Connoisseurs Comments

Sample of unsolicited comments made by third parties in public forum:
"...Today I took the time to try Malabar Gold...Well, I can honestly say that 28 second pour was one of the finest espressos I've ever had! Same for my customer and my husband..."
–Janice Cooper, Clearwater, FL

"...Dr John's Malabar Gold that I tasted at the SCAA Convention was fantastic. I was skeptical of the blend as he was preparing my shot because his coffee had a lighter roast. However, It was THE BEST SHOT that I have ever had. An amazing array of flavors and mystery that one could lose themselves in for eons. Unfortunately I only had time for 2..."
–Matthew D. Keepers, Tulsa, OK

"...I pulled some of the sweetest, thickest, richest red-brown shots today using the Malabar Gold that I have ever had...quite possibly the best espresso I've ever had. I'm using the MG as my 'reference blend' while adjusting my old used commercial 1 group Gaggia, and I hit the sweet spot today..." –Ted Simpson, Anderson, SC

"Well...I'm too wired to write this...after having more than a weeks worth of espresso this afternoon. The reason...Malabar Gold. This blend is wonderful. I highly recommend this blend to anyone who is reaching for that perfect espresso..."
–Rich Lyon, Houston, TX

"...Malabar Gold is near and dear to my heart and it's why I seek to use it everywhere..."
–John Roche, Brooklyn, NY

"...I just did that with a batch of Malabar Gold...The resulting espresso was the best I ever had: sweet, lots of body, not one hint of sourness, with thick, luscious dark-red crema...A couple of weeks ago I made a Malabar Gold ristretto for a Neapolitan friend and he claimed this was the first real "Italian" espresso he'd had outside of Italy..."
–Renaud Dreyer, Berkeley, CA

"...Malabar Gold. The coffee you sent me is "heaven on earth", sweet caramel is evident in the fragrance, which carries through in the cup. A master blend if you like sweet espresso which is characterized by the deep mahogany brown roast and maximum caramelized sugars. In the world of caffe espresso this style is Northern Italian...The coffee stands up well in milk..."
–David Schomer, Seattle, WA

"...I have seriously begun to roast and draw shots of espresso with Malabar Gold...The difference is nothing short of amazing...Words can hardly do justice to what ends up in the cup. But: dense, complex, thick, velvety come to mind...Simply wondrous...also...This is really nirvana, at least compared to anything else that I have had. A masterful blend and one well worth the descriptions that flow from those who have had your personally drawn shots. When properly executed, there is no need for any milk and/or sugar. And that is the acid test, that few can pass..."
–Carl S. Lau, Los Angeles, CA

"...I had a double shot of espresso recently that was the very best I have ever enjoyed. My words fail me in describing how good it was. The crema was heavenly and was at least 90% of the cup. The taste was every bit as good as fresh ground coffee smells. I downed the cup in a few quick sips and flooded my mouth and nose with flavor, aroma, and a wonderful, sensual velvety feel. I could still smell and taste the coffee a full two hours later. I have been striving to make such a cup of espresso but I haven't even come close. That cup was the standard by which I will judge my own and all others from now on. The espresso was Malabar Gold and was made by Dr. Joseph John of Josuma Coffee Company. I experienced this delightful man and his coffee at the recent NASCORE show..."
–Robert L. Badget, Badgett's Coffee eJournal

"I just want to compliment you on your Malabar Gold blend...I finally ran out of my old beans and made my first espresso from the new stuff this morning. I have never seen, or tasted, anything quite like it. I guess it helps that this morning's shot was just one of those where everything came together, but it was thicker, heavier, and richer than any espresso I've made."
–John Richardson, Chicago, IL

"...This afternoon we could hardly return to our desks. Your choice in espresso is beyond my vocabulary, Dr. John. Perfection seems the key word to me..."
–Christa Rodriguez, Seattle, WA

"...It was a great experience to have Malabar Gold made by your hands. It was definitely a notch above what I get...I found the your espresso was the most enjoyable at Coffee Fest,...You must have had one of the most consistently busy booths at the show..."
–Dan Doll, Calgary, AB, Canada

"...I am very impressed with Malabar Gold and consider it as one of my top choices at this time."
–Tom Jebo, Fort Mill, SC

"...One really interesting Bay Area blend is Joseph John's Malabar Gold...also...His Malabar Gold is a very interesting coffee with fantastic body and excellent crema..."
–Richard Reynolds, San Francisco, CA