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Flavor: Smart Ass - Medium Roast | Size: 10 oz

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Kicking Horse Coffee, Whole Bean Coffee

Certified Organic, Certified Fair Trade, Certified Delicious!

Kicking Horse Coffee is Rocky Mountain-roasted; bold, smooth and adventurous, just like you. A loyal following reinforces Kicking Horse Coffee’s passion for roasting only the finest, super-premium coffee. This is a no-compromise coffee and a no-compromise company, committed to local and global environmental conservation. Whichever blend you choose, you can drink ass-ured, knowing that all Kicking Horse Coffee is 100% organic and Fairtrade. Welcome to the ultimate wake-up call; from 454 Horse Power and Grizzly Claw, to Three Sisters and last but never least, Kick Ass.

Kicking Horse Coffee; fueling discerning coffee addictions for almost 20 years, with fresh, delicious, full-bodied flavour.

Why our coffee kicks ass. ..

Kicking Horse Coffee is Organic, Fair Trade coffee. We’re fanatics about beans—certified Fair Trade, certified organic, shade grown, friendly for birds, Arabica beans, that is. And, because we roast these premium beans to perfection, 3,000 feet above sea level, near the headwaters of the mighty Columbia River. Some say it’s the fresh, Rocky Mountain air, some say it’s the altitude... whatever it is, we''re not footing the medical bill if our coffee takes you out with a roundhouse kick to the taste buds! We’ve got the perfect blend for you—and we’ll pack and ship it fresh. ..order online today!

About Kicking Horse Coffee

Certified Organic
Certified Fair Trade
Certified Kosher
Premium Arabica Beans
Rocky Mountain-Roasted
Whole Bean
Full-Bodied Flavour

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Flavor:Smart Ass - Medium Roast | Size:10 oz

A half-full cup of wake up and wise up. No joke here, this is just a bright, chocolaty concoction for the smart-thinking, deep-drinking, good-at-their-game-in-the-morning crowd.

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Flavor: Smart Ass - Medium Roast | Size: 10 oz

Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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ASIN: B014KG4YZ6
UPC: 773821776279 629070800275
Item model number: SYNCHKG076202
Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3,027 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,181 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
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Lush, aromatic roast with smooth finish and hints of baker's chocolate = superior recommendation

ByR. Mandlon September 3, 2016

Flavor: 454 Horse PowerSize: 2.2 lbVerified Purchase

(*Reviewer's note--I bloody well didn't receive anything from anyone for this review, and neither should anyone else. There).

If you're reading this, you're a coffee purist like I am (others call us snobs, but we all know better.) And like me, you've been disappointed all too often by recommendations that have led you to more of the same-- acidic, flat, unremarkable brews. Starbucks, Coffee Bean-- even Peet's can be overrated, and the only thing they consistently provide is inconsistency. However, the 454 from Kicking Horse, while a bit pricier than our usual fare, is worth every penny. It's a delicious, lush roast with hints of baker's chocolate, a smooth finish, and very low acidity. In sum, it's a superb coffee. In my quest for the ultimate cup--which is not over, but has dramatically narrowed--I also found some terrific advice to really getting the most mileage out of your beans.

First, a burr grinder really does make a difference. I used my old blade grinder for years, and my coffee was always decent. However, the more I read, the more I thought about trying one. I bought a Cuisinart, the $45-ish jobby. Short story is that instead of pulverizing the same beans over and over, which makes your grind size inconsistent, it grinds the beans once as they pass into the hopper, and you can control the coarseness. I'd get one.

Next, search online for articles about how much coffee to use; there's lots of great info abounding. Boiled down, they say that bean to water ratios matter, and they're right. It's 55 grams of coffee to one liter of water. Sounds like a pain to measure, but it's not. Once I got a cheap scale here on Amazon ($10 or so) I figured out how much my press and carafes held, and used some basic math to dial in the right amount of coffee. It was easy, and our presses and carafes hold similar volumes. Anyway, I just poured the beans into a measuring cup, took note of the mark, and put the scale away.

I also tried veering away from my permanent gold filter. Sacrilege, maybe, but my wife likes her coffee less gritty, and I wondered if sacrificing the natural oils vs. the grit was a good trade. It was. In fact, I'm coming to prefer the paper filter taste (Melitta non-bleached), or rather, the texture, over the gold filter. I still like the permanent filter, although my French press beats them both. Medium-course grind from the Cuisinart, six minutes in sub-boiling water, stir once, and it's like nothing I've had before. Sinfully aromatic, big mouthfeel, and eminently enjoyable. I don't think I've had a better cup of coffee. It also makes a great pot of drip, noticeably better. And regardless of what anyone says, your own preferences are paramount. What's best is what you like the most. Drip, press, single cup it--choose your weapon.

But I'm burying the lead--the quality of the beans makes the cup more than anything else, and the Kicking Horse 454 is superior to most coffees I've had; it vastly outclasses all the bitter slop we've been led to believe tastes good. I've also tried the Kick Ass, and I prefer the 454. It's roastier and richer. I've also noticed that some reviewers say that the 454 tastes burnt, heavy, etc. Of course, we all have our own taste buds, but I respectfully submit that this is bunk. The 454 is my new mainstay because I dislike burnt, heavy coffee as much as I dislike weak, acidic coffee. The 454 has exceptional balance.

