The Black Cloister Blend

This was one of the first blends I purchased when starting with Gillespie many years ago, and it is one that I seem to come back to - kind of like a favorite old sweater. I have enjoyed all of the coffee I have picked out, but this one is flavorful and yet not bitter, it is smooth and drinkable for many cups during the day. (it is actually brown not black)

For reference: for decades, my favorite Starbucks coffee (I know, I know. . .) has been "Komodo Dragon." So, I've long preferred my coffee super roasted- AND I consider enjoying the aroma of the beans-before and after grinding- as part of the gestalt kaffee experience. THe singular thing that I've noticed about Black Cloister is its herbal undertones. Always such a great sip without too much acidity, so smooth. I could drink it all day.

Black Cloister is a hit with our dark roast coffee drinkers. Rich and full bodied without being over caffeinated. Void of bitter aftertaste.