How’s it going? Hope the coffee is flowing! Today I am going to be sticking with my recent trend of reviewing third-party certified mycotoxin and mold free coffee with my third review of a Java Planet coffee offering. Today in my French Press I have Java Planet’s Organic Bolivian coffee.
Java Planet’s Bolivian coffee was a limited-time offering, and as of when this article was written, it is unfortunately no longer available. I was lucky enough to receive a sample included with my purchase of their Colombian coffee (read my review here). I was actually quite surprised by this, as there was no mention of a second coffee coming—but boy, was I glad it did! As you may recall, I thoroughly enjoyed Java Planet’s Espresso Blend (read my review here) , and with them being 2 for 2 so far in great coffees, having the chance to sample a third was exciting!
I wrote in my review of their Espresso Blend about their origin and business, so circle back to that to learn all about them. The short version is they started roasting their own coffee for personal consumption, and it became so popular with their friends that they decided to start selling it. I assume, based on the excellence of the two coffees I sampled, that their friends have good taste in coffee. So, let’s see if the Bolivian lived up to this standard.
When rating coffee I follow the same method of brewing each time. Find out about how I prepare the coffee I rate here.
Java Planet Organic Bolivian Coffee Review:
Once ground, this coffee released deep, roasty notes—these were toasty and subtly sweet. Brewing brought these notes out even more, giving the coffee a cereal-like aroma that was slightly sweeter but maintained a strong roasty scent. The coffee had a medium body, with a noticeable weight but not too heavy.
Java Planet’s Organic Bolivian starts with a strong toasted front with a touch of cereal grain-like sweetness that created a subtle and enjoyable balance. The roasty notes continue in the middle, but the flavor profile shifts, and the coffee takes on a toasted hazelnut flavor, with neither the roastiness nor the nuttiness overpowering the other. The nuttiness remains in the finish but gets slightly sweeter; the touch of bitterness that hazelnut is known for fades, and sweeter nuttiness starts to stand out, giving the coffee an almond-like finish.
Overall, this was a smooth and well-balanced coffee. It was definitely coffee-forward, with flavor notes primarily being roasty and nutty. The nuttiness was well-executed, and this was a simple but enjoyable cup of coffee. While it was not as complex as the Colombian, I still enjoyed it and think this would be a great coffee for a more traditional coffee drinker who likes to keep it simple.
While this Bolivian coffee may no longer be available, you can get the rest of Java Planet’s coffee on their website and Amazon. Their sampler, which I have included in this link, is a great way to sample six of their most popular offerings to find which one is best for you. At a price point of $22.99 to $23.99 per pound, the coffee is a great value, especially for a certified mycotoxin- and mold-free organic coffee!
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