Java Planet Organic, Espresso Blend, Smooth Full Flavored Organic Coffee Beans, Low Acid, Whole Bean Coffee, 1LB Bag

First time trying this brand--Organic Sumatra Dark Roast whole bean. A few months ago I stopped buying the Sumatra organic and Sumatra non-organic varieties from another roaster when, although initially very good, it became increasingly bitter, both varieties, and they had a problem with their one way valves in the bag (not sure if that was the real problem). So I hadn't ordered from them for a few months and was using Illy Intenso. I decided to try this Sumatra. At the same time I ordered one more bag from the previous seller, hoping they fixed their problems, but the Sumatra dark roast from that company was even worse than before--extremely bitter. I just threw that bag away not even bothering with them. But the Java Planet Organic Sumatra is excellent , and even though it's sold through a third-party shipped by Amazon, it was about four days fresher roast date than the bitter one I ordered direct from the other roaster. (I inadvertently gave a little hint in my last sentence as to who that is)). I will order this again, after I use up the three cans of Illy Intenso Dark Roast which I had been drinking, and bought as insurance when trying the Sumatra again.

I changed to decaf organic coffee and decided to buy mold-free coffee after doing some reading about coffee beans having possible mold. I grind my Peru decaf organic coffee every morning and am getting ready to order my 2nd bag. I must say I am glad I made the decision to make this purchase! Delicious mild taste!

This is some of the best Expresso I ever had. Very easy on the stomach and smooth smooth smooth...I might be a lifer..

Literally the FIRST coffee I've been able to drink in over 25 years!!! I used to get stomach pain with any kind I tried so finally gave up and switched to tea. I recently decided to try again and started looking for a low-acid variety in hopes my sensitive stomach would tolerate it. Voila'!!! I hit the jackpot with this. Not only is it delicious but no stomach pain or reflux!! I gave 4 stars instead of 5 because sadly, it is just too expensive for me to keep getting on a regular basis. But if your budget can handle it, this coffee is GREAT!!

So good! We have been wasting our money on Starbucks beans for too long. Not anymore. Our Espresso machine tamps it perfectly each time and the crema is spot on. But the best is the taste. So smooth and no more tummy problems.

Average taste

My husband enjoyed this coffeeUsually clean coffees don’t have the best taste but this one did

Today I received my first order of Java Planet Costa Rican dark roast, 3 weeks after it was roasted. I have been drinking Volcanica Sumatra Mandheling Reserve dark roast and love that but wanted to try another coffee that is very strong on environmental protection and fair trade. This Java Planet comes from LA Hacienda Astrud, where 90% of the land remains as a huge rain forest and the coffee trees are shaded as well by banana trees. Now ... the taste and getting there. Inseparable from a lovely odor when I opened the bag and poured all but my 8 oz cupful into an airtight vacuum container so that it will store well. Then ground with my conical burr grinder for my DeLonghi Alicia electric moka pot -- which I love and which is so much more consistent than my Bialetti classic. Added spring water (cold, but that is so controversial either hot or cold) and patted gently the ground coffee with a finger, not pressing but evening it out. Then screwed the pot top on and turned on its electricity. Three minutes later, my Costa Rico coffee was ready. Poured it in a 12 Oz glass and added with Zulay frother ($8) half and half froth to top the glass. Is it diluting the coffee too much to use a tablespoon of half and half instead of milk? I dont think so. This coffee is not at all overwhelmed. The taste comes through completely,just mellowed a little bit. I describe all this because maybe out there is some newcomer like me to quality coffee who will wonder just what I did to get such a perfect cup of coffee.The taste.... the chocolate note comes first, not as strong as Sumatra(or with Sumatra "pay attention" bold note) but inviting with a caramel touch following chocolate as the coffee slides over the roof of my mouth. And then another taste I can't describe but it is pleasant and unassuming. At the same time it is lovely as it lingers. After that comes the swallow, which invites the next sip. There is not the slightest bitterness, which sometimes can happen when a dark roast is ground too fine.Did I mention that this Costa Rican dark roast is low acid and low caffeine so there is unlikely to be any avid indigestion or coffee jitters? Since this coffee invites me to have more, that is also a plus. And it is sometimes misunderstood that dark roasts are less likely to create acid indigestion or caffeine jitters even though the taste is "strong." I can also feel good about the wildlife on 90% of the rainforest reserve that brought these coffee beans from farmers treated fairly. I am impressed by the environmental and fair trade conscientiousness of LA Hacienda Astrud, which created the preserve by donating its own land and has been recognized by UNESCO and Smithsonian.Three cheers for Java Planet for carrying a Costa Rico coffee that has it all! Clearly I will order again, probably going to the Java Planet website to do so.