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This is a solid coffee from a respected roaster and a good value for the quality. I primarily use it for espresso and enjoyed the flavor profile — balanced, smooth, and easy to drink without excessive bitterness. That said, the current batch arrived with a roast date that was nearly three months old, while previous orders arrived much fresher. The coffee was still good, but freshness can noticeably affect espresso extraction and crema. Keep in mind this is a medium roast, so those who prefer a darker, more traditional Italian-style espresso may want something bolder. Overall, still a quality option if you receive a fresher batch.

Such good coffee! My favorite shop uses this so I can now make it at home. Tad pricey, but delicious.

Little pricey but quality is there, Nice medium bold, Great flavor and smooth

Even though we enjoy the flavor and overall quality of this brand, we did encounter one serious issue. In one of the bags, there was a small stone mixed in with the beans. We didn’t notice it when pouring the beans into our espresso machine, and when we started brewing, the machine jammed immediately. During the repair, the technician confirmed that the stone was the cause of the damage. The repair cost us 600 dollars. Amazon refunded the purchase, which I appreciate, and the company itself handled the case professionally. Because of that, and because the coffee truly tastes excellent, I’m still giving 4 stars. But this experience made me more cautious, and I strongly recommend that other customers quickly inspect the beans before adding them to their grinder or espresso machine. Despite that incident, the coffee remains one of the best-tasting and most aromatic options we’ve tried, and we will continue buying it with extra care.

Never disappoints. The coffeee is fresh and produces a good crema.

Coffee was roasted in April but delivered to us in late July. This is disappointing, because the ideal timeline should be a month, at most. The taste is good, but, for this price point, it’s average. Less expensive and fresher coffees are better.

Great coffee, but... when I purchase from Counter Culture direct I get freshly ground beans. Ordering through other sources can mean a bit longer between roast and delivery. I'm becoming more picky. So I'll check before an order to find the info from the source. If the source is an Amazon warehouse, I'm not sure that is even possible to find out. I think a purchase depends on your expectations. With all my aging coffee concerns, this is light roast. And light roast will age slower than darker. And much much longer than decaf roast will hold up. FYI.

This is my family's favorite coffee for making espresso drinks at home! We keep branching out and trying other brands but come right back to this one 😍