Sonreir Coffee Co. Reviews
San Francisco, California
4.38(4)
All Reviews(4)
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Victoria S-C586 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
4.50 - Average
Ecuador! Normally don't love Ecuadorian coffee, but this one was really good. -
Theo Chan, Managing Editor1439 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
Sonreir is definitely a micro roaster to watch out for!
I get a bit nervous when I get sent an Ecuadorian. They tend to be finicky and subtle. I think Sonreir has done a really nice job drawing the character out of these beans. They are very subtle and take some work to dial-in/draw out from a brewing perspective.
As a pourover, its really good. At my usual 196F, 18:1, a pleasant light, acidity with strawberry and satsuma. Milk chocolate linger. for. Mid-palate note of sweetness and black tea. Something you'd happily drink every day.
I did it again and got similar flavors with a hotter 208F with a 17:1 ratio. It's still balanced but draws out the satsuma a bit more, which I like, and you get to a strongly brewed black tea.
Espresso experiment: I also experimented with this roast as espresso. I really liked it but most will find it a bit too light meaning tart. In an iced Americano its really good, fruity (strawberry notably) and bright but smooth with a pleasant sweet raspberry and iced tea character on the second half of the palate.Cupping Method:196F, v60, 18:1
208F, v60, 17:1
Espresso, 95C in my Spaziale, double shot with one shot used for an iced Americano.
Disclosure: Sonreir sent me this coffee without any strings attached, and as always, I just taste it and tell folks when I think.
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Scott Greenaway170 roasts rated, avg score of 4.26
4.50 - Average
4.50 - Aroma
4.50 - Finish
4.50 - Flavor
5.00 - Acidity
5.00 - Balance
This is a lively, flavorful roast! The flavors run a little tart, hinting towards strawberry and sweet chocolate, coupled with an engaging acidity.Cupping Method:moka espresso, cream with no sweetener
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Emily Schadler93 roasts rated, avg score of 4.24
4.00 - Average
For me, this was a solid, enjoyable cup of coffee. There was nothing spunky/funky - I got a little bit of a chocolate note and a touch of berry. It felt like a nice everyday cup.Cupping Method:Pour over
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For me, this was a solid, enjoyable cup of coffee. There was nothing spunky/funky - I got a little bit of a chocolate note and a touch of berry. It felt like a nice everyday cup.
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This is a lively, flavorful roast! The flavors run a little tart, hinting towards strawberry and sweet chocolate, coupled with an engaging acidity.
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Sonreir is definitely a micro roaster to watch out for! I get a bit nervous when I get sent an Ecuadorian. They tend to be finicky and subtle. I think Sonreir has done a really nice job drawing the character out of these beans. They are very subtle and take some work to dial-in/draw out from a brewing perspective. As a pourover, its really good. At my usual 196F, 18:1, a pleasant light, acidity with strawberry and satsuma. Milk chocolate linger. for. Mid-palate note of sweetness and black tea. Something you'd happily drink every day. I did it again and got similar flavors with a hotter 208F with a 17:1 ratio. It's still balanced but draws out the satsuma a bit more, which I like, and you get to a strongly brewed black tea. Espresso experiment: I also experimented with this roast as espresso. I really liked it but most will find it a bit too light meaning tart. In an iced Americano its really good, fruity (strawberry notably) and bright but smooth with a pleasant sweet raspberry and iced tea character on the second half of the palate.
