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A real find -- great taste plus ethical
Flavor Name: Costa Rica
Size: 1 Pound (Pack of 1)
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 com
es 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 Pl anet website to do so.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2023 by AJ
Flavor Name: Guatemala
Size: 1 Pound (Pack of 1)
Smooth taste- also delicious as iced coffee. I love that roast coffee smell. Delivered as promised!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2023 by Katherine Audette
Flavor Name: Costa Rica
Size: 1 Pound (Pack of 1)
They are perfect. Just what needed to make my own elderberry tincture. Will be buying more down the road. Thanks. Fast service.
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2023 by Amazon Customer
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That the product does what it describes that it does
Flavor Name: Colombian
Size: 1 Pound (Pack of 1)
I am very pleased with coffee beans Java Planet I recommend to anyone , very smooth tasting with rich full body taste of coffee the price was affordable for the beans also I liked the mold free and low acid worth buying
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2023 by Diane Fields
Flavor Name: Decaf
Size: 1 Pound (Pack of 1)
Love this de caffeinated coffee- bold flavor if you want, beans are all fabulous looking, quality was impressive, and not a bad value for the price !!
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2023 by Jon Reichstetter
Flavor Name: Good Morning
Size: 1 Pound (Pack of 1)
So far this one is the best Java coffee I’ve tried. Rich in flavor, aromatic and it just makes my morning every day! 10/10
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2023 by Dafni Sioukiouroglou
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I love knowing it’s clean…
Flavor Name: Peru
Size: 1 Pound (Pack of 1)
I love knowing this coffee is clean from all the “stuff”, but I was hoping for a deeper, stronger taste from the Peru medium dark. I just don’t taste a lot of flavor. I will definitely finish this bag and then try a dark roast. I am glad I found this brand… now to just find the right one for me.
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2023 by Kristen Kristen
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Very smooth, low acid organic coffee
Flavor Name: Sumatra
Size: 1 Pound (Pack of 2)
It is not a dark roast but a medium roast. So if your thinking French roast or espresso, not. But it is a delightful cuppa in its own right.
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2023 by Shreyas
