Sometimes the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Think of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or a Snickers bar. In the coffee world there’s Mocha Java––a centuries-old blend of big bodied Indonesian coffees and sweeter, more wine-like, East African beans. At the Brooklyn Roasting Company, we offer two takes on this classic: Mocha Java and Java Mocha.
Our signature Java Mocha combines hearty Sumatran beans with heirloom Ethiopian naturals. Smoky chocolate notes mingle and swirl into blueberry and flowers. Bold, balanced, sublime.
First created in 2009, this is our original blend. It’s been our best seller ever since
Java Mocha
- 12oz Bag: $20 / Whole Bean
is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
THE DETAILS
Process
Natural
Drying
Sun-Dried in Raised Beds
Notes
Berry, Dark Chocolate, Honey
Origin
Ethiopian Natural & Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia, East Africa
Varietal
Bourbon, Catamor, Caturra, Typica, Indigenous Heirloom Cultivars
Body
Balanced
Type
Brewed
Cupping Coffee Is at the Center of Our Craft
Coffee is the seed of a tropical evergreen shrub. Growers around the world harvest and process a wide range of coffee varietals grown under widely different conditions. The genetics of the plant and the "origin terroir” greatly contribute to the character of the coffee you wind up tasting in the cup. At the Brooklyn Roasting Company we search out the world’s finest coffees and expertly roast them to tease out their many colorful characters. Our coffee team is constantly evaluating the coffees we source (or consider sourcing). At the outset, we measure the moisture content of incoming “green” and then sample roast these lots to determine the optimal profile for each coffee on a larger, commercial scale. We cup each sample roast on rotating stone tables equipped with circulating hot water baths, and a thick, tempered glass surface that floats on zany 1960’s superballs and hula hoops. This playful, colorful backdrop to cupping and assessing coffee–the core of our craft– is a constant reminder to appreciate and unlock the flavors and aromas that characterize the extraordinary beans we buy. Taken together with our “Color of Coffee” tasting approach, this crucial quality control step typifies our “serious but not snobby” approach.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 13 reviews.
Addicted to this brew! Mocha flavor is nice and subtle but definitely there. Perfection! :)
Store owner replied:
Subtle but definitely there is exactly the balance we want, so we're glad it came through for you. Thanks, Cynthia. Enjoy the next pot.
Your coffee is the best in the world. I'm moving to Georgia this year but will take Brooklyn with me.
Sarah
Store owner replied:
Georgia is lucky to be getting you, and we're glad the Java Mocha is making the trip too. Thanks, Sarah, and good luck with the move!
Store owner replied:
Hi Susan! We love hearing this and are so happy to be a part of your routine. The Java Mocha is one of our favorite blends; it does such a good job highlighting the delicate fruitier notes of the Ethiopian coffee, while still maintaining the bold base of the Sumatra. So glad you've found a favorite!
Best coffee by far. Loyal customers for over 7 yrs
Store owner replied:
Seven years! We don't take that for granted, Allyson. Thank you for sticking with us and the Java Mocha all this time.
Java Mocha is outstanding—rich, smooth, and beautifully balanced. The notes of berry, dark chocolate, and honey come through perfectly, creating a bold but refined cup with real depth. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates a flavorful, high-quality coffee.
Store owner replied:
Berry, dark chocolate and honey all in one cup, you picked up on every note. Thanks for the glowing review, Michael!
This blend is the best I have found and have been buying it for several years. It is well balanced, not too dark or too light. I live in Northeast Ohio and have it shipped.
Store owner replied:
Several years of Java Mocha shipped out to Northeast Ohio, thank you, Gary! Not too dark, not too light is right where we like it.
I usually like single origin beans from Central & South America but gave Java Mocha a shot and it was an excellent medium bodied coffee. So good!
Store owner replied:
We're glad you took a chance on a blend! Thanks for giving the Java Mocha a shot and for the great review.
first...the java mocha is great. i have used the k-cup and have re ordered it many times. secondly, i would like to see the company make ordering easier...ie...do as amazon does and make available what i have ordered in the past, what quantity and the dates of my orders.
Store owner replied:
Thanks for all the reorders, Richard, and for the suggestion on making past orders easier to find. We appreciate the feedback and have passed it along to the team.
This coffee exceeded my expectations. It has a smooth, full-bodied profile with rich chocolate notes and a subtle natural sweetness. The flavor is well-balanced, with low acidity and a clean finish, making it very easy to drink. There’s also a slight depth to it that adds character without any bitterness. Definitely one of the best blends I’ve tried — I’ll be ordering it again.