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Anonymous
May 4, 2010
This coffee causes problems for me. I have to be careful serving it to "strangers" because they tend to come back after that, actually asking for a cup of coffee. Seriously, when my sister had need of home health care, I served the nurse a cup of La Magnolia. Instead of visits every other day, my sister was treated to them EVERY day, first thing in the morning, because the nurse liked the coffee so much. It is truly the best I've ever had and I get nothing but complements on it.
Edna in SW Florida
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Anonymous
February 9, 2016
Am I allowed to leave a second review? It's been several years since I left my first review of La Magnolia. Over those years, I've gone through financial woes, serious health issues, emotional problems, a forced move from my home, etc., etc. Because of all this, I stopped roasting my own coffee and existed on what I could afford, although I generally tried to at least get whole bean and grind it daily. Recently I was digging through my storage unit and came across my old green coffee bean container. It's an airtight canister and still had some La Magnolia beans in it. Now, those beans have got to be at least 4 years old, maybe older. However, I located the old roaster and fired up a batch. I didn't expect much out of beans that had been languishing in an un-airconditioned storage unit in SW Florida. However, the aroma reached me first. I could hardly wait the 24 hours' rest that I always try to give my newly roasted beans, but I managed. Barely. As the water seeped through my very cheap Walmart Special coffee maker, the unmistakable aroma of La Magnolia filled my small kitchen. It was like coming home to find an old friend. Still the same fabulous aroma and flavor. I have tried a lot of different coffees, especially since my original supplier dropped this one from their inventory. I found Coffee Bean Corral carried it and I bought it from them for several years. I will be putting in another order for fresh La Magnolia beans next week. There is simply no comparison, no matter how much you pay for those other beans!
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Anonymous
November 11, 2009
We tried over 7 samples from Coffee Bean Corral, this was by far the best! Friday, someone brought in Starbucks as a 'treat'. It was no comparison to Tres Rios...I took several sips, then had to go back to my own (which I always bring to work). This is balanced perfectly. Nothing really stands out, it is just perfect. Some coffees you can really taste 'fruit' or 'nut'...ok if you like that, but if you want a coffee that is just perfect..not too much nut, or too much spice, etc..this is it! I have had coffee like this from upscale restaurants, they don't tell you where they got it but call it their 'house blend'....well, now I know the name...Costa Rican Tres Rios La Magnolia.
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Bill Sisco
March 21, 2022
Roasted to just passed 2nd crack. Taste is even, non-acidic and creamy. We tend to brew our coffee “Cowboy” style which really brings out the rich flavors.
As for Coffee Bean Corral, I’d give then 11 Stars if I could! Imagine this: My phone rings and it’s Coffee Bean Corral calling me to let me know my 10lb bag of beans might be a day or two late. I thought it was a joke! I am just SOOOO impressed by this company’s level of customer service that I have told this story to everyone we share our coffee with.
We own a business and usually offer customers a cup of coffee. People are amazed at the taste of our coffee and seem overwhelmed when we explain that we roast our own beans.
I very much appreciate the high level of customer service, the great product choices, and the nice burlap bag my coffee came packed in. Customer for life here!
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Paul
May 26, 2018
This has become our staple coffee! Saying that makes it sound "usual", "ordinary", and therefore unremarkable. But what is remarkable is that it is so just plain good that it can become the only coffee you want to drink in the morning! It has everything I love in a morning coffee, period. An appetizing aroma that is entirely consistent with its bright, sunny flavor. A full, satisfying body. A marvelous, lingering aftertaste without a hint of bitterness. And all of these things in a magical balance that persists through the whole temperature range as the cup cools. If you want a coffee that tastes just like, well, coffee, and one of the best you have ever tried, look no further! My Behmor home roaster makes a great light-to-medium roast, and darker not so great. But that happens to be the perfect roast for this coffee. A little past the first cracking(s) and just into the beginnings of the second. It's forgiving if you over roast a little, but just take it easy on this one. I can roast a pound at a time, and I usually do two roasts in a session, which typically gives us roasted beans for a week to 10 days. When we use up a batch, I have one ready to go and then soon roast another to have on hand. And the beans do not diminish in quality over this (what I consider brief) storage time. I simply cannot imagine anyone being disappointed in this incredible coffee!
