Side by Side Comparison of: Coffee Bean Direct vs Cafe Don Pablo

This is very tasty coffee. Reminiscent of Lavazza Grand Crema. Full bodied, but not too bold. These are a bit on the oily side which does add to the flavor of the coffee. I was initially concerned about how oily they are because I planned to use this in a Super-Automatic espresso machine. Super Automatics do not like oily beans, but my Gaggia Brera did not seem to mind the beans at all. These work just fine and I have now run 1 and a half bags of this coffee through the machine without issue. This is a lot of coffee for this price: it would be tough to find a better value but this does not taste like "value" coffee at all. I personally vacuum seal a few pouches of it and freeze it until I need some more. Works like a charm and always smells and tastes fresh.

Really good quality beans. We're former Starbucks beans, home roasted beans fans and decided to try these. The beans are perfected for both my husband and I. He prefers drip grind and I'm and espresso person. Great price for the quality of these beans. We keep them in the freezer and keep a few days worth in an airtight container near our grinder.

My wife and I's level of coffee snobbery has steadily increased over the past few months, and recently we graduated from buying whole bean coffee at the standard grocery store to purchasing this.First off, I think I read in a few reviews here that the product ppl got wasn't what they ordered. I don't have much experience to go off of yet, but ours looked exactly like what I've read an espresso roast is supposed to look like - very dark and very oily (if you touch the beans it will actually get on your fingers!).More importantly, the taste is fantastic! It's a very dark brew but with no bitterness - the first thing I noticed is that there's no bitterness even with the last sip, as opposed to the store-bought coffee that tastes good at first but started tasting bitter about half-way through. Depending on whether I'm brewing for myself only or others as well, I brew with either an Aeropress or a traditional french press, and either way I can easily say that it's the best coffee I've ever tasted.It's taken two of us a little over a month to use about 90% of this coffee; when I bought it I transferred most of it into quart-size mason jars and put those in the freezer, and put what remained into cup-size mason jars that went in the cupboard (away from light). We then pulled a quart jar out of the freezer and refilled the small jars as needed, so that we only had 2, maybe 3 day's worth of coffee "open" at any given time. We're on the last quart jar now and it still tastes as fresh as when we bought it!Anyway, I highly recommend both this seller and this particular roast. Going to buy another bag right now!

I love this coffee. This is my second 5 pound bag that I have ordered and consumed. It is exactly what I am looking for in a coffee. It's dark and rich with very little/no bitterness (depends on if you are a serious coffee drinker or not) I used to add a pinch of salt to cut the bitterness, but find there is no need with this. You open the bag and some serious intense coffee smells attack you (in a good way). The beans are beautiful. Dark brown, almost black and are shinny with oil. Exactly what you want to see. The longer they sit around in open air, the less shinny they will be, till they look dry. The last bag I got eventually looked like that towards the bottom of the bag but that is my own fault, and have found a better way for storing them this time around. In a large air tight container. Kept out of light and heat. If you blow through a bag in a week you don't need to worry about it as much as if it takes you a month.

This showed up as highly rated when I searched for Espresso Beans, so my wife and I gave it a try. It's delicious. Previously we were using the StarBucks Espresso blend -- which we really liked -- but after trying this, it's certainly our preference. It does get bitter when the temperature moves down towards room temperature, but the solution is to drink it hot or warm.We have a MIele machine which automatically grinds, presses, and makes the Espresso for us. There have been no issues with this being used in the machine, and we've got about 6 months of use with this brand.The package is large, and it is sealed very well. The oils are contained on the beans when you open the bag, but because the bag is large, you will need some good sealing clamps or an airtight container since it takes some time to go through 5 lbs.Not sure about some of the other reviews mentioning the quality was low, or the oils lacking on the beans. We had just the opposite. I'll update if we experience anything bad, but so far after multiple purchases, this is just outstanding.

