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Josh Yingling
August 17, 2020
Hilarious that the other review was almost identical to what I wanted to write, this coffee had no reviews when I ordered it so I wanted to give it a go. It is very fruity, so fruity it smells"off" after roasting and letting it rest for 2 days. It tastes sweet and had a very nice blue berry, dark chocolate finish that lingers. Everyone that tried it said the same thing. I will be ordering more of this, also that 18 rabbit Honduras black honey process is very nice. Roasted to just 30 seconds passed first crack in a Fresh roast SR 800.
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tcsjr9146
February 26, 2021
I love reading everyone's reviews. I've been drinking coffee all my life (74 now), but never truly analyzed it until recently. I bought 3 sample packs before Christmas, then bought a Behmor brewer, and I'm hooked. This Ethiopian Kayon is an amazing coffee. I have only tried 2nd crack with it since I usually drink a darker roast (but now I will try 1st crack, based on reviews). This coffee is almost worth the price of admission by simply smelling the deep aroma when grinding it. My grind is between medium and fine. It currently is three days past roasting. I use an Emeril airfryer with a rotisserie basket purchased from Amazon for $12. 450 degrees. 3 minute cool down. It is a very even roast. I just ordered a 3# bag from CBC. Smiles
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Tom
December 27, 2021
This the best rost I have ever made. i have don hundreds over the last 6 years.
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Tom Taylor
March 27, 2021
Easy roasting through the first crack. Keeping it light and fruity. Wonderful floral hit in of floral in the drying phase, so I knew it would be good. Roasted aroma is sweet fruity compared to most other coffee, which is what I was looking for. Mellita pour-over , nothing fancy for preparation! Goood taste from the start, straight no cream or sugar. None is needed it gets sweeter as it cools , so the finish is like dessert. I purposely wait a while before drinking to bring out the fruity notes, but then it is gone to fast.
Great Bean!
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David Johnson
December 18, 2020
Really good light roasted coffee. For home roasting, stop the roast at the start of first crack to get the fullest flavor.
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Chad Prevost
August 30, 2022
New favorite. Great price for a complex, rich taste. At a slightly darker roast, medium-dark, the chocolate notes come out even more. Overall, it has a sweetness, a buttery tone, and chocolate underneath. Have been using as espressos and americanos.
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John Lantz
June 21, 2021
Long time coffee drinker, but newbie roaster. Still developing my palate to the nuances of different coffees. When I read "strawberry" in the description, I thought, "huh"!!! Well no kidding, strawberry! Along with a light chocolate, the taste is so unlike anything I've ever had. And the taste really lingers after each sip. Roasted to Full City. Won't be my everyday morning cup, but occasionally and after dinner with dessert, what a great option.
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Kathleen7
February 28, 2021
I really enjoy this coffee, though my favorite is a good Kenyan peaberry this is my second favorite so far. I really enjoy and appreciate the reviews on this website; they are very helpful. It's great to learn what others think, their experiences, and how they roast their coffee. Coffee Bean Corral has some of the best customer service I have seen and they have a great website. What can I say? It's a great place to order your coffee beans and get answers to all of your questions. Enjoy!
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Mr. Natural
August 22, 2020
Another excellent Ethiopian natural. Fruity with balanced acidity and to me a bit less body than the Shantawene. Another coffee to purchase in quantity.
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jhyounis777
August 12, 2020
Full disclosure: I am a huge fan of naturally processed coffee. I like the sweetness, the fruit flavors, and the taste of chocolate. This was definitely that. It is a one of the finest cups of coffee I’ve tasted. I roasted in a whirley pop, full medium roast. This year, it is my #2 rated coffee, so far. If you’re wondering what my #1 is, it’s Honduran 18-Rabbit Natural. It has many of the same qualities as this fine coffee, but more amped on the fruit flavor. This might be a better “every day” coffee, however.
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Jon Paul
March 27, 2022
This was a wonderful roast well balanced and definitely worth a try, while cupping I got aromas of blueberry and some chocolate smells on the taste strawberry and that blueberry and the finish had some chocolate! Also I roasted this to City Plus
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Henry Setzer
January 20, 2022
Aroma was good, but coffee was too sharp and bitter for me.
