This is my first time roasting coffee and I bought these beans solely for the near 5 star review of them. However, I can't say these beans are any good. I like buying weird, unique things. These beans seem to fit that category as they grow on the side of an ancient volcano valley, so I thought they would have an awesome or unique taste. Sure, they are more expensive than store bought beans but why not, it was only $10.

I roasted using the popcorn popper method and it worked. I read the package and it said to roast them a bit past first crack, but instead what I ended up with was a columbian dark roast blend, which was supposed to be delicious anyways and bring out "brighter, sweeter, caramelized flavors". The roasted beans smelled pretty terrible to be truthful, and when I was resting them I had to keep them away - my throat hurt.

I let them rest for about 24 hours as many sources say to do. I then roasted coffee and it tastes so plain, I can't even describe it. It isn't bitter, it has body, but there is no other aspect or notes I can taste. I am a huge fan of eight o clock coffee myself and I bought the whole beans (2.5 lbs) for about $10 at the grocery store and it really blows the Adrano out of the water. I guess I like a blend of coffee beans and not single source.

I was excited, and I wanted to like this product. But I really do not. I've tasted store bought generically branded preground coffee in tin cans that have more interesting flavor notes than this.

I guess everyone has their own taste, but as for me, I need something more interesting than this.

This was my first attempt at roasting coffee and it turned out great (taste-wise) using a hot air popcorn popper! What a HUGE difference from any store-bought beans I've used! Love it dark roasted (15 seconds into 2nd crack) for cappucino & latte! I'll definitely buy this again!

This coffee is fantastic. I am new to roasting my own beans and I was extremely pleased with the result. It has earthy, smoky butterscotch notes with a smooth mouth feel. I have brewed with a french press as well as espresso (using a Bialetti Moka Express). This bean is delicious as a Mocha.
I use a toaster oven for roasting, which yields a somewhat uneven roast. Perhaps that leads to the noted complexity.
If you are considering giving this a try, do. You won't be disappointed.

Cleanly bagged, no debris. In our SR500 with a thermometer, this bean roasts just a bit unevenly. We take it to a full city and enjoy it immensely. Two tablespoons provides a nice bold cup (8oz), low acidity with a wash of caramel across the roof of the mouth. While this bean is fully suited for a drip machine, it really comes into its own with a press or a pour over. We have purchased a 1lb and a 3 lb bag, and recommend this with no hesitation.

I have bought Brazilian Santos green beans from gourmet importer in Oakland CA and medium roast Brazilian Santos from my local roaster, and this is better than either of them and the shipping was free (much better than the $8+ you pay for most mail order coffee). I don't like acidic coffee and usually need a dark roast (into 2nd crack) to suit my taste, but on these I only need a medium roast to get rid of the bright bite and they smell and taste great.