaps dispelling the belief the "peabody" size beans are better. I love this and will get more.
My 2nd bag wasn't so great. Less flavor, I couldn't get a consistent pull. Something off with this bag.
My 2nd bag wasn't so great. Less flavor, I couldn't get a consistent pull. Something off with this bag.
6/3/2020
too bold and smoky
5/26/2020
Would have been five stars but liked the Equator Jaguar Espresso better. This was good, but not as remarkable. Solid, drinkable.
5/19/2020
better than my last batch.
5/17/2020
Great espresso, easy to drink
4/20/2020
Delicious!! Loved how mellow and rich this was.
4/8/2020
A bit challenging for me to tune this one to my espresso machine. When I did, it came out great! I enjoyed it best as a cortado.
4/4/2020
This one was too dark and for some reason didn't cooperate with our espresso machine. Very watery.
4/2/2020
Too dark for our liking
4/1/2020
favorite of the espressos so far! Great flavor, not bitter.
3/31/2020
This is absolutely not what I look for in an espresso. The flavor note of "smoky" is an understatement, and burnt would be more apropos. I am very much not interested in dark roast (traditional) espresso beans.
3/27/2020
Solid, no unique flavor
3/21/2020
I really enjoyed this coffee. Good flavor but no too heavy on any one note.
I don't know how to describe it but this coffee had a taste that was just "coffee", without being muddled up in other unwanted notes.
I don't know how to describe it but this coffee had a taste that was just "coffee", without being muddled up in other unwanted notes.
3/18/2020
very smooth flavor with a sweet body as described. I add a bit of half and half and enjoy as an everyday morning coffee.
3/6/2020
Incredibly bitter. When I smelled the roast in the bag it smelled magical. Chocolate and mocha espresso dreams. Unfortunately once roasted it was just very bitter.
2/29/2020
If you're in the market for a solid, chocolaty espresso then grab a bag of this - we loved it
2/21/2020
did not like as espresso or aeropress
2/13/2020
I thought it was good. Had good body to it and good aroma. After further consoderation I upped my score to 5 stars.
2/3/2020
Nice nutty notes and fairly smooth. Could be richer.
1/21/2020
We really enjoyed this coffee. We are looking forward to our next coffee shipment!!
1/18/2020
LOVE THIS!
1/9/2020
Way to dark of a roast. Tastes very dirty. This does not match my preferences..
1/6/2020
Great tasting! Tasted Fresh and Bold! Very happy with these beans.
1/5/2020
Don’t really like this one too much. May be too smoky and too bold. Wasn’t a fan.
1/5/2020
Too dark and smoky
12/28/2019
Loved the chocolate notes and the notes of some spice definitely peeked out here and there. Thought it would taste a little heavy and darker but was surprisingly light.
11/29/2019
Very traditional, easy to pour, holds up well over time. good dense flavor
11/22/2019
It smelled amazing and had a nice crema once brewed, but the flavors fell a little flat. A bit too chocolatey and not enough other tones came through.
11/17/2019
When I first opened the bag, I wasn't sure if I'd like it because of its darker roast. However I ended up surprisingly pleased. It's smoky without being burnt, and the chocolate notes bring me familiarity. I'm happy to have come across another coffee that's different, in a good way.
11/16/2019
decent rich flavor but nothing exceptional.
11/12/2019
Delicious, rich, and chocolatey
10/29/2019
I am satisfied with it. The flavor profile is average for espresso. The consistency is closer lies toward the more viscous end of the espresso spectrum giving a nice dark espresso liquid color. The crema gives a nice golden brown color.
10/20/2019
Excellent overall taste with a nice crema. This is one of my favorites!
10/15/2019
Another good find.
10/8/2019
Can't taste anything but the roast, which is bad.
10/6/2019
Delicious, this is very smooth and the aroma is a favorite of mine. The finish is not too smoky and it has just the right amount of flavor. perfect for my aero press.
9/28/2019
Solid
9/26/2019
My taste have started to shift away from dark espresso roasts. A decent coffee, but not one I'd get again.
9/18/2019
A little too much bitter after taste
8/19/2019
Didn’t stand out but finished good on the palate. I think I wanted more deep flavor.
8/13/2019
Smooth, not acidic. Loved it!
7/4/2019
great for lattes
7/2/2019
Rich and nutty, great for espresso. Good crema production. Worth a buy, not the very best, but pretty darn good.
6/27/2019
Rich and yummy but didn't knock my socks off.
