BEAR CLAUS HOLIDAY BLEND #363

"I’ve never really enjoyed fruit tones so went into this assuming I wouldn’t like it. Made an americano on my ROK GC and it was fantastic, of the 5 samples I got I never would have expected this would be the one I decided to buy a full bag of. I did an aero press as well which was good but nothing special however I’m very new to aeropress and am guessing this was user error"

"Another Christmas blend where most of the flavor notes I got were chocolate and cocoa. Not much of anything else. "

"I really enjoyed this coffee both black and with nut milk. It was full bodied and you really taste the chocolaty fig."

"Ashamed it took me so long to get around to this review of the seasonal Bear Claus by my favorite dang roaster this side of the Mississippi. Admittedly, I screwed the pooch a few times at first trying this in a drip machine and then v60. I was grinding a little too course and my water wasn't hot enough. However I just made a cup using Hario v60 (that's just the name of the $10 dripper I use if anyone is wondering) that hit all the right notes, and made an excellent, well-rounded cup that you can really taste a deep rich chocolate and nice sweet and tart fruit layer on the finish that isn't overly acidic or defined, although I think cranberry is about as good an description as I've seen so far. Recommended recipe: pour over 1:15-1:16 ratio, 210°F water, ≈3:45 brew time. This can be a crowd pleaser and lends itself nicely to cream and sweetener as well, although won't need it if brewed right. Perfect for the holidays or anytime during the winter where you want something rich and full but still bright and lively. "

"excellent roast and fruit forward. I enjoyed the flavor and it's a great weekend blend"

"Maybe it’s because I was looking forward to more spice or possibly even a lean towards cranberry or pomegranate as promised I could only give this coffee ☕️ a three star rating. Certainly not in the top 10 of the holiday coffees I have had this season but not bad. Where is the figgy pudding? It is light and very drinkable and goes down smooth. No bite. Thanks Kuma for your addition to the many holiday coffees to choose from."

"Its about that time of the year to reorder again! Christmas!!!!!!!!!!! "

"Yummm"

"One of our favorites! Love the light roast to switch up from medium every so often."

"Very light, almost like a good tea...but the flavors are wonderful"

"I mean, it was fine? Bright acid, undefinable fruit. I wasn’t particularly impressed."

"This is an extraordinary light roast coffee. At first you think it is dark, but the finish is so smooth and pleasant. You get a little bit of both."

"Super fun Christmas time blend. Good flavor. A little light for me but my personal preference is dark. That said, I’m a sucker for seasonal flavors!"

"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. "

"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"

"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."

"This was a good cup of coffee. I couldn't taste the fruity flavors but still very good. "

"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. "

"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."

"Like usual, I prepared the coffee using a french press. It was wonderful! Smooth, yet bold. "

"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. "

"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!"

"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."

"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"

"The flavors were light and mild. A little acidic for me, but overall tasty. "

"This was a little too light for my taste. It was very fruity but the chocolate didn’t really come through."

"So good. Delightfully sweet and smooth, easy to drink. An excellent cup of coffee to warm you in the morning. (pour over)"

"Delightful scent but the flavor is a bit plain, especially for a roast with so many notes."

"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."

"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!"

"Flavor is a light smooth milk chocolate. Brewed in a french press. Yummy!"

"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."

"chocolatey with a bit of spice, this is one of my favorite coffees ever, and one of my favorite parts of the holiday season."

"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."

"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 :)"

"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. "

"This coffee blend was very smooth and delicious. We will definitely be reordering when it's available!"

"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."

"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..."

"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. "