CBC Blend: Organic Big Black

by Marlene Dupoux-Davis on July 5, 2022

I love this coffee! I love a strong aromatic coffee, and "Big Black" fits that description. Thank so much.

by Linda on June 5, 2022

This is a solid coffee bean. I roast it medium to dark, no oil. It’s strong but not bitter. It will be a go to. I’m roasting it for an upcoming river trip and know that my first cup being the first up will be sublime.

by Randall Bennett on March 30, 2022

Had been using Indonesian beans and african beans to mix my own moka java mix until I got 10 pounds of Big Black.... roast it to a french roast in a Behmor roaster and have found it to be my favorite "go-to" coffee.. complex and earthy... I love the quick shipping... just a great coffee

by Greg McLean on November 25, 2021

This is our all time favorite coffee. We roast it dark, into second crack and full Coast on the Gene Cafe Roaster. I’m not one to define flavors in detail, but we get a nice smooth flavor with some chocolate notes. We use it either coarse grind for pour overs and it makes great shots for a latte.

by Too Tall on November 9, 2021

Dear BBOrganic I love/hate you. I roast BB just past FC. Drink this just before you anticipate a street brawl. It is a straight up kick in the teeth. Either drink it black, the way it should be done or go home with your tail between your legs ;) We may be friends again someday. Moka Pot or Pour Over.

by Jack V Johnson on April 30, 2021

This is the best bean to use to make green coffee and roasted coffee beans at a great price. We like our coffee dark and this one works for use. Thanks Jack

by Robert Bookman on October 26, 2020

I roasted this coffee on my SR 500 until it was dark and shinny, when brewed its bold and great tasting.

by Jack V Johnson on August 2, 2020

I have been roasting coffee beans for several years, started when the wife and I started getting acid stomachs. So I bought green CBC beans I use a Victoria S.S popcorn popper, I tried the aluminum one didn't think it was healthy. I can roast my beans as dark as we like and get great flavor every time, We have not had any more acid problems. My last purchase was 25 lb of CBC beans last month will hold out for a couple of months. I also boil my beans on the stove in a porcelain pot like cowboy's did. When my wife gets that first sip she says she grew up on coffee like that type. I hope everyone stocks up I did due to the Covid-19. And to keep the coffee Bean corral in business. Right price with great taste. How everybody enjoys and be careful. Jack

by Dave Cummings on January 11, 2020

Part of the sample pack and I used it to learn more about my Hottop K2+. I liked the sample enough to buy another pound. I experimented at different roast levels and liked it best at City+. We ground the coffee at different settings for a pour over and an Aeropress. Good taste all around. Great body and mild acidity. This blend is now part of our rotation and what I gift to friends. Planning on buying more in the future. Cheers! Davecx

by gsilling on October 3, 2019

This is a review of the Big Black CBC Organic Blend. 1st I am a novice at roasting. I use a 3.5 QT Cast Iron Lodge Fryer. I set it on a cold electric burner and turn the Burner on to 6 (out of 10) and let burner and pan heat for 10 minutes. I roasted 8 oz for 20 minutes (near the end of 2nd Crack (i think)) Nice oily dk roast. I let it rest for 2 days. Made coffee in an aeropress with 48 grams of semi fine grind (Hario Conical Burr Grinder) Added 195 degree water about half way up and stirred for the bloom,,, glad I did cause it bloomed more than I am used to, This ultimately made a mug (16 oz) of coffee.... taste was what i wanted, bitter, earthy w/a hint of sweetness... but so smoooooth, no acidic kick. I wont commit to this as my go to bean....cause there are just so many beans to try,,, I will keep buying from CBC!

by Arnold Juelfs on June 21, 2019

I just roasted this Big Black blend at into 2nd crack. Very good and bold. Great for people that like cream,in,their coffee, Does not weaken,that much with cream, still can,taste the great coffee flavor! Thank,you!

by Roy Novick on April 4, 2018

Good flavor and body. We drink a half-caf and it's a good for the caffeinated part of the blend. Using a popcorn popper, 1st crack at 3:20 minutes stop at 7:00 yielding a full city roast, just before 2nd crack. Wait at least 2 days before enjoying. Chaff starts in a few seconds.