I've been brewing and drinking espresso for well over twenty years. I've owned lots of machines but found that I am happiest with the Gaggia Classic. Presently I pull 2 or 3 doubles day for myself and the occasional guest.Finding the right espresso has been like the search for the Holy Grail. So many promises, so many false trails. I've tried some highly recommended beans (which, of course, I fresh grind just before pulling the cup) that have cost $20 a lb. I've tried imported beans. Domestic beans. Beans from chain coffee houses. Beans from exclusive one-of shops. I've found several that I like (price, it seems, has had little connection to satisfaction), and more than a few disappointments. I'd seen these Coffee Bean Direct Italian Roast Espresso more tha a few times and each time said "Nah! Can't be good for that money." Boy, was I wrong.Okay, so after so many disappointments with big-bucks for little bags I figured what the heck, people speak well of this stuff, it is worth a try. And then I waited, wondering what to expect, for the Prime two-day free delivery. Got the coffee an hour ago and decided to try it right away.First thing I did was clean the grinder. I wanted this to be a fair trial with no stale x, y, or z brand beans mixed in. All the while the Gaggia Classic was heating.I set the grind for the same setting I used with Starbucks beans because the oiliness and color of these was similar. The first pull suggests that the ideal for these beans be a bit finer, but still, even with a 22 second pull (I aim for 30)... wow! This was one good cup! So good that I was tempted to reset the grinder and pull a second. But that'd make 3 doubles today -- more coffee than I really like to drink -- so that'll wait for tomorrow.BTW, there was a giveaway that this would be good espresso... the scent. It wafted out of the bag as soon as I opened it and when I re-entered the room 10 minutes later it was still enticingly hanging in the air. Rich and delicious. Inviting.Espresso flavor is a personal thing. I might love this, you might love it less. (Who knows, maybe you won't even like it?) But if you, like me, are continuing to search for that near perfect espresso bean, and would prefer it not cost you $20 a lb, by all means give these beans a try.

the best coffee ever and on the budget; Costco sells it slightly cheaper but only for their members; mild taste and great eye-opener in the morning

I have been in the habit of buying the often costly Major Dickson's from Peet. Fine stuff, the best I had come upon after several years of sipping around. This 2-pounder is much cheaper, at least as fresh, and to my mind of the same quality as my (former) solid premium choice. I phoned the company to ask a few questions and found them helpful, knowledgeable, and, I thought, happy to work for a good company that turns out a very good product. I have a Rancilio Silva espresso machine and can grind out a great cup.

The finest mix of coffeebeans I have had in 45 years. The blend is so perfect and makes the best cup of morning coffee ever. I have been making mixtures and grinding my own beans since I was 23 years-old. Ironically, this blend is very near to the first blend I made which was also the signature blend of South Street Coffee Beanery in Philadelphia, PA. Just wonderful and I am now a true believer. I just ordered another 2 pound bag.

This is the first coffee I've ever ordered online and I must say that it is wonderful. It took a couple of pots of coffee to get the brew zeroed-in, but I expected that would be the case not having tasted this blend before and also I had just switched over to a good old-fashioned stove-top percolator after my drip maker died. This coffee is what I was looking for: great flavor and body with low acidity and a wonderful aroma. The product is a great value for the cost and it was shipped quickly and arrived in great condition. I will definitely reorder this and I will probably try one of the other blends. I would recommended this coffee to anyone who enjoys a great cup of coffee.

Excellent Product. We used to purchase coffee beans from the local supermarket, however the taste of the beans, once ground, was okay, but not that rich, full flavor that Don Pablo provides. Another benefit was the convenience of ordering the product online and the size of the bags. Availability of the type of coffee beans we like at the supermarket was unpredictable. Online ordering ensures that the product is available as needed.

