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.

This has to be by far the finest espresso I have had. I used to own a coffee shop and we went exclusively San Marco products. By far the best out there.

To get a perfect cup of coffee, we use an electric moka pot, filtered spring water, and a measuring cup. When we have company and they can't handle strong coffee, we make ez-cups for the Keurig and still get rave reviews on the great taste and flavor. This is my 7th order of freshly ground espresso, and it is consistently the best that I have tasted. I am hooked and keep coming back for more.

the only espresso bean i buy.

I BUY NOT ONLY FOR MY SELF . ALL FRIENDS AND FAMILY FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS BRAND AND KEEP COMING BACK . THANKS FOR A GREAT CUP OF COFFIE ...