BROOKLYN COFFEE Whole Bean, French Dark Roast (5lb) Silky Smooth, Bold, Balanced - Fresh Bulk Coffee Beans Roasted Weekly in NYC

First, lemme paint a picture: my wife races around the house, snarfing down a quick K-cup or two before battling with the morning traffic that our region is notorious for. She needs strong, kick-your-butt coffee with afternotes of bitter frustration and skin-twisting angst. This coffee is not for her. (edit: She loves it, and has asked me to start making it for her as well!) At the tail end of her cyclone of rushiness, I stumble down the stairs, 20 minutes before my work starttime, because I work from home in the basement. I have to wash my face a little, to get the sleep out of my eyes, let the dog out real quick, then the two of us fumble around the kitchen with his breakfast and my slowpoke sustenance. It starts at the burr grinder, which has been finely tuned over many weeks of experimentation. I put on the water to boil, then I use my special little scoopy thing with the built-in funnel on top to transfer from the collector on the grinder to an inverted Aeropress, doubling the recommended dose. Like a kid with his nose pressed to the store window at Christmas, I wait for the water to boil while I resist the temptation to think about my day ahead. When almost boiling, I pour the water into the press and start the timer on the stove - I cannot help but think of Europe's "Final Countdown" while I wait for all that dark, velvety goodness to leach into the hot water. I then flip the Aeropress onto my cup, lean on it for a while with my least-hurty elbow and shoulder doing the work, and complete the work that reliably leads to the best few minutes of my day (on the weekdays, anyway.) My coffee needs are simple: I need a drink that's so dark that it can represent both bright joy and sullen misery, depending on the events of my life. I need it thick, so you are forced to take your time when consuming it. I need it NOT BITTER - those subtle afternotes that coffee connoisseurs rave about on expensive coffees are not for me. This is that coffee. It is chocolate cake and a plush blanket. It's a giant bag of excellent coffee, shipped fresh-as-heck (I was shocked at how fresh it was). Despite the oily appearance, it grinds silky-smooth, and the taste is meaty, well-developed, and capable of full body with low acidity and juuuuuuust enough bitter to still call it coffee. When my local big-box store stopped roasted their 2.5 bags in-house, I bought 10 bags of the last batch and hoarded them like it was the end of the world. I have found my replacement - it is now safe to repopulate the earth with hope and awakening. Thank you, Olde Brooklyn, for delivering me from my despair. This is a damn fine coffee for dark roast lovers, and you will be rewarded with regular orders from me. Don't ever change.

I've tried numerous coffee brands over the years, but Brooklyn Coffee's French Roast has become my go-to. Right from the moment you open the bag, you're greeted with an aroma that promises a rich and fulfilling experience. And let me tell you, it delivers! The roast is perfect—not too dark, yet sufficiently bold, giving you that deeply satisfying flavor without any trace of bitterness. The beans grind easily, whether you're using a manual or electric grinder, leading to a smooth, balanced cup every time. Moreover, it's incredibly versatile. Whether you prefer a strong, black coffee or like to add cream and sugar, this French Roast adjusts beautifully. Its full-bodied character shines through in every brew method I've tried, from espresso to French press. So if you're looking for a coffee that brings both quality and consistency, look no further. Brooklyn Coffee French Roast has earned a permanent spot in my kitchen. Highly recommended! Title: A Rich, Smooth Experience—Brooklyn Coffee French Roast Never Disappoints! I've tried numerous coffee brands over the years, but Brooklyn Coffee's French Roast has become my go-to. Right from the moment you open the bag, you're greeted with an aroma that promises a rich and fulfilling experience. And let me tell you, it delivers! The roast is perfect—not too dark, yet sufficiently bold, giving you that deeply satisfying flavor without any trace of bitterness. The beans grind easily, whether you're using a manual or electric grinder, leading to a smooth, balanced cup every time. Moreover, it's incredibly versatile. Whether you prefer a strong, black coffee or like to add cream and sugar, this French Roast adjusts beautifully. Its full-bodied character shines through in every brew method I've tried, from espresso to French press. So if you're looking for a coffee that brings both quality and consistency, look no further. Brooklyn Coffee French Roast has earned a permanent spot in my kitchen. Highly recommended!

My wife and I are very happy with this purchase, and we plan to buy this whole bean coffee again. The French Roast blend from Brooklyn Coffeehouse is "almost as good" as our all-time favorite beans (from Peet's). The great thing about this product from Brooklyn Coffeehouse is the price. Wow! Less than half the cost of the major brands, while maintaining a very good, fresh flavor. Highly recommended!

Good coffee, as good as any good coffee I have had.

Coffee in bulk online? With a more than healthy dose of skepticism and having been to this particular rodeo of buying coffee in bulk online more than once with middling results, I tried this brand. Five pounds? At worst I can always mix it with something else and accept my fate. What a truly pleasant surprise. This brand is simply spectacular. I’ve ordered more than once now and it isn’t a fluke. The quality is superb. Rich, bold, flavorful, virtually no discernible acidity. I grind the whole beans each morning for a French press, though have also used for drip coffee with great results. I typically drink my coffee black so am getting an unadulterated sense of its taste. This coffee is an absolute winner. And it is not only a terrific cup, but an extremely economical one. I was a barista long ago in college and have been drinking coffee for almost as long as I could walk. While one can always find unique and stunning speciality beans and roasts out there at a premium, this brand is such a pleasure to drink daily and truly checks all the boxes. I was initially concerned about buying in such a large quantity, but freshness hasn’t been an issue. I can’t recommend this coffee enough and am not easy to please when it comes to my daily java.

After being disappointed with the coffees I have been using, I decided to try this one and it really delivers everything that I want in a coffee. It is bold and smooth and has no bitter aftertaste. The care that goes into the roasting of these coffee beans to produce a high quality coffee experience is evident in every sip. Thank you, Olde Brooklyn Coffee for making my morning and afternoon coffee times truly enjoyable. It works in my espresso machine to make great espresso, as well!

Strong favor with a smooth after taste.

There was a ROCK in my last bag of beans. It broke part of my new coffee maker. I like these beans, but I just flushed $30 down the crapper to replace that part.