Bought it as an alternative to Stumptown and really impressed, GREAT value and freshly roasted
349511
My favorite Stumptown beans, Guatemala Finca El Injerto, come from the Huehuetenango region, so I was hoping this would be a good substitute that would save me money. Even though I make just one Aeropress cup of coffee per day, the cost of buying a 12 oz bag of Stumptown twice a month is ridiculous. This is the perfect substitute! I didn't realize they weren't labelled as a fair/direct trade, but Fresh Roasted Coffee does sell organic fair trade Huehuetenango whole bean coffee at a great price so I'll try that next. If you favor the taste of Stumptown coffees, you'll probably love this!
3601382
I wasn't sure if I would like raw peanuts, or wanted to mess with the roasting process, but with the price for those in the 16oz. jars getting over 3 bucks I had to give it a shot. Getting 15% off with Subscribe & Save also was a factor and hopefully Amazon won't drop them from the program like they did the Emerald peanuts I was previously purchasing. Anyway, the peanuts taste great and the roasting process is relatively painless. The only downside is getting the brown wrapper off but shaking then in a brown paper bag seems to be working pretty good. We found that grinding up some salt in our little coffee grinder and just sprinkling it over the nuts was sufficient to get them lightly salted and we didn't have to heat it as some have suggested. Since taste is relative I'm going with 5-stars because I like them and find it's a viable alternative to paying over 3 bucks a pound to have someone else heat them up and sprinkle some salt on... and with the savings of an additional 15% my last purchase was about two-fifty a pound. I'm stocking up because Amazon seems prone to raising the price on everything else I have subscribed to or deleting it from the program... I now have 46 items that I don't receive because of one or the other of these two reasons.
1827741
As my wife and I found we had become "those people" who stop at the local coffee shop many times a week, we needed to hit the lotto, quit or buy a machine and learn to make our own go-juice.

This coffee brews wonderfully in our new DeLonghi Bar32 (EC155 clone) - the fine grind makes the cheezy built-in tamper more than good enough, reducing counter-clutter. And the crema produced is a dream - though the fancy, much older, espresso machine at work can't hope to achieve this with me driving it --- the DeLonghi is just newbie-proof and brews this blend really really nicely.

Though she was initially disappointed I didn't splurge on the illy to christen the new machine, she likes the lattes we're making at home more than her $3 coffee shop favorite. This blend is fine for my mocha, too, though if she didn't LOVE this coffee I'd give the Rossa a whirl looking for just a little stronger flavor to stand up with the cocca powder. Frankly - this is making as good a mocha as what I buy at any of my 3 shops, so I'm happy too!

Glad I trusted the reviews. I just signed up for a "subscription" - can't beat the price!
123470
This bag of organic Honduran light roast was just what I was looking for. It's a nice dry organic bean that's single origin and has a nice smooth chocolately aftertaste. Its really the first light roast I've tried that I can actually drink black. Because I cold brew I prefer beans that are roasted in the states to ensure they are somewhat more sanitary to which I give the company another A+. This bag was huge and well priced. Definitely worth a try.
1546068
After more than 20 years of loyalty to Green Mountain Coffee, we finally had to find a new roaster. Keurig took over GMC and began pushing the absurd "K-cups" pods, jacking up the prices on their puny 12-ounce bags of beans and allowing their once-excellent service to suffer. Even so, their whole beans were some of the best around. So we tried a number of labels that were good to excellent - - some of them from small local roasters, others from larger and more mainstream operations. I was intrigued by the big 2-lb. bags and the pricing of Don Pablo's coffees, and based on the favorable comments here, decided to try the medium-roast Guatemalan and the dark-roasted decaf. We blend our beans to get a 1/2-caff mixture most mornings, though we occasionally do treat ourselves to a blast of straight caff. We grind our beans every day and use plenty of grounds to make a stiff cup. We typically use a drip/filter brewer, but like our espresso makers, too.

