- Coffee Bean Direct Dark Sumatra Mandheling, Whole Bean, 5lb Bag

Coffee for Coffee Lovers! I've bought Sumatra coffee since 1999. It's rich and dark. I've made it in coffeemakers, French presses, and pour overs for flavor and strength control (other coffees quite simply, disappoint!). This recent order arrived and I opened it up: the beans are shiny and freshly roasted, then I made a cup (2:30 p.m.) I may get to bed late tonight, but this is a treat that is worth it. I cant justify "buying" Ccoffee from a shop - it's just too expensive to indulge in; I make my own to haul to work in my thermos and have for years. This TASTES like "Coffee shop coffee" and it's priced affordably.

Wow! What an amazing deal! Thanks to the incredibly wide scope of Amazon's "Always please the customer!" thinking, I'm subscribing to a monthly delivery of a 5-pound bag of totally awesome fresh Dark Sumatra coffee beans (from Coffee Bean Direct Coffee Roasters). These fresh-roasted beans make an exceptionally terrific, totally smooth, rich and deliciously tasty cup of coffee, some of the very best ever. And the price is just right. With Amazon's flexible coffee bean subscription plan, I get the freshest beans exactly when I want and need them, I don't have to fret about going to the coffee store or market or running out of anything. I just grind my fresh aromatic beans before bed each night and I have absolutely fabulous hot Dark Sumatran coffee the next morning. These fresh beans are so richly aromatic that my [non coffee drinking] partner likes to grind and set-up the coffee at night just so he can enjoy these Dark Sumatra beans in his own fashion. Amazon.com sends me my 5-pound bag of fresh roasted beans promptly each and every month. I can suspend my order or purchase more beans, change my delivery dates and of course, I can always choose from Coffee Bean Direct Coffee Roasters' excellent stock of the very best fresh-roasted coffee beans available from almost anywhere in the world. I once lived in Hawaii's famed Kona coffee district and had my own absolutely fresh, just picked-off-the-tree coffee beans from my own trees, I could roast those fresh, tasty Kona beans myself whenever and however I wanted. This was a totally unique coffee lovers' experience, but Coffee Bean Direct Coffee Roasters' coming straight to my door courtesy of Amazon.com expertise is just as awesome and a lot less messy and time-consuming. I have the worlds' best coffee from the worlds' best retailer every month with absolutely no fuss. Please Amazon.com, find a way to stop by in the mornings, brew and serve some of my deliciously hot Dark Sumatra coffee (don't forget to wash the pot and used cup please!), that would be almost perfection. Oh, and did I mention making fresh, hot scones? Maybe? Thank you Amazon.com, you've changed the way I shop! And it's great!

So I saw the Dark Sumatra Mandheling, and figured I would give it a try. It is a fine coffee which is a darker roast, full body and low on acidity. It makes a fine morning brew that satisfies my taste buds. Now, I have been a CoffeBean Direct customer for many years. They have many options of varied coffee that is fresh roasted. What attracted me to buying from Amazon is the (3) individual 16 oz bag package which CBD does not offer. It is real convenient for fresh storage as the 16 oz fits perfectly in my coffee canister. Also, CBD offers their beans in 16 oz, 2.5 & 5lbs. The 2.5lb package is $32 and 3lbs from Amazon is $30. Factor in shipping with Prime & you are saving $5 for 8oz more beans. Good bargain & a very good cup of coffee

I really do like these coffee beans. The coffee is flavorful and delish! They are a very good value. I have it on Subscribe and Save which helps to reduce the price. I mix chicory (2-1 - coffee to chickory) in with the ground coffee. Frontier Natural Products Organic Roasted Chicory Root Granules is available on Amazon. This dark roast coffee is low in acid and the chicory adds a smooth taste and robustness without extra calories. It has a rich chocolatey undertone. Chicory is also good for you. According to Web M.D. " Chicory is a plant. Its roots and dried, above-ground parts are used to make medicine. Chicory is used for loss of appetite, upset stomach, constipation, liver and gallbladder disorders, cancer, and rapid heartbeat. It is also used as a “tonic,” to increase urine production, to protect the liver, and to balance the stimulant effect of coffee". So if you looking for a great, flavorful, healthy and cost effective cup of coffee, Coffee Bean Direct Sumatra Mandheling is a sure bet. Coffee Bean Direct Dark Sumatra Mandheling, Whole Bean Coffee, 5-Pound Bag

Okay everybody, this is my absolute favorite coffee. For the price, this is probably the most luxurious coffee that you can get. It is dark and rich, smells amazing, and tastes very smooth. There is absolutely zero bitterness. My only complaint is with the 5lb packaging. It is hard to open, and isn't resealable. This is a good thing if you are shipping coffee all over the world, but the fact that it isn't resealable makes it a pain in the butt if you are living out of a foot locker in Afghanistan and trying to keep 5 lbs of coffee fresh. The fact that this stuff smells so amazing in my french press and anybody that walks by is trying to score some from me makes it not last as long so it hasn't been too much of a worry. Open with a knife, roll down the top, and gorilla tape shut and all is good in the world. This coffee is life changing!

A very good Sumatran coffee at a relatively good price.

Much better than I expected. Yum very smooth taste

I had high hopes for this coffee. In the past I have looked at the Coffee Bean Direct site and the reviews for the Sumatra Mandheling are excellent. The company sells the beans in 1lb, 2.5lb and 5lb bags, and the 2.5lb bag is $32.95 + $3.00 shipping. I saw the beans priced Amazon at $29.95 for 3lb. I have Prime so no shipping and I decided to give them a try. The bags are packaged well but the roast date on the bag is June 19 (I received them August 10). I am not a coffee snob but I have decent equipment and I brewed the first pot at 200 degrees, medium grind, 7 tbs for 40oz of water. During the brewing process there was almost no noticeable coffee aroma in the kitchen. I always use a clear glass mug when I try a new coffee so I can see the color and this coffee was nice and dark but there was almost no flavor. I am very disappointed and will not buy this again. I will probably get some cheap half decent beans and mix them with this coffee to use it up.