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5.0 out of 5 starsDelicious, Intense Flavor as the Can Says
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2020
It's true what they say. Pregrounds start losing their taste after two weeks, which is what I bought. When I first opened the can, I didn't expect it to "explode". It's not as bad as it sounds. Okay, maybe it is. There was a sudden outrush of air from the canister as the nitrogen or whatever they used to preserved the grounds rushed out, like someone taking an air compressor, turning it up to 30 PSI, and spraying you with air. Yes, it felt that violent.
That being said, I enjoyed the heck out of these pregrounds for the first two weeks in my moka maker. I would make two or even three cups a day. I did notice after two weeks that the coffee started losing its flavor. So, if you are into espressos and use a moka pot, then I would really recommend getting a coffee grinder. I've since given up on moka espressos as I discovered the V60 pour-over method.
Still, I recommend these beans over Starbucks. They just taste a whole lot better. There's nothing like a delicious, hot cup of coffee in the mornings, in the afternoons, or in the evenings, when it's 55 F outside, and you just want to curl up on the couch with a hot cup of joe and watch your favorite shows or work on your favorite things.
I used to visit a local Italian coffee house every weekend when I lived in the North Beach neighborhood in San Francisco. They served Cafe Illy's. So, these beans also bring out the nostalgia of a cold San Francisco evening, enjoying a cup of coffee, post-dinner with my family.
