San Francisco Bay French Roast, Whole Bean Coffee, 908g - Dark Roast

I recently ordered the [Brand Name] whole bean coffee from Amazon, looking for a fresh and flavorful option to upgrade my morning brew. The package arrived quickly and was well-sealed, preserving the aroma and freshness of the beans.Aroma:As soon as I opened the bag, I was hit with a wonderful, rich scent—notes of dark chocolate and a hint of caramel. It smelled fresh and inviting, exactly what you’d hope for in a premium coffee.Grinding & Brewing:I used a manual grinder and tested the beans in both a French press and an espresso machine. The grind was smooth, and the beans responded well in both methods. I got a full-bodied cup every time, with consistent extraction and very little bitterness.Taste:The flavor is robust yet balanced. There’s a natural sweetness with subtle nutty and chocolatey undertones. The acidity is mild, and the finish is smooth. It’s the kind of coffee you can enjoy black, but it also pairs well with milk for a creamy latte or cappuccino.Pros:Fresh, aromatic beansVersatile for different brewing methodsSmooth and flavorful profileGood value for the priceCons:My only minor issue was with bean consistency. A few beans were smaller or slightly chipped, which can affect grind uniformity. It didn’t have a major impact on the taste, but it's worth noting for more meticulous coffee enthusiasts.Conclusion:Overall, this is a great everyday coffee for anyone who enjoys a deep, satisfying cup with rich flavor. It may not be a high-end specialty roast, but it easily competes with more expensive brands in terms of taste and aroma. I’ll definitely be ordering it again.

Firstly, this is phenomenal value for a decaff bean. Makes a tasty coffee, slightly nutty, somewhere between a medium and dark roast.Secondly, ignore any rumours of "oily beans" in other reviews, they just were no worse than any other bean, and those reviews almost put me off buying. Ignore them, these are no more oily than Illy or Lavazza.Thirdly, I must bring the tone down a tad and say they are not on the same level as Lavazza or Illy beans. My favourite will remain Illy (Best of the bunch, but the price is ridiculous), followed by Lavazza (lovely crema and deep rich taste), and then followed very closely by these San Fransisco Bay beans. (slightly lighter/less complex taste than the other two, and much less crema)I'd recommend them if your coffee taste is for a medium roast, but if you like a deeper taste, maybe not quite so much. I can say that they are close to Lavazza, and easily the best of the rest for a decaff bean.Worth trying, I may give them another shot in due course, but I have gone back to Lavazza for now.Tested using DeLonghi Magnifica ESAM 4200S bean to cup coffee machine.Set coffee maker to max amount of coffee, finest grind of bean, and about 1/3 max water volume, then top up with fresh boiled water for an americano.

Anyone who has swapped to decaf will know the challenges of finding decent decaf beans. It takes a while for your taste buds to adjust and I’ve found most decaf beans are not strong enough and are therefore disappointing. So I tried these after reading positive reviews and they are excellent. The decaf water extraction method means you don’t get the slightly odd chemical taste and the strength of the beans is really good. I can appreciate more subtle coffee now my taste buds are not looking for the strong coffee hit. Highly recommended and great value.

I love this coffee. It may be too dark, bitter for many afficiandos, but for good or ill this is the perfect coffee flavour profile for me.However, the recent price rises mean I now buy direct from the manufacturer. Nearly half the price compared to what it is selling for currently here.

I enjoy the coffee and used the beans as my daily blend. I bought regularly on subscribe and save until recently. The price has been going up and down a bit for a while but still made sense. But now it's DOUBLE what it was just a month ago! I can buy freshly roasted beans from a local roastery for 30% cheaper than these and they taste better. No brainer really. I'll take my custom elsewhere.

Excellent coffee, great flavour as always.Quick delivery. Great price.

Coffee tastes vary enormously. Even in our household. I've always preferred coffee at the darker, more bitter end of the spectrum, whereas my other half is more a lighter roast, gentle person. This coffee falls in the middle of our tastes range, and for that reason it's a good choice. We will still buy our respective favourites from the local overpriced merchants. But as a daily inexpensive coffee this suits us very well.In terms of quality and freshness, no complaints either. So the £8/£9 for a kilo of decent coffee beans, this is a good option.

This is a mixed product page and so reviews are lumped in together. This review is for the French roast. I can’t comment on other varieties.I took a bit of a punt with this as I have never heard of the company before despite them having a UK office in Wales – I am guessing the roasting and packing takes place there. I am glad I took a chance with it as this has just gone straight into my number 1 slot for French roasts. The roast is to perfection, just getting to the point where the oils are oozing out, but without the burn. The beans are a deep dark brown colour and the aroma is exactly what I want from a roast. When I think of coffee, this is exactly what I imagineDark roasts are not for everyone, but they are my favourites and this one packs a punch. I use it in a bean to cup to make Lattes. The milk can often weaken the flavour, but this one shines through. As a straight coffee it can be a bitter, but I tend to use lighter roasts for straight coffee.This one is nicely priced at £9.50 which is just as well as I polished off a bag in less than a month and I am the only coffee drinker in the house. I have ordered more and it is likely to be a regular purchase now.