Customer Reviews

Cafe Altura Organic Coffee, New Orleans Blend, Whole Bean, 32-Ounce Bag

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This coffee has a rich flavor without any bitterness. I usually do not like coffee made with dark beans because they are too strong for my taste but this coffee is great tasting. I signed up for Amazon's subscribe and save service and ordered just one 32 oz bag to try it. The 15% discount and free shipping with the subscribe service makes it a great bargain too!

This roast wasn't as good as I expected. I loved Cafe Altura's French Roast's very intense (almost spicy) flavor and oiliness, which I often use for espresso. Reading these reviews, I thought New Orleans blend would be similar like the french roast, but slightly smoother. The result? Hmmm... maybe my bag could be just a less great one, but my bag had more burnt taste, less oil, and less oil means less flavor and crema. So the espresso tasted more flat, as if it is less burnt version of spanish roast. It still has same darkness as the french roast, but my guess is that the New Orleans blend is roasted in higher temp. with less time and the french roast is roasted in less temp. but longer. Still, this blend produce much better espresso than Starbucks', and since it tasted above average in americano, this would make great drip coffee.

Amazing price for such a quality product: 2 lbs. of dark, oily beans. However, do not expect a "bold" taste from this blend. It is a much more delicate coffee, with a taste that is complex but not at all overwhelming. As I drink espresso almost exclusively now, I will definitely go for a darker coffee--french roast or similar for the next batch. Overall a grade A brew, suitable for those who prefer a lighter taste in their coffee. Espresso drinkers may be disappointed in the subtlety of this blend.

I've tried several other blends of Cafe Altura coffee and been very satisfied (Current fav. is breakfast blend). This order, I decided to try something different, and I regret it. The New Orleans Blend is intesely dark and oily. It almost tastes meaty. If you like really dark, nearly burnt coffes, this might be your blend. If you're just looking for a mellow easy-drinking morning cup of joe, this one probably isn't for you.