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Dustin Nisbet-Jones
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  • Picked up a bag of “test roast” from Rogue Wave, where they sell off the batches they made before reaching a profile they’re happy with. This one is a blend and I think I recognize the Ethopian and Colombian we’ve tried in the past. It’s a great quality blend and really tasty. Some berry, acidity and dryness. Sweetness, too.

    A labeled coffee bag from Rogue Wave Coffee Roasters suggests trying their test roast, described as a bargain despite imperfections, weighing 1 kg.A close-up view of roasted coffee beans in a transparent container.

  • Another roast from Rogue Wave and another Ethiopian that I apparently really like. This one has a lot of notes that I don’t get but I’ll be damned if there isn’t a bit o’banana. It’s got some aroma and dry mouth feel you get from bananas! And of course, the obligatory sweetness. Some berry, too.

    A colorful coffee package features information about Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee with flavor notes of raspberry, honey, banana, blueberry, and lilac.A close-up of roasted coffee beans piled together.

  • Another great one from Rogue Wave. Very tasty and drinkable. Sweet, nice aroma. Definitely get the chocolate and caramel and a surprising amount of apple with the peanut butter & jam seed bread we have in the morning. I was not expecting that. Will definitely order this one again!

    A colorful coffee bag featuring a design of abstract waves and a label detailing the coffee's origin, flavor notes, and roaster information.A pile of coffee beans surrounds a black plastic object labeled "TURN TO LOCK."

  • Another roast from Rogue Wave featuring varietals that we loved in the Prototype and No6 Kenya Kii we tried before. Very different flavour, lots of orange and honey. Kind of floral as well. Not as sweet as the Kii which still remains my favourite by far.

    A package of Rogue Wave Coffee Roasters featuring coffee details from Kenya's Gichuka Factory, including flavour notes of orange, black currant, honey, plum, and hibiscus.A pile of dark brown coffee beans is filling a container.

  • A little break between our Hudson Blend (see previous blog post) with a nice light roast from Brazil. Not getting any of the peach or guava but definitely getting citrus and honey. Sweet and dry on the palate.

    A vibrant coffee package from Rogue Wave Coffee Roasters highlights its Brazilian origin and flavor notes of lemon, guava, peach, and honey.A pile of roasted coffee beans with a rich, textured surface.

  • Currently drinking 2% Jazz’s Hudson Blend, which we tried for the first time on a weekend trip in Victoria, BC. It was pouring rain and we went to one of their shops and played Scrabble. This time around, I find it tasty but a little nondescript. A little sweet, a lot roasty, a bit chocolatey.

    A bag of 2% Jazz Coffee's "The Hudson Blend" is surrounded by scattered coffee beans on a wooden surface.

  • The last of our three picks from No6. Fruity and lots of acidity. Lots of body, too. What I find interesting is that it’s not “juicy” despite the acidity. I think I don’t really fully understand the difference between the two characteristics. This one was a lot of fun.

    A package of artisan roasted whole bean coffee from No. 6 Coffee Co., featuring Ethiopian Teshale Natural coffee with flavor notes of raspberry, melon, and almond.

  • Already through the previous bag from No6 and now on to a really nice pick from Guatemala. Super drinkable, very chocolatey and definitely getting the hazelnut, especially as an Americano with ice. Will definitely buy more varieties from this region again.

    A bag of No. 6 Coffee Co. featuring Guatemalan Puerta Verde beans with notes of milk chocolate, hazelnut, and orange zest.A coffee grinder is partially filled with coffee beans ready for grinding.

  • Another pick from No6, based on a great response from the owner when I emailed seeking alternatives for their fantastic Kenya Kii.

    This is the first of three and I’ll blog along as we taste them. This one is very nice, smooth and sweet but a little anonymous. Not a lot of strong flavours or notes. I get the brown sugar but mostly I think I’m tasting chocolate milk when mixed with oat milk. No citrus or jasmine for me.

  • Another pick from Rogue Wave. A nice light roast from Guatemala. I didn’t get any of the citrus or berry but it’s chocolatey/cocoa-ey with almond for sure. Dry mouth feel, not juicy at all. Pretty nice!

    A colorful coffee bag from Rogue Wave Coffee Roasters labeled "Guatemala La Florida" includes tasting notes like milk chocolate, clementine, pear, almond, and raspberry.A container is filled with whole coffee beans and features a "TURN TO LOCK" mechanism in the center.

  • My wife brought these home from Bavaria with her. Dinzler is a well-known traditional roaster from the region and this is one of their signature espressos. It’s a medium roast blend and I found it pretty nutty with some nougat and chocolate. A little sweetness, too. Very drinkable!

    A brown paper coffee bag labeled "DINZLER KAFFEERÖSTEREI Il Gustoso" is lying on a surface.A brown coffee bag labeled "Il Gustoso" describes a blend of Arabica beans from South and Central America combined with African coffees, offering a strong aroma and flavor.A container filled with roasted coffee beans, with a label instructing to "TURN TO LOCK" visible on top.

  • A friend was in Japan and brought this for us as a gift. Super curious to open the bag and have a sniff! We’ll be trying it on the weekend for sure.

  • My wife brought home a nice Ethiopian from Rogue Wave in Edmonton. I didn’t think I liked coffees from Ethiopia but this one was very nice. Didn’t pick up all of the tasting notes but it was bright and juicy and with oat milk had a nice sweetness and finish.

  • After learning about The Roasters Pack on the Club TWiT Coffee Time stream, I thought it might be nice to try a shipment. They sent 3 roasts based on what I answered in a couple questions and we tasted them with a friend who also joined us for our Prototype tasting. All three were very interesting.

  • Hot on the heels of the Prototype Kii, another Kii from No6 Coffee in Nelson. Nearly as delicious as the Prototype and a bit more affordable.

  • Picked up a bag of this Kenya Kii from Prototype Coffee after tasting a whole bunch of their offerings. One of my all-time favourites so far.