{"id":121,"date":"2015-03-21T11:19:10","date_gmt":"2015-03-21T16:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/coffeecantata.co\/?p=121"},"modified":"2015-10-15T22:01:53","modified_gmt":"2015-10-16T03:01:53","slug":"review-dunn-bros-espresso-blend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coffeecantata.co\/?p=121","title":{"rendered":"Review: Dunn Bros. Espresso Blend (St. Paul, Minnesota)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dunn Bros. is another Dallas-area roaster\/coffee shop that I’ve been meaning to try for a while. These beans came to me courtesy of my friend Vilma (thank you!!). I haven’t had a chance to visit the Dunn Bros. store in Addison yet, but I certainly will next time I’m in that area.<\/p>\n

Officially, Dunn Bros. classifies their espresso beans as a medium roast. Light, medium, and dark roasts are not standardized terms in the coffee world – Starbucks’ medium is a lot darker than Dunkin’ Donuts medium, for instance. There are more specific terms regarding roast levels (City, Full City, French, etc.), which I am sure I will talk about more whenever I get into home roasting. These beans, in the Northern Italian style roast, are pretty dark in color with a slight sheen of oil on the beans.<\/p>\n

These beans smelled very nice; I know it’s vague, but the best description I have is that it smells “like coffee.” An honest cup of coffee. Nothing frou-frou or complicated!<\/p>\n

I tried these beans at a variety of temperatures and dosages. I think the best balance of flavors came at 200 degrees F, 16.5 g in a double basket. It tasted smoky and rich, not sour or bitter. I think these beans are great for those who prefer dark roast coffee, and for those who like to add milk\/additional flavors. For drinking straight, I missed the fruit notes and complexity of Klatch or Stumptown (which are roasted slightly lighter), but if you don’t like fruity flavors in your coffee, Dunn Bros. is a great choice.<\/p>\n

Summary<\/strong>: Perfect for dark roast fans; smoky flavor and finish.<\/p>\n

From the roaster: Heavy and complex. A lot of sweetness with rich, creamy body, luscious acidity, and a crisp, sweet fruit, spice, and chocolate finish.<\/p>\n

Dunn Brothers Coffee<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dunn Bros. is another Dallas-area roaster\/coffee shop that I’ve been meaning to try for a while. These beans came to me courtesy of my friend Vilma (thank you!!). I haven’t had a chance to visit the Dunn Bros. store in Addison yet, but I certainly will next time I’m in that area. Officially, Dunn Bros. 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