Portola Coffee Lab Reviews
Costa Mesa, California
5.00(3)
All Reviews(3)
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor1408 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
5.00 - Average
5.00 - Aroma
5.00 - Value
5.00 - Finish
5.00 - Flavor
5.00 - Acidity
5.00 - Balance
5.00 - Quality
This is brilliant. As good a non-Gesha Colombian light roast as I can remember having.
Beans were mixed and a bit irregular in size. Thought it might have been a blend. Amazing nose out of the bag, rich cocoa, nuttiness, spices and sugar, like brownie mix in a bowl before mixing.
That character comes through in the cup paired with a lively acidity.
First thing I get out of the cup is a warm brownie. Theres a great acidity balance, like a pomegranate with a tiny hint of citrus. Very clean finish with a nice linger on the palate. Extremely smooth and balanced.Cupping Method:Blind tasting. Pourover, Hario v60
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Veronica Fair12 roasts rated, avg score of 4.67
5.00 - Average
Excellent
Very different than other pourovers
Very distinct flavor that I cant pinpoint but enjoy
Neutral - not to acidic or sour - more alkaline
Not bitter -
Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1408 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
This is an incredibly complex and delicious Sumatran. I usually find Sumatrans enjoyable and versatile, but more straightforward.
I think it's juicy black cherry forward, with some interesting notes. This includes some wintergreen and cinnamon spice for me. I recently had a Cup of Excellence coffee from a well-known roaster that promised similar characteristics.
Second very impressive coffee from Portola I've had in the last couple of months!Cupping Method:Hario v60 Pourover, Angel's Cup Blind Tasting
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This is an incredibly complex and delicious Sumatran. I usually find Sumatrans enjoyable and versatile, but more straightforward. I think it's juicy black cherry forward, with some interesting notes. This includes some wintergreen and cinnamon spice for me. I recently had a Cup of Excellence coffee from a well-known roaster that promised similar characteristics. Second very impressive coffee from Portola I've had in the last couple of months!
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Excellent Very different than other pourovers Very distinct flavor that I cant pinpoint but enjoy Neutral - not to acidic or sour - more alkaline Not bitter
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This is brilliant. As good a non-Gesha Colombian light roast as I can remember having. Beans were mixed and a bit irregular in size. Thought it might have been a blend. Amazing nose out of the bag, rich cocoa, nuttiness, spices and sugar, like brownie mix in a bowl before mixing. That character comes through in the cup paired with a lively acidity. First thing I get out of the cup is a warm brownie. Theres a great acidity balance, like a pomegranate with a tiny hint of citrus. Very clean finish with a nice linger on the palate. Extremely smooth and balanced.
