Kope Kapuna CBC Blend

by Anonymous on June 9, 2013

Yesterday was my first attempt at roasting green coffee beans in a hot air popcorn popper. Roasted beans about 45 seconds into 2nd crack, degassed for approx. 15 hrs., ground beans ( "fine" grind) and brewed (with AeroPress) my first cup ever of home roasted coffee. WOW! This is an excellent blend, and it tastes exactly as CBC described it. Incredible! Was beginners luck in choosing (and roasting) this blend. It made the BEST cup of coffee I have ever (honestly) had. Hope you can keep the Kope Kapuna Blend in stock - I buy more as long as you carry it. Many thanks to CBC for getting me started in home roasting their excellent green coffee beans! Jim (in New Mexico, USA).

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 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 Larry on November 6, 2019

Liked OK but did not have a strong coffee flavor that I like it. It would be good for everyday morning coffee but wont' blow you away. My wife like it but what does she know :)

by Lynn on May 20, 2019

This is the blend I buy time after time. It’s smooth and chocolatey and has a fantastic aroma that fills the house in the morning. We like it best with a dark roast.

by Frankie burrell on December 15, 2018

This coffee is now my everyday coffee it has great flavor not to overwhelming