Teasia Coffee, Ethiopia Yirgacheffe, Single Origin, Medium Roast, Whole Bean, 2-Pound Bag

I drink coffee for health and pleasure both. I also try to be environmentally conscious and globallly savvy. Knowing that Al Mokha-Yemen, was the original port of trading for coffee ( hence the modern term Moca coffee) i wanted to experience the coffee grown in Yemeni mountains. This was the most cost-conscious choice as well as being available in medium roast ( hence higher in polyphenols / CGA etc). I ground up the required quantity and used my reusable keurig cup to make coffee. I know it would be better as a pour-over or French press etc but even with keurig there is a distinct complexity of character that you can tell. It tastes and feels unique. I had a friend over who also tried it and said the same. I appreciate the convenience of k cups but it really adds up each time you throw away the plastic so buying in bulk and then grinding in small quantities as needed works really well. Great choice for the money. I havent tried the other brands available because they were bit too much for first Yemeni coffee experience. Maybe in future. But this is a solid choice. No regrets and would buy again. Also arrived on time and in great shape. Only suggestion maybe to add reclosable packaging when cost allows it.

UPDATE: this roaster is no longer in business, does not respond to FB requests either....disappointed ... pls come back!Original review: I’ve tried a few diff varieties of Teasia coffee. At first, my brewing process was espresso pot....slighly sour in the palate finish. So I tried my pour over, same issue: a bit harshness of the roast was coming thru. Finally, my Bialetti glass coffee press, produced great Sulawesi coffee nearly perfectly balanced, nutty, round coffee flavors similar to a good Colombian whole bean. Hint: grind on Medium / fine; “burst” the beans in 1 oz. of hot water for 1 minute prior to filling the press with boiling water; and gourmet’s tip is make a blend of central Am. to African or Indonesian beans to make a pleasing blend, reason: brewers secret is that Indonesian are often complemented with a mix of 1/3 central Am. beans...Enjoy!UPDATE: tried a bag of Papau New Guinea from this roaster. Excellent, well rounded. My new fav. Superbly roasted. Pls Teasia bring back to stock.

I use a french press and a conical grinder to prepare my coffee.My first impression when I received this coffee was that it smelled....funky. Like damp? Skunky? It's hard to explain, but it didn't quite have that chocolatey smell of a medium roast that I was used to. Of course, this may be a quirk of Sumatran coffee (I have never bought whole-bean Sumatran before) or maybe I got a skunked batch. Either way, once I found the right grind setting and water temperature, this coffee was amazing. The fruity notes pop with a bright acidity that complements the chocolatey bitterness quite well. On the topic of actual acidity, I have a family member that often gets heartburn after coffee, but they are able to tolerate this coffee without issue. 2 pounds lasted us about a month, which is appropriate since the french press technique does require more grounds than percolation or espresso. Highly recommended, though I would like to try this brand's other offerings before I repurchase.

We used to buy Trader Joe's Kenyan, but when they discontinued it we had to go searching. This is the second alternative we found and it will probably be the last because we really like it. It is a little more robust than some other Kenyans I have had, but it still has that distinctive Kenyan taste. The price was not bad either so this was going to be our go-to coffee. However, there was just a $3 a pound price increase so I went to a different brand.

In July 2007, I was part of a study abroad group that went to San Cristobal de las Casas in the state of Chiapas in Mexico. I spent 4 weeks living with a wonderful family and going to school for Spanish at the small language school in town. San Cristobal is a mountain town with cool mornings even in July that will fill the early morning with an otherworldly mist that made everything seem so surreal. In the shadow of a 500-year-old cathedral, there is a small cafe that brews coffee with fresh roasted beans from the coffee plantations on the sides of the mountain. I have spent a few years searching for the right coffee with the same medium-bodied notes and smooth flavor; this coffee is a perfect match. I brew a pot of memories every morning.On the seller, I have ordered this coffee a few times now and there was a mix up with the tracking on my recent order. I contacted them for more information and they replied within a couple of hours. It was a simple clerical error and nothing to worry about. Fast, friendly, and courteous. Don't forget they sell amazing coffee.

I am not an expert on coffee by any means, but I do enjoy a good cup of Joe -- reasonably priced but beyond the cheap flat taste.I read somewhere that Nicaragua coffees are very good. And so I bought this 2lb whole bean coffee. I grind them at a small batch of perhaps 8 oz at a time and make my 5 cups of coffee to bring with me to work (one large travel mug & Thermos bottle to keep warm for the other half.I drink with a small amount of sugar (or honey) in my coffee because black coffee is too bitter for my stomach.But with this coffee, I don't need to add any sugar. I find this gentle taste pleasing. This is coming from a guy who picks Sumatra as my favorite! Don't get me wrong, it's not like this is a grand slam. But for the price I paid, I would buy it again. Great purchase.

The coffee at the office is awful, so I make my own and bring it to the office. I'm glad I came across Teasia coffee. It smells and tastes great and doesn't leave a bitter taste in your mouth. Waking up early can be a drag, but I look forward to drinking this every morning.