KIMBOEspresso Crema Intensa Whole Bean Coffee | Medium Dark Roast | 11/13 Intensity | Blended & Roasted in Italy | Full Body with Cinnamon Notes | 2.2 Lbs bag

As someone who usually buys freshly roasted dark roasts, I went out on a limb and picked up this 2.2 lb bag of Kimbo Napoletana as a stop gap measure while I waited for my next shipment of fresh beans. As expected, the Kimbo beans were not freshly roasted. Instead, the bag indicated they were roasted on August 23, 2023 and shipped to me around a year later. The “best by” date was August 22, 2025. So we’re dealing with beans that are a year old.Despite this, I don’t think they taste bad at all. The smell of the beans is not pleasant to me, but once they are brewed in my espresso machine, they taste like a traditional Italian roast with a good amount of robusta and produce a good amount of crema. The taste is also smooth with just a hint of bitterness. I was able to get the espresso to taste sweet with the correct brewing conditions.

If you're after that authentic Italian espresso experience, Kimbo Espresso Crema Intensa is a fantastic choice! The beans are perfectly roasted, delivering a bold, rich flavor that is both smooth and intense. I love how it creates a thick, creamy crema that adds an extra layer of luxury to each cup. The taste is balanced, with a nice mix of chocolatey and nutty notes, and it works wonderfully for espresso or as a base for lattes and cappuccinos.While it can be a bit stronger than what some might be used to, for coffee lovers seeking a classic, full-bodied Italian roast, it really hits the mark.

I'd been searching for a brand of whole bean espresso for so long. Well my search is over. This espresso is so good and smooth. I could literally drink it all day. The only downside is it's completely ruined store bought lattes for me now. Whenever I'm forced to buy an espresso drink from a certain popular coffee house chain (that rhymes with shcmarbucks) it's so cdissappointing because it's so much worse than what I could make at home. I have to choke it down.

It’s good,but not so fragrant as Peet’s or Lavazza’s products. The price is reasonable.

Exactly as written in the headline, super good beans. I froze the bag after pouring what I will be using. Great for espresso when you grind it fine.

Love kimbo when it's freshly brewed, but this last batch was awful. Could be stale because it was shipped without proper vacuum seal? Unfortunately, product can not be returned for any reason. My last purchase was perfect and sealed correctly. Buyer beware.

Excellent high quality coffee. Best medium-high roast we have tasted.

Received a fresh bag on June 6. Beans have amazing aroma right out the bag -- I would call them medium dark roast. Pulled on Bezzera Strega lever machine, the flavors are fantastic if you love deep, rich, nuanced shots or cappuccinos: dark chocolate forever, with some herbal hints and some cinnamon mixed in. Crema is great. If you want to try classic Italian blend, this is great one to start with or live with.