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Anonymous
November 16, 2010
The cleanest and most marvelous cup of coffee you will experience. We found it at a major online green coffee seller and they had it for 2 or 3 years. They then discontinued it even though customers begged them to get it back. I guess they don't care much about their customers, so they lost many! I searched elsewhere and found Coffee Bean Corral who had it AND KEEPS IT in stock!! Thank God! We now buy it here and drink only La Magnolia!!
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Bill
November 21, 2022
My go-to bean. We. Roast these to a medium dark roast when the oils start releasing we stop. Creamy, chocolate with slight berry note. Very low acidity. Once you fill your cup with this it’s really hard to drink another blend of coffee. Save yourself and don’t ruin your Starbucks addiction……:p
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Jerry
March 9, 2022
Rather new to roasting but ordered all the sample packs from CBC and have tried at least a few roasts from each growing area. GREAT way to go "Around the world in eighty roasts". Hands down this is one of my favorites. This will be my daily brew...smooth and drinkable. Love it.
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petenadolski2112
November 28, 2021
This is a really well-rounded coffee. Not as acidic as Ethiopian. So smooth with a nice body. Roasted it right to 2nd crack and pulled it. The chocolate aroma is legit. The beans literally smell like cocoa. Caffeine content seems perfect and I have yet to experience headaches/crash from this bean. Roasted it via the skillet method and will definitely be buying more of this.
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Donald Ross
September 4, 2021
Really like this coffee. The earthy-ness is great but not overpowering. This coffee is not a fruit bomb but (I believe) is a really balanced coffee. I roast it just into the second crack and get a very consistent roast throughout the batch. I also want to give the people at the Corral a shout out for really great, prompt, customer service.
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Janell
November 28, 2020
I’m a Kona coffee drinker, but I don’t like Kona coffee prices. This coffee is exquisite! If you love a smooth, rich coffee with a full, robust flavor, no bite, and just a touch of natural sweetness (Hmmm . . . sounds a lot like Kona), then this just might be the coffee for you.
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Anonymous
May 27, 2008
I enjoyed having this coffee in my line-up. It's the kind when that you are saying, "Let's see, what should I roast for tomorrow morning?", it jumps out at you: "I know! I'll roast that citrus/chocolate stuff from Costa Rica."
Great in a French Press. Its one of those coffees that gets better the cooler it gets. (Maybe I'll try it iced sometime.) Evan in Lowell, MA
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Scott
October 24, 2022
Great coffee. I did a medium dark roast. Nice smooth chocolaty flavor with low acidity. Good rich cup of coffee.
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Perry
September 22, 2022
I like to roast to a medium roast only to first crack. I would have given it 3 1/2 stars if that choice was available. I was hoping for a really good coffee but I cannot say this was it. Evidently some reviewers here loved it. I am not one of those. For me it was a little better than OK but I didn't love it. My favorites right now are still from Ethiopia and Honduras.
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john
June 3, 2022
New to this roasting thing. Got a 1/2lb sampler of this one. Fresh Roast SR540. Roasted 125g to 397 degrees slowly with fan on 9 and heat on 9. Got just a few cracks towards the end. Held at 39 for 2 minutes and then cooled. Roasted 125g to 420, also slowly. Started at fan 9 heat 9 and let the fan speed top out at the temp it wanted to then dropped the fan speed by one and repeated. Held at 420 for 2 minutes.
Brewed them at a half and half mix through a Kalita Wave. I won't comment too much on the taste since I've smoked for 30 years and I'm pretty sure my pallet is toast. It was the best cup of coffee I can ever remember though. Kind of tangy with just enough "Coffee" flavor to boost the cup. The blend seems really good to me.
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bill
February 2, 2022
This provides an excellent cup of coffee.
