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International Rank: #51 out of 1130
United States Rank: #32 out of 625
Massachusetts Rank: #6 out of 71

Gracenote Coffee

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Rated 4.53 stars out of 5

4.53(11)

11 ratings
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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Central Massachusetts craft roster with a cult following in Metro Boston

Gracenote Coffee is a coffee roaster from Berlin, MA United States. We have 7 cataloged roasts with 11 total reviews with a score of 4.53.

7 roasts

Name Roast Level Bean Source
Rated 5 stars out of 5

5.00(2)

-Colombia
Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

4.50(2)

-International Blend
Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

4.50(2)

Medium DarkColombia
Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

4.50(1)

-Colombia
Rated 4.13 stars out of 5

4.13(4)

MediumGuatemala
Rated 0 stars out of 5

0(0)

-Ethiopia
Rated 0 stars out of 5

0(0)

-Colombia

Top Reviews(11)

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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1471 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Average

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Aroma

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Value

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Finish

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Flavor

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Acidity

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Balance

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Quality

    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

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

    1471 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Average

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Aroma

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Finish

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Flavor

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Acidity

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Balance

    Gracenote just has espresso down. This is journey in 10 seconds, chocolate, the right amount of bitterness, a plum/blackberry pie type acidity, some natural sweetness, a clean, lingering, tingling, pleasant finish.

    Cupping Method:Doppio at O'Some Cafe in Watertown

    1 year ago·See more from Theo
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    Emily Schadler

    93 roasts rated, avg score of 4.24

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Average

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Aroma

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Value

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Finish

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Flavor

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Acidity

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Balance

    A little nutty in the middle, a sweet burst of fruitiness at the end, a nice round flavor that lingers. A pleasure to sip.

    Cupping Method:Hario V60 Pourover

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    Scott Greenaway

    171 roasts rated, avg score of 4.26

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Average

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Aroma

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Finish

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Flavor

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Acidity

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Balance

    Distinctly robust and flavorful! There is a strong sweet chocolate base, complimented by a light citrus undertone. The finish is a bit dry with compelling epilogue of roasted nut. I am looking forward to trying this roast in a variety of brewing methods to see what other flavors are unlocked. Usually I stick to Vietnamese drip, but tried this roast as a latte today, and I am quite pleased with the result.

    Cupping Method:Latte

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    Scott Greenaway

    171 roasts rated, avg score of 4.26

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Average

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Aroma

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Finish

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Flavor

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Acidity

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Balance

    This is a uniquely- good espresso! Nice mouthfeel, a slight hint of bitterness and astringency, and a lot of sweet milk chocolate. I could be convinced I was sipping a quality hot chocolate.

    Cupping Method:moka pot espresso

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    Coffee Yinzer

    77 roasts rated, avg score of 4.51

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Average

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Aroma

    Rated 3.5 stars out of 5

    3.50 - Value

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Finish

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Flavor

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Acidity

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Balance

    Friend from Boston sent me some Gracenote Coffee washed Colombian. Never heard of this roaster but the coffee was fantastic. Smooth, silky, sweet, and really taste the toffee. I am looking forward to trying more of their coffee.

    Cupping Method:Follow on Instagram (@coffeeyinzer) for more Pittsburgh coffee content.

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    Victoria S-C

    603 roasts rated, avg score of 4.32

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Average

    Good latte!

    Cupping Method:O'Some Cafe

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    Victoria S-C

    603 roasts rated, avg score of 4.32

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Average

    Pretty good!

    Cupping Method:9 Bars in Davis Sq

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    Susanna Paterson

    27 roasts rated, avg score of 4.33

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Average

    A 4 for an iced Americano
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    Victoria S-C

    603 roasts rated, avg score of 4.32

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Average

    Consistent 4s for my lattes and one iced Americano.

Editor's Overview

Gracenote Coffee Roasters has long been a favorite of our Massachusetts-based editorial staff, known for an elusive quality in taste that is challenging to articulate. I ride my bike to the Harvard General Store, where Gracenote has long been a staple, and I remember the Dewey Square coffee trike fondly.

This intangible aspect makes it difficult to encapsulate their distinct approach to coffee roasting. As enthusiasts and roasters, they engage with their craft with both care and expertise. Their primary aim is to ensure their coffee tastes exceptional, supported by their sourcing of some of the finest green coffee available. What sets them apart is their dedication to the coffees they select—they endeavor to perceive these coffees in their true essence and engage in roasting practices that allow these coffees to reach their full potential, as understood by Gracenote. In addition to their philosophical stance on coffee tasting, they also employ various roasting tools to deepen their understanding of the roasting process. The fusion of taste and analytics is a thrilling aspect of their work. Their approach to process and methodology is both flexible and progressive. Their deep-seated passion for coffee fuels and drives their operations. Ultimately, Gracenote aims to reveal the full capabilities of their coffee, in the hope that consumers will cherish it as much as they do.