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William
March 21, 2024
I roasted these beans to a Full City (Medium) dropping them with a 19% development phase. After a rest of 5 days (minimum) these beans produced a very well rounded espresso with good body and a fine creme. What I do not like is that my batch (2 lb bag) has a very high percentage of quakers. I hope this was just a bad batch because both my wife and I would definitely likwe to keep these beans in inventory.
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Timothy
March 14, 2024
My first roast with these beans and I'm very happy. I let them rest for about 4 days after roasting to a nice Med-Dark.
My favorite has been (for quite a while) the Honduran Marcala Org and now I have to say that these are a really close 2nd. I pulled my first shot which was a little slow so I made the grind a touch coarser and pulled a second double shot for an Americano. The first sip was GREAT.... I could really taste the nutty flavor. Then with the second sip the chocolate kicked in. After finishing the Americano I am amazed at how good this roast was. Now to get 5Lbs so I can play with the roast.
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Darrin
January 25, 2024
This is a review of a blend with this bean. This bean alone is good. But a 50/50 blend with the Organic Sierra Nevada FTO might be the best cup I've ever had. If you like heavy chocolate notes this blend is for you. I don't have roasting temperatures to report as I roast by sight. For both beans I started cooling ~1 minute after first crack sets in. Beans had a sheen on them, not oil spots. Medium roast.
I've roasted a lot of beans. This combo blew me away.
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William John
January 12, 2024
I usually like a little caramel and vanilla syrup in my coffee, but this one really loses the coffee flavor when you do that. We roasted to a dark-medium, and it's good, but I'd recommend not adding anything with flavor to it.
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Matt
January 4, 2024
Roasted to just before/at second crack in a rotating cage drum over a Bayou gas burner with a heat diffuser and cooling fan. Easy to roast and tastes great. Used pour over to brew after 48 hour rest. Smooth cup with no off-flavors that can stand on it's own or blend.
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Larry Cornelius
November 29, 2023
We've been buying these beans for a couple years now and is our favorite to roast and drink. The flavor profile at medium dark roast is excellent with the chocolate, nuttiness taste and mild acidity.
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Kim
October 9, 2023
This was a very nice bean to roast in my stovetop roaster. Very nice. It roasted to a nice medium roast in about 20 minutes on a medium heat. Not a lot of chaff which is nice. The flavor got more rounded out and developed after a couple days. This is my go to now
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Larry
August 21, 2023
This is our favorite coffee bean.Its easy to roast,and at city + has a smooth chocolate and nutty flavor,low acidity which we like.I can't say enough about the customer service.We give them a ten. I can always count on our delivery to be within 4 days to be delivered to our home.Thank you!
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Donna Broyles
August 9, 2023
very chocolatey, roasted dark
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Rubi
June 10, 2023
Roasted on the gene med dark
Next i will roast it on the yoshan drum roaster to taste the difference..
Always find mexico chipas good&tasty
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Larry Cornelius
May 8, 2023
One of our favorites,I roast it to a med.dark and let it sit lightly covered bowl for about 4 to 5 days.I believe this is when the flavors really progress.
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William
February 27, 2023
Chiapas are quickly becoming one of my favorite beans to roast. You can roast them light or roast them dark and they always taste great.
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Roy Novick
February 4, 2023
Good quality. I dark roast it and mix with Sumatra Mandheling Decaf for a pleasant half-caf.
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Simeon
January 12, 2023
Is this Robusta, Arabica or Liberica?
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Larry Cornelius
December 29, 2022
My first time to order this,I roasted it dark to bring out the chocolate flavor.Its a smooth coffee with little acidity which I really appreciate.You can;t go wrong with this one!
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Art Roth
November 6, 2022
I can't tell the difference between "nutty", and "citrus". But I do like this bean. I find it smooth. Roast a few seconds into the second crack, and then let it sit for a few days, before brewing.
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Jeffrey
August 11, 2022
Bought 5# on sale. Good coffee on Day 1.5. Expect to get better Day 3. Roasted just like I roast the Tarrazu just before SC. Pretty tasty for an organic. Like it!
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Umberto Fonte
August 2, 2022
Just experienced my very first cup of fresh home roasted Organic Mexican Chiapas coffee. The delicate full flavor and sensation is like nothing I have ever experienced. Who knew that a cast iron skillet, a very low heat and constant movement like popping popcorn could produce such a living brew full of all it’s suble nuances, antioxidants and beneficial health properties. I will never go back to store bought coffee again and going forward will purchase my coffee from the fine folks at Coffee Bean Coral. Looking forward to my next purchase. Thank you!
