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Coffee Review Series: Caribou Medium Roast – Slightly Better Than Coal, But Don’t Gift It!

Caribou’s “Medium Roast” is really a dark roast, with shiny beans and bitterness. Aeropress, V60, and espresso couldn’t bring out notable flavor. At $9.99, it feels overpriced and is best served as a latte. Availability is also limited to the Midwest.

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