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Rick
March 9, 2018
This particular coffee is what got me into home-roasting 18 years ago. I really love Sulawesi coffees in general, but the Kalossi varital has always been my favorite. But, is has been hard to source for many years from green bean suppliers I've used. Coffee Bean Corral has it and that has led me to ordering this along with several other harder to source coffees they carry.
I'm not one of those people that can identify a dozen different flavors from a coffee. But I know what I like and this coffee is one of my all time favorites drum-roasted to just the first few snaps of 2nd C. Kalossi has a very smooth depth that is not too earthy as some Sulawesi's can be. I use this as a single-origin and in my blends too. Thanks to the folks here at CBC, I'm reunited with Kalossi again.
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Daryl
October 15, 2020
This is really good coffee. I'm new to roasting and it still turned out tasting great. I did burn second batch by going too dark but I think just beyond second crack is good for me. Want to try the Torajo next.
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Philip Sharpe
September 9, 2018
You definitely have to hit the sweet spot when roasting this bean. City roast seems to be where the nuttiness and sweetness shine. Do not go into second crack with this one.
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John L
November 21, 2021
Roasted to Full City/+ on an SR800 with ext. tube. Actually went a little darker than I had intended. Took the roast along the same time/temps as previous City/City+ roasts, but it really progressed quickly. Second crack came soon after first, so be aware. A pleasant spice was probably the first thing I tasted. That and an earthy nuttiness were the most prevalent flavors. Didn't taste the chocolate per the writeup. The finish produced a slight floral taste. All in all a good bean, just not in my preferred flavor wheelhouse.
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Rhonda Earley
May 28, 2022
This bean always delivers. I roast it just into second crack. I use it as single origin and also in blends to add that Indonesian ummphhh! It's definitely my go-to, so smooth.
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Rebecca Jones
February 18, 2021
Quality is good (but my roasting needs work!) Beans are uniform and roast evenly. Will try removing before the second crack on this next batch, but the first batch was definitely drinkable, just needs finessing. They also packed the beans very well. I received an intact, well-filled bag in a timely fashion. Other suppliers sent beans in flimsy bags that burst during shipping. I will buy from them again.
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Frank Joseph
October 28, 2020
Great flavor! The beans are fairly uniform & roast pretty evenly. Med-dark seems to offer the best profile for me
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Jerry Almand
December 11, 2018
This is my go to coffee bean because of its rich and flavorful aroma and fruity palate. It's very consistent in taste and most enjoyable after a full first crack in my roasting experience. I tried quite of few beans before celebrating this find. I enjoy it every morning as a shot of espresso added to a full cup of French press. That's the best of both coffee styles united!
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Don
May 7, 2018
One of best beans we have purchased. Will by again and again....
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JERRY ALMAND
March 6, 2018
This is my favorite green bean available on your site! I roast it to the first crack for the best flavor and smell. It's an awesome bean for either an espresso or a French press cup of coffee!
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Daniel S
November 28, 2023
This fantastic dual-purpose variety has become one of my all-time favorites, which is quite unexpected since Indonesian coffees aren't usually at the top of my list. This one works wonderfully as both drip and espresso. In my iRoast2, it's hard to hear the cracks, and the appearance of the roast is usually a little uneven. Reducing the charge size doesn't seem to improve the color evenness, so I think that's just the nature of these beans, at least in an air roaster. I push it into the first few snaps of second crack where some of the beans are medium-dark (full city) while others still look medium-light (city to city+), and the resulting flavor is spectacular.
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Stacy
July 2, 2023
Truly a delightful coffee. Bright without acidity, smooth, creamy mouthfeel. We light roast, 1st crack. Definitely in the rotation for every day,
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Don S
December 27, 2022
Still my y favorite!? Blends well with The CBC Red Sea blend for a more fruit like flavor
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Timothy
May 13, 2022
I have been drinking Sulawesi coffee for more than a decade, and just recently decided to roast my own beans . . . after just few roasts I was able to dial in my time/temp cycles with these beans to get the roast how I like it . . . super excited to take my coffee experience to the next level :)
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Scott
April 30, 2022
This is a very good bean at City roast. I like it slightly less than the Toraja, which has more chocolate/caramel profile.
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aji
February 2, 2022
What a nice surprise this coffee was. I took it just passed the first crack to a dark chestnut color.Quality is good (but my roasting needs work!) Beans are uniform and roast evenly. Will try removing before the second crack on this next batch
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Don Stenavage
December 14, 2021
Nice cup of coffee. Light city roast.Little chafe when roasting which is nice .
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Don Rems
August 14, 2021
What a nice surprise this coffee was. I took it just passed the first crack to a dark chestnut color.
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Gary lee hunt
June 23, 2021
this is our second order we will order again when this is gone
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Ian
October 3, 2020
Nice flavor roasted well. Smooth and rich
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Shawn Avery
August 15, 2020
We recently got a sample pack of 12 different beans and this was, by far, my family's favorite. I roasted in a hot air popcorn popper for about 4 minutes or so and it is delicious! We have ordered more since the original order. Definitely a well rounded smooth cup of coffee with a little unique flavor.
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Stephen Mather
August 15, 2020
I like a funkier Indonesian to be sure, but this is a very smooth drinker. It's got complexity, but a smooth finish.
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Robin K.
December 17, 2019
City roast this and enjoy the smooth landscapes of chocolate and rich nutty flavors!! Very low acid and crazy smooth. Even it you let it get cold on you it stays wonderful even in the cooled down state! Last time I tasted Kalossi this good was back in the 1980’s in San Mateo California. Every one who I shared a cup with has given it two thumbs up 👍🏽👍🏽☕️
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Walt L
November 23, 2018
I've been home roasting for nearly two decades. I've tried dozens of varieties and for me, this is THE king of all coffees! In the last two years I have introduced many people to MY blend, half Sulawesi, and they will drink nothing else now. I've gone from ordering 25# once a hear to 25# about every quarter! I've created a MONSTER! Thanks CBC for consistently providing me with my favorite bean!
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Mike Beaty
October 18, 2018
I'm totally new to roasting. Totally new to how good a cup of coffee can be. But all my friends that I've served this coffee to have loved it and I see no reason to disagree with them.
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Dan
January 20, 2020
Great stuff. I roast it in a conventional gas oven. One heaping pint of beans spread over a 12-inch splatter screen for 70 minutes@425 degrees.
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