the bean are large and well roasted?
1548518
I'm not sure about large since I have nothing else to compare too since this is all we buy. It is well roasted. The taste is not bitter, no matter how strong you make it. This is why we like this coffee.
1548519
The beans are not black, they are only dark brown. I don't know if the beans are large. I grind fine to very fine and make esspresso. Delicious.
226226
The beans are hard and dried. You can grind them like a coffeebean Getting the shells off is tricky-you can grind them with the shells on in a coffee grinder, which adds a sort of nutty flavor.
2220119
You should be happy with these Beans they are pretty well coated. I use them in my Fully Auto machine daily .
534462
I does well. You can set the heat level and the time for roasting. You are going to judge the roast by sight and smell so you have to experiment a bit. Record your results so that you can duplicate the process. If you over roast and everything has carmelized you just have a dark and tasteless brew. I truly do love my SR500. I've learned that slightly lighter than a Full City roast gets most of my beans, whatever the source to the place that I like. Sometimes I adjust but that's normal with green beans from different sources and moisture content.
1051692
Hello! This is not a dark roast similar to a French Roast, it's a regular roast.
1954709
The quality of my beans were fantastic. Vacuum-packed well, the beans were moist and plump. I could even smell the vanilla as my hubby walked in the door holding the package. I'm sure, as with all things, there are going to be times that the quality might vary, but I feel I got a good deal for what I received.
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Too fine of grind would be my guess. I use Gevalia espresso roast (ground) which is fine for my unrefined taste. Alesso is another good pre ground. I've used Starbucks whole bean ground by their grinder and for the money I'll use Gevalia and get better espresso.
536221
The beans were pretty substantial. I think they are a perfect mix of both. and not an excess of chocolate. I love them!!
1968561
About 4-8 minutes for 4-5 oz, depending on the depth of the roast and the bean being roasted. So much depends on the bean and quantity that you can't get much more precise on timing. And the bigger the batch, the longer it takes. But you're dealing with just a few minutes.
1234524
I've only used the item for baked beans & pulled pork. Haven't tried a roast yet.
1426492
It is dark and rich. Comparable to French roast. Wonderful taste. I like this coffee better than Starbucks and the other retail chains. Really good cups of coffee.
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It is about 8 inches high X 10 inches wide with the top on. I bake two pounds of beans at a time in it with room for onions and salt pork. It is a replacement for one that I had for about 30 years (and was old when I got it). When we moved, my wife thought the old one had a crack in it and got rid of it. For my tastes, this is the only way to bake beans. Others apparently agree and I get frequent requests from friends and family. My favorite bean is the Jacobs Cattle bean which is sometimes called a Trout bean in some areas, I have been told. These are not always easy to find but they remain my favorite. I would recommend that you buy the pot. It is about 8 inches high X 10 inches wide with the top on. I bake two pounds of beans at a time in it with room for onions and salt pork. It is a replacement for one that I had for about 30 years (and was old when I got it). When we moved, my wife thought the old one had a crack in it and got rid of it. For my tastes, this is the only way to bake beans. Others apparently agree and I get frequent requests from friends and family. My favorite bean is the Jacobs Cattle bean which is sometimes called a Trout bean in some areas, I have been told. These are not always easy to find but they... » Read More It is about 8 inches high X 10 inches wide with the top on. I bake two pounds of beans at a time in it with room for onions and salt pork. It is a replacement for one that I had for about 30 years (and was old when I got it). When we moved, my wife thought the old one had a crack in it and got rid of it. For my tastes, this is the only way to bake beans. Others apparently agree and I get frequent requests from friends and family. My favorite bean is the Jacobs Cattle bean which is sometimes called a Trout bean in some areas, I have been told. These are not always easy to find but they remain my favorite. I would recommend that you buy the pot. « Show Less
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The beans are about 6-7 inches long and are whole. When I use them to make vanilla yogurt, I cut them into one inch pieces.
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They are fairly large, similar to a dried kidney bean. You will want to soak them in water over night or knick the outside with something sharp to get them to germinate.
315383
I use the French dark roast and they are oily. There is no problem! The beans I use are virtually black!
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Yes, I agree with the other posters, it is a light roast. Very aromatic. It is not my preference, I bought this for a coworker who absolutely loves it.
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I have shelled crowder peas and october beans which are quite large with no problems. But as others have stated, they need to be fresh and not too dry.