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Ira
August 4, 2021
I like this bean a lot! Delicious full flavor, but still mild, if that makes sense? Tons of creama. Roasting in a Behmor AB, Rocket Giotto Evoluzione espresso machine and a Super Jolly grinder
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Janell
January 19, 2021
This is my new “go to” coffee. I absolutely love it! So did all the people on my Christmas list who received a gift of roasted beans from the 10-pound bag I bought for gifting. Excellent coffee!
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Steve
July 9, 2020
I love this coffee! My palate is not sophisticated enough to tell you why, but I am on my second batch....10lbs this time! The only issue I have is that using my Behmor 1600 plus (which I love) I can't hear first crack. Does anyone else have this issue? Coffee comes out good when I use 3/4 lbs and roast on the 1lb setting. Would appreciate any suggestions using Behmor if you have them.
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AstroPunk
July 9, 2020
I looked forward to trying this bean after reading the reviews. While everyone I let try this absolutely loved it, I just liked it. Nothing very distinctive about the flavor profile. It was a good, smooth cup, don't get me wrong. But I found it kind of boring. I tried three different roasts, and liked it best at full city. I see now they have a new batch, so I'll give it another go. But I will try some other Costa Ricans first.
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Stacy
February 18, 2020
Really smooth with strong chocolate notes, low acidity but good brightness. Great coffee
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carabasse
October 22, 2019
Newbie roaster here, I have tried few blends and other beans, so far this tops the list bar none. Very rich and very addictive. The taste is so complex yet very rich and fulfulling, it is my go to when everything else does not cut it.
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Bill
March 30, 2019
I'm pretty new at my roasting hobby, but I also go quite deeply into anything I really enjoy. I based my purchase of this bean upon the reviews read here. I am extremily pleased, and I believe I have found my new every day coffee. I have tried a full city, as well as City ++. Full city gave tones of citrus, caramel, chocolate, and nuts, while being VERY smooth and balanced. City ++ was without the citrus, but stronger tastes of darker caramel, chocolate, and a more roasted nuttiness. I extended time by lower temperatures to 1st and 2nd cracks to develop the sweetness present in the bean. That seemed to be very successful with a 48 hour set up. The sweet spot for me is 12 Grams per 10 oz. mug using French press or drip. This is a coffee that is good anytime you are in the mood.
I have not yet tried the LA Minita, which I also have, but will be ordering this regularly from now on. This is a must have for my inventory!!!
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Cole
February 28, 2019
I was fortunate enough to visit Coffee Bean Corral in person. Everyone there is incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable. It was a very busy Monday, but Peter still offered to personally walk me through a medium roasting of the La Magnolia to send home with me. I purchased a Sette 270 grinder and was able to dial it in for espresso with these beans. It took a few shots before I got my first decent pull (typical with setting up a new grinder), and it tasted great. There was some fruity tartness that was very prominent, and that is to be expected for espresso with many light-medium roasts. Citrus was the prominent taste. It was enjoyable to me and I could have happily stopped there, but I thought a slightly longer pull would balance the shot out well. Sure enough, all it took was a micro-adjustment on the Sette 270 to give the next shot a very different taste profile. It was sweet and chocolatey first, with an underlying fruitiness that made for an amazing shot. Even the aftertaste was pleasant. That is the benefit of having a stepless grinder for espresso. A slight adjusment can really bring out special characteristics in a good roast/bean. The La Magnolia is simply incredible.
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Lonny
January 18, 2019
I use to work for a company that packaged their own coffees for individual use in hotels. I became somewhat of a coffee snob by sampling everything we sold and ended up liking our Kona the best. Kona at $45 per pound is just way too much for me, so I picked this cause it had a similar profile. It did not disappoint! Tasty, smooth and fresh. I have since grown to enjoy more bold coffees, but still smooth, so going to try others from here.
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Chase
December 28, 2018
I bought this as a gift and they are very excited about it. I don't believe if they have roasted any yet but are looking forward to it. I would give a 5 star, but when it arrived the bag was busted within the shipping package. This could have been a UPS caused problem, but it occurred because the 3 lbs bag was stuffed full. I think this was a good purchase overall and will likely by more in the future.