If nothing else, it's worth your while to try it, and experiment with your brewing methods like I did. I've finally arrived at a consistently excellent brew, and I'll warrant your thoughts about coffee will change if you do the same.

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From Kicking Horse to Kicking MULE :(

ByEvAon January 25, 2016

Flavor: 454 Horse PowerSize: 2.2 lbVerified Purchase

When I started on buying this coffee over a year ago, it was the next best big thing out there for me. Seductively aromatic, with dark yet not burned lightly oily beans, delivering no bitterness, only the electric jumpstart and coffeine bliss, cup after cup. Even my jura maschine seem to approve, though intended for dry beans. I got so enthusiastic about this brand, that I've tried all of their flavors (except decaf), and this one was definitely number 1, followed by Kick Ass. I do enjoy drinking coffee during the day, even evenings, I tried a lot of different brands in my life, favouring the italians ones most, but this one was something out of ordinary in every aspect. From my last two orders however, I feel like "horse" has been hamped by a "donkey", and their "offspring" isn't very attractive. Very oily beans, bitter like hell taste even to the extend of scratching my throat although being drunk with creamer. It is very unfortunate, as the price is continuously increasing while quality seems to slides down. I gave it now generously 2 stars, as I mix it with my italian coffee for semi decent taste, but it's not what it was for sure.

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Will wake the dead

ByAmazon Customeron March 21, 2014

Flavor: 454 Horse PowerSize: 2.2 lbVerified Purchase

I'm a huge fan of Kicking Horse roasters, pretty much everything they do is awesome. 454 Horsepower has recently dethroned Kick Ass as my vote for 'best coffee in the known universe'. Big, bold, earthy, and with enough punch to rouse Cthulhu himself, this is the kind of coffee that makes you want to go out and punch bears after a cup. The only downside to it is that it is pretty oily, and my grinder is a lot more cranky on the maintenance when I put a lot of 454 through it since the high oil content makes the dust stick to everything. That's a minor inconvenience though. Seriously, do yourself a favor and buy some of this. Pepsi-challenge it with whatever you're currently drinking. It'll be like going from Steak-ums to a properly prepared and rested NY Strip.

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TORN BETWEEN TWO

ByDavid Pon March 13, 2017

Flavor: Kick Ass DarkSize: 2.2 lbVerified Purchase

Am now on my second or third Kilo of Kick Ass...... After first finding Kick Ass, I continued to try other coffees and roasts in a search for "my preferred coffee". I still have other coffees yet to try, but have tried quite a few different high rated coffees... Some were good and some I gave away.... I do know what I want now in a coffee and roast... I want it all !!!! Now is that too much to ask ????? I grind my own beans and use a good brewer with no burner to scorch my coffee.... Kicking Horse is the only coffee that I keep coming back to.... I will tell you that so far I am torn between two favorites...... And they are both Kicking Horse Coffees !!! .... 454 Horsepower and Kick Ass...... The Kick Ass has a far superior body, while the 454 has better flavor notes and smokiness...... If any body out there knows of a coffee that combines both, please let me know... The one great coffee brewing tip I learned that everyone should know , Add a pinch of salt to your grounds !!!! You won't taste the salt in the finished product but it will take away any sour note that there is , unless of course you are a fan of sour notes in coffee....

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Very dry beans, aroma-less and bitter coffee

Bycrimsongatoron July 1, 2016

Flavor: Smart Ass - Medium RoastSize: 10 ozVerified Purchase

Due to all the positive reviews, I was really excited about trying this coffee. When it arrived, the first thing I noticed was that the package was nearly odorless. I hoped that had to do with the packaging, but I've always been able to smell coffee very clearly through bags like this that haven't been opened.

Upon opening the bag, however, there was still only a very faint aroma. I also noticed the coffee beans seemed very dry - not oily at all, and some looked burnt. I went ahead and brewed some coffee nonetheless - with hopes it would still be good. But it wasn't. It tasted very bitter and with no other significant flavor. I don't know if I got a bad batch, or if this is the norm -- but I'm afraid I'm done with this brand.

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Probably the best I've had so far!

Coffee is strong without the bitterness and tastes amazing.

Published 11 hours ago by God Is Love

Four Stars

Solid value option. Use this for cold brew.

Published 1 day ago by Paul Marcoe Anheier

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Mild coffee very good flavor.

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Very smooth & mellow at a great price. I drink my coffee black to cheap ...

Very smooth & mellow at a great price.I drink my coffee black so cheap coffee just doesn't cut it. This is good!

Published 4 days ago by Jack Winter

Four Stars

good coffee.

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My new decaf!

LOVE this decaf!! Not bitter; smooth. Doesn't make my heart beat double time.

Published 5 days ago by Elise M.

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Published 5 days ago by David

Tasteless, stale, and overpriced

Brewed with a Chemex using a bleached CM-1 filter.

I really wanted to like this coffee. The bag design looks premium and there are specific brewing instructions on the...Read more

Published 6 days ago by Bev Jorgenson

No kick ass.

I liked this coffee but I the Kick Ass blend better.

Published 6 days ago by Tim B

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