Bourbon on Specialty Coffee Journey

Smok Tanzania Mondul Estate

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Definitely not as fruity as the bag suggests, but a comfortable, adequately-priced all-rounder nonetheless. Tasted especially well as Aeropress or drip on ice during the summer heatwave of 2026.

Right Side Peru Héctor Saavedra

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Bought impulsively after tasting an exceptionally clear and fruity batch brew in a corner cafe. Even though the brew I made at home didn’t taste quite as good, it left a very pleasant, lingering fruity aftertaste after every sip.

La Cabra Rwanda Shyira

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

La Cabra is Spanish for “goat”, a rather peculiar name for a Danish roaster. It might be a reference to the coffee origin story from Ethiopian folklore. My first encounter with them was during a short trip, when I walked into a promising-looking coffee shop and was served an incredibly clean cup brewed with a Delter Press.

A coffee shop serving brews from Delter is such a rare occurrence, and having it taste so incredibly clean naturally led me to order a bag. Their prices are on the higher end, but the quality is impeccable. They promise a lot and actually deliver. This one worked well in both the Aeropress and Delter as a daily brew.

Mamam Mexico Sierra Mazateca

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The bag design itself deserves some attention. Instead of a sticker or print, there is a designer label similar to the one found on clothes. A very creative and unconventional approach.

Taste-wise the coffee also delivers on all fronts. I can’t say I felt mulberry (never tried a fresh one, though), but grapefruit and mirabelle plum notes were noticeable.

Mexican coffee is also not easy to come by where I live.

Lucifer Guatemala Huehuetnango

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Lesson learned about “omniroast”: too dark for filter, too light for espresso. You should probably choose coffee tailored to your specific expectations.

Lacava Rwanda Muhondo

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Drop Coffee El Salvador El Sunitza

Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Kawepale Nepal Indrawati

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of meeting the roaster when I bought this bag. It’s always great to meet a fellow coffee enthusiast. Although I was intrigued by the story of Nepalese monks processing the coffee using goat milk, the taste was rather unoriginal. Never trust those self-awarded SCA points on the bag.

Lacava El Salvador Josue Recinos

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Candycane Guatemala El Carrizal

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Coffee Pro Peru Tres Quebradas

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Coffee Lab Tanzania Iyenga

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Elephant Beans Nicaragua Las Diosas

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Karma Rwanda Rushashi

Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Audun Peru Colosay

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Karma Colombia Cauca Village

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Johan & Nyström Brazil Fortaleza

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000