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JeffC
August 2, 2022
I'm a rookie roaster so take my review as such. After several roasts, I found these beans are just ok. Medium Roast right at first crack was not pleasant, 2-2 1/2 minutes more is needed to get to a nice Med/dark. Inexpensive beans that judging from the other reviews you can get good results from with a fancy roaster, but I enjoyed Costa Rica El Conquistador Tarrazu much more.
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Zacharia
May 29, 2022
Just finished our sample roasts and cupping of this coffee. We kind of slacked a little on the number of samples we cupped because we had an idea of where we wanted to end up. Left me just start by saying, this coffee caught us off guard.
I don't want to sound disparaging toward organic coffees, but they aren't always all that exciting. This one is different though.
I took it to first crack a little faster than I usually do with organics, only about 6:30 with a drop temp set at 380. 1c is distinct and not gradual. You hear that first pop and then 1c got rolling within about 10 seconds, which makes recording 1c less subjective, and great for replicating the roast.
We took the coffee about 1:45 past a good rolling 1c, with a ROR around 10 degrees per minute after 1c started. That got the coffee into City+ range, and a total roast time of only about 8:15 (for volume roasters, this ought to put a smile on your face).
At city level, 1:15 after 1c, you get a great orange zest notes with super lively acidity. Just 30 seconds and 5 degrees later, the orangey-ness is just starting to fade and the floral and stone fruit notes peak. 10 degrees hotter, and they flatten out, chocolate becomes a bit more predominant, but the complexity quickly fades away.
At city+ you get apricot-like stonefruit, mild floral notes, a well-balanced acidity, nice round-body, and beautiful nutty follow-through.
This particular crop is at the top of my list this year. What a perfect morning joe!
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Steve
April 21, 2022
Mexican Chiapas is my go-to bean for great taste, right after roasting, or especially after sitting for a day or more so that the oil appears on the beans. I prefer a darker roast.
CBC has also been great- I have been a customer since 2008. Customer service is SOLID.
Thank you CBC.
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Zvi
March 25, 2022
I've been using this since I bought my HopTop roaster (couple of month now). Haven't tasted other beans better than this one.
Until 2 weeks ago I used to wait for about 2 min and 30 seconds after first crack, but 2 weeks ago I roasted 2 minutes and 45 seconds after first crack and it was great! I wish I tried it long time ago :-)
Note that it didn't taste good after a day, I needed to wait about 4 days. The beans had an oily coating.
Unfortunately I can't share the artisan roasting profile that I used, but if anybody wants feel free to contact me: [email protected] and I can send it.
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Reid
March 24, 2022
This is our go too breakfast cup that never disappoints.My wife loves Mexican home roast. This offering roasts very easily in the Gene to city + . Mellow, soft on the palate, hints of milk chocolate, roasted nuts and fresh baked bread.
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Pastor Mel
March 9, 2022
I roasted 5lbs of this for a wedding reception and it was a huge hit! Some of the guests are still asking about getting some for home.
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icanfixxit
February 2, 2022
Out of the many varieties of coffee beans I enjoy these have become some of my favorites. Roasted to a City+ I'm getting chocolate notes, smooth balanced flavor and a great mouthfeel.
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bab
December 6, 2021
I think this is something like my eighth order Organic Chiapas and every bag has been excellent. This batch seems to have more chaff but in all other regards it roasts like the previous deliveries. Excellent in the cup with nice chocolate flavor when taken to the start of 2nd crack. I'm hooked on this coffee!
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LVE33
November 30, 2021
I didn't get a aroma cloud from the grinder like the Organic Honduras, yirgacheffe etc. And the mouth roll was ehh. I was surprised. I had it in the past and liked it but its been a while. Oaxaca was a little better.
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Bruce
October 23, 2021
We came upon Chiapas beans many years ago in Berkeley CA when Blue Bottle was a scrappy little company selling small bags of it to a couple of local restaurants. Sunday meant 8 o’clock yoga on 4th Street followed by a Mexican breakfast at Tacubaya across the street, accompanied by one off lattes with Chiapas beans. Time moved on and we moved across the country but had Blue Bottle ship us their roasted beans. Then they dropped it. We tried other versions and enjoyed them, then made the decision to roast our own. These beans don’t need to be roasted as dark some others and provide round and complex notes of chocolate and fruit with a pleasant richness or body. Best with steamed or foamed milk, in our opinion. Still one of our favorites and now we’re roasting the beans ourselves for maximum freshness.