I have never ordered coffee online so fresh that it was this annoying in it's need to be slowed down during brew & stirred for the floating.Wonderful full-bodied, dark but sweet, black as is no overly dark espresso/cheap French-roast notes. Excellent & whether or not it was a fluke that I got a batch so fresh that it was floating or not it cannot be beaten at twice the price with a baseball bat.I'll order enough to let it sit sealed for at least a month so I don't have to stop mid brew & stir. Great stuff.As close as you can get to the much under-rated French Roast Eight O'Clock beans until they either got shafted or went nuts with their pricing. May be my favorite of all coffee's but sorry E O C but I am not paying literally double what I was a year ago when Cafe Don Pablo is selling fresher if only ever so slightly different in flavor beans.

Giving the coffee a 4 out of 5, I love coffee and this is good not amazing coffee. Even though it is a dark Italian roast it's a bit mild but I am using it in a pour over single cup. What I've noticed is I need one more spoonful of coffee to achieve the normal taste I usually prefer. Instead of 3 spoons I need 4 so I figure the coffee is about 7.5 a lb so that's less than the 10.00 a lb it costs in Los Angeles. I'll probably give it another try and will test it in my GF's Breville coffee maker.It was smooth and not bitter so that's good I will try to update later.

I've been purchasing coffee beans on a monthly basis from Coffee Bean Direct for over a year now. I have tried many different roasts with varying success, but my favorite is definitely the Italian Roast. It's bold, but not acidic and the beans have a spectacular amount of oil. I have made this coffee in a drip machine, but most commonly use either a French press or a pour over. If you like bold coffee, Italian Roast is the way to go.

I didn't see any information on dosing in reading the reviews. I know it is a subjective topic. First off, my equipment...Gaggia Classic with Auber PID and Mazzer Mini Grinder. Set Value of pid is 217 as well as static pressure set at 10 bars. I used a thermocouple to measure temp at portafilter and i am getting reads from 202 to 190 during my shot pull, which is expected on a Gaggia classic. I am no pro, but have a pretty good idea on what i am doing. I have tried many many different doses, grinds etc for this Italian Roast Expresso. I will say that for my liking, i use 17 grams of expresso to produce about 32 grams of expresso in 30 seconds. 16 grams seems to work almost as well and get between 32 and 27 grams. Below or above that amount(16 to 17) and it is to bitter or sour. 18grams was horrible for straight expresso(not latte). Of course if I use 16 grams i need set my grinder 1 notch finer. I use the "slapshot method using a yogurt cup, seems to be the most consistant. I am now at 4.5 weeks since my purchase and I really haven't noticed much degregation of flavor. It probably will not keep much longer unless i used a vacuum sealer to begin with. I keep the bag sealed with a clip in the closet, not refrigerator or freezer. My wife uses this roast in the keurig and seems to like it ok...she is not very picky, like me and she uses a Capresso Infinity (conical) grider. I did buy some locally roasted expresso and honestly didn't like it as much as this and that was $14.00 for 1lb. For the price you can't beat this deal, approx $6 a pound. Even Starbucks is $9 for 12 oz and this coffee blows that way, not that it would be a surprise to anyone. Starbucks coffee is over roasted and to oily. This expresso does make good crema and tastes great in lattes. I don't drink express straight(any brand), just 2 strong for me. Hope this helps.

Since the quality of water and method of brewing largely effect the outcome of the end result, I'll begin by saying that I use commercially bottled water (Primo) with a dispenser that heats the water. I brew a cup at a time using the AeroPress system.This coffee is as bold flavored and delicious as any other I've tried, and as long as it's the most economical choice for cost, I'll continue to purchase it. So far, the only comparison I have tried or found shopping for whole bean espresso is Wegman's brand, which is currently only slightly more expensive, with as good flavor. I have also tasted Member's Mark (Sam's Club) Columbian Supremo, which I can't find anymore under that name, but is now sold there under the brand "Daily Chef". While not espresso, it's a dark roast that I like, but to me is not as bold or desirable as the espresso roast.I took one star away for packaging because while the package does have an air lock valve, it's not re-sealable, and I had a difficult time opening it to the point that I damaged the bag. 5 pounds is a lot of coffee, but I was able find an air tight container large enough to store it, which is probably better anyway.

