Bolivia Organic Caranavi FTO La Paz Department Bolivia: Organic Caranavi FTO, La Paz Department

I roasted it to dark just past second crack, mixed it 3-1 with the Mexican robusta, and then put it aside for about 12 hours. The result is an absolutely delicious blend that has a rich smooth flavor profile and a strong caffeine kick. Some people drink coffee to wake up; this blend will make you wake up to drink coffee. Drinking this fresh-roast Bolivian makes me feel sorry for our fellow coffee drinkers who are still drinking that old, dead, stale, corporate, fancy-label coffee. They have no idea how real coffee is supposed to taste. I plan on ordering more, and making this one of my regular offerings.

Probably the best Bolivian I have roasted. The lack of bitterness is a plus for my taste requirements. Have never been a stickler for letting my beans rest for 24-48 hours as the flavor even a couple of hours after roast is great..a really marked difference from a 2 days rest. My suggestion would be to try a cup a couple hours after roast and compare.

Roasted to around City+ on SR 800. Kinda piling on previous reviews, but yeah, very chocolate-forward. Smooth, rich, not particularly bold. Aftertaste fades rather quickly. Just a really pleasant, anytime-coffee that almost everyone would enjoy.

I have always loved Bolivian Coffee [and Yemen] - this is my standard/usual brew @ home [cappuccino mostly]. Roasts up nicely/consistently [to just before 2nd crack] and always yields a nice rich cup - I prefer body and a rich depth of flavor.

I am new to roasting green coffee beans. I am so glad I choose these as my first beans to roast. They are delectable. I can only image I will get better at roasting and the coffee will become even more enjoyable. I also enjoy supporting the CO-OP and FTO.

One of the best beans I have roasted. I use these for making a cold brew concentrate which I then mix with hot water to drink. Seven ounces of roasted beans makes enough for about 12 cups of coffee. I have used other beans from Bolivia and all produce a very robust cup in a 1 to 3 ratio of brew to water. This particular bean is outstanding. As an extra benefit benefit this bean also makes a very good second. I add water back in and let it set for about 12 hours. I get enough for six more cups with about a 1 to 2 ratio this way. And this is also very good coffee.

This has quickly become one of my favorites! I don't tend to like sweet, almost flavored drips, but this one....the caramel finish at the end is just delightful. I have many customers who are now choosing it over their regular drip. I would definitely recommend this bean!

I wanted to try this coffee based on the profile provided by CBC and was not disappointed. This coffee is best with a light roast. It is very smooth, not bitter in any way. As the coffee cools the distinct flavors range from chocolate to slightly citrus with a black tea finish; reminds me of a Gesha almost. I will definitely buy this coffee again.

This is a wonderful coffee. I received it as one of a sample pack. I roasted it to a city plus roast level. It was very smooth.

There are few things left in this world that make an old man like me sit up up and take note. These beans (roasted properly) are one of those things. I built my own roaster years ago (DIY) and I bring these to just past first crack. The flavor is exceptional. It's creamy goodness is the perfect way to begin the day. I have personally roasted/tested many different coffee beans from CBC and I consider this one to be the best. I highly recommend giving this one a try.

Fast Shipping and very high quality packaging. Green beans may require a real old school grinder. They are very hard. Thanks

I like this batch better than the last one-

Really like this coffee. I’m new to the home roasting game. Used an SR540 and roasted 140g to a full city finish and let rest for two full days. My wife and friends also like it.

This coffee is exactly as described. It has a chocolate and caramel taste and feel. Reminds me of a Kona. I roast to start-mid second crack and love it pour over. Fast shipping makes this a no brainer. Came back for more.

This has been my fav green bean so far. FC Aeropress or pour over has been smooth.

This is one of the best coffees I’ve had… roasted right up to 2nd crack… my new fave.

Great bean. First time roasting on a Kaleido M2. Easy going with great results. Roasted light to medium. Smooth with slight chocolate notes. Will definitely purchase again.

I never knew you could buy green coffee beans. This has been such a cool first time experience. I just received these yesterday and roasted a batch to city plus roast. This is my first time roasting my own coffee and this is by far the best cup of joe I've ever had at home. Smooth, rich and nutty flavor. Not acidic which is a huge plus. I roasted my beans on a cast iron skillet and it wasn't difficult. Know your range, I have a gas stove so the temps get hot fast. I almost couldn't tell I reached the 2nd cracking because once my beans started cracking it was continuous. I stopped roasting when I started noticing some oils. It made a great blend of medium to dark roast. I also want to mention how great the customer service was. My first order was stolen from the packaging. I received an empty envelope and emailed the company. Michelle requested photos of the packaging slip and the package overall. She put in a claim and sent me another batch through UPS. Within a few days, my new package arrived, with the beans!

So smooth and delicious. I roasted this one pretty dark and was pleasantly surprised by how smooth it tasted. Nice creamy finish.

Easy to roast a dependable, satisfying result. It's rich with a lot of crema. After a day or a week it remains consistent. There is no wasting the last bit because it has degraded. I'm roasting with a Behmor for espresso with a Rocket :)

I keep coming back to this one nice bean. Straight forward to roast and tasty. We mix it with a Columbia for a nice half cafe.

Excellent quality with a tremendous flavor profile.

The sweet taste is fantastic. I would recommend blending with an interior bean for higher caffeine content while retaining the great flavor of the bean.

For those of you venturing into green coffee, start here as this is a reference standard, IMHO. No hint of 'pork', that seems to be present in Bourbon, Blue Bourbon and Blue Mountain varieties.

I really love this bean. It has a very nice flavor that stands on its own. It definitely has a bourbon like flavor within its notes. I would highly suggest it.

For those of you venturing into green coffee, start here as this is a reference standard, IMHO. No hint of 'pork', that seems to be present in Bourbon, Blue Bourbon and Blue Mountain varieties.

These beans just didn't do it for me. Now I am always ready to entertain the notion that the problem is with the roaster (me) and not the beans, but I cooked a batch of medium roast and a batch of medium-dark roast. Both times I ended up with a weak unimpressive flavor profile. I brewed coffee from it using my standard 1 oz coffee to 10 oz water ratio, and my taste buds were simply underwhelmed. I'll blend them with something strong like a Colombian, Mexican or Guatemalan.