Merchant
$21.99
Merchant is sweet and smooth with a lovely balance of fruit flavor and smooth sweetness. We taste caramel apples and chocolate!
Flavor profile
Sweet and smooth with hints of
Apple
Chocolate
Brown sugar
A coffee’s flavor notes and roast level are typically provided by the roaster, and are subjective evaluations.
To create a reliable standard across all of Trade’s coffees, our Director of Coffee personally cups every bag we offer.
This means our flavor and roast notes won’t always match the roaster’s—but we’re still confident you’ll love it.
Origin
Country Of Origin
Colombia, Ethiopia
Process
Washed
Elevation
1400-1900m
Timeless
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- Stephen G.Verified BuyerHow did you brew this coffee? Espresso5 hours agoHow did you brew this coffee? EspressoRated 5 out of 5 starsGreat Espresso
Easy to dial in as espresso, good balance in flavor and body.
- Snow C.Verified BuyerHow did you brew this coffee? Cold Brew2 months agoHow did you brew this coffee? Cold BrewRated 5 out of 5 starsNice deep rich flavor but still med-light
We really enjoyed this with making cold brew - it’s a nice rich flavor but still has an overall medium-light roast profile to it where it’s not too bright fruity.
- Mike M.Verified BuyerHow did you brew this coffee? Pour Over, French Press2 months agoHow did you brew this coffee? Pour Over, French PressRated 4 out of 5 starsA Surprisingly Good Blend!
NGL I'm not usually fond of fruity notes in my coffee or anything close, but I kept my mind (and palette) open to this choice. I wasn't sure about sweet citrus in the mix with Honeysuckle and stone fruit, but hey, I was pleasantly surprised! This is a smooth blend. I usually do a pour over, and two times doing French press. Each time, notes joined together to create a satisfying taste. Good choice!
- John P. F.Verified BuyerHow did you brew this coffee? Espresso2 months agoHow did you brew this coffee? EspressoRated 4 out of 5 starsSolid Choice!
My first supply of Merchant beans, I've used these in my espresso machine for a few weeks now. This coffee is easily dialed in and results in a balanced shot that is enjoyable. My wife has enjoyed these beans, as well. I'll try it again!
- Scott R.Verified BuyerHow did you brew this coffee? Espresso3 months agoHow did you brew this coffee? EspressoRated 2 out of 5 starsDisappointing Pulls: Bitter, Earthy, and Off the Mark
I had high hopes for the Merchant blend by Timeless Coffee, especially with the promised notes of caramel apples, chocolate, and smooth sweet fruit. I spent a good amount of time dialing this in for espresso, and my puck prep is meticulous. I finally got the extraction parameters perfect on my Profitec Go and Niche Zero, pulling exactly 38g in 30 seconds.
Unfortunately, the resulting cup was a massive letdown. Instead of the sweet and smooth profile advertised, I am getting extremely bitter, earthy, and overly tart flavors. I am genuinely unsure if I received a bad, baked batch or if the tasting notes are just completely misrepresented. Given how well calibrated my setup is right now, this bean simply is not delivering what it promised. I definitely am not enjoying this one and would not recommend it for espresso.
TFTim from Trade Coffee3 months agoHi Scott! Thanks so much for rating this coffee. I'm sorry this coffee wasn't quite the right fit, but our Customer Experience Team has sent you an email so that we can work together to adjust your taste profile to make sure you're getting the best possible matches for your tastes going forward.