2LB Subtle Earth Organic Medium-Dark Roast

A few years ago I had received a few small bags of ground coffee that go on sale during the holidays. I forget exactly which one it was but the flavor and brew tasted perfect. It might have been the Ghirardelli brand and It was the best cups of coffee I've ever had. I own a Keurig and enjoy Starbucks coffee but this holiday pack of coffee seriously tasted the best. It was creamy, robust, and not bitter at all. With that said, Keurig and Starbucks brew excellent coffee but nothing compared to that once in a lifetime cheap gift bag. I have no idea why that coffee tasted amazing. All I can think of is the combination of beans, roast, grind, freshness, hint of chocolate and brew that made it the most enjoyable cup of coffee. Perhaps it was partially my morning breath or the amount of chemicals in the water that day, who knows. Anyway, onto the review of this organic coffee... I just got done drinking an entire pot of this stuff that was brewed in my percolator brewer, Texsport 9 Cup Stainless Steel Percolator Coffee Maker for Outdoor Camping and the coffee tasted fantastic! It reminded me of that once in a lifetime cheap gift bag coffee. I'm so thrilled since this coffee has become the best tasting coffee I've ever had. The reason I ordered this 2lb bag is because I want to save the Kcups for the weekday convenience and brew this on the weekends. My wife and I drink way too many Kcups during the week and need to come up with a new plan for our massive coffee consumption. During the weekend I end up drinking several Kcups and wanted to start brewing pots again which is the primary reason for the percolator. # Pros - Medium-dark was exactly as I expected. I like bold coffee but not burnt tasting like Starbucks and not weak like McD's. - Beautiful beans. Grabbed a handful for inspection prior to shoving them into the manual grinder. - By far the best tasting coffee brewed in my percolator. - Organic and I like what they are doing. - Best quality for the price. - Rich and creamy bold flavors, hint of chocolate. Not bitter or sour tasting. # Cons - None. With the pros and cons out of the way, I would like to mention; I'm no "coffee connoisseur" and don't pretend that I'm an expert in taste testing coffee. I simply enjoy drinking coffee. I remember that gift bag coffee being one of the best I've ever brewed. Sure I have a problem and need to have my morning coffee, my afternoon coffee, and evening coffee... I'm a software developer by trade and I drink a lot of coffee. The best coffee is the one that you remember and sure it could be McD's, Tim Hortons, etc... I've consumed a lot of coffee from numerous coffee shops here and have not experienced the "wow" moment like I did with that cheap gift bag coffee and I did with this. I have brewed so many different K-cups and the brands I enjoy the most are the Newman's Own and San Francisco Bay Fog Chaser. If you enjoy those brands, I recommend this coffee but please note, this coffee does not taste like the brands mentioned. For those wondering about brewing this in a percolator... I ground the coffee beans in a manual grinder - Most Consistent Hand Coffee Grinder & Coffee Press - Ceramic Burr Manual Coffee Grinder fits in Aeropress - set on a course grind setting (kosher salt). I use the water from my RO system. 1 heaping table spoon of grinds per cup. Watched the glass viewer on the percolator get to the right color. Pour and enjoy.

Tastes great and organic! Decent price too!

Great tasting coffee. Love reading about the quality and lack of chemicals and insects as ingredients. Many other cheap coffees have some frightening ingredients which might cause long term health issues. Using the whole bean coffee allows personalization for how strong you like your coffee. It is also much fresher when grinding the beans yourself.

Not bad. On the light-medium side but I use more grounds for a bolder stronger brew. Not harsh or bitter.

First impressions, when I open the bag, of course you greeted with that wonderful coffee smell and also some very dark oily beans. Yum. I thought my less than top of the line burr grinder might have an issue with it, but as it turned out, it did not. If your weapon of choice is a blade grinder, I assume you’ll have the same level of success. Overall, a very pleasant and smooth cup of coffee and I like the fact that it is low acid as well. In order to avoid any hint of sourness, you might want to add a bit more coffee (or a bit less water) – unless you like your coffee light in which case you can ignore that advice. Overall, I would highly recommend this.

Great tasting coffee. Very smooth and not at all bitter. Very fresh. One of the best coffees I’ve had. Will continue to purchase.

I just opened the bag today. The coffee flavor is rich and nutty without acting up my heartburn. It is delicious. I will definitely buy this again.

Number one great thing about this coffee is the chocolate taste that lingers. I make this coffee in advance, much stronger than recommended, store it in the fridge and use it as a concentrate over several days. I add cold whole milk to it and end up with a coffee/chocolate tasting milk drink. It’s simply delicious. It’s economical, too. It’s low acid, organic, and smells like heaven. When I open the bag, I end up wishing that I could breathe even deeper so as to prolong the enjoyment of its complex smell. I use a Vitamix blender on pulse to grind the beans, store them in a Mason jar in the cabinet away from light. I do a pour over method. I’m no coffee snob, this is just an easy way to get there. A funny thing is that I took it with me on a recent trip and made my own coffee in the hotel room. I had nearby hotel guests asking me what kind of coffee it was, as the smell was drawing them in, and I showed them the bag, they took pictures of it, and I even shared some here and there. The hotel manager asked, too, and I left him with the info and a jar of the beans since they had been so accommodating. I’m obviously a real fan. I’ve been buying it for a couple of years. This is the new standard for me that other coffees just don’t measure up to. No affiliation, just an appreciative consumer.