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Roy Novick
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.
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Randall Bennett
May 30, 2022
Still my favorite...usually buy in 10 lb increments. An organic coffee with the MokaJava taste...what is not to like if roasted dark!! Smooth and silky... my biggest issue will be finding a complementary organic blend to roast. Usually roast well into second crack on Behmor P5 manual on high drum speed,
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Randall Bennett
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
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Julie T
July 30, 2021
Got this one as part of the Blends sampler pack and generally prefer a medium roast. I typically brew as espresso and top with an equivalent amount of milk and a bit of sugar. Roasted to the slightly darker side of medium and left to offgas for 24 hours, this is a bold, rich, in your face, wake you up espresso. By day 2 it has mellowed and day 3 is where it seems to find its smoother side while retaining a desirable bold and rich flavor that stands up against milk. Hubby prefers brew or drip and also found this one to be much smoother and more enjoyable 3-4 days after roasting. We'll definitely be purchasing this one again.
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Rey T
June 26, 2022
I medium roast brings out all the flavors
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Jack V Johnson
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
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Joan Schafer
January 21, 2021
All coffee drinkers, especially coffee lovers, have a favorite bean and favorite roast for that bean. My choice is a dark, rich, full-bodied, full-flavored, earthy, non-acid dark roasted coffee - Big Black Organic Blend hits all those requirements with flying colors! I roasted to 431*F for 1 minute. This coffee is magnificent black and extremely delightful in a latte. I have a new favorite to add to my list.
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Robert Bookman
October 26, 2020
I roasted this coffee on my SR 500 until it was dark and shinny, when brewed its bold and great tasting.
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Jack V Johnson
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
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Mwenda
January 9, 2020
I've home roasted for about two years, now using a second-hand Nesco Professional Home Coffee Roaster. Big Black calls for a 20-25 minute roast, including air fan cooling for the last 5 minutes. I programmed for 24 minutes because I like darker roasts. Even with a medium dark roast, Big Black came out incredibly smooth, almost as if I had added a pat of butter to the coffee. No bitterness at all, even though I sampled a cup less than thirty minutes after the roast.Highly recommended for home roasters of all experience levels.
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Arnold Juelfs
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!
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Baxter Howell
February 2, 2019
Favorite coffee blend so far!
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Marlene Dupoux-Davis
March 20, 2024
I love this coffee and so do my clients.
Great robust flavor, smooth and complex.
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Greg McLean
March 6, 2024
This is our household standard and we love it! I take it about 10-15 seconds into second crack.
We send family and friends 8 oz roasted bags all the time and they are hooked too.
You just can gone wrong with the balance of flavor.
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Marlene Dupoux-Davis
February 17, 2024
I love a strong datuk roast coffee, and the Big Black does it for me and so do my clients.
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Karen Katz
January 6, 2023
Another good choice to add to our favorite kope kapuna. These r now my go to choices
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Andrea
September 15, 2022
Big black is my go-to bean. Perfection! It’s the only bean I can drink black.
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Marlene Dupoux-Davis
July 5, 2022
I love this coffee! I love a strong aromatic coffee, and "Big Black" fits that description. Thank so much.
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Linda
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.
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BillN
February 15, 2022
This is a rich full- flavored cup of coffee. Good body and smooth with a bold after taste. It is organic which is a plus. Old school good. Medium + or medium dark is great.
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Greg McLean
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.
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Mr. Gee
November 19, 2021
Great blend. Love the taste !
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Chris wisnieski
September 23, 2020
So dark and rich. Might just be my new favorite coffee. The flavor is great and its so smooth.
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Mwenda
January 23, 2020
No problem roasting. Not a strong "blueberry" taste, but has the body and aroma characteristic of East African coffees. A good compromise blend for people who like moderate fruity notes and a strong earthy body.
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Dave Cummings
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
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gsilling
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!
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TEisenbraun
September 1, 2019
Roasted a small batch of this a Zenroast in to 2nd crack. Prepared some in a Chemex 10 and 34 hours after the roast. Very flavorful if you like a dark roast style coffee. After enjoying the sample pack, I ordered a 3 lb. bag. I’ll be drinking this one frequently.
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Ronnie
March 13, 2018
Very Nice blend and holds the dark roast nicely, some bold and slight bitters and robust roast...Be ready for a bit of chaff( I'm on basics gallon propane backpack stove and a whirly pop( I love it), quality looking bean. Great Service and Product CBC cheers to that cup from Ventura Ca...
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john
September 23, 2022
not the high caffeine source we looked for still smooth
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Too Tall
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.
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