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Ted Chan, Managing Editor

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Preferences: Barista for Coffee Roast, mainly drinking espresso and pourover. I try to take a sommelier type approach to coffee, and generally know how varietals/regions should taste (but also like being surprised!)

Gear: Lucca Spaziale A53 Chemex Coffee Maker Alessia Moka Pot Hario v60 - Ceramic at home, plastic on the road

Reviews(1095)

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1095 ratings
Ratings here are based on aggregated user reviews of individual roasts
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  • Ethiopia Hararr Nitro Cold Brew Karma Coffee
    Flag of United States Sudbury, Massachusetts

    5.00(1)

    Best dark roast nitro cold brew Ive ever had. Super creamy, fruity, and smooth without over taking the boldness. Not at all bitter.
    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Levity Blend Cooperative Coffee
    Flag of United States West Asheville, North Carolina

    5.00(1)

    A wonderful blend, something you could drink every day. Has that elevated breakfast blend feel, with mild chocolate caramel notes transforming into a berry/kiwi/tropical acidity. Balance and structure is great. Best executed of 3 blind tastings blends this week.
    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Ethiopia Bombe Natural Messenger Coffee Company
    Flag of United States Kansas City, Missouri

    4.75(2)

    This one is so subtle. First off, very smooth and balanced platform. Strong black tea resemblance, with candied grapefruit and bergamot.

    A clean and very pleasant finish.

    Angels Cup blind tasting.

    Cupping Method:Pourover, Hario v60

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • This Swiss espresso was one the best I found during my summer tour in Europe, where I drank at least 4 a day, ha ha. Smooth medium roast with a lot of body and crema. Nutty flavors with just the right amount of acidity.

    Cupping Method:Doppio and flat white in Zurich cafes

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Mario Moreno - El Fifo Little Wolf Coffee
    Flag of United States Ipswich, Massachusetts

    5.00(1)

    Had in my notes that I loved this coffee and ordered it at least 10 times based on receipts from Clover Food Lab. Little Wolf is great so no surprise!
    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Gakenke Burundi Speedwell Coffee Company
    Flag of United States Plymouth, Massachusetts

    5.00(1)

    I love this coffee from Speedwll that's served at Clover Food Lab. Not sure if they still have it but my receipts show I ordered it at least 7x!
    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Classic Cold Brew Abracadabra Coffee Co.
    Flag of United States Woodstock, Vermont

    5.00(1)

    One of the best cold brews out there. Balanced, with a great fruity acidity. Occasionally get the craving to drive three hours to Vermont to pick it up.

    Cupping Method:Available in cans, or on tap in Woodstock, VT.

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Honduras Parainema Tilly's Coffee - CLOSED
    Flag of United States Grand Rapids, Michigan

    4.50(2)

    Angels Cup blind tasting. Nice nose with some florality. Lemongrass, black tea, cola, a touch of cranberry. Lots of natural sweetness. Delicious.
    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Emblem Espresso Compass Coffee
    Flag of United States Washington, District of Columbia

    5.00(1)

    I noted liking this espresso quite a bit. Its served at one of my favorite coffee shops in Nantucket, MA.
    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Time and Temperature Tandem Coffee Roasters
    Flag of United States Portland, Maine

    5.00(1)

    Legit. This a winter 2022 tasting espresso, 1.5 oz extraction at 94 degree Celsius. 5 stars. Balanced, beautiful acidity, bergamot, pomegranate. Like a unsweetened bar of 70% dark chocolate. Nice linger on palate.
    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Whisper Espresso Blend New Harvest Coffee
    Flag of United States Providence, Rhode Island

    4.50(2)

    Great medium blend espresso. Comes as advertised with chocolate, orange peel, and cherry notes. Bright acidity and full crema.
    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Caff Vergnanno just rocks. This is a balanced and nuanced espresso. Beautiful crema, lingers ever so long. So many things going on. Honey, caramel, brown sugar notes. Acidity is just right, sugared grapefruit and candied lemon.

