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Theo 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(1476)

4.30(1476)

1476 ratings
Ratings here are based on aggregated user reviews of individual roasts
5 star
20%
4 star
67%
3 star
11%
2 star
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  • This is off the hook good. Super smooth, blueberry, floral, lots of natural sweetness. I get the suggested lavender. One of the best coffees Ive had this year and definitely the best Ethiopian.

    Cupping Method:Light roast pourover from Fairgrounds, Chicago Millenium Park

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Cold Brew Coffee Metropolis Coffee Company
    Flag of United States Chicago, Illinois

    5.00(1)

    Outstanding cold brew with natural sweetness and fruitiness. Smooth with a fun mid-palate hit of cocoa. I can see why this is so popular here.

    Cupping Method:80 degree May morning in Chicago! From the tap at Fairgrounds near Millenium Park.

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Rwanda Remera Hill Whiptail Coffee
    Flag of United States Berkeley, California

    5.00(1)

    Juicy, complex, smooth. Very balanced acidity. Black tea, honey, persimmon, and peach are what I get. Best Rwandan I can remember having in some time.

    Cupping Method:Hario v60 pourover, AngelsCup blind tasting

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Street Legal New Espresso Blend No. Six Depot Coffee Roasters
    Flag of United States West Stockbridge, Massachusetts

    5.00(2)

    This is an outstanding medium roast espresso. It's aromatic, complex, well-balanced, and structured. It makes a lush crema (see photo on the right) and makes great espresso drinks. We had 5 espresso roasts we rated 4 or 4.5 testing in the machine over the past 2 weeks and this one blew them all away. Definitely just need to be aware this is a lighter espresso roast.

    Cupping Method:Spaziale A53 Lucca, 94 degrees celsius. Espresso, latte, iced Americano.

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Montecarlos Snapchill George Howell
    Flag of United States Acton, Massachusetts

    4.75(2)

    This one hits just right for me. Smooth and balanced, yet very fruity with nice natural sweetness. For me there is a strong chocolate character, paired with blueberry, the types of blueberries that are sweet but still a little bit tart. These might be too good given the level of caffeine buzz.

    Cupping Method:Snapchill can that I bought at Clover.

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Colombia Los Rosales Cooperative Coffee
    Flag of United States West Asheville, North Carolina

    5.00(2)

    Incredibly smooth, easy drinking Colombian with a lot of subtle complexity. Very smooth with balanced acidity. Black tea, honey, and ripe tropical fruit are what I get. Outstanding.

    Cupping Method:Hario v60 pourover, AngelsCup blind tasting

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Honduras Gloria Ventura 3-19 Coffee
    Flag of United States Oakland, California

    5.00(3)

    Really outstanding. A lot of harmony in the way things come together. Tons of natural sweetness. Brown sugar, honey. A touch of black tea. Balanced fruit characteristics.

    Cupping Method:AngelsCup blind tasting, Hario v60

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Honduras Fair-Trade Organic Muddy Water Coffee Roasters
    Flag of United States Harvard, Massachusetts

    5.00(1)

    Maybe the best medium roast pourover Ive had this year. Super smooth, super balanced with a tangerine/lemon acidity.

    Cupping Method:Pourover at Concord Market

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Original Cold Brew Stumptown Coffee Roasters
    Flag of United States Portland, Oregon

    4.33(3)

    Maybe the best large chain cold brew coffee. Usually a bit pricy but worth it. Super smooth, balanced acidity. Always happy with one of these.

    Cupping Method:Bottles, usually from Whole Foods

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Organic Mexican Equal Exchange
    Flag of United States West Bridgewater, Massachusetts

    4.75(2)

    This one is very well done for an inexpensive, fair-trade, organic coffee. I love the values of Equal Exchange. Definitely get a smooth/creamy feel to it, along with the dark chocolate.

    Cupping Method:Filter

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Harbegona Tandem Coffee Roasters
    Flag of United States Portland, Maine

    5.00(1)

    Tandem does great Ethiopian. Definitely a black tea platform, lots of fruitiness, definitely get the peach, maybe a light raspberry.

    Cupping Method:Pourover, Hario v60 @ home and at Clover Food Labs

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Cold Brew Tandem Coffee Roasters
    Flag of United States Portland, Maine

    5.00(1)

    We drive 30 minutes out of the way to get this cold brew and the amazing pastries here.

    Cupping Method:We stop in Portland on our Maine trips for it.

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Nano Genji Tandem Coffee Roasters
    Flag of United States Portland, Maine

    5.00(3)

    Grabbed this bag after a sampling at Clover Food Lab. This is an outstanding Ethiopian thats all fruit yet super smooth. Black tea is the prevailing platform, with hints of floral honey, red grape, and peach.

    Cupping Method:Chemex pourover

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Rocketeer Blend Atomic Coffee Roasters
    Flag of United States Peabody, Massachusetts

    5.00(1)

    Actually cant believe how good this blend is even though Im drinking it at a museum cafeteria. Super super smooth, chocolate is front and center with some good fruitiness. Reminds me of great Colombia drip.

    Cupping Method:Peabody Essex

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • Montecarlos Bourbon George Howell
    Flag of United States Acton, Massachusetts

    4.50(2)

    I checked and this is the Clover Food Labs house roast. So smooth and easy to drink. Not even the slightest hint of bitterness.

    Cupping Method:Many times as pourover, hot and iced at Clover Food Labs.

    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • This one is super trippy. At the core its a recognizable Sumatra in aroma and natural smoky boldness. But then you actually get very distinctly the taste notes described by the roaster - bubble gum, pineapple black cherry.

    Chemex pourover
    Rated: 5.00
    1 year ago · See more
  • 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
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