JBC Coffee Roasters Reviews
Madison, Wisconsin
4.44(21)
All Reviews(21)
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Scott Greenaway169 roasts rated, avg score of 4.26
5.00 - Average
4.00 - Aroma
4.50 - Finish
5.00 - Flavor
5.00 - Acidity
5.00 - Balance
A distinctively unique full-flavored roast! A strong acidity, blooming with each sip, piqued my curiosity to fully explore the textured flavor. This roast leans fruity, with a light tartness.Cupping Method:Vietnamese drip
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Expert Picks Series290 roasts rated, avg score of 4.96
5.00 - Average
This roast won a Best Roast award from the Good Food Awards. Since this is a reputable, judged competition, we count it as a five-star review to help people find the best coffee. There are 24 winning roasts annually.
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Emily Schadler93 roasts rated, avg score of 4.24
5.00 - Average
I only had this roast as an espresso, and in that format, it was a winner. I loved the balance, with a nice rolling flavor that went tart in the middle of the sip and lingered on a mellow astringency.Cupping Method:Moka pot espresso
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor1408 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
5.00 - Average
5.00 - Aroma
5.00 - Finish
4.50 - Flavor
4.50 - Acidity
4.50 - Balance
This JBC Ethiopian coffee provides an exquisite blend of flavors that is surprisingly reminiscent of Colombian coffee, with its full body and exceptional smoothness setting it apart from other single-origin options. The robust black tea notes and a subtle herbal and floral undertone create a sophisticated and complex profile, captivating the palate from the first sip. The balance achieved between these bold flavors and the coffees inherent characteristics is tasty and complex.
The coffees acidity is delicately handled, presenting itself in a citrusy fashion without overwhelming the taste buds. The finish is particularly noteworthy, leaving a refreshing aftertaste of tangerine and lemon that lingers just long enough to invite another sip. Its a nice blend of flavors that results in a coffee experience that is both vibrant and comforting.Cupping Method:Chemex pourover 207C, from the JBC fall sampler
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1408 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
5.00 - Average
4.50 - Aroma
4.50 - Finish
5.00 - Flavor
4.50 - Acidity
4.50 - Balance
I liked this Sumatran from JBC. It made a good pourover and a very nice espresso. It drinks a bit darker than the roast level, as many Sumatrans do. I think it retains some of the earthiness/spice Sumatrans have, but at a lower level. There's a lot of body and natural sweetness. I agree with the fellow taster the earthiness is kind of hidden but comes out in the aftertaste, which I didn't mind.
As espresso, it drinks like a medium roast with caramel, blackberry, and a touch of earthiness and spice. It generated a very nice, medium crema and an full-bodied mouthfeel.
As pourover, it is very plummy with a little bit of spice. Very smooth and balanced acidity. A versatile and tasty coffee.
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I actually bumped this to a 5 after the pourover since it's rare I get results this good with both formats.
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Emily Schadler
93 roasts rated, avg score of 4.24
5.00 - Average
This cup was pleasantly surprising, with a thoroughly enjoyable complexity that bloomed throughout the sip. ICupping Method:Hario V-60 pour over
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Victoria S-C564 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
4.50 - Average
4.00 - Aroma
4.50 - Finish
4.50 - Flavor
4.50 - Acidity
4.00 - Balance
I thought this was great as pourover, so easy to drink! -
Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1408 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
4.50 - Average
4.50 - Aroma
4.50 - Finish
4.50 - Flavor
4.50 - Acidity
4.50 - Balance
A very nice Gesha. Splitting hairs but would take a bit more juicy/berry acidity. I get black tea, tamarind, and pineapple. Very smooth and easy to drink.Cupping Method:Chemex pourover
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1408 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
4.50 - Average
4.50 - Aroma
4.00 - Finish
4.50 - Flavor
4.50 - Acidity
4.00 - Balance
A lovely, full-bodied Guatemalan that is very fruity/juicy. I get fresh plum, apricot, and a strongly brewed black tea. I want a little bit more complexity given the richness of the initial acidity. A very nice cup overall.Cupping Method:Chemex pourover. Have a small bag from a JBC fall sampler.
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Scott Greenaway
169 roasts rated, avg score of 4.26
4.50 - Average
4.50 - Aroma
4.50 - Finish
5.00 - Flavor
5.00 - Acidity
4.50 - Balance
A flavorful roast, multilayered with a tart punch. A nice fruity acidity with a lively feel.Cupping Method:Moka espresso
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1408 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
4.50 - Average
4.50 - Aroma
4.50 - Finish
4.50 - Flavor
4.50 - Acidity
4.50 - Balance
Pretty tasty. Juicy, cranberry, a touch savory, pretty full bodied with a long fruity/cranberry finish. Will be on the acidic side for some.Cupping Method:Pourover. I got this roast as part of the JBC Fall Sampler (this was bag #7)
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Emily Schadler
93 roasts rated, avg score of 4.24
4.50 - Average
5.00 - Aroma
I loved the tart, grapefruit kick in this cup. This aroma was out of this world, such a pleasant experience.Traits: grapefruit -
Victoria S-C
564 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
4.50 - Average
This one was really good. I normally prefer Latin American coffee over African ones! -
Victoria S-C
564 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
4.00 - Average
4.00 - Flavor
4.50 - Acidity
Nice acidity, grapefruit, papaya. Almost tropical with a bit of savory. I like it but I couldn't drink it all day. -
Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1408 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
4.00 - Average
4.00 - Aroma
4.00 - Finish
4.00 - Flavor
4.00 - Acidity
3.50 - Balance
Black tea, very light lemon/melon acidity midpalate, a bit of funk, maybe grapefruit rind. Mostly smooth but doesnt quite come together and balance out for a five star for me.Cupping Method:Chemex pourover, 207C. Coffee is part of JBC Fall Sampler.
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Emily Schadler
93 roasts rated, avg score of 4.24
4.00 - Average
For me, this roast tasted really fruity with a bit of a tart bite and a kick of dark chocolate on the finish.Cupping Method:Moka pot espresso
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1408 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
3.50 - Average
4.50 - Aroma
4.00 - Finish
4.00 - Flavor
3.50 - Acidity
3.00 - Balance
This Rwandan from JBC had some good characteristics, including very bright acidity and a some nice black tea character. It veers into too acidic and there's a grapefruit rind type bitterness that works in some light roast pourover coffee but doesn't really for me in this one. This one fell into the fine but probably wouldn't order again category.Cupping Method:Chemex pourover, part of JBC Fall Sampler
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Victoria S-C
564 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
3.50 - Average
Drinkable when cool, but a bit too acidic for me. -
Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1408 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
3.50 - Average
3.50 - Aroma
4.50 - Finish
3.00 - Flavor
5.00 - Acidity
3.50 - Balance
This coffee has some fantastic attributes but for me, there's soy sauce on the nose, soy sauce on the grind, and a fairly strong soy sauce note in the coffee. It has a really nice green apple acidity, along with complimentary mix berries type.
I'll try it one more time and see if I can get different result...Cupping Method:Got it as part of 8 coffees in a JBC sampler
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This roast won a Best Roast award from the Good Food Awards. Since this is a reputable, judged competition, we count it as a five-star review to help people find the best coffee. There are 24 winning roasts annually. Visit the https://goodfoodfdn.org/ for more details.
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This cup was pleasantly surprising, with a thoroughly enjoyable complexity that bloomed throughout the sip. I
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A flavorful roast, multilayered with a tart punch. A nice fruity acidity with a lively feel.