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Anonymous
December 26, 2015
Read the reviews for this coffee on this site and 2 others. Could not find anyone giving less than 5 stars anywhere. I've tried it and it's as good as advertised. Beautifully balanced, smooth rich coffee. The only problem is that is tastes too good. Hard to stop at less than 3 cups per day. Great by itself, will now be the base of my espresso blends. If someone is home roasting for the first time, this is the one to try. First crack to second crack, you can't go wrong and will be rewarded with an exceptional cup of coffee.
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Anonymous
April 25, 2010
This our favorite coffee. Rich flavor and a hint of chocolate.
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Anonymous
July 24, 2009
It's good in a french press, but I think even better in a Chemex (but then, isn't everything?) Smooth, flavorful, clean and classic but with enough fruity notes to make it a great morning coffee.
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Robert
April 15, 2023
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Garrick
February 23, 2023
I've done the La Minita for a long time, but it's a bit pricey. Wondered if this would work as well.
It's good, but it does roast differently than the La Minita. I only roast it to just beyond first crack (where I roasted the La Minita to almost second crack). (I'm roasting in a vintage HotTop, max time setting of 7 and using it's only profile.)
It does produce a *LOT* of chaff, compared to the La Minita.
But, ultimately, the flavor is comparable and I save a couple of bucks per pound over the La Minita. Since I get 5lbs at a time (to make the shipping cost worthwhile), it adds up.
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Brian
February 3, 2023
This bean has been the staple of my brewing ever since I was introduced to roasting fifteen years. I prefer a dark roast and have had consistently great results with it.
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Michael Winklemann
February 2, 2023
Great everyday coffee good full body moderately complex
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Keith L Reader Jr
December 30, 2022
Great coffee! Have been using it for quite a few years now. Always the same great taste! Love the fast service, and quality of everything.
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Jim
November 14, 2022
I bought 3 lbs of this and have been roasting it pretty fast in my TurboCrazy roaster. I've been preheating up to 300F and getting the beans right on the verge of second crack (but no oil coming off the beans) in about 8-9 minutes. That's quite a bit faster than my normal roasting time (usually my roasts last about 11-12 minutes). I've found that the shorter roasting time gives a cleaner more distinctive coffee flavor with no green flavors at all. I'm ordering another five pounds of this to further refine my roasting process. This is really tasty.
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David Johnson
June 17, 2022
Very enjoyable light bodied coffee at a light-medium roast. One cup is never enough.
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Keith
May 12, 2022
Perfect as always! Need I say more?? :))
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John
April 22, 2022
So far I have only roasted these beans slowly to just hitting 2nd pop (I'm 2/3rds they way through a 5 lb. bag). The flavor is so exceptional I hate to experiment with roasting. They have the non-acid, chocolate velvet taste that lingers just a bit after you taste it. Great not only for breakfast but also an evening cup (for that matter all day long). I will be daring the next roast this afternoon and try it a little lighter. Will be ordering this one often.
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madonna rairigh
April 3, 2022
I just started roasting coffee & I absolutely love this coffee bean. Took it to just a couple of minutes past first crack and tastes great. Next time I'm going to go to 2nd crack and I bet I will love it even more. Will order these beans over & over and definitely highly recommend this company.
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Jeannine
March 30, 2022
As a new roaster, this bean is a great choice. It handles well in the roaster, bean size is consistent, and tastes super. Only taken this bean to a medium roast removing right after first crack. In search of a foundation of beans to offer my customers, I believe this region and varietal will be a staple. I have been happy with the fast delivery of the beans, it has helped a small roaster like me get what I need done. Very pleased from packaging to bean quality.
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Trapper Sherwood
March 29, 2022
Recently ordered these beans and finally had a chance to roast them yesterday; 3/28/22. I brought them to 440* and the aroma as they roasted was intoxicating. They are all roasted even and with great chocolate color. I'll let these rest for a day or so before brewing them. As always, I'm looking forward to that first sip!
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Lee Stevenson
March 20, 2022
This bean is great! So, I would ask that you don't buy any so that the next time I order they will be available.
Here's my story: I found this bean because it is close to the JBM bean and is much less. I've stopped trying other varities. This is our go to!