So, to cut to the chase, we're very happy with Don Pablo's and think we will enjoy trying all their varieties. Opening the bag, seeing the consistently-sized beans, and whiffing the heady aroma told me instantly that the quality I wanted was there. Grinding the beans to a fine consistency as suggested by DP helps in achieving good brewing extraction. The decaf is especially impressive in its depth of flavor - - our bag was perfectly roasted, not carbonized, but nearly black, and well covered with oils. THIS is how decaf should be done. The Guatemalan is light and sweet, and while we will buy it again, I'm interested in trying some of DP's bolder beans. All in all, this is really good stuff at a price that is hard to beat in today's coffee market - - maybe even impossible. I hope DP can continue to deliver this kind of quality at such a pleasing price.
3350867
I generally set a goal of .50 per k-cup as my benchmark of a good deal.  And that assumes the coffee is generally just OK.  Brooklyn Beans exceeded my expectations!  There must be over a dozen flavors here and the coffee is fresh, great aroma and an excellent taste.  They give a run for the money against Starbucks, Green Mountain, etc. at 25% less cost.  I will be buying again for sure.
894234
I bought this as a lightning deal and didn't expect much.  My first impression is this coffee is shockingly good.  I frequently buy espresso roast for my morning pot of drip coffee.  I like really dark roast coffee and drink it black, but sometimes it can make for a difficult morning cup.  My first sip this morning was an eye opener, especially going from Tim Horton's whole bean (too bland for me) to Verona Street.  At first I was concerned that this coffee was too bold or too strong, but after each successive drink it got better, and better, and better...  This coffee is actually very smooth and low in acid for such a dark, oily, espresso roast.  I'm on my third cup this morning and no sour stomach.

Although it's a bagged with a long shelf-life (something like Dec of 2018) it smelled and tasted very fresh.  It's great coffee.
1447989
After getting hooked on Costa Rican single origin, I sampled the Ethiopian misty valley at the Gregory's coffee chain. They fresh grind and brew by aero press. Lightly roasted and strong strawberryish flavor but over a buck per ounce.  Sidamo is a third of the cost, more medium light roast. Still fruity, this is more of a cherry note. I'm more into the fruit tones as a change of pace than connoisseur. I sometimes grind 50/50 the Costa Rican for strength/kick and ethiopian for fruit flavor. Nice value and worth a try if you're exploring coffees.
2116248
New to the Keurig scene, but my husband and I really enjoyed this roast. A good medium roast that is indeed very reminiscent of a good donut shop coffee. This will probably be our staple. Good price too.
4833165
I'm no coffee snob or anything but I do tend to be a little picky.  I loved every type of coffee in here, including the flavoured varieties.  The dark roasts weren't bitter like some others that I've tried.  They were dark and rich, but still balanced so I never felt like I needed to water them down or add more cream.

Additionally, Brooklyn Beans never left any grounds in the bottom of my mug, unlike the less expensive store brand K cups that I often purchase (e.g. Meijer brand, Great Value, Kroger brand etc)
1685364
McNulty's in the Village introduced me to this bean this summer. I was surprised how good it was. When I visited Bali many years ago, no coffee was grown there at that time to inform me. And frankly, I was suspicious of the bit too cute marketing in the name. Was it done to compensate for a mediocre product? My suspicions were entirely unfounded. We love this coffee! It is one of those beans that is satisfying just to smell as an open bag of beans. But unlike other beans we enjoy this way, we let this one linger longer, often a lot longer. It can be embarrassing to find oneself doing this to excess. You have been warned.

Do not be impressed when any company labels this bean as special because it is "Organic".  By Indonesian law, all Bali Blue Moon is organic. It is quite distinct in flavor from neighboring islands' Java and Sumatra coffee, although they too rank highly to me. Thankfully, this was also delivered very fresh and full of flavor.

Unlike my disappointment with another coffee retailed by this same company, the Bali Blue Moon roast was done exactly as disclosed, a medium roast. I like a wide variety of coffees but really do insist that I receive the roast that is advertised. Roasting is not an arbitrary process. Each bean will have a roast that is best in order to deliver the things you love about that particular coffee. As customers, it is a matter of trust that we get what we expect and that is based upon what is described. In theory, any coffee's roast should be easily disclosed by looking at the prominently displayed roast meter. It provides dual indicators: color patches from light to dark and an obvious meter indicator's selection. In case you missed these, the coffee beans are also photographed. Three indicators in total, graphic illustration, the moving hand of a meter, and photograph make it easy to understand what the roast looks like before you buy. At least that is how it is supposed to work. Read my review of their Panama Boquete to see what can happen when the company fails to follow its own roast color ratings. Thankfully, this was not the case with its Bali Blue Moon beans. It matters. For example, there is a faint, underlying, almost spicy flavor to Balinese coffee that would be lost if it was under or over roasted. Should another company decide to significantly under or over roast these beans, that is fine too because you could easily avoid buying it as long as those three indicators accurately informed you what was inside the bag. If you are going to sell coffee online you better not fool your customers by mislabeling the roast. There are no such surprises when you walk into physical stores and can see the actual beans.

I do not have any criticisms of this Bali Blue Moon coffee. You will know already if you tend to only drink the darkest roasts. If that is true, I would not recommend that you buy 5 pounds of a medium roast -- even of this exceptional quality -- coffee. Find a place to sample it first just to try it out before buying such a large amount.

