Don Francisco's Kona Blend

My husband and I love Kona coffee. We just can't afford Kona coffee. So we have spent a long time looking for a blend that tastes good. You would be surprised how difficult that is. Well the search is over. We discovered Don Francisco's Kona Blend.

We tried some in the Chemex this morning, with no expectations, and we loved this coffee. This is a medium roast with a light fruity notes. Mark detected a bit of chocolate(he loves chocolate notes in his coffee). I found it to be a bright, sweet and very enjoyable cup of coffee. As with most Kona blends this is 10% Kona. The rest is Arabica beans(no know origin).

This is not an expensive coffee, and Don Francisco's is sold in stores around the country. We ordered this through Amazon. I recommend this coffee quite a bit, and eagerly await to hear other's opinions.


https://donfranciscos.com/

Charlie

Cafe Cubano by Mayorga

It's been a while since I've written. Haven't had much to say until now. Today I want to talk about Mayorga  to Coffee and their Cafe Cubano.

Mayorga begins with Martin Mayorga who founded the company. Mayorga is originally from Guatemala, but also lived in Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Peru, before his family came to the U.S. The goal of the company is to work directly with coffee growers, promoting organic and sustainable practices, all to produce terrific coffee to coffee lovers.

I was looking to try a different coffee, and this brand popped up on a search, and I thought I would love to give them a try. I chose their Cafe Cubano dark roast coffee. As many people know dark roast coffees have a tendency to taste burnt or stale. I am always on a quest for a reliable dark roast with flavor that doesn't leave the burnt taste in my mouth.

Here is how the company describes this blend:

CUPPING NOTES: Bold/Smooth/Sweet

Full body cup with hints of vanilla and a sweet, syrupy smokiness, with a smooth, bold finish.

I opened the bag when it arrived, and expected a strong aroma, but the aroma is more subtle and very sweet smelling. Our typical brewing style is Chemex, so I did a pour over. I gave my husband his cup, and his first comment was, "Mmmmmmmmm...." That's a good sign. As I tasted it, I was struck by two things. First there was no burnt stale taste. This is indeed a smooth coffee. While Mayorga says there are notes of vanilla, I tasted a bit of chocolate, with the smoky flavor they indicate. 

This coffee is a revelation. If you want to ease your way into the day, I suggest you crab some of this terrific coffee. I've had many dark roasts over the years, and this one is superior. I didn't know this coffee roaster before, but now I want to try all their varieties. Well done Mayorga.

https://www.mayorgaorganics.com/

Charlie