I made my first pot yesterday. When I opened the bag it had a strong smell and lots of shinny beans. It may have been a little darker then I was hoping for. I was reading review after review and decided against the med-dark roast and went with the dark roast because of the reviews. Well I should have gone more with my gut. I like it, I do. But it is absolutely a dark roast. It has a touch too much bitterness for me. I mixed a med roast in with it this morning and a pinch of salt (to cut the bitterness) and it was warm, rich, and full bodied. This is how I will probably prepare it from now on. It's just that now I have 5 pounds of coffee and I will still have to buy a med roast to mix in. Probably at a 2 part dark to 1 part med. And that's fine. It's not the coffee that I'm disappointed in, it's that every one has different tastes, and some people just need to be so extreme. It's dark. It ain't getting much darker, if it can get darker AT ALL. So take that into account. I like STRONG coffee. Not bitter coffee. And I do like dark..just a med-dark. When I go to Starbucks for example, I get a black eye. That is their drip coffee with two shots of espresso. If you like it strong and rich (lol) then I suggest getting a slightly lighter roast and adding an extra scoop. If you like it a little bitter and slightly flat, then this is the roast for you.

I just brewed up a pot in my french press after receiving the bag in the mail today and I have to say I am impressed! Like another reviewer noted, this is a true dark roast. Extremely fresh tasting, and very smooth flavor with very little acidity. I can definitely see myself ordering this again. ~$30 shipped for 5 lbs versus paying 8-10/lb at a grocery store for wildly varying quality and age...it's a no brainer.Edit: (8.10.2011) Unfortunately I have to re-visit my original review of this product. The past 2 times I've ordered I've noticed the quality reduced significantly. The beans seem somewhat stale upon arrival and there is a definite bitterness that was not present in orders 6-12 months ago. I've decided to switch to a local roaster that produces a far fresher and superior product for not much more money.

Very smooth for a modestly priced coffee. Have ordered and enjoyed it several times.

I would say it's more of a lighter medium roast. I drink coffee black and it is less bitter than a medium roast.I use an Aero press which is similar to a french press but with a filter. I've been drinking Don Pablo for several years now and have no intentions of changing.

I personally am not a huge fan of this coffee. I would say that it is bitter but somewhat lacking in flavor. Also, overall - the coffee is extremely oily (this, of course, being a preference of the consumer.) Regardless, the price is very low, and one gets a large quantity for a semi-decent coffee.

This is definitely dark roast. Roasted past the second crack on the beans and it has a smokey flavor. I still enjoy the coffee and it makes a good cup in the french press. If you like Starbucks (who also roasts into very dark territory), then this is a good choice. Good price. Definitely not for those who like to taste the flavor of the coffee bean, though. The subtle flavors get extinguished in the heat of this roast.

I bought this as a gift and I think it has a nice, well balanced flavor, however I feel that it's nothing to write home about. I feel like it's just average coffee. The best compliment I could give it is that it's balanced, not too acidic, not too bland. But not special either.

I was previously a regular subscriber of Community Coffee (whole bean) through Amazon's Subscribe & Save program. I was happy with it until the price seemed to go up on every shipment I received. I know coffee prices have risen across the board, but it seems like the price eventually went up close to $7 more for a three 12 oz. bag order.I was excited to try Don Pablo with all of the good reviews and a really decent price for a 2 lb. bag. I'm very pleased and this will likely become my everyday coffee. Good flavor and aroma with my Breville YouBrew brewer set at strong. As I occasionally like to switch things up, I will likely alternate between Don Pablo and Costco's House Blend.

I would rate this blend too mild. I have been buying Starbucks espresso beans at the grocery store for the convenience and they have a much stronger profile. I prefer espresso to let you know you're drinking a strong coffee, and unfortunately I didn't find that with these. In fact, this is the mildest espresso I've had in awhile.