6/27/2019
It had been freshly roasted, but the bag was only rolled up and taped, rather than sealed. The mail box smelled of great coffee scent when the package arrived. Sorry, but I didn't like it as well as my two local go to coffees from Fidalgo and Tony's.
6/22/2019
Don't care for Smokey flavor, but otherwise good.
6/19/2019
Really good coffee.... never had it freshly roasted like that before... I think I might be a Mistobox lifer
6/18/2019
Good for aeropress, ok for espresso. Overall average
6/15/2019
Most consistently good and balanced coffee I’ve received from MistoBox. I’m on my 3rd bag this year.
6/4/2019
I like the flavor. This fits my pallet nicely. I need a finer grind through.
5/24/2019
This was an awesome espresso. Really enjoyed every cup.
5/17/2019
Great espresso!
5/1/2019
Loved it, had some guest drink mostbofbit up so I only had two cups. Would like to try again when available.
4/8/2019
First "espresso" coffee that I've tried with my Oxo drip coffee maker (Barista Brain)- terrific coffee! Dark, smoky flavor with distinct chocolate, slight spice. I don't find it overly sweet and definitely not bitter- excellent coffee.
4/7/2019
Is ok but won’t become one of my alltime favorites
3/16/2019
Really enjoyed the strong and bold flavor of this coffee. Would’ve been nice if they had a little bit more caramel undertones. Overall one of my favorite dark roasts I’ve never had.
3/11/2019
very citrussy. Mixed with a good dark roast and made a nice cup. Other than that though this had a disappointing "tea" like thinness. Need darker
2/24/2019
One of our favorites. Very smooth with a great flavor. Would definitely like to get this again.
2/13/2019
Please continue sending similar as this, it's delicious.
2/11/2019
Bitter flavor. Not as well rounded as an oily bean.
2/7/2019
Such a beautiful flavor profile. I really loved the smoothness of this espresso, along with notes of chocolate. Made my lattes taste like s'mores! Delicious!
1/21/2019
A little too dark for my taste.
1/19/2019
Hearty, but a bit too bitter with our drip coffee maker. Would be great if I were able to make espresso, but would prefer not to buy again if I don't have the right equipment- it was too bitter.
1/13/2019
I enjoyed this espresso. Creamy, light and no bitterness or aftertaste. Thank you for your attention to detail
1/12/2019
Loved this coffee smooth chocolate not bitter at all
1/12/2019
Just got an actual espresso maker so this is the first Mistobox roast I've used with that. A little on the darker side and continues to develop more smoky/bitter notes as it ages a bit. Definitely bold, and a touch of mild fruitiness. Overall this made some good espresso.
1/7/2019
This coffee was excellent! Liked it a bit more than the first, perfect blend of medium, a little fruity but still works well in the expresso machine.
1/6/2019
Usually coffee smells better than it tastes...not in this instance. So good, so smooth. Really love this coffee!
12/31/2018
Liked espresso
12/27/2018
I really liked these beans! They aren't citrusy or fruity so i was very happy about that. Roast level was pretty good, not too dark or light.
12/18/2018
I really like this flavor blend. It smells amazing; the chocolate and smokiness really come through. The fruitiness was a pleasant surprise.
12/17/2018
It tastes a little too burnt to me. Reminded me of Starbucks. I liked the chocolateyness of it though.
12/15/2018
Great blend for my taste. Dark, bold, balanced, and sweet. No sour or bitter after taste. The description indicates "smoky" but I did not get those notes in the tasting (thankfully). Smooth and satisfying brewed in French Press. Will also brew in Pour Over and Espresso to see how it fares in those brews.
11/29/2018
Liked the overall smooth and nutty taste
11/20/2018
Dark chocolate notes were obvious and welcome. As my first order from Mistobox, I'm interested to see how the membership progresses!
11/20/2018
Loved the notes of oakyness . The earthy chocolate was fantastic! Definitely a great start!
11/18/2018
This dark roast does not have as rich a flavor as I would like. I typically brew french roast Barrington coffee, which is full of flavor and a dark roast. This one feels more like a starbucks, burned coffee flavor.
11/11/2018
Good beans!
11/4/2018
One dimensional, not a great espresso.
11/3/2018
Not too high in acidity. Nice round chocolate body.
10/29/2018
Love it! Very smooth. I like the flavor profile. Only comment, I do like it to have a bit more crema on the top but that is if I am being picky:) This is a great coffee and I really like it.
10/28/2018
It’s very nice. I could drink every day. No complaints, but it doesn’t blow me away.
