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[Home](https://www.coffeedetective.com/) 2. Coffee Reviews # Coffee reviews – written in plain English. We're not professional coffee cuppers, but these folks are. (Some of the wonderful people I met on my trip to Jamaica.) Our intention here is to write coffee reviews in a way that makes sense to regular coffee drinkers. There are many excellent “cuppers” out there – professional coffee tasters – but sometimes their language is hard for non-professionals to understand. If we can achieve some small measure of success in writing these “plain English” coffee reviews, we’ll be happy. BTW – We never charge fees for these reviews. If a company sends us some coffee, we’ll taste it. If we like it, we’ll write a review. If we don’t like the coffee, we simply don’t review it. Our reviews are *not* paid for. Finally, if you work for a coffee company and would like us to review one or more of your coffees, you can [reach us through our contact page.](https://www.coffeedetective.com/privacy.html) ## Talitha Coffee [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/talitha-coffee.html "Go to Our review of Talitha Sunrise Signature Blend Coffee") ## Talitha Sunrise Signature Blend Talitha Sunrise coffee is a delicious, medium-roasted coffee… with a mission. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/talitha-coffee.html) ## Hayman Coffee [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/hayman-coffee-jamaica-blue-mountain-whole-bean.html "Go to Review of Jamaica Blue Mountain whole bean coffee from Hayman Coffee") ## Hayman Jamaica Blue Mountain Whole Bean Coffee A beautifully balanced coffee from one of the world's most famous coffee growing regions. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/hayman-coffee-jamaica-blue-mountain-whole-bean.html) [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/hayman-coffee-jamaica-blue-mountain.html "Go to Our review of Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee pods from Hayman Coffee.") ### **Hayman Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Nespresso Capsules** A top end coffee delivered in a Nespresso coffee pod. Very nice! [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/hayman-coffee-jamaica-blue-mountain.html) ## Panama Goods [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/kotowa-family-reserve.html "Go to Coffee Review: Kotowa Family Reserve Coffee Blend") ### Kotowa Family Reserve Coffee Blend Kotowa Family Reserve combines both light floral notes with cocoa and stone fruit aftertaste. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/kotowa-family-reserve.html) ## Sea Island Coffee [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/mount-everest-supreme-coffee.html "Go to Our review of Mount Everest Supreme coffee from Nepal") ### Mount Everest Supreme Mount Everest Supreme is from Nepal, and from one of the northernmost coffee estates in the world. [Full review...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/mount-everest-supreme-coffee.html) ## Hugo Coffee Roasters [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/hugo-breakfast-blend-coffee.html "Go to Coffee Review: Hugo Breakfast Blend Coffee in support of dog rescue") ### Hugo Breakfast Blend Coffee Hugo Breakfast Blend Coffee is sweet, nutty, and just bold enough to wake you up in the morning. [Full review...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/hugo-breakfast-blend-coffee.html) ## Spirit Animal Coffee [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/spirit-animal-bourbon-coffee.html "Go to Our review of Catuai/Bourbon coffee from Spirit Annual Coffee") ### Catuai/Bourbon Coffee This is a medium roasted coffee from Honduras, with light and subtle tones of chocolate and nuts. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/spirit-animal-bourbon-coffee.html) ## No Coast Coffee Roasters [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/no-coast-coffee.html "Go to Review of Crown Town Colombian coffee from No Coast Coffee Roasters") ### **Crown Town Colombia Coffee** A medium-roast Colombian coffee, defined by subtle layers of complementary flavors. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/no-coast-coffee.html) ## Volcan de Fuego [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/volcan-de-fuego.html "Go to Our review of Volcan de Fuego single-estate coffee from Guatemala") ### **Volcan de Fuego Coffee** This is a unique coffee with a balance of robust and delicate flavors. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/volcan-de-fuego.html) ## Cafeto Del Monte [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/cafeto-del-monte.html "Go to Cafeto Del Monte coffee from Costa Rica.") ### **Cafeto Del Monte Coffee** This mild coffee from Costa Rica is hand-crafted on a century-old family farm. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/cafeto-del-monte.html) ## Kaya Kopi  ### **Kopi Luwak Coffee** A must-try coffee for coffee lovers, Kopi Luwak coffee is “processed” by wild Asian palm civets. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/kaya-kopi-coffee.html) ## Driven Coffee [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/driven-coffee-peru.html "Go to Peru Cenfrocafe from Driven Coffee - A Coffee Detective Review") ### **Peru Cenfrocafe Coffee** This a light-roasted coffee from Peru, with sweet, floral and berry flavors. Definitely worth a try. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/driven-coffee-peru.html) [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/driven-coffee-costa-rica.html "Go to A nicely balanced Costa Rica from Driven Coffee.") ### **Costa Rica Coffee** This Costa Rica coffee from Driven Coffee has a smooth taste, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/driven-coffee-costa-rica.html) [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/driven-coffee-ethiopia-sidamo.html "Go to Ethiopia Sidamo from Driven Coffee.") ### **Ethiopia Sidamo Coffee** This a very nice medium-roast Ethiopia Sidamo, on the light side of bold with a touch of blueberry. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/driven-coffee-ethiopia-sidamo.html) ## Crema.co Coffee Club [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/crema-co-coffee-club.html "Go to Our review of an Ethiopia Banko Gutiti coffee from Crema.co.") ### **Ethiopia Banko Gutiti Coffee** A medium-light coffee with a full and subtle range of flavors. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/crema-co-coffee-club.html) ## Groundwork Coffee [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/groundwork-colombia-coffee.html "Go to Our review of AMUCC Colombia from Groundwork Coffee.") ### **AMUCC Colombia Coffee** This is a light-roasted coffee, grown and harvested by women farmers in Colombia. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/groundwork-colombia-coffee.html) ## Pinebrook Coffee Roasters [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/malawi-coffee-pinebrook.html "Go to Our review of a Malawi peaberry coffee from Pinebrook Coffee Roasters.") ### **Malawi Peaberry Coffee** A dark roasted but surprisingly delicate brew, with a natural sweetness and light citrus tones. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/malawi-coffee-pinebrook.html) ## Atlas Coffee Club [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/atlas-coffee-club.html "Go to Our review of a Yirgacheffe coffee from Atlas Coffee Club.") ### **Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Coffee** This is mellow Yirgacheffee coffee which surprises with a bloom of boldness in the back of the mouth. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/atlas-coffee-club.html) ## Divergent Coffee [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/divergent-coffee.html "Go to Our review of Divergent Coffee’s Signature Blend IV.") ### **Signature Blend IV Coffee** This is a super-dark blend of beans from 4 different countries. Tastes even better than we had expected. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/divergent-coffee.html) ### Trailhead Coffee Roasters [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/trailhead-guatemala.html "Go to Our review of Trailhead Coffee Roasters’ Guatemala Coffee.") **Guatemala** This wonderful Guatemala from Trailhead Coffee Roasters was sent to us by Brothers Roasting Company. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/trailhead-guatemala.html) ### Dark Matter Coffee [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/benantes-blend-coffee.html "Go to Our review of Benante’s Blend from Dark matter Coffee.") **Benante’s Blend coffee.** Our review of a surprisingly smooth and subtle coffee from the drummer of thrash metal band Anthrax. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/benantes-blend-coffee.html) ### Kaito Coffee Roasters [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/kaito-coffee-kochere.html "Go to Our review of Kaito Coffee Roaster’s Kochere coffee from Ethiopia.") **Kochere coffee from Ethiopia.** This Kochere coffee comes from the Yirgacheffe region of Ethiopia, and has the subtle floral and fruit tones you expect from that area. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/kaito-coffee-kochere.html) ### Modest Coffee Roasters [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/modest-coffee-roasters-yirgacheffe.html "Go to Our review of a Yirgacheffe coffee from Modest Coffee Roasters.") **Adado Region Yirgacheffe coffee.** Modest Coffee Roasters offer a three-level subscription service, which includes some amazing coffees like this Yirgacheffe. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/modest-coffee-roasters-yirgacheffe.html) ### Konabox Coffee [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/konabox-coffee.html "Go to Our review of 100% Kona coffee from Konabox Coffee.") **Huahua Farm Kona coffee.** This is a City Roast 100% Kona coffee with a smooth, bittersweet flavor and a touch of fruit. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/konabox-coffee.html) ### Jolly Roger Roasting Company [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/jolly-roger-sumatra.html "Go to Sumatran coffee from the Jolly Roger Roasting Company.") **Sumatran** This Sumatran coffee presents a different taste profile because of its lighter roast. You’ll find less chocolate and a lot more subtlety. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/jolly-roger-sumatra.html) ### Jarhead Java [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/jarhead-java-coffee.html "Go to Review of Jarhead Java 100% Colombian coffee") Jarhead Java coffee is a bold and sweet Colombian coffee that’s perfect for your morning brew. It supports a good cause too. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/jarhead-java-coffee.html) ### Allann Bros Coffee Roasters  **Phoenix and The Turtle** This coffee from Allann Bros is a rich, bold blend of beans from Indonesia and Central America. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/allann-bros-phoenix-and-the-turtle.html) ### **Drift Away Coffee** [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/drift-away-coffee-ELS.html "Go to Our review of El Salvador Santa Maria coffee from Drift Away.") **El Salvador Santa Maria** This coffee from Drift Away Coffee is a bold and fairly dark coffee, but with a natural sweetness and a touch of berry. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/drift-away-coffee-ELS.html)  **Tanzania Igamba** Tanzania Igamba coffee from Drift Away Coffee is a light roasted coffee with a touch of natural sweetness and black tea. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/drift-away-coffee-TAK.html) ### **Panama Coffee Gold Reserve** [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/esmeralda-geisha-special.html "Go to Esmeralda Special Geisha coffee review.") **Esmeralda Special Geisha coffee** Esmeralda Special Geisha coffee is a beautiful blend of soft acidity, blended with a fruity and floral sweetness. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/esmeralda-geisha-special.html) [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/auromar-geisha-coffee.html "Go to Our review of Auromar Panama Geisha Coffee") **Auromar Panama Geisha Coffee** This coffee comes from a rare coffee varietal and delivers a perfectly balanced brew. An absolute must-try coffee. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/auromar-geisha-coffee.html) ### **King's Row Coffee** [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/kings-row-shelton-signature.html "Go to Our review of King’s Row Shelton Signature Blend coffee.") **The Shelton Signature Blend** This is a fabulous coffee, with a price to match. But if you truly love coffee, this is one to try. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/kings-row-shelton-signature.html) [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/kings-row-bonbon-coffee.html "Go to Our review of King’s Row Bonbon Blend coffee") **The Bonbon Blend** This is nicely balanced coffee, on the light side of bold, and with a natural sweetness. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/kings-row-bonbon-coffee.html)  **The Coastal Blend** The Coastal Blend is a dark to medium roast coffee, blended to taste its best on the beach. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/kings-row-coastal-blend.html) ### **Montana Coffee Traders** [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/grizzly-blend-coffee.html "Go to Our review of Grizzly Blend from Montana Coffee Traders") **Grizzly Blend** This is a terrific coffee. We love it. It’s strong and smooth with a natural sweetness and no harsh edges to the taste. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/grizzly-blend-coffee.html) [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/cafe-monteverde.html "Go to Our review of Café Monteverde from Montana Coffee Traders.") **Cafe Monteverde** If you like your coffee light, bright and citrus, then be sure to try this Café Monteverde from Montana Coffee Traders. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/cafe-monteverde.html) ### **Community Coffee** [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/community-coffee-breakfast.html "Go to Community Coffee Breakfast Blend review.") **Breakfast Blend** The Community Coffee Breakfast Blend is a medium-weight coffee, with a unique sweetness and strong, clean finish. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/community-coffee-breakfast.html) [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/community-coffee-chicory.html "Go to Community Coffee & Chicory blend review.") **Coffee & Chicory** Our review of a blend of coffee and chicory, sent to us by Community Coffee, a Louisiana roaster. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/community-coffee-chicory.html) ### Joe's Brew Club [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/joes-brew-club.html "Go to Our review of Joe's Brew Club, with a Costa Rica coffee from Redrock.") **Costa Rica coffee from Redrock Roasters** This coffee came to us via Joe's Brew Club - a coffee club with a difference...you get coffee, biscotti and chocolate. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/joes-brew-club.html) ### **Bean Box**  **True Mokha Java** Mokha Java is one of the oldest coffee blends in the world, and this particular blend balances chocolate and fruit perfectly. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/mokha-java-bean-box.html) [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/kuma-coffee-bean-box.html "Go to Kuma Coffee Guatemala La Esperanza from Bean Box.") **Kuma Coffee's Guatemala La Esperanza** This Kuma Coffee Guatemala La Esperanza came to us from Bean Box. It's a mild coffee, with hints of both milk chocolate and orange. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/kuma-coffee-bean-box.html) [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/bean-box-herkimer-coffee.html "Go to Bean Box coffee subscription service, and review of Herkimer Coffee ") **Herkimer’s Honduran Drip Blend** Our review of Herkimer Coffee’s Drip Blend, a smooth and sweet Honduran coffee sent to us by the folks at Bean Box. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/bean-box-herkimer-coffee.html) ### Marley Coffee [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/marley-jamaica-one-love-yirgacheffe.html "Go to Marley Coffee – One Love Ethiopia Yirgacheffe review.") **One Love Ethiopia Yirgacheffe** One Love Ethiopia Yirgacheffe from Marley Coffee is a beautiful, subtle coffee, with sweet and floral notes. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/marley-jamaica-one-love-yirgacheffe.html) [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/marley-jamaica-blue-mountain-blend.html "Go to Marley Coffee – Jamaica Blue Mountain Blend review.") **Jamaica Blue Mountain Blend** Jamaica Blue Mountain Blend is a smooth and naturally sweet blend of coffees from Jamaica and Central America. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/marley-jamaica-blue-mountain-blend.html) **Kauai Coffee** [Garden Isle K-Cups](https://www.coffeedetective.com/kauai-coffee-garden-isle.html) **Blue Mountain Coffee Inc.** [Blue Mountain Cache](https://www.coffeedetective.com/jamaica-blue-mountain-cache.html) **Shearwater Organic Coffee Roasters** [Organic Colombia Quinchia](https://www.coffeedetective.com/shearwater-colombia-quinchia.html) [Organic Ethiopia Sidama Homacho Waeno](https://www.coffeedetective.com/shearwater-ethiopia-homacho-waeno.html) **San Francisco Bay Coffee** [Colombian Supremo](https://www.coffeedetective.com/san-francisco-bay-colombian-supremo.html) **Dominican Sierra Group** [Café Santo Domingo](https://www.coffeedetective.com/cafe-santo-domingo-coffee.html) **Path Coffee Roasters** [Colombian Finca Potosi](https://www.coffeedetective.com/path-coffee-roasters-finca-potosi.html) [Ethiopian Sidamo](https://www.coffeedetective.com/path-coffee-roasters-sidamo.html) **Hamptons Lane** [Montauk Sunrise](https://www.coffeedetective.com/hamptons-lane-montauk-sunrise.html) **Oren’s Daily Roast** [Burundi Kayanza Gatare](https://www.coffeedetective.com/orens-daily-roast-burundi.html) **Ridgelyne Coffee** [Ridgelyne Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee](https://www.coffeedetective.com/ridgelyne-blue-mountain-coffee.html) (2014) [100% Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee](https://www.coffeedetective.com/blue-mountain-coffee-ridgelyne.html) (2013) **Terra Bean Coffee** [La Colmena from El Salvador](https://www.coffeedetective.com/la-colmena-el-salvador-coffee.html) **CoffeeForLess.com** [New York Coffee House Blend](https://www.coffeedetective.com/new-york-coffee-house-blend.html) **Van Houtte** [Single Origin Costa Rica](https://www.coffeedetective.com/van-houtte-costa-rica-coffee.html) [Single Origin Sumatra](https://www.coffeedetective.com/van-houtte-sumatra-coffee.html) **The East India Coffee Company...** [Milk Chocolate Enrobed Coffee Beans](https://www.coffeedetective.com/east-india-chocolate-coated-coffee-beans.html) **Tiny Footprint Coffee...** [Colombia Mesa de Los Santos](https://www.coffeedetective.com/tiny-footprint-colombia-coffee.html) [Nicaraguan Dark Roast](https://www.coffeedetective.com/tiny-footprint-nicaraguan-coffee.html) **Coffee Del Sol...** [El Salvador San Emilio](https://www.coffeedetective.com/el-salvador-san-emilio-coffee.html) **Blanell Coffee...** [La Brasiliana Espresso Coffee](https://www.coffeedetective.com/la-brasiliana-espresso-coffee-beans.html) [Caffe Diemme Espresso Coffee](https://www.coffeedetective.com/caffe-diemme-espresso-coffee.html) **Equal Exchange...** [Organic Mind, Body & Soul Coffee](https://www.coffeedetective.com/equal-exchange-coffee-organic.html) [Organic French Roast](https://www.coffeedetective.com/equal-exchange-french-roast.html) **Virgin Hill Coffee Roasters** [Ripplecove Blend](https://www.coffeedetective.com/virgin-hill-ripplegrove-coffee.html) [Francais Blend](https://www.coffeedetective.com/virgin-hill-francais-blend-coffee.html) **Marley Coffee** [Lively Up! 5 Bean Espresso Roast](https://www.coffeedetective.com/marley-coffee-lively-up.html) [Marley Coffee Buffalo Soldier coffee](https://www.coffeedetective.com/marley-coffee-buffalo-soldier.html) **Ridgelyne Coffee** [Ridgelyne 100% Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee](https://www.coffeedetective.com/ridgelyne-jamaica-blue-mountain-coffee.html) **Maui Mountain Home Grown reviews...** [Volcano Roast](https://www.coffeedetective.com/volcano-roast.html) [Sunrise Roast](https://www.coffeedetective.com/sunrise-roast.html) **Arbor Day Coffee Reviews...** [Arbor Day Blend](https://www.coffeedetective.com/arbor-day-coffee.html) [Arbor Day Colombian Blend](https://www.coffeedetective.com/arbor-day-colombian.html) *About the author: Nick Usborne, aka Coffee Detective, is a writer and long-time coffee enthusiast. 