To be fair, the coffee is good. Over the past 18 months I have purchased around 100+ pounds of this brand and roast. At first, I was getting old roast dates sometimes 2-3 months old. That cleared up and my last 6 orders were within a few weeks to a month from roast date. The problem I am having is their pricing. I rechecked all of my orders over the last 18 months and up until last month prices were anywhere from 32.00 to 37.00 per 5# bag. Prices have shot up to $45 now and that is more than I am willing to pay for this product. As I say, the coffee is good but not $45 good. I have since switched to https://www.amazon.com/Italian-Espresso-Coffee-Fresh-Roasted/dp/B00U7P9L9O/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_sims?ie=UTF8 and the quality is very comparable so from now on I will save $10 a bag and use the other brand. If coffee bean direct returns to their former pricing, I'll switch back but if not then that's ok I'll stick with the new brand.

Two months ago, I bought my first bag of this product. The espresso was about a 2 out of 5, but I discovered it worked great for my drip coffee maker. We went through the first 5 pounds in a few weeks and ordered another bag. This is when I noticed something very important. The coffee that was brewed from the beans in the 2nd bag was not as strong as what we made from the first bag. I am using the same grinder on the same setting. I checked to make sure the grinder is delivering the proper dose, and it is. That makes the coffee good, but not great. And, I'm not blaming the beans; I'm blaming the people who did the blending. It is still a good product, but be aware that you may have to make adjustments to your brew from time-to-time.

These are the first beans I've ordered from Amazon that I didn't really care for. Not robust in flavor and seems rather weak in comparison to Kicking Horse 454 Horse Power and the Columbian Supremo from Fresh Roasted Beans, LLC.

I was looking for a bold and strong morning espresso. This one, for me, was to strong, bold and acidic. If you like that style then you will like this bean. My wife and I just want it toned down a little and are probably going to go with the Java island bean again.I have been ordering from this company for over a year and it has not disappointed me. I like coffee, have an ranchillo silvia and make espresso every morning for my wife and I. I think this company is a good value and has a good product.

Usually 4.5 stars in amazon means it should be real good. But in this case, I have tasted better coffee.First things first, The beans are above average size which results clogging up my conical burr grinder(not a big concern and lets say it is the grinders fault.).Secondly I noticed very less crema(tried different settings).Finally, not strong for a double espresso shot.By the way mine is a Breville Barista Express.

The beans were not as fresh as we hoped them to be upon arrival. The mid palate and finish lack complexity in flavor profile and a strong finish that my husband and I are already use to in a strong roasted recently packed bag of beans. Although it was interesting and easier to have the beans delivered to the home we won't be ordering these particular beans again.

No particular taste or quality improvement over any other brand.

So this is an initial review and I will update this later, but from the quote "Besides the finest quality Arabica beans and artisan roasting, another secret to great tasting coffee is freshness. The shorter the time from the roaster to your cup, the better the coffee tastes. We accomplish maximum freshness by roasting to order, instead of on a production schedule like our competitors. " one would expect to get fairly fresh inventory....like a month to a couple months. Mine received today in 3/8/17 expires 10/17 meaning it was roasted 5+ months ago. Don't expect to get something within a month to a couple months...i'll update later after i've brewed this more than once.... but maybe you do get what you pay for and this isn't some fantastic deal. i'll let the coffee do the talking on the update (rather than the disappointing roast date)

Decent coffee, flavor is just ok. You get what you pay for.

My fiance, the coffee drinker, said that this coffee is hit or miss. Some batches turn out really good and others not so good. Fiance says he uses the same amount of coffee beans each time, grinds the coffee the same way, and uses the same amount of water in the coffee maker, yet experiences varied results. He has decided he will go back to his old brand of coffee after trying this one time. We had high hopes for this coffee as it was well-reviewed and seemed to be a good deal, but unfortunately it was just alright.

I really couldn't find the taste as good to me as 8-O'clock coffee I get at Walmart. This is a personal preference and coffee affectionados should give it a try. Please let me know if you found this review helpful.