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Clara
August 15, 2021
I slow roasted it to dark roast,, I'm using this coffee beans for cold brew coffee and I love the taste! However I'm looking forward to try another origin.
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leVEStiNf
July 8, 2021
Roasted in a Fresh Roast SR700. Tastes like peanuts.
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Steve Porter
May 4, 2021
I slow roast with a showtime electric roaster,55 minutes. Smooth and rich not acidy at all. If I light roast it is a little butter scotch in flavor.
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Louisybarra
March 25, 2021
This is a great roast with a very smooth and bold taste to it. Not very sweet as other coffees but very good base coffee for blends.
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IntergalacticCoffeeSmuggler
March 6, 2021
I mixed these with the robusta beans that are also from the Chiapas Mountains of southern Mexico at a ratio of 1:1, and then roasted them for six minutes at 180 followed by six minutes at 215, and then finished up with five minutes at 240 to produce a nice medium-dark roast. With my little countertop JMS-270, that means that about 60% of them came out true medium-dark, 20% came out medium, and 20% came out dark.
Now here's the important part: let these beans degas for three or four days before brewing. The result is a coffee blend that is smooth and rich (arabica) but also bold (robusta), and with one helluva strong caffeine kick. I've been selling 1-lb bags of the stuff like crazy at a competitive price under the name "Aztec Thunder - Pharmaceutical Grade."
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v330030
February 17, 2021
I light roast these beans. They make very smooth coffee with a nice nutty after taste.
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Roman
February 13, 2021
It's okay if I'm looking for a darker cup or as a base. I use it as a 50/50 with a sweet coffee for a nice french press cup.
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MacThoms
February 5, 2021
The Mexico Chiapas consistently yields a smooth, rich brew from a medium roast with light husks.
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Reid
January 18, 2021
My wife loves Mexican home roast. This offering roasts very easily in the Gene to city + . Mellow, soft on the palate, hints of milk chocolate, roasted nuts and fresh baked bread.
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JH
December 30, 2020
This is the only one out of 4 that’s been roasted and tasted, and the taste was great.
My only complaint is there were quite a few bad beans and the way they are shipped does nothing to protect the beans.
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Dr.giggled
November 21, 2020
I veinna roasted this and espresso ground it then rubbed it into steak. The flavor was amazing. This created a nutty smokey, lightly chocolate addition to the steak.
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Bruce
November 9, 2020
This was my 3rd order of Organic Chiapas (5#, 10# and 25#) so you can guess I'm very pleased with the offering. I'm roasting this pretty dark and getting the chocolate flavors I hope for. We are very pleased with these beans!
And re: my Oct review... I still see the need to rest the roasted beans about a week to get the best flavor in the cup.
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Bruce
October 16, 2020
This organic Chiapas has turned out to be my best purchase this year. Very pleased with the flavor. Moisture content seems to be a little high at nearly 17% weight loss. I'm guessing that's what I'm seeing as some unexpected variations in roast profile.
I've been taking the roast to several seconds into 2C and am happy with the end result, but it takes a little patience: the roasted beans have taken at least 7 days of rest. During that time oil starts to appear on the bean surface continuing to increase each day- that seems to coincide with the arrival of the flavors I enjoy.
Very, very happy with the results as are the folks I've shared this with.
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Cafe Volcan
October 14, 2020
Very easy to roast. Roasted my coffee beans to a nice city+. Very smooth and taste a hint of cinnamon. A clean cup and a everyday coffee drink
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Shelley Bogenhagen
October 12, 2020
One of my favorite varieties. I roast just to 2nd crack. I'm not good at cupping reviews.
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sarah
September 16, 2020
I have been roasting for about 5 years and this continues to be my favorite daily cup-er. <3!
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Sherok50
September 12, 2020
This is my everyday coffee. I basically use this for drip everyday coffee and then I will also flavor some for my family. This is really good, I like to roast it medium.
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Phil
August 16, 2020
Our favorite daily drinker. Just enough acid to give it life, just sweet enough for richness, nice chocolate and nutty.