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1. [Home](https://www.coffeedetective.com/) 2. Coffee Reviews We're not professional coffee cuppers, but these folks are. (Some of the wonderful people I met on my trip to Jamaica.) Our intention here is to write coffee reviews in a way that makes sense to regular coffee drinkers. There are many excellent “cuppers” out there – professional coffee tasters – but sometimes their language is hard for non-professionals to understand. If we can achieve some small measure of success in writing these “plain English” coffee reviews, we’ll be happy. BTW – We never charge fees for these reviews. If a company sends us some coffee, we’ll taste it. If we like it, we’ll write a review. If we don’t like the coffee, we simply don’t review it. Our reviews are *not* paid for. Finally, if you work for a coffee company and would like us to review one or more of your coffees, you can [reach us through our contact page.](https://www.coffeedetective.com/privacy.html) ## Talitha Coffee [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/talitha-coffee.html "Go to Our review of Talitha Sunrise Signature Blend Coffee") ## Talitha Sunrise Signature Blend Talitha Sunrise coffee is a delicious, medium-roasted coffee… with a mission. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/talitha-coffee.html) ## Hayman Coffee [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/hayman-coffee-jamaica-blue-mountain-whole-bean.html "Go to Review of Jamaica Blue Mountain whole bean coffee from Hayman Coffee") ## Hayman Jamaica Blue Mountain Whole Bean Coffee A beautifully balanced coffee from one of the world's most famous coffee growing regions. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/hayman-coffee-jamaica-blue-mountain-whole-bean.html) [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/hayman-coffee-jamaica-blue-mountain.html "Go to Our review of Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee pods from Hayman Coffee.") ### **Hayman Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Nespresso Capsules** A top end coffee delivered in a Nespresso coffee pod. Very nice! [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/hayman-coffee-jamaica-blue-mountain.html) ## Panama Goods [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/kotowa-family-reserve.html "Go to Coffee Review: Kotowa Family Reserve Coffee Blend") ### Kotowa Family Reserve Coffee Blend Kotowa Family Reserve combines both light floral notes with cocoa and stone fruit aftertaste. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/kotowa-family-reserve.html) ## Sea Island Coffee [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/mount-everest-supreme-coffee.html "Go to Our review of Mount Everest Supreme coffee from Nepal") ### Mount Everest Supreme Mount Everest Supreme is from Nepal, and from one of the northernmost coffee estates in the world. [Full review...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/mount-everest-supreme-coffee.html) ## Hugo Coffee Roasters [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/hugo-breakfast-blend-coffee.html "Go to Coffee Review: Hugo Breakfast Blend Coffee in support of dog rescue") ### Hugo Breakfast Blend Coffee Hugo Breakfast Blend Coffee is sweet, nutty, and just bold enough to wake you up in the morning. [Full review...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/hugo-breakfast-blend-coffee.html) ## Spirit Animal Coffee [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/spirit-animal-bourbon-coffee.html "Go to Our review of Catuai/Bourbon coffee from Spirit Annual Coffee") ### Catuai/Bourbon Coffee This is a medium roasted coffee from Honduras, with light and subtle tones of chocolate and nuts. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/spirit-animal-bourbon-coffee.html) ## No Coast Coffee Roasters [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/no-coast-coffee.html "Go to Review of Crown Town Colombian coffee from No Coast Coffee Roasters") ### **Crown Town Colombia Coffee** A medium-roast Colombian coffee, defined by subtle layers of complementary flavors. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/no-coast-coffee.html) ## Volcan de Fuego [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/volcan-de-fuego.html "Go to Our review of Volcan de Fuego single-estate coffee from Guatemala") ### **Volcan de Fuego Coffee** This is a unique coffee with a balance of robust and delicate flavors. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/volcan-de-fuego.html) ## Cafeto Del Monte [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/cafeto-del-monte.html "Go to Cafeto Del Monte coffee from Costa Rica.") ### **Cafeto Del Monte Coffee** This mild coffee from Costa Rica is hand-crafted on a century-old family farm. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/cafeto-del-monte.html) ## Kaya Kopi  ### **Kopi Luwak Coffee** A must-try coffee for coffee lovers, Kopi Luwak coffee is “processed” by wild Asian palm civets. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/kaya-kopi-coffee.html) ## Driven Coffee [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/driven-coffee-peru.html "Go to Peru Cenfrocafe from Driven Coffee - A Coffee Detective Review") ### **Peru Cenfrocafe Coffee** This a light-roasted coffee from Peru, with sweet, floral and berry flavors. Definitely worth a try. