Messenger Coffee Company Reviews
Kansas City, Missouri
4.31(9)
All Reviews(9)
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor1347 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
5.00 - Average
4.50 - Aroma
5.00 - Finish
5.00 - Flavor
4.50 - Acidity
4.50 - Balance
4.50 - Quality
This one is so subtle. First off, very smooth and balanced platform. Strong black tea resemblance, with candied grapefruit and bergamot.
A clean and very pleasant finish.
Angels Cup blind tasting.Cupping Method:Pourover, Hario v60
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1347 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
5.00 - Average
This one is super trippy. At the core its a recognizable Sumatra in aroma and natural smoky boldness. But then you actually get very distinctly the taste notes described by the roaster - bubble gum, pineapple black cherry.
Chemex pourover -
Scott Greenaway164 roasts rated, avg score of 4.26
5.00 - Average
4.50 - Aroma
4.50 - Finish
5.00 - Flavor
4.00 - Acidity
5.00 - Balance
Great, unique flavor! Dry, and on the definitively on the earthy/ floral side. Noticeable and pleasant lingering flavor.Cupping Method:Vietnamese drip
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Victoria S-C531 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
4.50 - Average
5.00 - Aroma
5.00 - Finish
5.00 - Acidity
To me, it smelled like chocolate and at room temp tasted a little like milk chocolate. Smooth, easy to drink, not bitter.Cupping Method:Pourover. Black. Angel Cup blind tasting.
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1347 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
4.50 - Average
4.50 - Aroma
4.00 - Finish
4.50 - Flavor
4.00 - Acidity
4.00 - Balance
I think this is as described (grapefruit, kumquat, hibiscus, maple). It makes it very interesting. I always admire when a roaster gets it spot on. Those are characteristics I like a lot but others might not. Grapefruit to me is very clear in this and thats not what everyone loves in their coffee.
Part of Messenger Sumatra tasting set.Cupping Method:Hario v60 pourover
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Victoria S-C
531 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
4.00 - Average
5.00 - Aroma
4.00 - Finish
4.00 - Flavor
4.00 - Acidity
4.00 - Balance
Smooth, easy to drink, not too bitter. Would have again!Cupping Method:Pourover
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1347 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
4.00 - Average
3.50 - Aroma
4.50 - Finish
4.00 - Flavor
4.00 - Acidity
4.50 - Balance
I admit to not really knowing how to grade this one, it is so unique. Almost smells grapefruit and cocoa on the grind. It's buttery and has a bit of umami, but also has quite a bit of natural sweetness with plum/prune making a strong appearance mid-palate. That combo is almost off-putting when it's hot but it cools into a very interesting and complex experience.
I'd say I think it is quite interesting overall but not something I'd really want to drink every day.Cupping Method:Tried in Chemex and Hario v60. Part of Messenger Hendra comparison set with 3 types of processing.
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Emily Schadler93 roasts rated, avg score of 4.24
3.50 - Average
4.50 - Aroma
3.50 - Value
4.00 - Finish
3.50 - Flavor
5.00 - Acidity
4.00 - Balance
Nice acidity, and I like the hints of grapefruit, but it felt a little on the weak/watery side to me.Cupping Method:Pour over
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Victoria S-C
531 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
3.00 - Average
4.00 - Aroma
3.00 - Finish
3.00 - Acidity
4.00 - Balance
I thought this one was fine, but I prefer the other coffees from this roaster. Dont need to have again.Cupping Method:Pourover. Maybe I should have had it with milk? I normally drink everything black.
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Great, unique flavor! Dry, and on the definitively on the earthy/ floral side. Noticeable and pleasant lingering flavor.
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Nice acidity, and I like the hints of grapefruit, but it felt a little on the weak/watery side to me.
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I admit to not really knowing how to grade this one, it is so unique. Almost smells grapefruit and cocoa on the grind. It's buttery and has a bit of umami, but also has quite a bit of natural sweetness with plum/prune making a strong appearance mid-palate. That combo is almost off-putting when it's hot but it cools into a very interesting and complex experience. I'd say I think it is quite interesting overall but not something I'd really want to drink every day.
