Pirates of Coffee
Toronto
4.29(41)
Hip and slightly cheeky Toronto craft roaster with a focus on sustainably sourced coffee
Show morePirates of Coffee is a coffee roaster from Toronto, Canada. We have 27 cataloged roasts with 41 total reviews with a score of 4.29.
| Name | Roast Level | Bean Source |
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5.00(2) |
Light Medium | Colombia |
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4.75(2) |
Light Medium | Panama |
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5.00(1) |
Light Medium | Rwanda |
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5.00(1) |
Light Medium | Colombia |
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4.50(2) |
Light Medium | Colombia |
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4.50(2) |
- | Colombia |
| Light Medium | Ethiopia | |
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4.50(2) |
Light Medium | Colombia |
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4.50(1) |
Light Medium | Panama |
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4.50(1) |
Light | Panama |
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4.50(1) |
Light Medium | Panama |
| Light Medium | Ethiopia | |
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4.50(1) |
Light Medium | Colombia |
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4.50(1) |
Light Medium | Colombia |
| Light Medium | Ethiopia | |
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4.25(2) |
Light Medium | Kenya |
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4.25(2) |
Light Medium | Myanmar |
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4.00(1) |
Light Medium | Panama |
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4.00(1) |
Light Medium | Guatemala |
| Light Medium | Panama | |
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4.00(2) |
Light Medium | Colombia |
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4.00(2) |
Light Medium | Colombia |
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3.50(1) |
Light Medium | Yemen |
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3.50(1) |
Light Medium | Rwanda |
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3.75(2) |
Light Medium | Rwanda |
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3.75(2) |
Medium | Colombia |
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3.75(2) |
Light Medium | Costa Rica |
Top Reviews(41)
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
5.00 - Average
5.00 - Aroma
4.50 - Finish
5.00 - Flavor
4.50 - Acidity
5.00 - Balance
This is such a cool and fun coffee! And most at the end of the day, really delicious.
I actually get a lot of interesting tropical notes, pineapple, starfruit, lychee in the cup. The acidity is very bright. I get floral (almost Pink Bourbon-ish) muskmelon (I guess that's canteloupe!) and a bit of nuttiness pre-grind. There's a lot of acidity and a lot of natural sweetness. Only a very slight touch of funkiness.
A super cool coffee and becoming a big fan of this producer Juan Pablo Velez!Cupping Method:I made it at 195F, 18:1 ratio on Hario v60.
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
5.00 - Average
5.00 - Aroma
4.50 - Finish
4.50 - Flavor
5.00 - Acidity
4.50 - Balance
Has a cool bubblegum / watermelon funk. Little bit of hibiscus or kiwi acid on the finish, really tasty. That bright acidity at the end is key and makes it all work.
Super unique and tasty.Cupping Method:From the Pirates of Coffee Ramadan calendar. V60, 18:1, 197F
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
5.00 - Average
5.00 - Aroma
4.50 - Finish
5.00 - Flavor
5.00 - Acidity
5.00 - Balance
We're doing the Pirates of Coffee Ramadan calendar out of order, so starting with this one #17.
I'm Chinese, so I know lychee/longan character well! When you open the bag, there's the lovely aroma. It carries to the coffee. The tasting notes here are spot on - lychee, black tea, hibiscus. It's not too tart though, and it has a glycerin mouthfeel and a lot of natural sweetness.
Amazed they could get this type of character in the fermentation process, and a job very well done by the roaster.Cupping Method:17.5:1, 196F, in Hario v60
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Q Reviews86 roasts rated, avg score of 4.49
4.50 - Average
4.50 - Aroma
4.50 - Finish
4.50 - Flavor
4.50 - Acidity
4.50 - Balance
Super clean, slightly floral (honeysuckle is a good description I think) with a subtle sweet orange character. A very nice cup, not necessarily fireworks, but quite tasty. Subtle black tea platform.Cupping Method:173.3g to 10g, Hario v60
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
4.50 - Average
4.50 - Aroma
4.00 - Finish
4.50 - Flavor
4.50 - Acidity
4.50 - Balance
Juicy and tasty, a nice low-funk Ethiopian natural.
Good balance, it does have a bit of raisin (not my favorite) but the raspberry notes here are bright. I didn't get much bergamot or florality, but it's like a light black tea in the background.
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
4.50 - Average
5.00 - Aroma
4.00 - Finish
4.50 - Flavor
4.00 - Acidity
4.00 - Balance
This coffee was very floral, with lily, rose, bergamot, and jasmine character, plus black tea and citrus. It's very clean and I can see why it would be a well-regarded lot. If anything, it's too floral for me.
One intriguing note is about 3/4 of the way through the palate, a hint of toasted rice/green tea (like genmaicha for those who have had it).
I think it could definitely use a bit more natural sweetness and bright acidity to balance the florality. But a very interesting and carefully crafted coffee, and really as described - folks who like this type of florality in their geshas will really enjoy it..Cupping Method:v60, 197F, 17:1 (340:20)
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