I only tried this as espresso in a Profitec Pro 300 and Ceado E5P grinder. For two weeks and over 50 shots at a carefully calibrated grind and tamp settings I tried dialing this in. I failed.My story, after spending over $100 a month on beans, I was looking for a decent everyday coffee for a more reasonable price.Overwhelmingly, this coffee is well reviewed on Amazon. There are a few low ratings that complain of stale or bad batches. I may be a recipient of an imperfect batch but that's impossible for me to know.This coffee smells like wet dog or old cardboard in a dumpster on a rainy day, mixed with the ashen remains of an old despot. The mouthfeel is gritty. The nose opens flatly, almost like aromas are pulled from your nose, without the faintest hint of anything living of any kind. Instead, if the world were destroyed in a prolonged multinational nuclear holocaust, this is what the rubble of a poorly designed European government sponsored apartment complex would taste like I'd you used it to make coffee.The finish lingers for ages, into the evening, weekend, and memories of your lost youth. Have you ever sipped from the ashtray of a Parisian cafe, early in the morning when vagabonds are wrapping up a late night? Remember when the kitchen fire spread to the drapes, the house filled with a toxic plume that peeled the paint from the walls, engulfing your beloved cat, and you tried to tidy up with a shop vac, then spilled the ashes on your face as you lifted the sepulchre of debris into a dumpster, scattering the remains of your pathetic bourgeois pittance on your own face? Yes, it tastes like that.The price is reasonable.

Good price for quantity but... I've been making exspresso/ lattes for around 10 yrs.- I've tried many many beans and these were just too bitter for me. Really didn't enjoy at all. Quick shipping though!

I was very disappointed with this. I was expecting a rather strong cup of coffee, but really wimped out. I'm going to go back to my original Starbucks French roast mixed with the donut blend.

The bag i got was a bad one. I ordered on February 14, 2015. and received it on 17th. When the bag came it was vacuumed packed. Kind of baggy and loose. I had a bad feeling about it. Tried many settings on my grinder to get the 27sec pull from 18grams of beans on my Rocket R58 machine. Got it and was not able to get good Creama. I also ordered a bag of the CO2 Decaf Espresso at the same time and was able to get great Creama and tasty shots. Yes very disappointed this bag. I will be going back to Super Creama by Lavavaza. Oh well got to try em all...:)

This is the second bag of this coffee I've ordered. The first would have been five stars, it was very good even without considering the price. This second bag however was as bad as the first one was good. Dry, pale beans that made a bitter, nasty cup of coffee. I don't know what the reason is but if you're feeling lucky try it. Maybe you'll get a good one, but if not....

I am an Italian Dark Roast fan have purchased Whole Foods Organic and non Organic Italian Dark Roast and loved it albeit it may not be a true Italian Dark Roast. This one, Coffee Bean Direct is way too bitter for me. I will finish using up with plenty of cream the 5 lb bag I bought through our subscribe and save order but will not purchase this one again. We are changing it out withCoffee Bean Direct's Dark Sumatra Mandheling, Whole Bean Coffee, 5-Pound Bag on our next subscribe and save order, we LOVE the subscribe and save feature with Amazon, keep up this awesome feature great customer service Amazon!!!

The tast was there, but not the flavor, the smell (aroma). The freshness...old coffee.

I wanted very much to like this beans, and tried real hard to find a way to bring out the best in them. Various grinds, cold-brew, hot brew, all ended up falling just a little flat. Both bags I got weren't very fragrant, despite looking good, so I think perhaps in the shipping process something significant may be lost.

Very dry beans by the time they arrived.

I've been drinking brewing and grinding whole bean coffee for the past 40 years. I drink coffee every day, 6 to 8 cups a day. I've drunk and tried more brands and types than I remember. I've had some excellent and some atrocious. This one was a disappointment. Not the worst, but not the best. It's drinkable is all I can gibe it. The beans have a slightly rancid taste and smell in my opinion. My high hopes from all the other reviews were dashed upon drinking this coffee.

