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Connecticut Rank: #5 out of 16

Great Minds

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Rated 4.29 stars out of 5

4.29(10)

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Central Connecticut craft roaster with loyal following

Great Minds is a coffee roaster from Oakville, CT United States. We have 6 cataloged roasts with 10 total reviews with a score of 4.29.

6 roasts

Name Roast Level Bean Source
Rated 4.75 stars out of 5

4.75(2)

MediumColombia
Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

4.50(2)

-Brazil
Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

4.50(1)

Dark-
Rated 4.25 stars out of 5

4.25(2)

Light MediumBurundi
Rated 4 stars out of 5

4.00(1)

Light MediumCosta Rica
Rated 3.75 stars out of 5

3.75(2)

MediumEthiopia

Top Reviews(10)

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    Victoria S-C

    607 roasts rated, avg score of 4.32

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Average

    Super smooth, enjoyable from start to finish. Chocolate, black cherry. Low acidity, no bitterness.
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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1478 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Average

    Well executed classic Colombian with chocolate, citrus, and full bodied mouthfeel. Super smooth, no bitterness, and light but pleasant acidity.

    Cupping Method:Green Kettle Advent #10

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

    1478 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Average

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Aroma

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Flavor

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Acidity

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Balance

    Well, fairly straightforward on the flavor spectrum this dark roast, but this is extremely smooth and easy to drink. The smokiness is only a touch. There is a lot of natural sweetness and a balanced acidity perhaps resembling blueberry.

    Cupping Method:V60 pourover from Green Kettle Advent (#13)

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

    1478 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Average

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Aroma

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Finish

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Flavor

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Acidity

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Balance

    A nice fruity Burundi with a big hit of fruit mid-palate, strawberry and citrus. Definitely get a strongly brewed black tea in the background. There's some complexity and a lot of flavors going on. Just a touch of funk that I didn't mind as I've definitely been seeing with this year's Burundis, natural or washed. It's not quite even mouthfeel wise but it's a fun coffee roast overall.

    Cupping Method:Green Kettle Advent. Hario v60 pourover at 203 degrees F.

    1 year ago·See more from Theo
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    Victoria S-C

    607 roasts rated, avg score of 4.32

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Average

    Very good!
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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1478 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Average

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Aroma

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Finish

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Flavor

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Acidity

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Balance

    A smooth, nutty, caramel Brazilian roasted on the lighter side of medium that was very smooth and easy to drink. Lightly chocolate in platform. Not complex, but very clean. A touch of citrust acidity and nice mouthfeel, full-bodied but not heavy.

    Cupping Method:Hario v60, 203 degrees F

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

    1478 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Average

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Aroma

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Finish

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Flavor

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Acidity

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Balance

    I enjoyed this cup of coffee, although its not quite what Im typically looking for in an Ethiopian. It has an incredible aroma, with apricot notes to go along with cocoa.

    Once brewed, this coffee has a very full bodied mouth feel. Chocolate and prune are what I get with a little walnut. Its naturally bittersweet.

    While its fairly smooth for me structurally it didnt quite come together.

    Cupping Method:Hario v60 from Green Kettle advent

    1 year ago·See more from Theo
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    Victoria S-C

    607 roasts rated, avg score of 4.32

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Average

    Didnt like it at first but solid and interesting once cool.
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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1478 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Average

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Finish

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Flavor

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Acidity

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Balance

    A smooth Costa Rican.

    Noticed a couple oily beans in and some light colored ones, so kind of looks like a blend but just a very small amount. It's a smooth cup with just a touch of smokiness (not really bitterness). Has an almost glycerin mouthfeel which I like.

    Cupping Method:Hario v60 pourover. #17 in the Green Kettle advent calendar (had a few days late)

    1 year ago·See more from Theo
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    Victoria S-C

    607 roasts rated, avg score of 4.32

    Rated 3.5 stars out of 5

    3.50 - Average

    A bit bitter, not my favorite.