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Mike M.
July 4, 2018
For those interested, Roasted in my Behmor at 1/2 P3 to 1st crack. P4 just through 1st crack. Very Quik Cool. An excellent single origin espresso, and pressed coffee. Recommended. To anonymous April 25, I've been roasting for years. Before moving on to a new bean, try playing with the same coffee in the Behmor a few more times.
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Doyle Neighbours
July 10, 2018
Smells and tastes great! Full bodied, very smooth, with a pleasant aftertaste. Roasted beautifully to a dark roast espresso in a Gene Cafe roaster. Removed the beans when the 2nd crack began, and let the beans complete their 2nd crack outside the container, then stirred the beans in front of a fan for quick cooling. Brewed in a Breville espresso machine.
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Wayne
August 8, 2019
Really nice stuff. Roasts beautifully. Expensive but seems equivalent to quality. I’ve been taking it to just under second crack and brewing espresso in a flair press... my favorite bean out of the dozen or so I tried from this company. Too expensive for all the time but a special treat.
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Sir Charles ( Phoenix )
July 9, 2021
I usually roast beyond Full City + and well into second crack however with this bean per reviews I roasted just to Full City +. I think second crack went for 2-3 seconds. I tagged and bagged it and cheated by brewing a cup the next day and it was really good. I believe it will only cure-out even better in the next few days.
Per usual Coffee Bean Corral delivered and I will never buy beans from anyone else. I got a notice of shipment within 15 minutes of the order and it arrived a day earlier than expected all the way to Phoenix.
@Ray Cotter, (and anyone), whenever you end up with a really bad result this is usually the result of a stalled FC. I've had this happen a few times myself due to negligence on my part during the roast.
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gmensing
February 26, 2021
As a new connoisseur of fresh home roasted coffees, I have been tasting and comparing extensively. After trying over 40 varieties, this coffee is by far my favorite and easily stacks up against Jamaican and Hawaiian varieties.
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HEC
October 5, 2020
BUY! THIS! BEAN!
Smooth and bold, roasted to medium/dark giving chocolate and nutty flavors. Beautiful aroma. It is a good alternative if you like Jamaican Blue. Great hot or cold.
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AstroPunk
July 8, 2020
I am a novice roaster. I tried this at medium and medium dark roasts, and it was good but meh, didn't see what all the hype was. Then I tried it at a lighter roast, just after first crack, and now I understand. It was a delicious cup o joe. This one grew on me, and was better after around four days of rest. Mild but distinct flavor profile. I would purchase it again.
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Ralph Bellis
November 6, 2019
Chocolate taste and nutty good strong coffee no aftertaste. Still one of my favorites
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Dahni
July 6, 2019
This is beautiful! My wife lives it! It is constantly on our re-order list! Very close to Jamaican blue Mountain! I am glad I practice with this (Actually the first time was to my satisfaction as it has been ever since), In preparation of roasting my favorite coffee in the entire world, Jamaican blue Mountain! If you wanted to try something very similar that cost considerably less this is it! If you want to practice on this before you order BlueMountain, great idea! Go Haiti 🇭🇹 and your Fine Haitian Organic Blue!
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Josué
December 28, 2018
Really enjoyed this coffee. Definitely has the soft and smooth finish I was looking for in a Caribbean coffee. I bought the Dominican beans along with this one and started blending them. I think I'll stick to the Dominican instead since it's a little cheaper and has nearly the same profile to me.
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Karl
August 29, 2018
Love this coffee. Did a light roast on it and got notes of brown sugar, cinnamon, and honey. Also made a delicious espresso. Will definitely have to order again.
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Leann Sando
May 11, 2018
It does have a very smooth taste, so for those who don’t care for a “bite” to their coffee or richer flavor, it’s a good recommendation. However, I prefer a deeper, rich flavor...with a “bite”. 😊
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Dg
July 10, 2021
Great coffee. Took it right up to the 2nd crack and immediately put it into a cooling cycle. I like to keep it open to the air for a couple of days for a solid cure before the grind. It was delicious! Very mellow with a darker, nuttier flavor. Smooth and complex with under tones of dark chocolate. Lowly acidic with a sweet finish, I would cup this in the High 80’s maybe even the low 90’s. It’s a keeper!
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Beth andcEric Ptak
June 3, 2021
We roasted our first pound of this the other night, and tried it this morning. We did a medium roast in our Behmor, just past first crack. Our first impression was "Wow, this is really good." Then we tried another sip, and we said, "Wow, this is really good." Creamy, smooth, not acidic and slightly nutty, it's hands down one of the best coffees we have tried. Haitian Blue will go into our regular rotation - it's a keeper.
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Jesnbec
May 13, 2021
This is absolutely one of the best coffees we've ever had. We do all of our roasts just past first crack so I can't speak for darker roasts but this was just fantastic and well worth the couple extra bucks.
