Sumatra Mandheling Reserve

I've tried quite a few of Volcanica's coffees, including some of their more exotic varietals, such as the Kona Peaberry. Side Quest: Let me tell you something about the Kona. If you're sitting there dropping nickels into a bucket to save up for a pound of the stuff, don't do it. The Kona is wonderful. It's everything you ever wanted a cup of coffee to be. BUT that's all it is. It's a perfectly-balanced lovely smooth coffee. ProTip: That's great and all, but you can get that in other forms for a fraction of the price. The Kona is not worth its sticker price. A coffee that expensive should really jump out and "wow!" you with richness and complexity. The Kona, while lovely, doiesn't do that. It tastes just like the coffee you're drinking now just with whatever bit you don't like about it removed. The best way to describe the Kona is "unobjectionable". It's not terribly memorable, but there's not a thing wrong with it either. So now you've got the scoop on that, get yuo a scoop of this instead. I'm not kidding, put the Kona out of your mind, grab a pound of this, and consider your life complete, It's a great coffee with a very bold richness and layered flavor that you imagine that you'll get with the Kona, but won't. Sometimes a wonderful coffee can be had without breaking the bank. Remember, the most expensive coffee is just the rarest or most in demand, that doesn't mean it's the best. Stay caffeinated, folks! (Hey, we're middle aged. We're too old to do street drugs and too young to be hooked on prescriptions, so this is all we've got!)

Considerable upgrade from mainstream brands. The flavor and smoothness, even when brewing from a budget coffee maker, can be enjoyed by amateur and coffee-snob alike. I bought this as a gift, and both the recipient and I were very pleased!

It's not that good to justify the premium pricing. Definitely not fresh. Better than the last batch of coffee I had from Trader Joe's though. However, for the price, there much better coffee out there. Would not purchase from them again.

Sumatra Mandheling Dark Roast Coffee delivers a rich, full-bodied experience with deep, earthy flavors and a smooth finish. The bold, dark roast brings out notes of chocolate, spice, and a subtle herbal complexity that lingers pleasantly. Perfect for those who love robust coffee with character, it brews beautifully whether you use a French press, drip, or espresso. A highly satisfying choice for dark roast enthusiasts — strong, flavorful, and consistently delicious

This is a nicely roasted Sumatra with a great taste. BUT it seems to NEVER be within "FRESH" range when I receive it. This is based on the stated roasting date on the bag (which is hard to read) and the visible (flatter) bloom on my Technivorm Moccmaster. I have been a subsciber of this coffeee for some time now but am starting to look elsewhere for a roaster nearer to me that will ship me coffee that is still FRESH as a subscriber.

I suppose it is a matter of taste and I do not pretend to be a coffee expert, but I really like this coffee. Sumatra is supposed to have less acid in it. Not sure if I could tell the difference by tasting it, but I love the taste and the aroma. I grind enough to fill a small jelly jar so I don't grind too much in advance. I use my personal K Cup in my Keurig. Very full bodied flavor.

These were the first beans to be ground in my new manual coffee grinder and the smell alone is a coffee lover's delight. A quick Google search lead me to volcanica as a great choice for some of the best beans on the market and I find the consensus to be accurate. As to flavor,all of the tell-tale tasting notes for Sumatra are certainly there in force, especially so with the grind happening just before the French press is used. To my thinking, the value is also quite good. I drink a few cups a day and the bag I received has lasted me about a month so pick your flavor and start up a subscription and don't worry about stopping by the grocery for fresh coffee.

There are many pieces of beans mixed with whole beans. The many pieces diminish the quality of the brewed coffee because they will have been roasted differently. A consumer should expect solely whole beans.