Stumptown Coffee Roasters, Medium Roast Organic Whole Bean Coffee - Founder's Blend Bag with Flavor Notes of Vanilla and Cocoa Powder, 340.2 g (Pack of 1)

The Negative Reviews Were On Point- the beans were not fresh, hardly any notable coffee flavors, it does take more beans to make a cup (I thought it was just me), and it is overpriced considering the end product. I guess I should have read the reviews before buying it. Noticed the beans on the left are more glossy (meaning the oils haven't been stripped) than the ones on the right (Stumptown, which I received a little more than a week ago and only opened a couple of days ago). My experience: - I first tried it with my espresso machine. The grind was dry and powdery. The crema was lacking and it looked a little watery. The taste was acidic, not nutty or roasted. The taste was akin to stale beans or decaf, slight sour taste. The notes were definitely not of vanilla or cocoa powder (as the label advertised). - I admit I'm no barista, so I gave it another go. This time with a pour over, which IMHO I'm better at. As another reviewer noted, it did take a little more beans to make a comparable cup. But the end results were still the same, still the same acidic/sour taste of stale beans, no notes of vanilla or cocoa powder. I threw away the package so I don't know when the roasted and good by dates were. FWIW, I didn't like their bottled cold brews (same acidic/sour taste) and was willing to try them out bc heck we're talking whole roasted organic beans and at a relatively attractive price.. But no. I'll stick with my Lavazza (the beans on the left in pic).

I love this coffee and have purchased it many times! The Founders is my favorite, it is smooth and I do not find it to be bitter at all. It is always very fresh, the bean is a dark robust color, and is a full size. Family and friends all love it!

Founder's by Stumpton...My # 1 go to for best tasting coffee,, .... #2 Blue Bottle medium roast,, #3 Taylor Lane Sonoma roast...All 3 are certified organic coffees...

Excellent coffee

As a first-time purchaser of this coffee blend, I must express my satisfaction with the brand. While it falls within the realm of luxury items due to its cost, I am grateful for its exceptional brewing quality. The aroma is captivating, the roast is splendid, and the acidity is perfectly balanced. This blend is an ideal choice for my preferences. I will repeat the purchase and recommend it to others.