Fratello Coffee Company French Saigon Dark, 18-Count Pods (Pack of 6)

by Fratello Coffee Company

Product Features

• This popular blend is a sure fire hit for those who love the smoky taste of a dark roast. Never bitter.
• 100% High Grown Arabica Coffee
• 10% of the proceeds from the sale of Fratello Coffee are donated through CFHI to support the village of Belo Ethiopia
• Small batch and slow roasted using the most advanced temperature cotrolled roasters possible
• Fresh roasted ground coffee sealed in a nitrogen fluched individual pouch ready to enjoy a single serving

Product Description

Individually sealed for maximum freshness for use in single serve coffee pod systems. Smokey taste, never bitter. Premium coffee pods. Roast Level: 5. 100% Arabica. Naturally decaffeinated. Fratello Coffee Co. has been roasting the world's finest coffees since 1985, so we understand your desire to fine an excellent cup of coffee. As a family tradition, now in its second generation, we proudly embrace the art of coffee roasting. Each day our master roaster prepares small batches of coffee with strict attention to detail. Within hours, your coffee pods are packed with these finely roasted flavors and individually sealed so that you may enjoy your favorite blend at its' peak freshness. After all, when sharing a moment with friends, or simply treating yourself, you want the experience to be the best it can be.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000RWEJGC
• UPC: 840589050597
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unusual and Excellent, January 15, 2008

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Harold G. Meeks Jr. "hal2k" (raleigh nc) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fratello Coffee Company French Saigon Dark, 18-Count Pods (Pack of 6) (Grocery)

This particular coffee has an unusual, rich taste -- another reviewer mentioned "chocolate notes" -- which is indeed one of the undernotes. It is not bitter, has a slightly sweet edge. In a way, it reminds me a little of good organic, unwashed mexican coffee. The roasting process tends to caramelize some of the sugar in the beans. It has a complex taste that is quite good.

These pods are sort of in the middle in terms of capacity, compared to Senseo pods or Baronet cofee's "MegaPods". They are the same diameter of Senseo pods, but are a bit fatter. One will barely fit in the the Senso's single pod holder. Depending on your preference, you can use just one pod for a full cup of coffee -- what comes out is akin to a decent american cup of coffee -- a little weak for those that like something like the standard "two pod" output of the Senseo pods. I suggest experimenting -- try a single pod in the two pod holder, try two pods, try a single pod in the single pod holder to see what you like. If you "pre-wet" the pod you may be more satisfied with the single pod for a full cup of coffee.

This coffee is of very high quality, and the individually packaged pods will keep fresh for quite a while -- so if you are hesitant to buy a large quantity of pods at one time -- relax -- if you like a dark roast that is smooth and drinkable -- you will not be disappointed. I look forward to trying their other varieties.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The greatest coffee pod experience ever, January 24, 2008

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Coffee Lover "Coffee Pod Lover" (Monterey County) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fratello Coffee Company French Saigon Dark, 18-Count Pods (Pack of 6) (Grocery)

I have tried many brands, including Senseo, Folgers, Maxwell House, Java One, Melitta, Juan Valdez, but nothing beats this dark roast coffee from Fratello Coffee.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great Coffee Pod, but Not for Everyone, January 2, 2008

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Brett C. Canfield - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fratello Coffee Company French Saigon Dark, 18-Count Pods (Pack of 6) (Grocery)

These are definitely high quality pods. They have a dark chocolate flavor to them and they work very well in the Senseo brand pod machine. The packaging is high quality, including the engineering of the pod itself. I've occasionally had pods that 'ripped' open before or during the brewing process, these DO NOT.

The flavor profile is not over-roasted like Starbucks Swill and some of the other pods out there, but it is dark chocolate flavor although not bitter. If you like a dark brew, you'll like this because it is very close to an authentic espresso shot.