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Gray
February 27, 2022
First time ever roasting my own coffee beans and it was one of the most amazing experiences I have had! Coffee Bean Corral was quick with shipping and their raw coffee beans come in cloth bags that make them easy to store and look nice. Roasting was easy - managed to do it in an electric skillet (it's all I have at the moment in a dorm room) and the taste of the fresh roast was amazing. I am no coffee guru, but for someone who enjoys a cup from time to time, these beans provided an amazing flavor and the smell of them freshly roasted is incredible.
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gcon2500
February 21, 2022
*edit* I would like to walk back my previous review. I apologize for giving it a 3 star review the first time this is a 5 star coffee for sure. It was absolutely my fault the coffee did not taste great the first couple times I roasted it. I tweaked the roast profile a bit and it changed everything 🤦🏻♂️. I have found this bean likes a low and slow approach to really bring out those flavors. Sorry cbc you guys rock!
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gcon2500
February 10, 2022
Underwhelming not what I’ve come to expect from a Costa Rican coffee. Roasted it full city and full city + didn’t love either. Had multiple people try it as well nobody seemed to absolutely hate it or love it. Not a bad coffee by any means just not great.
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MiguelAngel PadroMorales
January 7, 2022
One of the best prices you can get on a blue coffee bean with all the cuality of a true blue
Coffee bean
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BillN
January 4, 2022
Another great bean from Costa Rica. Nice fruity taste and smooth creamy, rich
body. Swish it in your mouth and the flavor comes alive. Went with a full medium and will try a regular medium next. Just received 3 more pounds.
Thanks CBC.
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Tnbohunker
January 3, 2022
I picked this bean because it is very similar to Jamacian Blue Mountain on the chart.
It is a great!
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Ramona
December 25, 2021
WOW, our first time at roasting coffee and we wish we had done it sooner. Went all out and bought 50# to store away after we learned coffee held up better prior to roasting. We had no experience on roasting and did our first batch in a cast iron skillet (no idea they would smoke so much) but was afraid we had burned them, but the next day hubs ground the small batch to espresso grind, and I was blown away with the taste and I am a novice coffee drinker.
Hubs made a couple Cubanos this morning with the same batch and said it was FANTASTIC. Already recommended this company to a friend. Costa Rica La Magnolia Tres Rios, love!
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Charles
October 28, 2021
The coffee is great and the customer service is even better. Thanks !
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nrichard277
October 19, 2021
Very nice brightness and complexity, great in an Aeropress!
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Kathy W Clanton
October 9, 2021
Makes a perfect cup of coffee. We roast at 453 degrees for 12.5 minutes.
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DLB58
October 1, 2021
I’ve roasted this to a medium roast in a Westbend Air Popper and an FR800 and it’s my daily favorite. Happy I found CBC!
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Carolyn A Howton
August 13, 2021
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Brad Lathrop
August 10, 2021
I decided to try this coffee after a friend recommended it. All I can say is WOW! Very smooth, rich but not overpowering taste. Nice finish! This is my new favorite! Roasted it with a Behmor AB to the first hint of 2nd crack. Will be buying this in larger quantities now!
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Eric Taylor
May 17, 2021
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Lou
May 8, 2021
Love this coffee I took it to a med dark roast let it gas off for 4 days what a wonderful and smooth cup of joe thank you for fast delivery will buy again and again
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coffeeDan
May 6, 2021
This is a very good bean. Roasting was very consistent from each batch I roasted. I roasted to medium and it was a little light after 2nd crack about 7mins in a popper roaster. I went to 10 and I liked much more. It has like other have said a even at 7 mins a good mouth feel, and depth of flavor. I would recommend trying this one and roasted to medium dark city roast. I will buy more of this one.
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John F Lavelle
April 18, 2021
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Anna L.
April 13, 2021
Wow such a wonderful cup to enjoy on a warm Texas spring morning! Roasted on Hottop 2K+, until 2nd crack (was experimenting with cold brew). Beautiful, fruity aroma. Thoroughly enjoyed as pour over, with its smooth finish yet bold flavor...it was a bit too light for my liking as a cold brew (16hr steep). Definitely try it out for the price point! Great single origin roast!
