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The Most Wonderful Mug of the Year

#363 Bear Claus Holiday Blend

12 oz whole bean light coffee

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Your morning just got merrier! Back for the fifth year in a row, Kuma Coffee’s Bear Claus Blend is a best seller every year, and one of our absolute favorite coffees. Bear Claus is a 50/50 blend of chocolaty Colombia and fruit-forward Kenya, for a rich, welcoming cup of sweet cranberries, figgy pudding, and chocolate spice cake. Full of our favorite nostalgic holiday flavors, chocolate, baking spices, bright berries— this blend will have you feeling warm, happy, and ready to wrap all those presents...

Drinking this special blend from Kuma Coffee has always felt like a gift to ourselves. One of our true Seattle coffee gems, Kuma has been roasting their coveted coffees since 2007, growing from a local farmers’ market favorite to a beloved local institution. Kuma’s founder sources their small-lot coffees himself, directly from small growers, and they're distinctive for their bright, sugary-sweet profiles. In this blend, you’ll find a big, juicy profile of sparkling cranberry cocktail, pomegranate juice, and fig preserves, within a big body of rich, smooth chocolate. A warm cinnamon spice lingers in the finish, for a touch of festive holiday cheer.

It’s the most wonderful mug of the year: we’re excited to bring this bestselling blend back for the fifth year in a row. With notes of cranberry, figgy pudding, and spicy chocolate Bear Claus Holiday Blend sits alongside all our other favorite seasonal flavors, and we couldn’t imagine a holiday without it. Reserve a bag of Kuma’s Bear Claus Holiday Blend, and unwrap an early gift to yourself. Merry morning!