If you enjoy what my wife and I love about this coffee, note that the price here for this large bag is very attractive at $40. It is offered here at half the price we have spent elsewhere for this bean. Highly recommended.
436141
This coffee is much better than it has any right to be.  LIke most decafs, it is too smooth because it doesn't have caffeine (which is a bittering agent).  In the evening, we typically make a pot of half caf, and this is a perfect compliment to Fresh Roasted's caffeine coffees.

Some background - I have been a home roaster for 5 years.  I'm picky about my coffee - this roaster is a bang up product for the money.  blows away anything else available at this price.
4014150
We all know instant coffee is never gonna rank with delicious, properly-roasted, quality beans made fresh. (Shout out to Paradise Roasters and Terroir for great beans). However, it's handy to have instant coffee in the pantry for those rushed days or just when you feel lazy or too sick to go through the process of brewing.

This is my go-to instant. I've tried several brands--Italian brands, Latino brands, well-known like Folger's and Starbucks--and this one tastes the best for those of us who DO NOT LIKE overroasted, bitter, superdark coffees. (I hate bitter and overroasted dark kinds.)

This is smooth, a lighter roast type of flavor. It's not as well-rounded as a gourmet, but it kicks butt for an instant. And it's nice to use in recipes, too, such as cappucino or mocha java pancakes. I keep the regular (non-decaf) version of Mt Hagen's instant also. Both are very, very good for instants for the "lighter roast" crowd.

And if organic and fair trade matter--this brand is both. I've seen prices run from 6 dollars when on sale to almost 10 bucks when not, so you can gauge if the prices here are fair.
Thumbs up.
1568660
Just ordered this because of the unavailability and expense of the Cafe du Monde that I had been using to make my afternoon Vietnamese iced coffee.  I was unsure of this product because no one else seemed to have used it for this purpose but I figured at a little over $17 for 3 cans it was worth a shot.  I'm really glad I did this.  The taste is very close if not almost identical to the other brand and because of the size of the grind, it takes just a minute extra for this to brew in my phin which makes it just a touch stronger I think.  I'll be buying this from now on.
4868216
I generally don't like to buy coffee online as you never know what you will get and I am picky when it comes to coffee. I freshly ground coffee using medium to fine grind and made it three different way over the last few days using Bialetti Moka pot, Aeropress, and pour over using Bartelli paperless. I stay away from paper filters. To my surprise the coffee turned out real good using all three methods. I liked pour over the most in this case. The coffee tastes real good and low on acidity, although it says mild body I find it to be medium body which I like. Next time I will try their Ethiopian origin. This 2 pound package will be used quickly. If you like the Stumptown Hairbender, you will like it. It is labeled at light roast but it is more like medium roast.
2284132
I tried a sample of the Kick Ass roast for the holidays and was instantly sold, delicious earthy and toasty flavor with hints of chocolate, just like a dark roast should taste.  I like dark roasts, the Kick Ass seems to be right in between dark and espresso.  I tried it in my Rancilio Silvia semi-automatic espresso machine and had no issues pulling a great tasting full bodied shot with rich crema on top.  Not sure how people are complaining it isn't good to use with espresso machines as most espresso and dark roasts are very oily, it might help to have a good coffee grinder and the right grind setting to appreciate the true quality of these beans.  Another reason I like this coffee is because it's fair trade certified organic and has low mold qualities compared to how other beans are grown and processed.  If you are a Bulletproof coffee drinker, this coffee is for you, but much less expensive than the Bulletproof brand, with similar attributes and better flavor. This is my new go to bean for my morning cuppa.
2298675
Somehow I produced coffee house quality coffee using a cheap black and decker automatic drip and and ground the whole beans with a $20 Krups grinder. I blame this on the quality of the beans and the roast. This coffee is amazing quality. I don't want to over hype this coffee because it's easy for people to over hype anything - especially with YouTube videos or hell, even the comments section for reviews on Amazon - people taking pictures with their hair all messy in a photograph and blaming the coffee like they put their finger in a light socket or something and if that seems ridiculous it's because it is. I understand that it is expensive but it's worth it and here is why: before buying these whole beans and grinding them, my family was using old Great Value brand Columbian roast and it couldn't raise the heart rate of a mouse much less get it out of bed in the morning - but with these beans you really can make coffee house quality coffee out of your automatic drip and I didn't think that was possible. It was either I was using cheap grounds or spending $6 at Starbucks or some specialty coffee place. So while maybe you spent 20 bucks on a pound here, you would legit be spending $4.50+ at a coffee shop to get this quality and you would be getting up early, sitting in a line at a drive thru or standing in line waiting for somebody else to make your coffee and then cussing as you leave the business for wondering why you just spent so much for a cup of coffee. Think of how many cups of coffee house coffee you can make out of a pound of beans and then realize that you are also not waiting in line either. It is worth at least giving this coffee a shot and trying it out.