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Chiu Wah
March 8, 2020
Roasted to full city plus and wait for 2 days before grinding and tasting. It was superb filled with smooth sweetness that developed into complex full bodied. Excellent!
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Earl Paige
January 9, 2020
A little more expensive compared to other Caribbean coffees, but this is the same variety that gives us Jamaican Green Mountain and Hawaiian Kona so it is still a bargain.
It still comes out to pennies a cup and this is life, not a dress rehearsal, so drink up!!!
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Tim Vronay
April 4, 2019
excellent beans, roasted up great
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Brad
March 25, 2019
I have been roasting beans for over 10 years and these are among my top two favorites. I understand that this cultivar is the same as Jamaican Blue Mountain. I would recommend a light roast on these to fully capture the mellow flavor of these beans. I end the roast about 10 seconds before first crack ends.
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Valerie Hersey
September 14, 2018
Absolutely love this coffee. It is Rich but mellow and oh so flavorful. It is definitely a coffee that goes on the favorite list. And kudos to Coffee Bean Corral. You are the greatest!!!
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George
May 30, 2018
Very nice, mellow, coffee. I used an old Hottop roaster and let it go to the end of first crack before dropping it to cool. Wait a full 48 hours for degassing of this bean so you can get the full effects of the roast. I took another batch into second crack, DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME because it will turn out very oily and charred. I would definitely buy this one again.
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Joe
August 8, 2017
This is an incredibly good, very mellow cup with a fantastic finish that for me lasted 15+ minutes. My go-to bean since I started roasting has been the Federlance Espresso Blend. To compare the two, this is definitely mellower/less bold with a slightly thinner (but still robust body). To me, this is even more balanced than the Federlance Blend and has a longer finish. If I had to stick with just 2 bean types, I would go with this when I wanted a more mellow cup and the Federlance when I was in the mood for a bolder cup.
I use a stovetop popcorn popper to roast, roasted this to about halfway through the 2nd crack, and brewed with a French Press (using 12 tablespoons of rounds in a 1 L French press).
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Greg Daniels
May 28, 2022
Love this coffee. Roasted to medium. Mild aroma smooth taste. Drinks like a much more expensive coffee. Great value
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Luke
April 27, 2022
Just found a "lost" partial bag of this from a previous order, tucked away behind my other CBC green beans. Found treasure! I had to roast a batch immediately in my West Bend Poppery to the start of 2nd crack; then press it through my Nanopresso while the beans were still warm because I was a bit too excited to wait. It did not disappoint! Delicious!!
While my wife and I, our family, and friends enjoy the variety of beans I roast, this one is my special treat... a smell/taste experience! Savoring it brings back memories of visiting Jamaica and tasting their wonderful blue mountain coffee, but without the high price tag.
I highly recommend drinking coffee from a cafe cup that allows you to take in the aroma as you sip. The aroma of a great coffee like this is a major component of the experience!
Thanks, CBC for offering this superb bean at a great value.
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David
February 5, 2022
Stopped roasting just before second crack on a Gene Cafe and allowed to degas for 48 hours. Made my pour over and what a wonderful smooth cup of coffee. It is exactly as described...smooth, buttery, low acidity with a very clean finish. Thanks Coffee Bean Corral!
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Uncle Mo
January 23, 2022
Great stuff !!
Looking for next year's crop.
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Lionel
January 4, 2022
Good beans, which one of our regulars requested for a special Christmas present for her brother. Buy them.
Had a problem with our order at first, but Catherine Mansell stepped in and took care of everything.
The presentation on the shipping is beautiful.
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Wes Brown
December 11, 2021
Tastes like bottom of the barrel floor sweepings
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Ryab
November 30, 2021
Really enjoy this coffee highly recommend!!!
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Ronald Linderman
October 14, 2021
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Ji C
August 30, 2021
Roasted to 2nd crack on stove top. First day it had a slightly savory, peppery flavor. Days 2-3 and beyond developed a peanut butter flavor that was superb. Loved it in latte.
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T. Frelinghuysen
August 2, 2021
Organic Haitian Blue is a great way to get an idea of how good Jamaican blue mountain is. Compared to Kenyan Blue mountain, it's less robust but less acidic and rich in flavor. Medium roast is recommended with at least 36 hrs to de-gas before grinding. Try it You won't be disappointed.
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John L
July 31, 2021
Just "Wow". Roasted 1/2# at City+, pulled 30 seconds after 1st crack, the other 1/2# at Full City, pulled immediately after 2nd crack, in an SR800 with extension tube. The 1st thing that you notice is the mouthfeel. Smooth, buttery and full-bodied, similar to Kona or JBM. No specific flavor jumps out, maybe slightly nutty, but nothing overpowering. Really quite subtle. Speaks to the balance this bean possesses. Both roasts had similar attributes, the darker roast was just a tad earthier and roaster. Wouldn't have wanted to go any darker and compromise the flavor in the bean. Just a delightful cup.
