100% Kona Coffee Espresso Roast - 1 Pound Premium Gourmet Whole Bean by Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation

This Kona coffee variety is roasted well with a nice, hearty flavor. The beans utilized do not seem to be the higher end of the Kona beans, however at this roast level, the difference is minimal. Please note, if you order this ground, it is a little too coarse to use to make expresso, so you may have to burr grind it some. This may simply be a matter of preference. I've also tried their French Roast, but prefer the express roast, as I find their French Roast to be more medium, again just preference. I would rate this above all Lion's offerings, and below Bad Ass Coffee's French Roast. I was just in Maui, and did see this brand in some small retail shops. Price is good, less expensive than Bad Ass, a little pricier than Lion. If you like this brand, try Kauai Coffee as well, a good dark roast.

Okay, if you are looking at this coffee you are probably wanting Kona coffee at a good price. This fits that bill. Is it like the Kona coffee I have gotten on the Big Island and paid $50 per pound...well, no. But is it really good...yes. And I will blend it sometimes with other beans and it has a nice full flavor. I will be buying more for when I want Kona coffee but don't want to pull out my top shelf Kona.

Real Kona beans are significantly larger than beans from other regions…always look at the size to see if they’re really Kona beans. These are huge, flavorful, and roasted really well. Awesome tasting coffee and espresso.

We toured this place east up the mountain from Kona last Feb. The owner of the B&B we stayed at used this expresso blend in our morning brew and we fell for it there and the excellent tour and overview at the farm (we toured at least 7 farms, this was one of the top 2 and only ones available with free prime shipping). Not sure how much of a value these are but the flavor is superb. We will see how long we splurge on pure Kona but for now most of Hawaii is hurting with the COVID lockdown and they really do have the smoothest most flavorable coffee.

Complex and bolt flavor!No acidity, just smooth and delicious taste one cup at a time.I grind the beans right before preparing the coffee in a French Press.It’s an ‚experience‘ and a Party in my mouth-good!! ☕️

The first time I purchased this it was fantastic!! Tasted fresh and smooth. The second time I purchased it I could smell the coffee and noticed the packaging was punctured and the coffee tastes old. Definitely not as good as first purchase.

I am definitely a coffee snob. This is by far one of the better coffees. The aroma alone with put you in a coma. The taste and freshness is amazing. The robust flavor lasts from first sip until the end. Very nice. I will definitely purchase again.

This made a good cup of coffee, but didn't seem to have that Kona taste that I remember from several trips to Hawaii. It could have been any fine coffee found in a supermarket, and I have a tough time justifying the price without that extra bang.