    Cupping Method:Eataly, then home espresso

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Just about a perfect an Italian espresso. Brilliantly aromatic with a big bright crema. Like an expensive dark chocolate with blackberry acidity.

    Cupping Method:Eataly cafe, home espresso Lucca A53 Spaziale

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Sidama Hamasho Little Wolf Coffee
    Flag of United States Ipswich, Massachusetts

    5.00(1)

    Vibrant citrus. Clear on noise. Lime, bergamot, tea, pomegranate. Very smooth. Very light. Delicious if you like this style.

    Really small beans, seems like a unique/interesting lot. Have not seen this coffee widely available elsewhere.

    Cupping Method:Chemex pourover, 205 degrees, unbleached filter.

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Colombia La Cinta Portola Coffee Lab
    Flag of United States Costa Mesa, California

    5.00(2)

    This is brilliant. As good a non-Gesha Colombian light roast as I can remember having.

    Beans were mixed and a bit irregular in size. Thought it might have been a blend. Amazing nose out of the bag, rich cocoa, nuttiness, spices and sugar, like brownie mix in a bowl before mixing.

    That character comes through in the cup paired with a lively acidity.

    First thing I get out of the cup is a warm brownie. Theres a great acidity balance, like a pomegranate with a tiny hint of citrus. Very clean finish with a nice linger on the palate. Extremely smooth and balanced.

    Cupping Method:Blind tasting. Pourover, Hario v60

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Santa Bárbara Jobneel Caceres Blue Bottle
    Flag of United States San Francisco, California

    5.00(1)

    Undated notes from the past. Not clear if still available. Delicious, complex journey of a light roast with bright acidity, citrus, and bergamot.

    Cupping Method:Chemex pourover

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Colombia Las Perlitas What’s Brewing
    Flag of United States San Antonio, Texas

    5.00(2)

    Ooh, this one was very, very nice. Super smooth throughout with a lot of structure and earthiness but still fruity acidity throughout. A nice natural sweetness to it. Got some mandarin and brown sugar notes, and maybe a strawberry rhubarb pie hint in the acidity. Awesome.

    Cupping Method:Pourover, Chemex

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Big Trouble Counter Culture
    Flag of United States Durham, North Carolina

    4.50(2)

    Great aroma out of the bag. Awesome crema on espresso. Definitely get the caramel and peanut notes. Stone fruit and tea at the end. Nice linger on the palace. My wife loves the cappuccino we make with this. Our two local cafes sell this blend, and it is a staple for us.
    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Honduras Cielito Lindo Tilly's Coffee - CLOSED
    Flag of United States Grand Rapids, Michigan

    5.00(2)

    Pretty, but irregular beans. No matter, an outstanding coffee.

    Great nose on the grind, nutty and caramel.

    A lot of interesting fruit in the cup, tropical, stone fruit, balanced, smooth. Angels Cup blind tasting.
    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Field Trip Counter Culture
    Flag of United States Durham, North Carolina

    5.00(1)

    Great as pour over and great as espresso. As pour over flavorful, smooth and balanced. For me, I get a fresh white peach/pineapple burst, milk chocolate, Caramel. Also tinkered around and since its an medium roast, made espresso with it. Came out balanced, with citrus/fruity notes mid palate. Wife very happy with her latte. over flavorful, smooth and balanced. Awesome blend that shows how 1+1 = 3.
    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Hologram Counter Culture
    Flag of United States Durham, North Carolina

    4.83(3)

    Hologram is a super excellent blend, one that really highlights coffee blends and how 1+1 = 3. I get maple syrup, milk chocolate, and strawberry/blackberry. Sounds like a dream brunch, right?!

    It's also very versatile - I've gotten great coffee in the espresso machine, Moka pot, and Chemex. Definitely different and fun in each.
    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Ethiopia Sakaro Anaerobic Barrington Coffee
    Flag of United States Lee, Massachusetts

    5.00(1)

    Outstanding. Blind tasting from AngelsCup. Floral and dynamic with an Earl grey character. Chocolate, bergamot, perfect balance of acidity and smoothness. Barrington is an old friend to me, a roaster I liked when I had a casual relationship with coffee.

