Camera Obscura's Bold Berry, Peach, and Cookie Flavors Will Brighten Up Your Gray Days - And the Packaging is Just as Daring!
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- The packaging is as bold as the flavors inside, making it a great conversation starter.
- The blend's unique flavor profile is a perfect combination of sweet and tangy notes.
- The whole-grain coffee beans are of high quality, ensuring a smooth and satisfying taste.
- The acidity, bitterness, and sweetness scales on the packaging are a nice touch, giving you an idea of what to expect.
- The Kenyan Karimikui and Colombian Santa Elena beans are expertly mixed to create a complex and balanced flavor.
- The packaging is eco-friendly and reusable, making it a great value for money.
- The customer support team is super responsive and helpful, which is a big plus for me.
- The whole-grain coffee stays fresh for up to 2 weeks when stored properly, which is a major bonus.
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- The blend can be a bit too intense for those who prefer a milder flavor.
- The packaging may not be to everyone's taste, but it's definitely a conversation starter.
- The blend may not be suitable for those who are sensitive to acidity.
- The whole-grain coffee beans can be a bit more expensive than milled coffee.
- The packaging may not be as durable as some users would like.
- The blend may not be suitable for those who prefer a more traditional coffee flavor.
- I wish the packaging had a bit more information about the roasting process.
- The whole-grain coffee can be a bit more dense than milled coffee, which can affect the brewing process.
Editor's Summary
I recently made the switch to whole-grain coffee, and I'm glad I did. Not only is it a guarantee of naturalness, but it's also a great way to avoid any heart palpitations. Camera Obscura's 'Mixtura' blend, with its bright and unconventional packaging, is a standout in the world of whole-grain coffee. The flavor profile is quite unique, with notes of cherry, peach, and birthday cookies. I was impressed by the blend's complexity and the way the flavors unfold. I've been using it for a week now, and I'm loving the value for money. The whole-grain coffee beans are of high quality, ensuring a smooth and satisfying taste. Plus, the eco-friendly packaging is a major plus in my book.
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Camera Obscura's Bold Berry, Peach, and Cookie Flavors Will Brighten Up Your Gray Days - And the Packaging is Just as Daring!
Hello!
I recently made the switch to whole-grain coffee, and I'm glad I did. Not only is it a guarantee of naturalness, but it's also a great way to avoid any heart palpitations. I'd already tried out a lot of popular, milled coffee brands, so I was looking for something new to catch my eye. Camera Obscura is a pro-level brand in terms of design, with bright and unconventional packaging that matches its name. I tried out their 'Mixtura' blend for the review.
The flavor profile of this blend is quite unique, with notes of cherry, peach, and birthday cookies. It's a mix of Kenyan Karimikui and Colombian Santa Elena in equal proportions, as stated on the packaging. You can see the acidity, bitterness, and sweetness scales.
Kenyan Karimikui is a complex coffee by nature, with its origin evident from the name. They specialize in fruity and berry notes, as well as citrus flavors. The coffee is fermented for a long time, washed, dried under African sunlight, and so on. As for Colombian Santa Elena, its origin is clear, but this blend is milder, with hints of nuts, chocolate, and other flavors. It's an anaerobic coffee, processed without oxygen to give it a more intense flavor.
The packaging has a degassing valve to test the coffee's aroma, and a special opening line with a zip lock on the side. It's all built to keep the coffee beans from oxidizing and to minimize their contact with oxygen.
The beans themselves are lovely, with no defects and a nice color. The aroma is indescribable, but when you grind them, the smell is so intense that you can smell it from a kilometer away. It's chocolatey, slightly smoky, sweet, and praline-like.
I tried this coffee with and without cream, and I'll share my experiences with both methods. The first one's a straight-up coffee experience - it's got a strong, smoky flavor that's not for the faint of heart. The acidity's around 7/10, but it doesn't feel like it's burning my tongue. It's a bold, energizing duo that's got me coming back for more.
The second variation, though, is where things get really interesting. I add around 20 grams of 33% cream, whip it up into a foam, and mix in a couple of teaspoons of sugar, plus 100ml of coffee. The result is a whole different ball game. The biscuit flavor comes out on top, followed by a smooth, creamy taste with hints of nutmeg and fruit. The cherry flavor's still there, but it's not overpowering. And the best part? No bitter aftertaste whatsoever.
I was blown away by how well-balanced this coffee is. At 597 rubles for 250 grams, it's definitely a splurge, but the quality's worth it. I'd highly recommend giving it a try, especially if you're a coffee connoisseur looking for a new adventure.
Overall, I'm thoroughly impressed with Camera Obscura's Mixtura blend. The unique flavor profile, combined with the high-quality packaging and beans, make it a standout in the world of coffee. If you're looking to try something new and exciting, I highly recommend giving this blend a shot.
