Kicking HorseCoffee, Smart Ass, Medium Roast, Whole Bean, 10 ozUSDA OrganicFairtrade InternationalFairtrade InternationalFairtrade InternationalFairtrade International

Good coffee, good flavor

This coffee is bold without being bitter, and the flavor is rich with subtle fruity and chocolatey notes. It’s one of those blends that feels lively but still smooth enough to enjoy daily.☕ Great Taste, Clean FinishEach cup has a clean, bright finish and just enough sweetness to make it interesting without needing any added sugar or creamer. It's well-balanced and consistently fresh.🌱 Responsibly MadeKnowing it’s organic and Fairtrade is a huge plus — it feels good to enjoy something that also aligns with better sourcing and sustainability practices.✅ Pros:Bright, smooth medium roastHints of chocolate and fruitOrganic and Fairtrade certifiedGreat aroma and flavor from start to finish❌ Cons:None — this is a reliable, flavorful everyday brewOverall:This is a top-tier coffee that hits the sweet spot between bold and smooth. Great for drip, pour-over, or French press. Highly recommended.

The taste was okay. Not my favorite. Wanted to try it. Will likely not reorder. Seemed too bitter for my taste. Have had better coffee beans.

Awesome coffee.. love getting the whole beans and grinding myself love the smell of fresh ground coffee.. I remember going to the old A&p stores with my mom and helping grind the coffee and actually eating a couple coffee beans. My mom and dad always let me drink coffee since I was young but I always worked it off burning it off playing or midget football or Junior high football or high school football or riding dirt bikes.

This is my 4th Kicking Horse order from Amazon. I was motivated by the pandemic to mail order beans, having usually gotten them locally. Each order has been a win. I first tried Grizzly Claw, then Kick Ass and now Smart Ass. Having had the dark roast beans for months, I wanted something different, hence the Smart Ass medium roast. As always, I bought the whole beans and then ground them with a burr grinder. For a medium roast with my drip maker, I start with a medium-fine grind. In this, my first effort, it seems to have been the right setting. I would describe the coffee as smooth, low acid, with a mild, nutty flavor. I have had more flavorful medium roasts, but this suits me fine and is a good break from the dark roasts. I will play around with my method to see if I can brighten the coffee up a bit. The order was delivered the next day, which was great. The vacuum in the bag was strong, as it has been for each order. I think their packaging has everything to do with being able to deliver consistently fresh coffee by mail order at a decent price.

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A great cup of coffee starts with great beans.

Very fresh, good full coffee flavor, at a decent price.