The whole beans arrived fresh, with a distinct roasted smell. The expiration date is July 23rd 2027
I used my 3-in-1 coffee machine to try this coffee , which will grind these beans for my desired time and then make me a cup of coffee in which I can select the amount of water to use. I used a heaping two tablespoon scoop of whole beans with 6 oz of water and had it grind the beans for about 18 seconds. Normally when I have medium dark roasted coffee or especially dark roasted coffee, it has a harsh flavor to me, so I always want to add the milk. I still added about 2 Oz. of 1 percent milk to this coffee but I tried it first before doing so and this coffee was noticeably smoother than others I've tried.
It had an earthy flavor to it, with very little bitterness. The flavor notes are very accurate. I can taste the hints of Walnut and caramel even after adding the milk to this.
I purposely ate some protein before having this and just having that 6 oz cup, I can feel the caffeine from this. It is noticeably stronger than some of the other coffee I normally drink.
I am very happy with this and appreciate the opportunity to try this out.