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Ken
July 18, 2018
Tried roasting this bean in 3 different roast. Light roast just after first crack had a floral almost tea taste. Medium roast had a fruity flavor and the third roast 40 seconds after 2nd crack was best to me. It was smooth and just a good classic taste. Roasted in a behmor 1600 plus.
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Steve Hitchcock
November 21, 2022
I generally like the profile of Brazillian beans. To that end I have purchased four different Brazillians over the last few months. This one is easily my favorite. It roasts consistently with typical temps and times. The nutty and chocolate flavors along with a very nice crema are the highlights for me.
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Mark Neuhausen
September 20, 2022
I wrote a review on my enjoying this coffee in March 2022. I just received another 20 lbs. that I ordered from Coffee Bean Corral. Their packaging, shipping times, shipping costs, and responsiveness are all top-rate. Definitely have become my go-to place for green coffee beans
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Phil
April 12, 2022
I roast this one to 145F in my Behmore and it has become my all- time favorite. Very well balanced with just the right amount of acid to bring it to life. Spicy with great chocolate flavors. I highly recommend this one!
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Phil
October 21, 2018
Excellent! Very smooth with good sweetness. Almonds are prevalent. Medium roast is the best.
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miketcl3cats
January 8, 2018
Strong. Smooth. Syrupy. Classic coffee taste. Great crema as an espresso.
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Scott
June 22, 2023
This is my favorite coffee at The Coffee Bean Corral. It's smooth, not too bitter, has a nice chocolate undertone, rich in flavor, and it roasts well to a nice even dark roast. I know the description says it's good with a light roast, but I roast this dark, past the second crack and it's delicious.
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tsp
February 21, 2023
For the past several roasts, i've used this bean as the base for my espresso blends. I went through my first order, and saw that it was still available at CBC, so i bought more. To start with, the grind of this bean is like butter. It just looks like a rich and flavorful grind! When i pull a shot, it produces an outstanding crema, and is very rich in its flavors of chocolate, some caramel, and a sweet nuttiness, almost like a cashew. Very sweet, but not much fruit in this bean, though. Very low bitterness, and it's acidity is much fuller and richer than sharp. This might not be what everyone looks for in their coffee, but it is what i look for and is what i try to achieve in my roasts. I like this bean, and am thrilled i can get it at CBC!
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Sara
January 9, 2022
Much lighter than I expected based on the Matrix. I roasted it to City Brew, maybe I'll try it past second crack as recommended by others. It's okay, but doesn't live up to the expectations.
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Captain Doug
June 10, 2023
Full of flavor and all the good attributes you want in a cup of coffee. It's aroma will draw people over to see what your roasting or brewing. I believe it's better on the dark roasted side which will highlight it's chocolate flavor.
Superb bean for use in a French Press. Surprisingly low acidity no matter how strong you brew. Great caffeine kick to start your day. It's everything that most house blended coffees wish they were in body and flavor.
If your looking for that one bean to give you reason and purpose to purchase a roaster and go down the rabbit hole that will lead you to vacuum pots and blending your own roast. This is the bean you want to start with 👍
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Captain Doug
June 10, 2023
Full of flavor and all the good attributes you want in a cup of coffee. It's aroma will draw people over to see what your roasting or brewing. I believe it's better on the dark roasted side which will highlight it's chocolate flavor.
Superb bean for use in a French Press. Surprisingly low acidity no matter how strong you brew. Great caffeine kick to start your day. It's everything that most house blended coffees wish they were in body and flavor.
If your looking for that one bean to give you reason and purpose to purchase a roaster and go down the rabbit hole that will lead you to vacuum pots and blending your own roast. This is the bean you want to start with 👍
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kelly h
March 23, 2023
This bean was roasted to just past second crack. it is so sweet and mellow that i am drinking it as a simple double shot of espresso....no steamed milk, foam, or sweetener required. love it and will definitely buy more.
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kelly h
March 23, 2023
This bean was roasted to just past second crack. it is so sweet and mellow that i am drinking it as a simple double shot of espresso....no steamed milk, foam, or sweetener required. love it and will definitely buy more.
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Ron
February 16, 2023
Good coffee. Brazil is the best!
Excellent shipping and service.
