Pros ✅

Positive aspects and advantages of these coffee beans

Blue Bottle Giant Steps

Smooth Texture

Balanced

Madagascar Vanilla

Distinctive Vanilla Flavor

Smooth Body

Unique Vanilla Flavor

Exotic Origin

Unique Flavor Profile

Island Origin

Unique Flavor
Cons ❌

Potential drawbacks and limitations of these coffee beans

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Expensive

Blue Bottle Giant Steps

Limited Roast Dates

Madagascar Vanilla

Higher Price Point

Limited Production

Price

Transportation Challenges

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 🤔

Fascinating trivia or unique information about the coffee beans

Blue Bottle Giant Steps

Named after John Coltrane album

Madagascar Vanilla

Naturally develops vanilla notes from the island's vanilla-rich environment

Flavor Characteristics Comparison

Flavor Profile 🌟

The primary flavor characteristics and tasting notes of the coffee

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Chocolaty

Blue Bottle Giant Steps

Nutty

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Madagascar Vanilla

Vanilla

Spicy

Spicy coffee beans feature warm, peppery notes with hints of cinnamon, cloves, or chili, adding excitement and complexity to your morning brew. Click to see all.
Tasting Notes 🍫

Specific flavor notes experienced when tasting the coffee, including chocolate, fruit, nut, and spice characteristics.

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Milk Chocolate

Coffee beans with milk chocolate tasting notes offer sweet, creamy flavors with rich cocoa undertones and smooth finish.

Blue Bottle Giant Steps

Walnut

Madagascar Vanilla

Vanilla

Coffee beans with vanilla tasting notes provide sweet, creamy flavors that create a smooth and comforting cup with natural sweetness and aromatic warmth. Click to see all.

Cinnamon
Acidity Level 🍋

The perceived brightness and tartness in coffee, measured on a scale from low to high acidity.

Blue Bottle Giant Steps

6

The perceived brightness and tartness in coffee, measured on a scale from low to high acidity. (15%) Lower acidity coffee beans offer smoother, less tart taste with reduced stomach irritation. Click to see all.

Madagascar Vanilla

5

The perceived brightness and tartness in coffee, measured on a scale from low to high acidity. (15%) Lower acidity coffee beans offer smoother, less tart taste with reduced stomach irritation. Click to see all.
Acidity Type 🌟

The classification of acidity characteristics ranging from low to bright and tangy.

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Mild

Coffee beans with mild acidity provide a subtle, gentle flavor that offers just enough brightness to enhance the coffee without being assertive.

Quality Assessment Comparison

Cupping Score ⭐

Professional coffee quality rating on a 0-100 scale used by certified Q graders to evaluate coffee beans.

Blue Bottle Giant Steps

8.45 points

Professional coffee quality rating on a 0-100 scale used by certified Q graders to evaluate coffee beans. (25%)

Madagascar Vanilla

8.18 points

Professional coffee quality rating on a 0-100 scale used by certified Q graders to evaluate coffee beans. (25%)
Cupping Score Type 🏆

Classification category for cupping scores to help identify quality levels and pricing tiers.

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Specialty Grade

Pricing Information Comparison

Price 💰

Current market price of the coffee beans per standard unit, reflecting quality and sourcing factors.

Blue Bottle Giant Steps

19 USD

Madagascar Vanilla

31 USD

Nutritional Information Comparison

Caffeine Content ☕

Amount of caffeine per serving measured in milligrams, important for consumption planning and health considerations.

Blue Bottle Giant Steps

95 mg

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Madagascar Vanilla

155 mg

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