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/driven-coffee-peru.html) [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/driven-coffee-costa-rica.html "Go to A nicely balanced Costa Rica from Driven Coffee.") ### **Costa Rica Coffee** This Costa Rica coffee from Driven Coffee has a smooth taste, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/driven-coffee-costa-rica.html) [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/driven-coffee-ethiopia-sidamo.html "Go to Ethiopia Sidamo from Driven Coffee.") ### **Ethiopia Sidamo Coffee** This a very nice medium-roast Ethiopia Sidamo, on the light side of bold with a touch of blueberry. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/driven-coffee-ethiopia-sidamo.html) ## Crema.co Coffee Club [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/crema-co-coffee-club.html "Go to Our review of an Ethiopia Banko Gutiti coffee from Crema.co.") ### **Ethiopia Banko Gutiti Coffee** A medium-light coffee with a full and subtle range of flavors. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/crema-co-coffee-club.html) ## Groundwork Coffee [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/groundwork-colombia-coffee.html "Go to Our review of AMUCC Colombia from Groundwork Coffee.") ### **AMUCC Colombia Coffee** This is a light-roasted coffee, grown and harvested by women farmers in Colombia. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/groundwork-colombia-coffee.html) ## Pinebrook Coffee Roasters [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/malawi-coffee-pinebrook.html "Go to Our review of a Malawi peaberry coffee from Pinebrook Coffee Roasters.") ### **Malawi Peaberry Coffee** A dark roasted but surprisingly delicate brew, with a natural sweetness and light citrus tones. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/malawi-coffee-pinebrook.html) ## Atlas Coffee Club [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/atlas-coffee-club.html "Go to Our review of a Yirgacheffe coffee from Atlas Coffee Club.") ### **Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Coffee** This is mellow Yirgacheffee coffee which surprises with a bloom of boldness in the back of the mouth. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/atlas-coffee-club.html) ## Divergent Coffee [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/divergent-coffee.html "Go to Our review of Divergent Coffee’s Signature Blend IV.") ### **Signature Blend IV Coffee** This is a super-dark blend of beans from 4 different countries. Tastes even better than we had expected. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/divergent-coffee.html) ### Trailhead Coffee Roasters [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/trailhead-guatemala.html "Go to Our review of Trailhead Coffee Roasters’ Guatemala Coffee.") **Guatemala** This wonderful Guatemala from Trailhead Coffee Roasters was sent to us by Brothers Roasting Company. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/trailhead-guatemala.html) ### Dark Matter Coffee [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/benantes-blend-coffee.html "Go to Our review of Benante’s Blend from Dark matter Coffee.") **Benante’s Blend coffee.** Our review of a surprisingly smooth and subtle coffee from the drummer of thrash metal band Anthrax. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/benantes-blend-coffee.html) ### Kaito Coffee Roasters [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/kaito-coffee-kochere.html "Go to Our review of Kaito Coffee Roaster’s Kochere coffee from Ethiopia.") **Kochere coffee from Ethiopia.** This Kochere coffee comes from the Yirgacheffe region of Ethiopia, and has the subtle floral and fruit tones you expect from that area. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/kaito-coffee-kochere.html) ### Modest Coffee Roasters [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/modest-coffee-roasters-yirgacheffe.html "Go to Our review of a Yirgacheffe coffee from Modest Coffee Roasters.") **Adado Region Yirgacheffe coffee.** Modest Coffee Roasters offer a three-level subscription service, which includes some amazing coffees like this Yirgacheffe. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/modest-coffee-roasters-yirgacheffe.html) ### Konabox Coffee [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/konabox-coffee.html "Go to Our review of 100% Kona coffee from Konabox Coffee.") **Huahua Farm Kona coffee.** This is a City Roast 100% Kona coffee with a smooth, bittersweet flavor and a touch of fruit. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/konabox-coffee.html) ### Jolly Roger Roasting Company [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/jolly-roger-sumatra.html "Go to Sumatran coffee from the Jolly Roger Roasting Company.") **Sumatran** This Sumatran coffee presents a different taste profile because of its lighter roast. You’ll find less chocolate and a lot more subtlety. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/jolly-roger-sumatra.html) ### Jarhead Java [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/jarhead-java-coffee.html "Go to Review of Jarhead Java 100% Colombian coffee") Jarhead Java coffee is a bold and sweet Colombian coffee that’s perfect for your morning brew. It supports a good cause too. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/jarhead-java-coffee.html) ### Allann Bros Coffee Roasters  **Phoenix and The Turtle** This coffee from Allann Bros is a rich, bold blend of beans from Indonesia and Central America. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/allann-bros-phoenix-and-the-turtle.html) ### **Drift Away Coffee** [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/drift-away-coffee-ELS.html "Go to Our review of El Salvador Santa Maria coffee from Drift Away.") **El Salvador Santa Maria** This coffee from Drift Away Coffee is a bold and fairly dark coffee, but with a natural sweetness and a touch of berry. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/drift-away-coffee-ELS.html)  **Tanzania Igamba** Tanzania Igamba coffee from Drift Away Coffee is a light roasted coffee with a touch of natural sweetness and black tea. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/drift-away-coffee-TAK.html) ### **Panama Coffee Gold Reserve** [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/esmeralda-geisha-special.html "Go to Esmeralda Special Geisha coffee review.") **Esmeralda Special Geisha coffee** Esmeralda Special Geisha coffee is a beautiful blend of soft acidity, blended with a fruity and floral sweetness. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/esmeralda-geisha-special.html) [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/auromar-geisha-coffee.html "Go to Our review of Auromar Panama Geisha Coffee") **Auromar Panama Geisha Coffee** This coffee comes from a rare coffee varietal and delivers a perfectly balanced brew. An absolute must-try coffee. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/auromar-geisha-coffee.html) ### **King's Row Coffee** [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/kings-row-shelton-signature.html "Go to Our review of King’s Row Shelton Signature Blend coffee.") **The Shelton Signature Blend** This is a fabulous coffee, with a price to match. But if you truly love coffee, this is one to try. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/kings-row-shelton-signature.html) [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/kings-row-bonbon-coffee.html "Go to Our review of King’s Row Bonbon Blend coffee") **The Bonbon Blend** This is nicely balanced coffee, on the light side of bold, and with a natural sweetness. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/kings-row-bonbon-coffee.html)  **The Coastal Blend** The Coastal Blend is a dark to medium roast coffee, blended to taste its best on the beach. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/kings-row-coastal-blend.html) ### **Montana Coffee Traders** [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/grizzly-blend-coffee.html "Go to Our review of Grizzly Blend from Montana Coffee Traders") **Grizzly Blend** This is a terrific coffee. We love it. It’s strong and smooth with a natural sweetness and no harsh edges to the taste. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/grizzly-blend-coffee.html) [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/cafe-monteverde.html "Go to Our review of Café Monteverde from Montana Coffee Traders.") **Cafe Monteverde** If you like your coffee light, bright and citrus, then be sure to try this Café Monteverde from Montana Coffee Traders. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/cafe-monteverde.html) ### **Community Coffee** [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/community-coffee-breakfast.html "Go to Community Coffee Breakfast Blend review.") **Breakfast Blend** The Community Coffee Breakfast Blend is a medium-weight coffee, with a unique sweetness and strong, clean finish. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/community-coffee-breakfast.html) [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/community-coffee-chicory.html "Go to Community Coffee & Chicory blend review.") **Coffee & Chicory** Our review of a blend of coffee and chicory, sent to us by Community Coffee, a Louisiana roaster. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/community-coffee-chicory.html) ### Joe's Brew Club [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/joes-brew-club.html "Go to Our review of Joe's Brew Club, with a Costa Rica coffee from Redrock.") **Costa Rica coffee from Redrock Roasters** This coffee came to us via Joe's Brew Club - a coffee club with a difference...you get coffee, biscotti and chocolate. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/joes-brew-club.html) ### **Bean Box**  **True Mokha Java** Mokha Java is one of the oldest coffee blends in the world, and this particular blend balances chocolate and fruit perfectly. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/mokha-java-bean-box.html) [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/kuma-coffee-bean-box.html "Go to Kuma Coffee Guatemala La Esperanza from Bean Box.") **Kuma Coffee's Guatemala La Esperanza** This Kuma Coffee Guatemala La Esperanza came to us from Bean Box. It's a mild coffee, with hints of both milk chocolate and orange. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/kuma-coffee-bean-box.html) [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/bean-box-herkimer-coffee.html "Go to Bean Box coffee subscription service, and review of Herkimer Coffee ") **Herkimer’s Honduran Drip Blend** Our review of Herkimer Coffee’s Drip Blend, a smooth and sweet Honduran coffee sent to us by the folks at Bean Box. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/bean-box-herkimer-coffee.html) ### Marley Coffee [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/marley-jamaica-one-love-yirgacheffe.html "Go to Marley Coffee – One Love Ethiopia Yirgacheffe review.") **One Love Ethiopia Yirgacheffe** One Love Ethiopia Yirgacheffe from Marley Coffee is a beautiful, subtle coffee, with sweet and floral notes. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/marley-jamaica-one-love-yirgacheffe.html) [](https://www.coffeedetective.com/marley-jamaica-blue-mountain-blend.html "Go to Marley Coffee – Jamaica Blue Mountain Blend review.") **Jamaica Blue Mountain Blend** Jamaica Blue Mountain Blend is a smooth and naturally sweet blend of coffees from Jamaica and Central America. [Full review here...](https://www.coffeedetective.com/marley-jamaica-blue-mountain-blend.html) **Kauai Coffee** [Garden Isle K-Cups](https://www.coffeedetective.com/kauai-coffee-garden-isle.html) **Blue Mountain Coffee Inc.** [Blue Mountain Cache](https://www.coffeedetective.com/jamaica-blue-mountain-cache.html) **Shearwater Organic Coffee Roasters** [Organic Colombia Quinchia](https://www.coffeedetective.com/shearwater-colombia-quinchia.html) [Organic Ethiopia Sidama Homacho Waeno](https://www.coffeedetective.com/shearwater-ethiopia-homacho-waeno.html) **San Francisco Bay Coffee** [Colombian Supremo](https://www.coffeedetective.com/san-francisco-bay-colombian-supremo.html) **Dominican Sierra Group** [Café Santo Domingo](https://www.coffeedetective.com/cafe-santo-domingo-coffee.html) **Path Coffee Roasters** [Colombian Finca Potosi](https://www.coffeedetective.com/path-coffee-roasters-finca-potosi.html) [Ethiopian Sidamo](https://www.coffeedetective.com/path-coffee-roasters-sidamo.html) **Hamptons Lane** [Montauk Sunrise](https://www.coffeedetective.com/hamptons-lane-montauk-sunrise.html) **Oren’s Daily Roast** [Burundi Kayanza Gatare](https://www.coffeedetective.com/orens-daily-roast-burundi.html) **Ridgelyne Coffee** [Ridgelyne Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee](https://www.coffeedetective.com/ridgelyne-blue-mountain-coffee.html) (2014) [100% Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee](https://www.coffeedetective.com/blue-mountain-coffee-ridgelyne.html) (2013) **Terra Bean Coffee** [La Colmena from El Salvador](https://www.coffeedetective.com/la-colmena-el-salvador-coffee.html) **CoffeeForLess.com** [New York Coffee House Blend](https://www.coffeedetective.com/new-york-coffee-house-blend.html) **Van Houtte** [Single Origin Costa Rica](https://www.coffeedetective.com/van-houtte-costa-rica-coffee.html) [Single Origin Sumatra](https://www.coffeedetective.com/van-houtte-sumatra-coffee.html) **The East India Coffee Company...** [Milk Chocolate Enrobed Coffee Beans](https://www.coffeedetective.com/east-india-chocolate-coated-coffee-beans.html) **Tiny Footprint Coffee...** [Colombia Mesa de Los Santos](https://www.coffeedetective.com/tiny-footprint-colombia-coffee.html) [Nicaraguan Dark Roast](https://www.coffeedetective.com/tiny-footprint-nicaraguan-coffee.html) **Coffee Del Sol...** [El Salvador San Emilio](https://www.coffeedetective.com/el-salvador-san-emilio-coffee.html) **Blanell Coffee...** [La Brasiliana Espresso Coffee](https://www.coffeedetective.com/la-brasiliana-espresso-coffee-beans.html) [Caffe Diemme Espresso Coffee](https://www.coffeedetective.com/caffe-diemme-espresso-coffee.html) **Equal Exchange...** [Organic Mind, Body & Soul Coffee](https://www.coffeedetective.com/equal-exchange-coffee-organic.html) [Organic French Roast](https://www.coffeedetective.com/equal-exchange-french-roast.html) **Virgin Hill Coffee Roasters** [Ripplecove Blend](https://www.coffeedetective.com/virgin-hill-ripplegrove-coffee.html) [Francais Blend](https://www.coffeedetective.com/virgin-hill-francais-blend-coffee.html) **Marley Coffee** [Lively Up! 5 Bean Espresso Roast](https://www.coffeedetective.com/marley-coffee-lively-up.html) [Marley Coffee Buffalo Soldier coffee](https://www.coffeedetective.com/marley-coffee-buffalo-soldier.html) **Ridgelyne Coffee** [Ridgelyne 100% Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee](https://www.coffeedetective.com/ridgelyne-jamaica-blue-mountain-coffee.html) **Maui Mountain Home Grown reviews...** [Volcano Roast](https://www.coffeedetective.com/volcano-roast.html) [Sunrise Roast](https://www.coffeedetective.com/sunrise-roast.html) **Arbor Day Coffee Reviews...** [Arbor Day Blend](https://www.coffeedetective.com/arbor-day-coffee.html) [Arbor Day Colombian Blend](https://www.coffeedetective.com/arbor-day-colombian.html) *About the author: Nick Usborne, aka Coffee Detective, is a writer and long-time coffee enthusiast. [Read more…](https://www.coffeedetective.com/nick-usborne-coffeedetective.html)* ## Sign up for the Coffee Culture Newsletter... At Coffee Detective, we explore coffees, coffee gear and coffee-making best practices. Our companion publication -- The Coffee Culture Newsletter -- explores the cultures, the rituals, and the human story of coffee. A FREE issue at least twice a month & shorter notes in between.