Koffee Kult Dark Roast Whole Bean Coffee, Small Batch 100% Arabica Gourmet Blend, Smooth and Well Balanced, Artisan Roasted in 32oz, Resealable Package.

With the most recent delivery on my subscription, I realized that I had purchased 54 two-pound bags of KK Dark Roast since I first started drinking it. 3 years ago. That's $1544 worth of purchases! I get it every 3 weeks on the subscription. My brew method is drip and I grind the beans just before brewing. Beans are stored in the original bag or my dedicated coffee storage canister. I use two tablespoons of beans per cup of filtered cold water. My brewer is not fancy, a $35 Mr Coffee from Walmart though I am considering an upgrade soon. I use the "strong" brew setting also.The KK Dark Roast has an amazing aroma on the fresh beans especially while brewing and permeates the kitchen. The flavor lives up to the aroma. I use some half/half, and a bit of honey to sweeten it. The brewed coffee is smooth, not bitter but with deep flavor and a full body. The acid level is moderate to low and never upsets my stomach. Early on I experimented with brewing it stronger but found that if you go too strong other flavors come through that make the cup less enjoyable, Since it is a dark roast the bean can be oily when fresh. I make sure to thoroughly clean my grinder with hot soapy water (where applicable) to remove the oils and prevent them from going rancid. I do this with each new bag.I hardly have any negative comments that I think warrant mention but others have complained that the bag has a small opening and makes it difficult to scoop the beans out. I purchased a dedicated coffee canister (Coffee Gator) which makes retrieving beans easier. I do wish that Koffee Kult would put a "roast date" on the bag that many other roasters do just to make sure I am getting fresh beans. I also wish that Koffee Kult would offer their beans in small quantities (like 5-10 ounces) so I could try their other brews.If you like a bold cup of coffee, try the KK Dark Roast. I think you will be satisfied.

Let me start with some background. I live in rural Kentucky and have been on a search for good beans for a while. I have a burr grinder, french press combo that I've been using for going on 5 years now that have suited me well. Normally I get whole beans at the local grocery stores like Kroger or Walmart. These were not great, but were a far cry better than pre-ground coffees. Lately the supply has been drying up. The only whole beans I can find lately have been Starbucks brands. I like dark roast coffee but really don't like Starbucks. To my palate they seem burned. So, I went on a search for a decent replacement.I came across this coffee based on the reviews and the price point. I'm frugal enough that I don't like spending a fortune on non-essentials; but I'm willing to pay a bit more for an improvement. This coffee fits that bill perfectly. I was paying somewhere around $8 bucks for a 12oz. bag of beans when I could find them. These were decent enough beans, but not great. On reading of these Koffee Kult beans, I saw that if I went for the 5 pound bag the price point was at 0.62 per oz. Hell, I was paying 0.66 an oz for beans that I didn't love, so this was worth the price even at the 0.72 an oz the 2 pound bag was set at.I couldn't convince myself to go ahead and buy the 5 pound bag since if I didn't like them I'd be stuck drinking them anyway(again, frugal). So I settled for the 2 pound bag. I ordered on a Friday night and my beans were waiting on my porch when I got home from work on Monday. I had ran out of my old beans that morning so I was glad they came on time (fast). Thanks Amazon Prime for the free 2 day shipping on this purchase.I went ahead and cut open the bag and moved the beans to some airtight containers I keep in my cabinets away from the light. I took a good whiff and knew I'd like these beans. They weren't overly strong smelling, but with a good dark coffee smell and just a hint of spiciness. I put them up and looked forward to the morning.Tuesday morning I ground up some beans and prepared them in my Bodum French Press. I really enjoyed them. They make me want to get a larger coffee cup to carry to work every day because I finish the one I have long before I'm ready to be done with the coffee. I had a heart attack early this year so don't really want to press my luck on caffeine intake...but this coffee makes me want to. Don't worry, my cardiologist says I'm fine as long as I keep it below 4-5 cups a day since I don't drink soda. But my little 3 cup insulated cup might need an upgrade.Now, I'm not going to say this coffee is a revelation or the greatest thing since sliced bread (what's so great about sliced bread anyway?). What I will say is that it is much better than what I was buying at near about the same price point. It's a heady, dark, chocolaty drink with just a hint of spice. Dark without the bitterness of burned beans (I'm looking at you Starbucks). If you are grinding your own beans (which you should) then I would recommend you give these beans a shot.I don't know if I'll buy the 5 pound bag next time. I'm going to wait and see how the beans hold up over time in my cabinet before I make that call. What I do know is that I'll be ordering these again when I start to run out of what I have.

It’s a perfectly good cup of coffee…but nothing spectacular. I’d buy it again (if I caught it on sale)

First time customer of Koffee Kult and decided to go with their Sumatra blend. Last couple years, after nearly 2 decades of dark roast drinking, I've began to move into medium to medium dark roast. This blend is perfect if you want a darker roast but without the acidity and tongue numbing bitterness. This coffee is smooth, velvety and sits on the palette nicely.. I don't need to go into a whole lot of detail but I will say it's an amazing blend, roasted to perfection, fresh and aromatic. Delicious? Did I say delicious? Right.. Well it's delicious too!Coffee was so fresh that I could smell it a full 5 feet away OUTSIDE with the package laying on my porch. I think I had an orgasm when I unpacked the coffee and opened up the bag to look at the beans. I became flushed, palms got sweaty and I was swept away for a few moments entering a realm of pure absolute coffee bliss. It's probably some of the best smelling coffee I've ever bought period. Only beans that's topped this was when I was buying them freshly roasted locally back in Oregon. Considering I bought this online.. I am incredibly impressed. They have earned my seal of approval as I deem them, their roasting and beans to be apart of my morning coffee ritual from now on.If you want some affordable yet insanely good coffee that is fresh, smells like heaven and taste like nirvana. Look no further! Just to reiterate, this review is for the Sumatra blend. I am now eager to try them all and if you like coffee, you should be too. So buy some beans, make a cup and join me on loving life one cup at a time! Cheers.PS: Thank you Koffee Kult for the amazing customer service, excellent coffee and making my mornings just the little bit brighter. I look forward to many years of business with you. Keep up the hard work my friends!