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Rick Webb
April 9, 2021
Great value, great taste(-:
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Tom Stout
March 16, 2021
I roasted this bean to middle of 2nd crack. I only gassed it for 24 hours before cupping it. Using a Behmor, it offered a rich and extremely flavorful cup of coffee. In fact, of all beans I have tried so far, this is my favorite. The reviews I read before purchasing this bean were very instrumental to my decision to buy.
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cwills2369
November 22, 2020
This coffee was delicious as a light roast and a medium roast and each roast the coffee tastes like I made two totally different pots of coffee. It was smooth and it tastes like coffee should. Like the time before you tried all the nasty store bought brands and you had this magical idea of how coffee should taste. This coffee is that magical wonderful idea.
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paul daccache
September 8, 2020
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Andy
July 12, 2020
Yummy! Fantastic mouth feel, and depth of flavor. Roasted a little beyond city roast. Was impressed at how little chaff was put off from these beans.
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gfroelich
June 26, 2020
This is a full bodied coffee with nicely balanced chocolate/nutty/stone fruit notes, all at a barely City roast level (dropped at around 400F using my 600g gas drum roaster). For a high density bean it roasts pretty easily, no contortions trying to avoid an ROR crash. My first CBC try. I'll definitely be back.
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Kevin Smith
June 12, 2020
I roasted it just past 2nd crack...Wow, I love this coffee!
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Keith
May 16, 2020
Great coffee as usual! Lightning fast service! I'm always totally pleased with CBC!
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kanevak
May 12, 2020
One of the finer coffees out there! Costa Rica never disappoints with its coffee!
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Gary R Smith
April 28, 2020
Just roasted a batch and I have to say I am really pleased with the taste. Had not tried these beans, but because of the enthusiastic reviews, gave it a try. YUM! Thanks! And thanks to CBC for the excellent service and the delicious beans!
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Jeebs
March 21, 2020
Nice and fresh green coffee beans , roasted into 2 nd crack. A great cup of coffee
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Stacy
February 28, 2020
Great flavor, smooth, chocolate undertones. A really cup.
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Keith
January 24, 2020
This coffee is great! It came so fast. I couldn't believe it only took about 2 days! I am totally pleased with CBC's products and service. I am now a regular customer!
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William Thesing
October 14, 2019
This is my 3rd purchase of these beans, my 2nd 10 lb. order. It is our everyday coffee. Friends and family love it too! I've tried La Minita, and La Gladiola as well. You can't miss with any of them! Slight differences between them, but all VERY GOOD!
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John Wildman
August 10, 2019
We really enjoy this Costa Rica , I’ve ordered an additional 20 pounds .
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John Wildman
July 10, 2019
Best Costa Rican I’ve had this year
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Ivan Smith
July 10, 2019
Always a pleasure to roast and consume this wonderful coffee!!
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psharpe1
June 12, 2019
This coffee is a great value if you're looking for an inexpensive, everyday coffee. Well balanced with a hint of nuttiness and medium sweetness. I roasted to City + and was very satisfied.
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John A Gentile
May 28, 2019
Really good coffee. Good taste and balance.
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Philip Sharpe
March 12, 2019
This is officially on e of our favorites!
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Paul
January 26, 2019
This coffee is the best! I roast it to a light medium in an aging Behmor drum roaster. In my roaster, a dark roast only starts tasting "burned". But I would never roast this coffee dark anyway. It happens to be just perfect at that light medium. Though I only drink coffee in the morning, this brew has an absolutely non-bitter aftertaste I could pleasantly live with all day. Bright, clear, balanced, with plenty of body, a rich mouth feel, and mild sweetness, no matter how hot, warm, or cold it gets in the cup. I keep coming back to it, and it has become my every day coffee for several years now. I have yet to taste another coffee anywhere that satisfies me the way my La Magnolia Tres Rios does! If there is a perfect coffee, for me, this is it!
