Customer Reviews

Caffe D'arte Espresso Decaf Whole Bean Coffee, 16-Ounce Foil Bags (Pack of 2)

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

My wife & I like hearty coffee, but both drink decaf. Sometimes it's hard to find a robust decaf. When you do find a good one, it is often only for a short time in the grocery store. This decaf expresso is very good and tasty and plenty stong & robust. You can make it to your taste.

This was not as full bodied and rich as I had hoped for an espresso. Really only a medium roast level as well.

I had high hopes for this product based on the reviews and the product description, but from the minute I opened the bag, I was sorely disappointed. I may have received a "bad batch" (or maybe the bag had been on the shelf much too long) because the beans don't even smell like coffee - the aroma was something like a mildly unpleasant chemical odor and nothing more. I ground up the beans thinking that might release some of the oil that makes coffee flavorful, but that didn't change anything. The finished brew was, not surprisingly, terrible as well; the chemical aroma had dissipated, leaving no flavor at all. To top it off, the half cup I drank left me with terrible shakiness and heart palpitations from the caffeine, which obviously they didn't remove enough of. I would tolerate this stuff until it was finished if it was drinkable, but unfortunately, the two bags I bought are going immediately into the trash. I would strongly recommend looking for another brand.

The title says it all. This is a good decaf espresso. There are no subtle nuances or it would have gotten 5 of 5. It is strong enough to stand up to milk in lattes and flavorful enough for an espresso. It just did not wow me, though it is a tiny step down from "wow".

It is much more flavorful than Starbuck's espresso and a local roaster's beans, so this is a recommendation.

I just happen to have a higher recommendation for Larry's Beans Decaf Espresso which has those subtle nuances that I like. I think traditional espresso lovers will prefer the Caffe D'arte. For my taste I prefer the Larry's. If Larry's is not available, I will go with this product, the second best coffee I have found.

I like this coffee. It is not to rich and taste just right (even if it is decaf).