CBC Blend: Kope Kapuna

by Joe Meuser on November 11, 2021

This bean makes a wonderful cup of coffee! After first crack, I roasted at a lower temperature well into second cracking. The coffee is amazing and the company delivers my orders very fast and reliably.

by Larry Hupp on October 6, 2021

I do not have a refined palate where I can pick up.chocolate, fruit or other things in my coffee but I do know what makes a great cup of coffee. This does it’s smooth and does not leave any aftertaste. I roast it to a medium roast

by Roy.Reeves on November 4, 2020

I do not have the defined pallet to express the nuances of this blend but if you like Obeano Latte blend this is worth a try. I always get Obeano Latte and buy something along side to try, very few do I ever give a second chance but this one is my new go-to. I like it better than Obeano Latte which I normally buy in 10# bags. I roast well into second crack, I also roast this coffee slow (app 21 minutes start to finish) in a Kaldi Mini over a Coleman White Gas stove. My profile is not sophisticated, I tend to set it and make minor adjustments to prevent a stall or run-away - I just want a steady ROR. Needless to say, I dark roasted coffee that is strong on flavor, goes well with milk, and is forgiving of the roaster - this coffee fits that bill.

by John M on August 25, 2020

My hopes were high and I wish I could offer a more positive review for this blend, but when roasting my first 1/2 lb in my Behmor yesterday I found that the beans went from first crack to burnt very, very quickly. They were coming along nicely at about 307 degrees and went from a few slow pops to a sudden, continual chorus of snaps for about 20-30 seconds. Smoke started pouring out of the roaster and I immediately removed the beans, which were now a deep, oily black. Next time, if I try this blend again, I'll go for a lower temp and pull them sooner. I'm concerned that will diminish the depth of flavor, though. Can anyone else share details and tips on roasting this blend? I'm no expert, but I've been roasting my own beans for 3 or 4 years now. Never had this happen before. Thanks for sharing your tips.

by Arnold Juelfs on June 21, 2019

I just roasted this Kape Kapuna coffee bean at a medium roast. Tastes great! This is definitely a keeper and is as you say a,great everydsy coffee, lots,of nice flavors! Thank,you gor rhis grest blend!

by Fred M. on April 14, 2019

Love the Kope Kapuna. The beans are HUGE and there's very little chaf after roasting them. The taste is chocolaty and smooth, with very low acidity. Excellent bean!

by Don on May 7, 2018

My wife loves this in the AeroPress

by Anonymous on January 15, 2008

This is a great blend. It is very rich and complex while also being very smooth on the finish. The chocolate is first and foremost, but there are also hints of nuts and fruit. The finish lingers and begs for you to take another sip. I roasted it to just before second crack. This is the best coffee I have had all year. I am glad they are continuing to offer it. -Dave (phisherman)
Thanks, Dave; to clarify, this was our Holiday Blend for 2007 and we will continue to carry it as long as the individual ingredients are available; remember: coffee is a crop, not a manufactured product.
Russ