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Ken Montgomery
September 13, 2018
This morning I had a most pleasant coffee “left over” experience blending the Costa Rica Tres Magnolias and Yergaceffe in a 50-50 mixture. The coffee prepared in a pour over brewer produced an opulent mix of dark chocolate, citrus, cardamom and subtle cinnamon flavors and aromas. The resulting blend got my attention so strongly that I roasted a week's worth of beans.
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Anthony Kawalkowski
September 6, 2018
It tastes like a sweet dark chocolate.
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Eric West
August 28, 2018
This is the 4th time we have purchased this variety (last two as 10lb bag. All they list as notes or flavors I agree but my simple way of expressing is just Mmmmmmm, best cup of coffee!
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Brandon
August 3, 2018
I was not overly excited about this coffee... I tried roasting it light, med, and dark and it's just not for me. I think the fruit taste is a little overbearing...IMO
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jess
June 11, 2018
One word....Amazing! The other coffee from costa rica - La Minita Tarrazu is equally great, but more pricey. Although this one is a big stronger & more complex. Will be buying both again for sure!
Definitely recommends this!
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Carolyn Glover
April 19, 2018
My first experience with unroasted coffee and surprisingly enough, not a bad experience at all. I chose Cosa Rica La Magnolia Tres Rios because of the description. I chose well. Although it is not quite up to what I am looking for, it is a very tasty coffee. I simply will try to decipher the language of "Coffee" until I find exactly what I like. I would recommend this coffee and Coffee Bean Corral to friends. Overall I am satisfied and will enjoy my continued search.
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Jim
November 14, 2022
This is really tasty coffee, and one of the most beautifully prepared coffees I've found. First I bought a one pound bag, then I bought 3 lbs of this and have been roasting it in my TurboCrazy roaster. I have been going with a higher heat, faster roast recently that has really highlighted the delicious flavors in this coffee. I've been preheating up to 300F and roasting quickly to the verge of second crack (Full City +, but no oil coming off the beans) in about 8-9 minutes. That's quite a bit faster than my normal roasting time (usually my roasts last about 11-12 minutes). I've found that the shorter roasting time gives a cleaner more distinctive coffee flavor with no green flavors at all. I'm ordering another five pounds of this to further refine my roasting process.
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Edna
June 3, 2022
Edna Kelly
My first taste of this coffee was probably over 20 years ago. I tried it because I had read a cupping review comparing it to Jamaica Blue Mountain, which at that time was considered the finest coffee in the world. I certainly couldn't afford THAT one so I tried La Magnolia. Besides, the name was just too romantic to pass it up. I liked it, tried a few more beans, went back to La Magnolia. I tried a lot of samples back then but nothing ever came close to La Magnolia. Then in 2005 I took a cruise to Jamaica... and brought home a small bag of the "real thing". Don't know what I was expecting but it definitely wasn't as good as La Magnolia. I quit trying other beans because nothing ever really measured up. Life changed for me for a few years and I was unable to roast my own beans. This order is my first in quite some time and I'm happy to note that nothing has changed with La Magnolia. It's a clean bean that is dependable and consistent. My guests still love it and everyone who has tried it comes back for more.
One thing I must note here: I tend to sip my coffee so I end up drinking a lot of room temperature brew. La Magnolia is one of the few that seems to hold its flavor from the moment I fill my cup until I drain the last drop. I have never tasted any bitterness from this bean. It's just plain good.
I know that's not a fancy recommendation full of fancy words but then, I'm not a fancy person. I just enjoy good coffee and this one is well beyond merely "good".
Service at Coffee Bean Corral is the same as always, too. Near perfect! Fast! Efficient!
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Peter
August 22, 2019
What am I doing wrong? I roasted until second crack started. The results have been a very non-memorable experience. Help!
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Theresa
September 24, 2018
I didn't purchase the green coffee beans to roast and drink, rather to make an herbal decoction for venomous snake bites. I have the beans in the tincture medium now and actually hope I never need it, but will use it in the remedy recipe I have in case a poisonous snake and a human or dog get in each other's way! I may actually try roasting some of the beans to enjoy as a morning beverage.
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Peter Winter
September 21, 2018
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