Reviewed by Carlos from Porto, Portugal, USA on July 11, 2011
I use it for espresso and it produces a rich coffee with a very nice flavour.
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Reviewed by victor from Huntington Beach, ca, USA on March 16, 2012
I love good espresso. Unfortunately, I am not allowed to have caffein. So, I have to settle for decaf. This decaf. is almost as good as great regular espressos. Nice aroma, nice crema, sweet, pleasant flavor and FULL body. I love this coffee!
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Reviewed by caffiene junkie from MS, USA on February 13, 2019
Delivery is prompt after being freshly roasted and price is reasonable.
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Reviewed by kpax from Charlotte, NC, USA on July 06, 2009
Great espresso taste.
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Reviewed by padraig from ireland, USA on February 24, 2010
excellent creama
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Reviewed by Dave from Charlotte, USA on January 27, 2019
Use this ever day, if not twice a day. Mainly for lattes and latte art, but does make one mean espresso.
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Reviewed by Triple Shot from Hendersonville, NC, USA on November 19, 2021
I have used San Marco whole bean espresso almost exclusively for many years. When I have ventured out to try another roaster's beans, I have never found a competitive product.
Always delivered in a timely fashion and free shipping with a four bag purchase!!
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Reviewed by CHTraveler from Chapel Hill, NC, USA on September 04, 2016
Been using a Breville barista almost daily for 6 months. Been grinding fresh, full-city roast Costa Rica Terrazo beans for every cup. Really happy with the full, balanced flavor, mouth-feel, aroma, aftertaste, etc. The great reviews of the San Marcos Espresso bean intrigued me, so I thought I'd give it a try. The dominant characteristic to both my wife & me is it's distinct peppery taste. There really is no unpleasant aftertaste at all, however. If one is used to a bit of a bite in their espresso, this likely is the bean for you. However, it's a bit disappointing to us. That being said (actually, written!) I will continue to make espresso/cappuccino for myself until the bag is empty, as it's not distasteful - to my taste buds, however, it's just does not have the fully pleasant characteristics we've come to be used to with the Costa Rica Terrazo beans. Though our experience with the espresso beans was not as expected, we remain confident that San Marco Coffee is of high quality, & we will continue to purchase the few other varieties we enjoy so much in our daily coffee brew.
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Reviewed by Ed from Greenville, SC, USA on March 25, 2009
I have limited experience with Expresso roasts, but found this roast a little too bitter for my tastes after trying another roast that was a little less dark.
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Reviewed by Dez from Falls Church, VA, USA on March 22, 2014
What struck me was that their was no ""Best if Used before"" date although there was a place for one at the top of the bag. I got the impression that the beans were beyond their best date, given weak aroma. Overall, I would say that it is a ""nice-enough"" coffee.
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