10/28/2018
I loved the toasty on this one. I wouldn't mind having more of a smoky taste in coffees as I couldn't taste much in this one. The dark chocolate taste is very prominent and at first I was not fond if it but half way through the first cup I started to enjoy it. Overall I really like this coffee.
10/23/2018
a bit too smoky and bitter for me.. looking for strong, rich flavor but not burnt tasting
10/19/2018
Excellent flavor for my espresso brewing, I haven't tried it in my chemex yet but I suspect it will be a little too dark and bitter for me to want to drink black like that. Since this is an espresso blend and I got solely to try and get a great tasting espresso I'm satisfied regardless of if it suits my tastes made in other ways.
10/18/2018
Espresso made from this bean is solid and deep without being syrupy. The finish falls slightly flat...thankfully it isn't a bitter finish, but the richness ends suddenly. I like this this bean but look forward to trying more!
10/17/2018
Great in espresso machine
10/16/2018
Disliked
10/14/2018
Better than Cafe Malta. Less chemical taste. I expected espresso roast to be darker like French or Italian. Maybe espresso only good when served as espresso.
10/6/2018
Really great blend. Loved the chocolate flavors.
9/26/2018
Decent espresso, but not terribly interesting. "Dark" was really the only flavor that seemed to be there.
9/18/2018
Didn't care for it. Too earthy, or as my daughter says, tastes dirty.
9/15/2018
This was very, very good, but I tend to like a little bolder, bigger flavor. However, if this is the only way to not get the burnt notes of the kinds of roasts found at Starbuks then it is fine for my purposes.
9/9/2018
Has a little sour note at the end that I associate with lighter roasts. It’s pretty good, but I’m not in love with that sour note.
9/8/2018
Epic! Absolutely delicious
8/27/2018
Delicious. Great Crema and solid flavor when used as an espresso!
8/21/2018
Good flavor profile but not quite strong/bold/rich enough
7/11/2018
Very good cup of expresso but would not recommend as a regular brew. I used a percolator and it was just OK. When I made it in the espresso machine it was very bold full bodied and I could taste chocolate. Very enjoyable.
7/3/2018
Interested in something even less sweet. The Dilano Special Dark Blend looks good.
6/24/2018
Nice and smooth
6/21/2018
Smokey and Spicy, the taste evolves nicely with milk and again with temperature to give very different flavors.
6/17/2018
This one was good, I enjoyed it!
6/14/2018
Best coffee you sent me so far! Absolutely my favorite.
5/26/2018
Great taste and bold like I like it. I will buy again
5/16/2018
The description says smokey, chocolate and bold - that is pretty accurate. Not perfect, my ideal coffee might have just as little more smoke and less chocolate, but very close. Still not as deep or flavorful as the first selection I was sent.
5/4/2018
This coffee produced a nice shot with a wonderful aroma. The crema was not as good as others I have received.
4/29/2018
Coffee quite good.
Packaging may be improved to true vaccum instead of a simple bag.
Packaging may be improved to true vaccum instead of a simple bag.
4/24/2018
Not as good as the Intelligentsia. Smooth, but not bold. With stronger coffee, I add milk. I enjoyed this one black.
3/8/2018
Makes a great Espresso. Would give 4 ½ stars if I could. Great crema, bold flavor, and no bitterness. Sweet and smoky notes make a great balance.
3/5/2018
Like it
2/23/2018
This was both rich and sweet with a little smoke.
2/18/2018
I wasn’t able to pick up on any of the spices of sweetness, but it’s a good solid coffee.
2/11/2018
We loved this one... so smooth, even after a week or two!
2/8/2018
Mmmmmm smoky. =D
1/29/2018
I would probably give it 4 1/2 stars-- very good flavor but sometimes had slightly bitter aftertaste--could have been the way I brewed it. My favorite is still the Dillanos Double Dark. Thank you
1/21/2018
Really liked this one. The chocolate notes were just the right level, in comparison to the other flavors.
12/27/2017
Just okay
12/14/2017
This is a wonderful traditional espresso. It's very middle ground in color, aroma, and flavor. It it very smooth and I am really enjoying it. I love the tiny hint of sweet and then the smoky finish.
12/14/2017
very nice. great crema, smooth flavor but bold enough. I would give 4.5 stars if half stars were allowed.
12/14/2017
Good as latte. Better as shot of espresso. Best as ristretto
11/29/2017
Good general flavor, but nothing too special.
11/27/2017
A great daily cup!
11/16/2017
!Excellent for espresso drinks!
11/11/2017
One of the best so far!
11/8/2017