Jewel Coffee

Time for another Jewel Coffee (@jewelcoffeesg) pod! This is the Lightning Bolt, a strong coffee with very developed roasty and chocolatey notes. The flavor profile of this coffee is pleasantly nutty and spicy, with a bitterness that isn't at all off-putting, combining nicely with the aroma. This is quite the intense coffee, but executed in a way that makes me appreciate bitter coffees more - 4/5!

The manufacturer describes this coffee as a blend of Brazilian and Peruvian beans, roasted to an intensity of 11, with fruity notes and a smooth finish. A great choice if you prefer stronger and more bitter coffees!

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ewel Coffee (@jewelcoffeesg) is a cafe chain I've physically been to on multiple occasions, so it's nice to see that they also have Nespresso coffee pods on sale in supermarkets!

This is their El Salvador offering, in bright red plastic pods. Unfortunately, my machine struggled a little to brew these, often experiencing the "clear start" problem (where the first part of the drink is just water, seeping around the pod instead of through it), and even ostensibly over-pressuring on one occasion.

But, technical issues aside, this drink is a delicious one. The texture is silky and the flavor is nutty and reminiscent of dried fruit, that is berry-like and pleasant. I don't remember enjoying the acidity of a drink as much as in this pod. The coffee's bitterness is most prominent in its aftertaste, and is not too overwhelming. 4/5 - A great drink, if you look past the technical issues of the pod itself.

The manufacturer describes this pod as one with caramel flavors, an apple sweetness and a heavy body, with an intensity level of 7. I largely agree! This is a very fruity pod, and a very enjoyable one at that!

Cupping Method:This Nespresso capsule review was added to Coffee Roast with the permission of coffeepodthoughts. See profile for more information.