Café Bustelo Espresso Ground Coffee, Dark Roast, 12 Bricks (10 Oz. Each)

This Café Bustelo dark roast espresso ground coffee comes in those classic vacuum-packed 10-ounce bricks that feel solid right out of the box, like something built to last through a deployment. The color is a deep, rich dark brown with a fine grind that looks almost like powder, perfect for pulling a real espresso shot or loading into my old moka pot without clogging. Dimensions-wise, each brick is compact, about the size of a small paperback, so the whole 12-pack stores easy in the pantry without taking up half the shelf. I've been brewing it most mornings before heading to the site. It delivers a bold, robust flavor with that classic Latin espresso punch, strong enough to wake you up without the bitterness that ruins cheaper dark roasts. It's smooth going down, even black, which matters when you're not in the mood for cream at 5 a.m. The aroma hits hard when you open the brick: earthy and intense, not floral or weak. These are an incredible value for the strength you get, stays fresh for weeks once opened if you reseal it tight, and it performs consistently in both espresso machines and drip setups (though it's optimized for pressure). Negatives are the fine grind can create a bit of sediment if you're not careful with your brewing method, and it's potent, dial it back if you're sensitive to caffeine or it might have you wired like a rookie on his first overtime shift. Compared to the pods I used to buy, this is cheaper per cup and tastes fresher. After six weeks, I'm on my third brick and have zero complaints. Solid choice for anyone who needs reliable fuel without the gimmicks.

Buy this coffee all the time. I am quite a happy snob but this is great. I order it by the bulk and even though it's only me I go through a rather quickly. Rich soft flavor.

My husband’s favorite coffee.Finely ground makes smooth velvety taste. Highly recommend and great price in this large package.

I bought this Café Bustelo because I like coffee with a strong flavor and it works very well in my espresso machine. The grind is fairly fine and filters well, leaving a full-bodied coffee with a strong, pleasant taste. Each 10-ounce bag lasts me about 4 or 5 days, depending on how many family members drop by, because when they come we always end up making several little cups of coffee. 😄☕ The 12-ounce package seems very convenient to have enough coffee at home. The bags are well sealed and easy to store. For those who enjoy a traditional, intense espresso.

Great value and good flavor. We use this in our drip coffee maker and its great.

Bustelo is the best coffee at a reasonable prize! Durability: The packaging is very durable and not easily damage Flavor: wonderful smooth coffee flavor with kind of earthy notes Size: One package will last you quite a bit, because its espresso coffee if you use it as regular coffee you only need to scoop one spoon for a full size french press

I have gotten Bustelo a few times when I needed an inexpensive smaller pack of coffee... anything but Folgers... yuk! and I remember liking it. But I've just been such a coffee snob for so long that I thought I had to have fresh ground whole bean coffee for perfect coffee. However, the whole bean is so expensive at the grocery and my usual source is a ways away (we are out in the middle of rural nowhere) so I ordered this because I remember liking it, the dark roast, and because it was 12 relatively small bricks that I figgered wouldn't go stale before I could use it out. Now that we are having this each morning, I'm wondering why I'd get anything else! Forget the whole bean... it isn't all that after all. This is rich and dark and in the smaller packs doesn't get stale before we run through one and open a fresh one. Not sure we'll get anything else from now on.

Everyone is picky about coffee so I want to say upfront this is my opinion. I love Caffe Bustelo. I’ve tried far more expensive brands but always come back. It’s strong coffee with a hint of espresso taste but smooth. Best bang for your buck in the world of higher coffee prices and I did some research on the company, they prioritize giving back to their community.