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230 West

Flag of United States Vernon Hills, Illinois
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3.75(5)

5 ratings
Ratings here are based on aggregated user reviews of individual roasts from 230 West.
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230 West is a brand belonging to American Hotel Register Company, a large scale distibutor to hotels and other service industries

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230 West is a coffee roaster from Vernon Hills, IL United States. We have 4 cataloged roasts with 5 total reviews with a score of 3.75.

4 roasts

Name Roast Level Bean Source
Light Medium Americas Blend
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Top Reviews(5)

  • Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1300 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29

    4.00 - Average

    4.00 - Finish

    4.00 - Flavor

    4.00 - Acidity

    4.50 - Balance

    This is my second encounter with 230 West. In my first, I registered in my head as the very definition of hotel coffee. Safe, intermediate blended coffee that probably everyone this is OK.

    This Breakfast Blend I think is a little bit better. It's on the lighter side and has a honeyed/caramel sweetness, and a bright citrus acidity, and very clean finish. It's low on the complexity side, but very smooth. Satisfying on a nippy day here in Park City.

    Cupping Method:I made drip with the one-cup machine at the Westgate.

    4 weeks ago · See more from Theo
  • Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1300 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29

    4.00 - Average

    4.00 - Finish

    4.50 - Flavor

    4.50 - Acidity

    4.00 - Balance

    This 230 West Breakfast line is pretty solid. The decaf Breakfast Blend matched the regular pretty well. I think the beans used here were ground fresh and sealed nicely as the flavor remains pretty bright.

    Now, there's nothing complex and fancy here, but you get a solid lighter roast with a honey-caramel sweetness, bright citrus acidity, and a very clean finish. There's perhaps a tinge of something resembling a lemongrass.

    While not highly complex, it's incredibly smooth and quite satisfying with a granola bar after a hike!

    Cupping Method:Made filter pack with one cup option on coffee maker (see photo).

    4 weeks ago · See more from Theo
  • Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1300 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29

    3.50 - Average

    3.00 - Aroma

    3.50 - Finish

    3.50 - Flavor

    3.50 - Acidity

    4.00 - Balance

    A pleasant and convenient hotel room decaf nightcap that drinks light and smooth. A lot better than some recent hotel room coffee I've had. Wouldn't say there's a distinguishing characteristic beyond light and smooth. Maybe a very light peanut and milk chocolate. There's some very simple natural sweetness. I had never heard of 230 West before. Nice to see the coffee is Rainforest Alliance Certified.

    Cupping Method:At Marriott Courtyard Midtown West, comes as a filter pack for a Cuisinart hospitality brew basket.

    1 year ago · See more from Theo
  • Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1300 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29

    3.50 - Average

    3.50 - Aroma

    3.50 - Finish

    3.00 - Flavor

    3.50 - Acidity

    3.50 - Balance

    I dont mind this trend of hotels going for very neutral Arabica specialty grade coffee thats easy to drink after years of lousy robusta. This one extracts with some black tea and the slightest hint of peach.

    230 West Rainforest Select is an easy to drink coffee similar to breakfast blend thats light and smooth with low bitterness and acidity. The filter style is handy and could probably be steeped.

    Cupping Method:At Courtyard Marriott Midtown West. Coffee comes in filter pack.

    1 year ago · See more from Theo
  • Scott Greenaway

    155 roasts rated, avg score of 4.25

    3.50 - Average

    3.00 - Aroma

    3.50 - Finish

    3.50 - Flavor

    3.00 - Acidity

    4.00 - Balance

    This hotel coffee was surprisingly decent. The flavor was pleasantly neutral and was just strong enough. There was a subtle old bean flavor, but the overall experience was pleasant.

    Cupping Method:as directed on the packaging, cream with no sweetener

    11 months ago · See more from Scott

Editor's Overview

American Hotel Register Company, established in 1865, began as a publisher of a directory listing hotel patrons. Over the years, the company transitioned into a supplier for the hospitality industry, catering to the needs of hotels and other similar establishments. Among its varied product lines, the company introduced "230 West", a coffee brand in 1994. This addition to their product range showcases the company's diverse offerings, from linens and bedding to in-room coffee like "230 West". With its extensive history and broad product catalog, American Hotel Register Company continues to serve the needs of the hospitality sector.
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