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Reviews & Ratings

Kristiana Kornegay	★★★★★	★★★★★ We've been switching more to light roasts these days and this didn't disappoint on the flavor profile! Loved the balance of fruit and spice- not a cheesy holiday blend flavor.
Tony DuBois	★★★★★	★★★★★ My favorite of the holiday blends. I am usually a single origin drinker but this is the first blend I liked enough to buy more
John C. Bibbs	★★★★★	★★★★★ This blend was my first experience with any of the Bean Box beans about two years ago, and it did not disappoint! It is one of my favorites to this day. Smooth, medium blend with notes of fruit and pomegranate that really shine through. SO GOOD! I am excited it is back for the holidays this year.
Brittany Woolf	★★★★★	★★★★★ This was a good cup of coffee. I couldn't taste the fruity flavors but still very good.
Terry Cook	★★★★★	★★★★★ Normally I am not really into the holiday blends, too much clove or nutmeg and cinnamon for me, but this one was pleasant. french press method or chemex works both alike.
Chris Eklund	★★★★★	★★★★★ Not bad, but not great. And that's what's disappointing about it. As the first Month's delivery, I think I expected more that a ho-hum blend like this one, especially considering fine single-origins Beanbox offers. I brewed this one using a chemex a few times now.
Savannah	★★★★★	★★★★★ Like usual, I prepared the coffee using a french press. It was wonderful! Smooth, yet bold.
Joseph D. Gordon	★★★★★	★★★★★ Kuma was the first coffee I tried from BB, I was instantly hooked, and they did not fail with this one. Pomegranate flavor stood out, with mild spices and very mild, light chocolate, mellow and smooth, easy on the stomach too.
Rachel Burk	★★★★★	★★★★★ I really liked this one.I loved the pomegranate flavor and smell, and just smooth taste. Kind of a creamy, light chocolate flavor, with very mild spices. Definitely would buy!
Brandi	★★★★★	★★★★★ It tasted like old sweet potato juice, not for me at all.
Rebecca	★★★★★	★★★★★ Good full flavor coffee. Notes of wine fruit and spice. Brewed in french press n d drank black. Very good roaster and decent holiday blend coffee.
David Speer	★★★★★	★★★★★ Really a 4.5. A very delicious blend. It was smooth, rich, kind of fruity and chocolatey, with a very pleasant lingering aftertaste. Certainly had a chocolate spice cake taste to it. Best holiday blend so far. Brewed french press
Brittany	★★★★★	★★★★★ The flavors were light and mild. A little acidic for me, but overall tasty.
Brenda Poppy	★★★★★	★★★★★ This was a little too light for my taste. It was very fruity but the chocolate didn’t really come through.
Caffeinated AF	★★★★★	★★★★★ So good. Delightfully sweet and smooth, easy to drink. An excellent cup of coffee to warm you in the morning. (pour over)
Natalie Sage	★★★★★	★★★★★ Delightful scent but the flavor is a bit plain, especially for a roast with so many notes.
Alexis Walker	★★★★★	★★★★★ This was a nice blend that I enjoyed from my Bean Box. it has a nice taste that reminds me of the holidays. This isnt necessarily my first choice, but it is up there as one of the favorites! would order again.
Heather Rasmussen	★★★★★	★★★★★ This light roast was just what I needed to bring up my Christmas cheer! chocolate and pomegranate came to the forefront of the flavors for me making me want another cup of the lovely brew! Thanks for a great holiday blend!
Paige	★★★★★	★★★★★ Flavor is a light smooth milk chocolate. Brewed in a french press. Yummy!
Elizabeth Schumacher	★★★★★	★★★★★ Me while brewing: Wow, this really smells like pomegranate, but maybe it won't taste that way. Me drinking it: Oh my god, it's literally just pomegranate. I had it with a cinnamon roll and there WAS a hint of spice and cocoa, but all in all, it's super fruity. Very thin. Meh. Colder= fruitier.
Matthew Ryan	★★★★★	★★★★★ chocolatey with a bit of spice, this is one of my favorite coffees ever, and one of my favorite parts of the holiday season.
Chase McQueen	★★★★★	★★★★★ Love this coffee; not too dark, but still a strong profile. Not a huge fan of acidic beans and these are the type I would definitely order again.
Dan Rissi	★★★★★	★★★★★ Nice blend with notes of chocolate. I got really excited about the fig notes and I while I did not pick those up completely they were certainly there to make my day a little better :)
Judith kline	★★★★★	★★★★★ Way too light of a roast for me, especially with all the fruit notes. I only made one cup and barely got through three sips of it.
sam heath	★★★★★	★★★★★ LOVED this blend! The perfect cup of holiday coffee, especially when brewed in the french press. It was rich with flavor and held cream well.
A and E	★★★★★	★★★★★ This coffee blend was very smooth and delicious. We will definitely be reordering when it's available!
Erika E.	★★★★★	★★★★★ I very much enjoy this holiday blend. A nice mix of fruit and spice with a smooth, rich finish. I'll be picking up a bag next time it comes around. Brewed with a v60.
diane schimpf	★★★★★	★★★★★ made in the french press, this is full of flavor and doesnt seem at all like a light roast! just the smell of the ground beans was tantalizing and surprisingly, it doesnt disappoint with the spices in the flavor. a new favorite for me! too bad its seasonal...
Michelle Palmer	★★★★★	★★★★★ Very light and smooth. Definitely fits the holiday theme. I liked a lot for the colder season, but do not see myself drinking it when it gets to warmer weather.
Elizabeth Zacarias	★★★★★	★★★★★ A good coffee, not my favorite however. Could taste the cranberry flavor which was surprising
Nicole	★★★★★	★★★★★ 2017: (3.5) Tastes like a darker roast. Description is accurate. (chemex) 2018: Is it a different blend? Unsure. Description is similar, though also includes "spice cake" - thought it tasted better anyway
Andrea Blankenship	★★★★★	★★★★★ This one is my least favorite of all the coffees so far - it just has a weird after taste to me, can't really put my finger on it, but just not a favorite at all.
Emily	★★★★★	★★★★★ This is one of my favorites. I wasn't expecting to like the pomegranate flavor as much as I did but it was delicious
Brittany Haymes	★★★★★	★★★★★ This was a mild roast coffee. Nice, mild body, but none of the flavors stood out. Brewed in a french press.
Isabel Hoffman	★★★★★	★★★★★ Tastes as described nice notes of raspberry chocolate
Gunner James Sandifer	★★★★★	★★★★★ I love the note of cranberry in this one. A great coffee for the holidays!
Jordan-Thomas Lewis	★★★★★	★★★★★ This was really good and perfect for the holidays!!!
amanda surmacz	★★★★★	★★★★★ I love strong and flavorful coffee. This was one of the best coffees I have drank . . . . ever. I will definitely be gifting this coffee for winter
Gina Felderman	★★★★★	★★★★★ I was not expecting to be a fan of this one, but it was super yummy!! I loved the tasting notes.
Sarah	★★★★★	★★★★★ Got this in the sample box and it was one of the best. Festive fruity holiday roast without being overwhelming or sour.
Coffee Drinker	★★★★★	★★★★★ Nice obviously fresh coffee, received in a monthly sample. We are generally dark roast drinkers so it was not surprising that we were not overwhelmed by this particular coffee. Brewed with french press. Tasting notes are true to taste.
Leah K Stambaugh	★★★★★	★★★★★ Unique blend...A nice addition to a good Kenyan coffee. I was hesitant after reading the description, but it turned out to be surprisingly good. One of the best monthly coffees I received all year.
Kendra Yale	★★★★★	★★★★★ This is my new favorite coffee. Nice amount of both citrus and sweet.
Jackie Boat-Wilson	★★★★★	★★★★★ This was a little too acidic for me to enjoy it. The tasting notes are true to form, and the coffee was evidently very fresh and good quality. I just tried something different and it wasn't entirely for me.
Carly Wagner	★★★★★	★★★★★ Delicious brew! So smooth and smelled glorious upon grinding! Wish I would have grabbed a bigger bag!
Cassidy Cowin	★★★★★	★★★★★ This was a really nice coffee for the holidays without being too rich in any given flavor profile like some Christmas/holiday blends can be!
Bret Johnson	★★★★★	★★★★★ Right away I noticed the smooth mouthfeel of this coffee. It's light and balanced. I was able to pull out the cranberry and even a bit of apricot which adorned a smooth chocolate finish. As far as blends go, this one ranks at the top. Brewed using chemex.
Jamie L Hibbard	★★★★★	★★★★★ Great flavor. You can definitely taste the fruit. Enjoyed this coffee but not an overall fan of fruity coffee. It was smooth with medium acidity.
Kristin Ahrens	★★★★★	★★★★★ It was perfect for Christmas morning. Great flavor, low acidity and smooth!
James Reynolds	★★★★★	★★★★★ This was delicious. The acidity was just right, and it left me feeling warm and happy inside-- much like the holidays.

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