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Reviewed by Sheryl B.
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Age Range
55 - 64
nice flavor
May try this again at some point - my hubby like these pods better than nespresso.
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Dark Roast
This perennial MetroFave is an award-winning blend that rides the line between medium and dark, settling into a comfy spot that pleases just about everyone.
Hand Roasted to Order
FRIENDLY Prices
Purchased Above Fair Trade Price
Triple Certified for Quality & Consistency
Free Delivery $50+
In our first week of business in December 2003, I (Tony) arrived to open the café and found my dad (Jeff) sitting on the front counter chatting with Boris, the NY Bagel and Bialy delivery guy. It was around 4:30am and they were speaking Russian. I started stocking the pastry case, filling the condiment pitchers, turning on lights, etc. Something Boris said made my dad super excited and he pulled a large, knotty piece of ginger from his messenger bag. I’m not sure what led up to that.
He switched to English and told Boris that “In Indonesia a lot of people put some chunks of ginger in their coffee.” Boris hurried away quickly – something about more deliveries.
Undeterred, my dad brewed a press pot of Sumatra, cut some large and not-so-shapely knobs of ginger, straight from the root, and dropped them into two cups. It wasn’t yet 5am. To be authentic, we put it in a brew from Sumatra.
In the Spring, Sumatra became scarce, so we improvised, blending a bit of this with a bit of that, adjusting the roast profile, adding a puff of smoke and a drop of magic. Boom: Something close to Sumatra. An earthy, chocolatey coffee, chewy with body. Caramel. Smoooooooooth. We named it Spice Island, after the spice route originating in Oceania.
We aim to create an approachable environment where everyone has a seat at the table and the bean benefits all.
With every brew, we pour our passion and expertise into designing a cup of coffee with your pleasure and tastes in mind.
All our coffee is purchased at or above fair trade price from transparent and sustainable brokers and farmers.
As coffee nerds, we have a quirky outlook sourced from the early days of science fiction, fantasy, and lore.
May try this again at some point - my hubby like these pods better than nespresso.
Fits in my Nespresso original Essenza Mini and makes better espresso than the Nespresso pods. I'm a bigger fan of the medium roast capsules (La Cordillera) but that's personal preference. Looking forward to trying the Redline capsules next!
I bought this as a gift for a friend who uses a Nespressor for his weekday morning coffee before driving to work. He likes it! I'm hoping he will sign up for an account with Metropolis!
Rich in color and taste, superb quality, and amazingly delightful and complex flavor profile!!
Per my previous review, I’m thrilled about these biodegradable and delicious pods! Great job Metropolis!
That coffee on your doorstep? It’s freshly roasted to order—that’s the Metropolis promise.
