Coffee Bean DirectDark Brazilian Santos, Ground Coffee, Dark Roast, 5 Pound Bag (Pack of 1)

I recently indulged in this Hawaiian Kona blend coffee, and it's been a revelation from the very first sip. With its light roast and whole bean freshness, this coffee offers a smooth, almost chocolatey experience that's reminiscent of serene Hawaiian landscapes. The subtle notes of coriander, macadamia nut, and a hint of mocha in each cup are not just flavors; they're a passport to the vibrant coffee culture of Hawaii.Despite containing only 10% real Kona coffee, the blend is masterfully crafted with premium Arabica beans that perfectly complement the Kona's distinctive taste and aroma. This careful selection ensures that each brew carries the essence of Kona, making every morning a luxurious escape.While the price point of over $70 for a 5-pound bag might seem steep to some, it's important to remember the value of genuine Kona coffee. This blend justifies its cost with unparalleled quality and the promise of a sublime coffee experience. The generous bag size is a practical choice for any coffee lover, ensuring that the delightful journey this coffee offers doesn't end too soon.In essence, this coffee is more than just a beverage; it's a daily luxury that turns every morning into something to look forward to. Its rich, nuanced flavor, combined with the authenticity and rarity of Kona, makes every cup a special treat. For those who cherish the ritual of coffee and the taste of exceptional blends, this Hawaiian Kona blend is undoubtedly worth the investment.

SUMMARYThe City Roast is a medium to moderately-dark roast, rich coffee, which I would grade as A- (typical American coffee being C). I drink my coffee strong, and City Roast makes a good strong cup. It is full flavored without being bitter. Unlike darker roasts, it is not glazed with sugar (which melts and sticks, like a turd, in your coffee grinder). In short, it is not the very best coffee I have drank, but a very good coffee and the best combination of quality and value that I have found.Normally a coffee called "City Roast" would not have caught my attention, and I would avoid anything called "supremo", but the City Roast was included with the "sampler" I purchased Coffee Bean Direct Assorted Whole Bean Coffee Sampler, 9-Pound Box, and it was by far the best---the only coffee in the sampler which impressed me. I'm now working on my second 5 pound bag.COFFEE BEAN DIRECTCoffee Bean Direct concentrates on flavored coffee (which I loath), decaffeinated coffee (what's the point?) and dark roasts (which I usually avoid). I normally prefer light roasts, but CBD's light roasts (and least those in the sampler) were mediocre, barely up to "Maxwell House" or "Folger's" standards. As a generalization dark roast coffee is analogous to red wine as compared to white wine. Some dark roasts are exceptionally rich and flavorful, but it is harder to find a good dark roast than a good light roast. Intense roasting either enhances the flavor, or destroys it, more often the latter.COFFEE SERVICESThe great advantage of Coffee Bean Direct (and other services such as Boca Java {highly recommended} and Gevalia) is that you are assured of fresh beans, whereas you never know how long coffee has been setting on a grocery shelf or in a warehouse. Fresh beans make a huge difference. Of course, that means that if you buy 5-pound bags for home use, you need to refrigerate it and keep it tightly sealed.OTHER RECOMMENDATIONSI've been using the Mellita system for about 40 years, which I strongly recommend Melitta Cone Filter Coffeemaker 10 Cup, 1-Count. I have found that the best artificial sweetener with coffee is pure stevia. Pure Stevia Extract Powder by Kal - 3.5 oz Pure Stevia is the sweetener in the more common Truvia, but without the fillers which alter the taste and leave a yucky residue in your cup. As an extra bonus, Pure Stevia is much more economical.

Very close to the beans I used to get from another source. They no longer carry the product so it has been a long journey trying to find something similar. These are close and the end result is a smooth, bold flavor, that makes coffee drinking a pleasure.

Good quality product. Strong rich flavor. Great to wake up with

Great coffee beans and smooth

This is a decent coffee for the price. It really does not, to my experience, approximate Jamaican coffee. While it is decently smooth on the front end, the finish just doesn’t hold up. It isn’t really nutty smooth in the way you would hope it might be. That said, for the price, it is a decent cup of coffee. I wouldn’t serve it to guests, but if I were a young person just starting out, I would brew this rather than stopping at Starbucks on the way to work. Frankly, I am giving mine to my daughter in college. She knows enough about coffee to not drink slop, but this is right in her budget and her wheelhouse: a serviceable every day cup of coffee somewhere between a New England and a medium roast Peet.

I started to nerd out on coffee but found out most of the info is as made up as the wine cultures stuff. I decided to be more scientific and searched for a bean with the lowest possible acidity as measured by PH, this stuff came up as the number one and its smoooooooooth.

The media could not be loaded. I am a fan of Dark Guatemalan coffee beans from Coffeebean Direct. When you look at the photos you will see a remarked difference in the beans on the lefts vs the beans on the right. Both came from this company and both are labeled Dark Guatemalan. I usually get beans that look like the one on the left in each photo, but last week my scheduled delivery arrived and I got the dried out light colored beans on the right! They were tasteless so I wrote the company to let them know how disappointed I was. Right away Coffeebean Direct recognized me as a repeat customer and they refunded my money. I was dubious to order from them again but since all my past coffee had been delicious, I decided to give them another chance. I am not disappointed! These beans are not only beautiful and very aromatic, they make the most delicious pot of coffee!