Java Planet Organic Coffee Whole Beans, Costa Rican, Dark Roast, 32 oz

Today I received my first order of Java Planet Costa Rican dark roast, 3 weeks after it was roasted. I have been drinking Volcanica Sumatra Mandheling Reserve dark roast and love that but wanted to try another coffee that is very strong on environmental protection and fair trade. This Java Planet comes from LA Hacienda Astrud, where 90% of the land remains as a huge rain forest and the coffee trees are shaded as well by banana trees. Now ... the taste and getting there. Inseparable from a lovely odor when I opened the bag and poured all but my 8 oz cupful into an airtight vacuum container so that it will store well. Then ground with my conical burr grinder for my DeLonghi Alicia electric moka pot -- which I love and which is so much more consistent than my Bialetti classic. Added spring water (cold, but that is so controversial either hot or cold) and patted gently the ground coffee with a finger, not pressing but evening it out. Then screwed the pot top on and turned on its electricity. Three minutes later, my Costa Rico coffee was ready. Poured it in a 12 Oz glass and added with Zulay frother ($8) half and half froth to top the glass. Is it diluting the coffee too much to use a tablespoon of half and half instead of milk? I dont think so. This coffee is not at all overwhelmed. The taste comes through completely,just mellowed a little bit. I describe all this because maybe out there is some newcomer like me to quality coffee who will wonder just what I did to get such a perfect cup of coffee.The taste.... the chocolate note comes first, not as strong as Sumatra(or with Sumatra "pay attention" bold note) but inviting with a caramel touch following chocolate as the coffee slides over the roof of my mouth. And then another taste I can't describe but it is pleasant and unassuming. At the same time it is lovely as it lingers. After that comes the swallow, which invites the next sip. There is not the slightest bitterness, which sometimes can happen when a dark roast is ground too fine.Did I mention that this Costa Rican dark roast is low acid and low caffeine so there is unlikely to be any avid indigestion or coffee jitters? Since this coffee invites me to have more, that is also a plus. And it is sometimes misunderstood that dark roasts are less likely to create acid indigestion or caffeine jitters even though the taste is "strong." I can also feel good about the wildlife on 90% of the rainforest reserve that brought these coffee beans from farmers treated fairly. I am impressed by the environmental and fair trade conscientiousness of LA Hacienda Astrud, which created the preserve by donating its own land and has been recognized by UNESCO and Smithsonian.Three cheers for Java Planet for carrying a Costa Rico coffee that has it all! Clearly I will order again, probably going to the Java Planet website to do so.

The flavor profile is nothing short of exquisite. Notes of velvety chocolate and caramel dance on the palate, creating a symphony of taste that lingers long after the last sip. The texture is smooth and buttery, a testament to the beans' freshness and quality.

Good value for your money. I’m pretty selective with coffee and the quality of this coffee is A+. Tastes smooth with no stomach upsets. Better than many other I’ve drank in the past.

I love the espresso blend. Great taste at an amazing price. Love that it’s pure and also that they sell it in 16oz bags. The only thing that could be improved would be always sending me the most recently roasted beans. Don’t get me wrong, they are fresh, it is just my preference to always be sent the very freshest batch. Sometimes I get a bag that is a bit older. It’s still good and fresh enough to use though. You’ll have to search really hard to find a better deal on very pure espresso at a really great price.

This coffee is very smooth being low acid and has a really pleasant taste. It does not upset my stomach and I am enjoying it. It’s a win win!!!!!

Great coffee beans! Fresh roast. Delivered on time. I’ve ordered from them several time. Flavors as described. Meets all the sustainability, eco and cultural concerns I care about.

I found it difficult to pull consistent shots and the bean quality seemed to degrade each day they sat in my grinder (not typical in my experience). I was able to pull some really nice shots with nice crema and good acidity (I like it!), but the flavor is just not good. It’s drinkable but I won’t buy again.

I really like these beans. They produce very flavorful coffee with a smooth taste and low acidity. They work well with my automatic expresso maker. Great price for the quality.

Buen tostado, buen cuerpo, no es acido, excelente sabor. Agregado a mi lista de cafes favoritos y lo seguire comprando.