Trader Joe's
Trader Joe's
Monrovia, California
3.67(3)
Popular grocery chain famed for its house brands that offer high quality and great value
Show moreTrader Joe's is a coffee roaster from Monrovia, CA United States. We have 3 cataloged roasts with 3 total reviews with a score of 3.67.
| Name | Roast Level | Bean Source |
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5.00(1) |
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| Medium Dark | Ethiopia | |
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3.00(1) |
Dark | - |
Top Reviews(3)
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Sherbs Reviews40 roasts rated, avg score of 4.23
5.00 - Average
10/10. this is beyond delicious. i think this is my new favorite type of tea to be very honest. this is so full of flavor and smells so good and tastes like a warm hug on a cold rainy fall day like today. i did add a bit of almond milk and a splash of lemon but the chai flavors are still shining through! I love trader joes everything so im not surprised I love this, go get yourself some!Cupping Method:Follow @sippingwithsherbs on Instagram for more reviews of coffee and other beverages!
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Victoria S-C407 roasts rated, avg score of 4.32
3.00 - Average
3.00 - Aroma
5.00 - Value
3.00 - Acidity
3.00 - Quality
Had this as pourover black first. Couldnt drink it black - too dark, bitter and strong for me. I added oatmilk and it was tasty. Very affordable. -
Theodore (Ted) Chan, Managing Editor1106 roasts rated, avg score of 4.28
3.00 - Average
2.50 - Finish
2.50 - Flavor
4.00 - Acidity
3.00 - Balance
First off, let me state that I love Trader Joe's.
Now that we have that out of the way...
I think Trader's Joe's Cold Brew Black Coffee is notably bad with a bad aftertaste. I'm not really sure how to score it. It has some good attributes - it's not acidic. It's got a nice chocolate and some natural sweetness. It just...doesn't taste good for me, maybe a little bit chemically, maybe a bit woody/muddy in the mid-palate. Woody + muddy = swampy, which is how I think the mid-palate hits. I think that more acidity would help balance that out a bit.
This is pretty clearly a dark roast type coffee, but no clear expectation is set on the can, and that's a problem.Cupping Method:I bought a cold brew can at Trader Joe's in Acton, MA, and drank it one week later.