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James
April 14, 2021
I ordered several times the Haiti coffee since 2020. Roasted to city for my ice dripping or V60 (three days after roasting) or to full city for expresso (19 days after roasting). Haiti coffee is perhaps the closest one to Jamaica Blue Mountain in terms of balance, brightness and sweetness, but with only a fraction of the cost. Will certainly roast more at as as the supply lasts.
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v330030
April 5, 2021
I light roasted these beans. Great nutty flavor tones and very smooth.
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Aaron W
March 14, 2021
This coffee is so good. With my SR540 I dialed in the roast, fast high heat and aggressive. City roast. So good. Full body, layers of flavors. One of, if not my favorite bean.
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peter
February 23, 2021
Our favorite coffee right now!
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Holley
July 17, 2020
Best beans I’ve ever had. Had quite a few.
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Steve
June 17, 2020
Save your money. Tried it at medium and medium dark roasts. Tasted the same either way....like sucking on a wood stick. The Mexican beans are better.
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Susan Hart
May 27, 2020
It’s the best overall coffee I’ve tried. Magnificent.
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Fred
April 19, 2020
I didn't do a good job roasting these beans. I was experimenting with profiles on the Behmor 1600. Rookie move with a good bean. I should leave experiments to inexpensive products. However, the coffee turned out great! Very forgiving thank God! Mellow and smooth. If a novice like me can make this work, you can too!. The beans seemed fresh and clean. Already placed another order. (I'll let you know how the JBM roast goes)
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Jim Gleason
November 29, 2019
Fabulous cup of coffee. Med-dark roast. Just past second crack and finished it off the heat. Bold flavor, smooth !
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fritzcurtis
October 17, 2019
Very smooth nutty, not bitter or sour at all. My new favorite (this month) a little pricy but a great value
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Pierrevy Polyte
October 2, 2019
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Jim Gleason
August 11, 2019
Beginning roaster. Love coffee. Using a Whirly-Pop popcorn maker. Roasted this to dark roast. Absolutely loved. Top 3 coffees and will buy again. Great taste, smooth, no bitterness. Just perfect
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William Monfredo
July 22, 2019
Lot of bang for the buck, especially if you like JBM. I do not use the word “aftertaste,” rather the “finish” doesn’t linger quite as long, yet still tasty. But then again, you don’t pay three of four times as much. And they present as a big, beautiful bean. Bottom line, a lovely coffee with more complexity than cheaper beans, and they taste like, well...great coffee!
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Eric
July 11, 2019
I'm not the one to be giving detailed critics, but, I like it a lot! 😀
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Ralph Bellis
July 1, 2019
Tried dozens of different coffees but always come back to this one as one of my favorites
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Dahni
June 17, 2019
I think this is my wife’s favorite! She constantly ask for this! It was recommended by Kieth of Coffee Bean Corral. Kieth knows Jamaican Blue Mountain is my favorite, not one I can afford but a little bit as a treat for the holidays! He suggested I work my roasts up in practice for my favorite. This is very, very similar and much less expensive. But as I began, I think it is my wife’s favorite as she frequently asks for it by name!
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Bob Ostermeier
May 17, 2019
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Bub's Daddy
January 23, 2022
Dark roasted, couldn't wait, drank it 24 hrs. after roasting. If it's this good after one day. Believe the hype.
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Sir Charles
July 25, 2021
Second review:
Second roast went well into Full City + with second crack occurring a good 5-8 seconds, a bit more than the first roast as I wanted a little more body.
Tagged and bagged it and after a day just a bit of oils were seeping out. As the days passed (and I drank more and more) the oils seeped out a bit more. After about 5 days it really matured and I found myself drinking cup after cup after cup I couldn't get enough. Will finish roasting what is left today.
Don't think twice about ordering this.
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Tom
June 8, 2018
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Lynn
April 25, 2018
Use a Behmor roaster, roast 1/2# at P3 + 3:30. Brew with a Breville dual boiler. Cup starts sweet, full bodied with an aftertaste. Do not have a lot of experience since I started roasting 4 months ago but this is a bean I would purchase again. Will continue to look for a bean which meets all my taste desires.
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Mark
January 20, 2021
Not a fan. I won’t be re-ordering this coffee. There was simply no life to it.
Jamaican BlueMountain was also a big disappointment. I will not be ordering any more Caribbean coffee. I think it’s overrated.
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Maplebluescoffee
July 25, 2020
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Ray Cotter
October 4, 2020
Roasted to medium roast. Bad aroma when ground. Bad taste. Bad smell when brewing. Only coffee I have bought from this site that I had to throw away. Really awful coffee.
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Peter Winter
September 21, 2018
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