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Matt
September 9, 2021
This coffee is next level! Please keep it stocked. My first time roasting this coffee I roasted it to a medium and those fruity notes; strawberry, blueberry, etc were very pronounced and lingered during the roasting process and for a little while after roasting. The next time I tried roasting it a bit lighter and was surprised by a strong floral note that reminded me of white tea. The fruity notes were still there, but not as strong as before. This is exactly what I hope to get out of a Guji Sidamo
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Charles
July 9, 2021
What a great coffee. I typically do not go for the Ethiopian beans as they are higher in the acidity, but this one is really well balanced, and still has a unique fruity quality. In contrast to most of the central & south American beans I've tried, these are smaller. I use a popcorn air-popper-- the chaff stays stuck to the bean longer than others, and it is quite fast from first to second crack, so you have to know when to pull the plug. A little bit trickier, but well worth it!
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mckee.esz90
January 15, 2021
Love this coffee!!! I bought the Ethiopian sample pack and there all amazing but this one is my favorite!
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Michael Winklemann
December 22, 2022
Makes a superior cup absolutely agree with blackberry notes
Makes a delightful mix with Tanzanian peaberry
Light to medium roast drip brew
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Bill N
December 6, 2022
Xlnt coffee. Roasted to a Medium medium + and it is creamy smooth with a nice body and a clean fruity after taste. Very enjoyable as a standalone and good to blend with other favorites. Not like most Ethiopian coffee, better.
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Lee
November 20, 2022
At a light roast, this is the fruitiest coffee I’ve came across! Darker roasts bring out a bit more of the chocolate notes and tone down the fruit, but still very fruit forward. A very exotic cup! For me it is definitely not a daily drinker. But I love it to break up my normal routine.
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Mike
October 30, 2022
Really nice coffee. Pulled it right in the middle of first crack and it tastes like you’ve put blueberry syrup in your cappuccino.
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DOUGLAS MORRISON
August 28, 2022
As described a wonderful Ethiopian Natural. Fruit notes are over the top, you've got to be a fan of Ethiopian coffee to appreciate this level of fruitiness as a stand alone. Works really well in a blend with something more robust. My first roast of this coffee was perfect using my standard Natural Ethiopian profile.
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Ed J
August 23, 2022
The hints of chocolate are unbelievable! The day after roasting the container smells as if you might have flavored it. This is one of the beans we find ourselves going back to.
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Evan
June 6, 2022
Great choice.
Roasting light-medium and we got this idea from local roaster in Santa Cruz that calls the roast "Mora Mora". It's amazing Mt. Guji has this flavor. I've never had a better cup. I'm not a professional roaster, and have not tried more than a dozen beans from coffee corral.
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Chris W.
April 26, 2022
What a great cup with fruity notes upon initial tasting. Very smooth and flavorful throughout (light-to-medium roast). Definitely a new favorite!
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Matt
September 9, 2021
This coffee is next level! Please keep it stocked. My first time roasting this coffee I roasted it to a medium and those fruity notes; strawberry, blueberry, etc were very pronounced and lingered during the roasting process and for a little while after roasting. The next time I tried roasting it a bit lighter and was surprised by a strong floral note that reminded me of white tea. The fruity notes were still there, but not as strong as before. This is exactly what I hope to get out of a Guji Sidamo
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Kevin B
June 10, 2021
Never had this coffee before, I'm usually into Yirgacheffe more. I was really impressed by the fruity, chocolatey flavor of this one. Definitely had to get a good dark brown color with most of the chaffe off before cool down on SR540 roaster. I like my coffee strong (not bitter, just strong) and this seems to be on the weak side. Next pot I will add 50% more coffee to strentghen. I'm really glad I tried this one!
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roasted
June 3, 2021
Makes awesome single origin espresso. Sweet and chocolaty with good body. I roast it lightly. I drop it between 2/3 and 3/4 thru first crack.
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Seraphim Coffee
June 1, 2021
Absolutely excellent. One of the best coffees I've ever been able to try from the region. I recommend roasting to a City + roast for a very fruity, full bodied and smooth cup.
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Andrei Florescu
May 7, 2021
Excellent. Taste of chocolate. Quality of beams excellent. I roast light as it is recommended by Ethiopians meaning color of eye’s chicken.
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TomE
April 9, 2021
One of the best coffees I have been fortunate enough to enjoy.
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Dylan Manning
November 28, 2020
As said below - Very fruity. Had no idea coffee could take like this.
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