Customer Reviews
Very good
I use this only for espresso. Great taste, good crema, Interesting hints, and moist mouth feel. Thank you,!
16 of 50 people found this review helpful
Too ""peppery"" flavor to our liking
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.
127 of 232 people found this review helpful
1st Time Order but Not my Last!!!
Great Crema ~ Excellent for Cappuccino or ""my 3:00"" Espresso
42 of 218 people found this review helpful
Fantastic roast
This is a great roast. I prefer it over Starbucks Espresso, which I've been buying as of late. All grocery stores are starting to lose their regular beans and replace with K-cups. I hate Keurig. Pure garbage and tastes like that too. I'd rather pull a decent shot and make an Americano if need be. Much better than paying a premium for a horrible brew in the Keurig. Either way, this is a fantastic roast. Not oily like Starbucks, which is much better for the machine and the burr grinder also. The flavor is great and smooth. Tastes great as a straight show, double shot, or mixed coffee drink. Love this and will continue to buy from this brand.
8 of 49 people found this review helpful