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David A Baird
July 27, 2020
I enjoy this very much .Thank you
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Paul
June 6, 2020
This was my first green bean roast. So take my review with that information.
I roast on the stove with two spoons and a cast iron pan. The roast lasts 15-18 minutes, on medium heat because I'm in no hurry. I end up with a medium to dark roast that tastes and smells great. I chose this variety of bean because it was inexpensive and didn't want to experiment with expensive beans. Looks like I picked a good bean regardless. I love it !!
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Larry Trom
May 20, 2020
I bought this for two reasons. One as a comparison to some of the African beans I’ve been buying. The second, and you’re gonma freak, as a cheap coffee to be flavored for my wife. By itself, tastes like an inexpensive coffee that I know most of my friends are accustomed to. Not subtle, not smooth, little u dertones. As a coffee to flavor, it works well
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Yabadabadoo
May 19, 2020
I have been persuaded to leave the dark side lol. this beautiful bean may be the one responsible for getting me to like anything not dark and shiny.
My first few batches I did in my hot air popper and it just ruined them, either it never got hot enough to finish a roast (with the temperature sensor connected ) or it went too fast to an Italian roast. 😳🥺
So I decided to take some to work (pizza place) and tried the oven there. It has a conveyer belt set at 6min. And 450° which got me to first crack. after pushing them back in a bit they hit second crack and a few were showing signs of oil on the surface so I pulled em ... now that they set for a day I am drinking a beautiful cup of buttery goodness. 👍👍🤜💥🤛
If you haven't tried these beans and have the equipment to control your roast do yourself a favor and get some.
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Yabadabadoo
May 19, 2020
I have been persuaded to leave the dark side lol. this beautiful bean may be the one responsible for getting me to like anything not dark and shiny.
My first few batches I did in my hot air popper and it just ruined them, either it never got hot enough to finish a roast (with the temperature sensor connected ) or it went too fast to an Italian roast. 😳🥺
So I decided to take some to work (pizza place) and tried the oven there. It has a conveyer belt set at 6min. And 450° which got me to first crack. after pushing them back in a bit they hit second crack and a few were showing signs of oil on the surface so I pulled em ... now that they set for a day I am drinking a beautiful cup of buttery goodness. 👍👍🤜💥🤛
If you haven't tried these beans and have the equipment to control your roast do yourself a favor and get some.
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CS
May 12, 2020
Love love love this Mexican coffee. Would definitely order it again. Thanks.
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Cene' Burrow
May 9, 2020
This is my favorite bean! I was so excited to find such a good price for an organic bean too. This bean is still delightful if you accidentally over or under roast a bit. It's smooth and creamy, with a bit of chocolate aftertaste. Shipping was incredibly fast.
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SoulShine
May 9, 2020
Owning a coffee company is quite an adventure, and although this is a nice bean it's not one we would invest in. Definitely a friendly n drinkable cup, no outstanding highlights though. Mexican yesssss, good absolutely but not great either. Thanks we'll keep trying, I've given samples too many customers... I'll be enjoying this at the shop 🤓
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Cassandra Wagner
May 8, 2020
Very nice flavor. New to roasting my own coffee beans, but I am enjoying it. This coffee is fairly priced and was shipped so fast I was surprised how quickly it arrived. Thanks!!
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Ava
April 15, 2020
Very tasty and easy to roast on the skiller!
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Lori C
April 6, 2020
This coffee is one of my favorites. It’s bold and chocolate taste is always the perfect cup in the morning. It’s never bitter. It’s incredibly easy to roast because the beans are small and tight. I get very little chaff off of the beans after roasting. This is a must have coffee in my house.
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Andrew
March 15, 2020
Great coffee; this is our new favorite!
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William
February 5, 2020
I have ordered Chiapas coffee the last 3 times, previously under the user name [email protected]. The beans I received this time were decidedly different that the Chiapas I had ordered previously. The beans were 20% smaller and took a full 2 minutes more to roast and the taste is different. What's up? As stated, the beans I last received were different from previous Chiapas orders.
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Steven Schiemann
December 9, 2019
This is my go-to, standard bean order from Coffee Bean Corral. Mexican Chiapas has never let me down- I will try other beans but always need to have some of this on hand.
Thanks Coffee Bean Corral!
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Pastor Mel
October 25, 2019
I was asked to roast and grind some of this coffee for a wedding.
It was fantastic!
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