Best Coffee Beans
Every product here has its own review page with what we like, what could be better and who it suits.
Dark Roast Whole Beans
- Kicking Horse Coffee
Kicking Horse Kick Ass Dark Roast Whole Bean 1 lb
This is a dark, whole bean blend for shoppers who want a bold cup with smoky, chocolate-forward notes. It suits dark-roast drinkers who are comfortable with a strong cup. The main trade-off is that its intensity can come across as burned, bitter, or too smoky for some drinkers.
Espresso Blends
- Kicking Horse Coffee
Kicking Horse Cliff Hanger Espresso Whole Bean 2.2 lb
In a Kicking Horse Cliff Hanger Espresso Whole Bean 2.2 lb review, this suits espresso drinkers who want a bright, fruit-and-cocoa whole bean with low acidity and full body. The main trade-off is that the listing does not state machine model compatibility, roast level, or origin, so people who need those specs should look elsewhere.
- Stumptown Coffee
Stumptown Coffee Roasters Hair Bender Whole Bean 12 oz
Hair Bender suits shoppers who want Stumptown’s signature espresso blend in a 12oz whole bean bag and prefer a coffee with some brewing flexibility. The main trade-off is that espresso can be less forgiving, with owners reporting sour or hard-to-dial-in shots.
- illy
illy Classico Medium Roast Whole Bean Coffee 8.8 oz
Worth it for espresso or other supported brew methods if you want a smooth, 100% Arabica whole-bean coffee with a clearly defined flavor profile. If you want a more neutral cup or worry about packaging issues, this is not the best fit.
- Lavazza
Lavazza Super Crema Whole Bean Coffee 2.2 lb
This suits espresso drinkers who want a medium-roast blend with nutty notes. The main trade-off is that it is described as an espresso-first coffee, so it fits that routine better than broader brewing needs.
Peet's Coffee Espresso Forte Dark Roast Whole Bean 32 oz
Best for espresso drinkers who want stout body, rich flavor, and crema from a dark-roast whole-bean bag. The trade-off is that it stays espresso-first, even though the listings also support French press, drip, pour over, and Chemex.
Starbucks Espresso Roast Whole Bean Coffee 18 oz
A good fit for buyers who want a dark roast whole bean coffee for espresso-style drinks and do not mind grinding before brewing. The main trade-off is that some buyers find the roast too dark.
Everyday Whole Beans
Eight O'Clock Coffee The Original Whole Bean 18 oz
A good fit for buyers who want a familiar whole-bean coffee and clear grind directions. The main trade-off is that it needs grinding and careful storage after opening.
Coffee Beans: common questions
- What types of coffee beans do you cover?
- We group the 8 products on this page into 3 types: Dark Roast Whole Beans, Espresso Blends, Everyday Whole Beans.
- Does Brewfolia show Amazon prices?
- No. Amazon prices change often, so we link to the product on Amazon where you can see the current price and availability.