We have been purchasing this coffee for the past number of months as my husband likes it and it's well-priced. 5 stars for that. The 2 stars comes from a large STONE that we found in the coffee. Actually, the coffee grinder found it...which means we are now out a very nice coffee grinder.

So I read mixed reviews about this coffee and decided to order it and see for myself. If I could give it one and a half stars I would. The bag I received was roasted a little too long. So I used a cold brewing method to try and tone down the bitterness. The bottom line, if you're looking for a quality coffee, this is not it. If you're accustomed to Folger's or the like, this might be passable. If this were ground coffee it might be what I expected. Bottom line, spend the extra money on good coffee if that's what you're looking for, and pass on this.

We've been using Coffee Bean Direct for several years and when our regular type was bland, with no aroma and a flat taste, we tried this. Same results: smells and tastes like dirty straw. No more of this brand for me. The last few bags also had slit in them and needed to be replaced.

I had high hopes for this product. Honestly it does not stand out it is just another mediocre tasting coffee. I made the mistake of buying the 5 lbs bag and now I'm stuck with this bad tasting dark water.

I loved this coffee beans and have purchased it 3 or 4 times already but I cannot say the last one we got is drinkable. I don't know what happened but it looks and tastes so wrong. The espresso we make with this coffee beans used to be black, but now we are getting this greyish brown liquid even though we've been using the same espresso machine and same coffee bean grinder in the same manner. I tried to replace it with another one from a different batch but unfortunately the return/replace window had closed by the time we noticed this. I wish the manufacturer had tested every batch to make sure us consumers can expect what we are getting.

We thought this was terrible. Bought this because overall reviews were good. It is very oily, left a bitter residue on the coffee after it was brewed. Bought it for use with a french press, so possibly if it is used in filtered machines the residue may be filtered out. Gave the bag away to someone with a Keurig that grinds beans for the refillable k-cup. They didn't like it either but again that process does not filter either. They gave the rest to someone with a drip machine. They also complained of bitterness.

Awful! Not even close to the roast that is advertised. I would classify this as barely bolder than tea. That may be a bit of an exaggeration, but it definitely isn't an espresso blend.

Disappointing! Weak, unnatural coffee taste for an advertised espresso bean. I was unaware that this was a "flavored coffee [which] contains natural and artificial flavors." This was not listed on the product information portion on Amazon. The rest of the 5 pounds that we haven't used will likely end up in the trash.

Looking at all the amazing reviews and the price I assumed this would be a slam dunk. I've tried multiple other whole bean brands from Amazon. All were good to great. This product is not good. I used the same burr grinder and tried multiple methods: drip machine, pour over, aeropress and French press. I finished the whole 2 pound bag and did not enjoy the flavor and did not find it fresh. Do not get this coffee.

Way over roasted. Tastes burnt. The bag smells like burnt skunk. The more I drink the more I want to vomit. The bag has no "roasted on date" but it is foil lined with a CO2 valve so that's not it. Product - 2LB Cafe Don Pablo Signature Blend Coffee - Whole Bean Coffee - Medium Dark Roast - BEWARE NO RETURNS

Dull, bitter flavored beans

Not for me......Tasted burnedFortunately I still had some of my previous grind to mix with.Too Yankee frugal to waste but will not order again.

Will not buy again. Taste of the coffee changed from order to order. First bag was good but subsequent bags were bitter.

I understand that everyone has a taste preference. Some people like it darker with more chocolate undertones and sweetness. But there is a point in the roasting process that can not be crossed. If the roasting process goes beyond this point, the beans loose all their charm and even the hints of coffee flavor one expects are gone. The flavor becomes flat and bitter, as charcoal. Unfortunately this coffee was over roasted to the point that it looked, smelled and tasted as charcoal. It might have been just this batch. I hope the roaster/seller will take a better care in examining the product before the point of sale.