Stag Espresso Blend #629

"Got this blend in my sampler box for the month; enjoyed it quite a bit, but the citrus notes threw me for a bit of a loop. They did not blend very well with the chocolate taste I got from the coffee, which made for an odd tasting batch the first time I had it. It took some getting used to, but I did warm up to it eventually. I'd consider buying a different blend from this roaster, but the taste is definitely acquired. "

"Just getting into world of moderately serious coffee with a Barista Pro and enjoying BeanBox as a way to try a bunch of different beans and roasts. I'm primarily and Americano guy, though the exquisite frother has added latte to my game. I have always preferred darker roasts and more full-bodied coffee, but have noticed that the Breville largely negates the need for a "Starbucks Roast" to the get heavy, dark flavors I look for. For my taste, this roast was a little dark and over-roasted tasting through the espresso machine for Americanos, but balanced nicely into a whole-milk latte."

"I prefer dark roasts, so this was good in this way. The flavor tones were not significant though so there was not a great deal of flavor."

"These beans made a fantastic espresso in my home machine. Held up well and tasted wonderful. "

"This is probably one of my favorites. It's bold yet never bitter. It also pairs well with milk without masking any flavor."

"I felt this blend was quite bold, this was too strong of a flavor for me as an Americano--the bold port mixed with milk chocolate notes did best for me with milk. What I love is that although bold, this blend is not bitter or burnt tasting, delicious!"

"I enjoyed this blend quite a bit, it was lighter and tasty. "