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Stav Mel
February 16, 2023
I love my Sweet Blue beans. I am roasting for almost two years and i have tried many variates. By no means an expert but with this bean I always succeed to roast a nice batch. This is probably because the bean forgives mistakes in roasting precision and has great results around the medium roast (anything between 1st and 2nd crack). Dark roast did not work for me. I am addicted to the aroma of the roasted beans when i open my jar in the morning (which develops on day 2), the sweetness of the brew, and the chocolate and nutty notes. I love my Sweet Blue beans!
ps
Packaging is always a pleasure to open - coffee bags are so cute. Well done guys!
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John K
September 10, 2022
Roasted to 30 seconds into second crack and that seems to be the best for me. Chocolate notes are strong and a smooth buttery finish. Excellent for espresso.
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Brian
August 6, 2022
Brazil beans are one of my favorites. I personally found this one to be one of my favorites so far. I tried it in a light roast, medium roast and a dark roast. All were great. I've been drinking the medium roast in a French press with a few of the dark roast beans mixed in. I find it to have a nutty, earthy, dark chocolate taste. It's become my go to cup in the morning. I will be ordering more of this for sure. CBC is a fantastic company with excellent customer service and fast shipping. Thank you CBC!!
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Carrie
April 7, 2022
Enjoyed the smell, rich flavor and smooth finish.
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Mark Neuhausen
March 23, 2022
Thank you Coffee Bean Corral. From around 2000-2007, Blue de Brasil was a favorite coffee of mine. And then it disappeared. It is great to see it back, albeit with a slightly different name. It is still the same color and great taste. I like it best just past a full city roast. I have had several people accuse me of adding some chocolate to the cup.
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Ronald Linderman
March 10, 2022
Was a bit lighter than I was expecting for a blue.. but still a good cup of joe.
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williamfason
December 24, 2021
The raw beans really are blue. I roasted them to medium-dark. On my roaster, that's 12 minutes at 200 C, and then five minutes at 240 C. I brewed it in my Bialetti and shared it with two of my friends/test subjects. It yielded a rich smooth arabica flavor with notes of spicy chocolate. The consensus was that it was absolutely delicious. You DON'T want to miss out on this selection!
In designing my label, I searched the internet for a picture of a chocolate bar.
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Jerry Maske
November 10, 2021
Now, what do I do with all the other coffee you've sold me? This one just blew the doors off. Independent source, no blending necessary or desired. Really nice coffee. Any danger of seasonally running out of it?
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Vincent
November 5, 2021
Very smooth, roasted to full city in a gene cafe.
Used for espresso, in rancillio Silvia. Produced rich crema.
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ice2morrow
August 10, 2021
Good flavor, great mixture of nuttiness/fruitiness. Medium roasted with a Behmor and brewed in a french press. Makes a great morning cup of coffee
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Julie
February 14, 2021
Makes for a smooth cup of coffee. This was our first attempt at roasting at home (using a whirley pop) and we call it a success. Did a medium roast as that's our normal preference. Good classic coffee flavor with hints of chocolate and sweetness as drip, pour over, and espresso.
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Gary Shaw
October 12, 2020
Likes to be roasted a little on the light side. But can also work for a darker roast for espresso. Overall very good
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Rocco
September 27, 2018
Obviously a very high quality bean, makes a very nice, classic tasting espresso all by itself, or can function as an excellent base for blending.
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Phil
September 12, 2018
Roasted to just before second crack and totally enjoyed the classic taste with a hint of almond and chocolate. This is definitely a favorite!
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QUINCY
August 8, 2018
A very tasty classic coffee. My NESCO roaster is set on 25 for a perfect dark roast. The thing is piping hot or counter cold this is really good.
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kelly h
March 23, 2023
This bean was roasted to just past second crack. it is so sweet and mellow that i am drinking it as a simple double shot of espresso....no steamed milk, foam, or sweetener required. love it and will definitely buy more.
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Scott
March 12, 2023
Chocolate, earthy, buttery, nutty. Nice strong aroma. Excellent dark roast coffee.
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jeremy
March 12, 2023
Hands down some of the best bean I’ve brewed! Crisp finish no after taste low acidity delicious taste clean palette finish makes an awesome all day coffee. Even sitting on a hot plate warmer for a couple hours I thought it may scorch but it was still just like first brew. This bean is definitely excellent and I’m gonna start using a whole lot more. Daterra Estate I wanna come visit !
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