Rogers Family Coffee Co. Lion Gate Dark Roasted

We were recently sent samples of Rogers Family Coffee Companies  Cafe Jerusalem  coffee’s. There are four distinct coffee’s included. The second to make it to the drip machine was the Cafe Jerusalem Lion Gate Dark Roasted.

We did not have as much trouble with the adhesive  when opening this bag like we did with the  Breakfast Blend.   After opening this bag the Coffee smelled amazing.  The aroma spread through the house and passed the smell test with everyone.

The coffee: Like the Breakfast Blend there is nothing on the bag to indicate the origin of the coffee beans, but I would hazard a guess at mostly Colombian. This coffee is labeled as a dark roast and it stands up to that with the dark color of the  beans, oils are readily apparent and the aroma was strong. There was no evidence of burned beans or under-roasted greenies  in the bag.

We had several of the BitoJava.com crew review this coffee with the following result.

Color: Beans were a dark roast, evenly done with  oils apparent .

Aroma: 5/5    Strong house filling aroma when brewing.

Bitterness (1=very bitter 5=Sour): 3/ 5    If you like strong Coffee this one is for you

Taste:    4.3/5    Some heavy flavors smokey with heavy Earth tones.

 Drinkability: 4.6/5  Very strong on the finish.

In total this is good strong coffee and All of these coffees are certified Kosher and available from Rogers Family Coffee Company separately or as a basket set. If you are into Columbian and want a strong “wake up” cup this is for you!