    Cupping Method:Hario v60 pourover

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Gesha Clouds Free Space Coffee
    Flag of United States Galva, Kansas

    5.00(2)

    I was blown away by this coffee. We got it in an Angel's Cup blind tasting and ordered another bag from Free Space. Floral, tropical, just the right balance of acidity. Lingering fruit for days. I wish I had slightly better notes from the time period. Also one of my wife's favorites.
    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Mohammed Alameal Yemen George Howell
    Flag of United States Acton, Massachusetts

    5.00(1)

    This is one of the best coffees I've ever had. LOL, regrettably I could only afford 4 ounces of it. Aroma/nose is great, but it's magic in the cup. All sorts of spice, sweetness, and jammy fruit. Amazing. Great linger. You don't want it to come to an end. Sounds like a super small lot so might not be available frequently if at all.

    Cupping Method:Pourover, Chemex

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Marble City Blend K Brew
    Flag of United States Knoxville, Tennessee

    5.00(1)

    Filter/drip has to be fast and deliver caffeine into the bloodstream quickly. This is a GREAT house drip. I could drink this all day. Super smooth, balanced acidity. Acidity is blackberry, honey crisp apple. And it lingers nicely without being overpowering.

    Cupping Method:Free drip with bag of coffee purchase. Got me from Knoxville to Nashville!

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Alpha Espresso Gracenote Coffee
    Flag of United States Berlin, Massachusetts

    4.50(2)

    Lush crema, wonderful balance. Chocolate and a nice roast grain note, like those fiber breakfast cookies you have in Europe. I do get just the ever so slight hint of the lavender they mention. A fresh summer berry acidity and undertone. One of the best espressos that I've found.

    Cupping Method:A53 Lucca Spaziale, espresso, Americano

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Ethiopia Single Origin Nitro Cold Brew Nobl Beverages
    Flag of United States Seabrook, New Hampshire

    5.00(1)

    This is the best cold brew I've ever had. I'm not sure NOBL carries it on a regular basis as it's probably 60 days after I got a can of it at Concord Market near my house.

    Usually I find cold brew tasty but not necessarily truly special or differentiated. This is an exception. This cold brew evolves almost like a wine, expressing the best components of Ethiopian coffee. It's floral, fruity, and naturally sweet. It has a hit of that chocolate orange you got on holidays as a kid, but not too much as to keep things interesting. It has a nice berry finish and a crisp, lingering acidity that leaves you wanting more.

    Cupping Method:Can from Concord Market in Concord, MA

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • FINCA Deborah Terroir George Howell
    Flag of United States Acton, Massachusetts

    5.00(1)

    Outstandings. The original Gesha that blew my mind. Intensely complex and flora, with peach, tropical fruit, earl grey. Perfect balance and perfect acidity.

    Cupping Method:Pourover, Chemex, Natural Filter, 207 degrees F

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Geisha Spirit Competition Series Cafe Kreyol
    Flag of United States Manassas, Virginia

    5.00(3)

    One of, if not, the best coffees I've ever had. Blind tasted out of the Angel's Cup "Black" Gesha box, which I got as a gift for Christmas in January of 2023. We ordered another bag and it was consistent with the Angel's Cup tasting.

    Where to start, incredible complexity. Honeysuckle, peach, jasmine tea. Acidity is perfect. Structure is perfect, almost like the finest wine that evolves in your mouth.

    Cupping Method:Chemex pourover, 207 degrees F.

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • This is the best organic value coffee I've had. On those nose, I got cherry cola and champagne - that effervescence has really been there for me. This made brilliant pourover. Balanced, smooth, just the right amount of acidity. If I had a cafe where I had to serve one light roast all the time, this one might be it. Intelligentsia puts out remarkable quality at the scale they operate at.

    Cupping Method:Chemex pourover, 207 F

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
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