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Coffee, Tea & Espresso

Orinoco Ethiopian Yirgacheffe 2.5lb bag, Medium Roast, Whole Bean Coffee, 100% Arabica beans

Orinoco’s Ethiopian Yirgacheffe ships as a 2.5 lb whole-bean, 100% Arabica offering that the listing describes as a medium/medium-light roast with bright citrus, floral, and berry notes. Owners praise aroma and value; this review parses roast, packaging, daily use, and who should (and shouldn’t) buy it.

92.7 Dude Score Read
Coffee, Tea & Espresso

The Bean Organic Coffee Company Aloha Bean (Hawaiian Hazelnut), Medium Roast, Whole Bean Coffee, 5-Pound Bag

A detailed look at The Bean Organic Coffee Company's Aloha Bean Hawaiian Hazelnut (5 lb, whole bean). Coverage: flavor signals from owners, packaging, certifications listed, brewing notes, and buying checklist.

87.8 Dude Score Read
Coffee, Tea & Espresso

DEAD OR ALIVE COFFEE No3-100% Robusta Espresso Roast, High-Caffeine Whole Bean Coffee, Italian Roasted, Low-Acid, Dark & Bold Flavor - 17.6 oz (500 g)

Dead Or Alive No3 is a high‑caffeine, Italian‑roasted 100% Robusta whole bean aimed at espresso lovers. Expect strong, low‑acid cups with smoky/dark chocolate notes and clear caffeine warnings from buyers.

90.4 Dude Score Read
Coffee, Tea & Espresso

Stumptown Coffee Roasters, Medium Roast Whole Bean Coffee, 100% Arabica Coffee - Homestead Blend 12 Ounce Bag with Flavor Notes of Milk Chocolate, Cherry and Orange

Stumptown Homestead Blend is a 12 oz whole-bean medium roast blend (100% Arabica) with chocolate, cherry, and orange notes and Direct Trade sourcing. Owners praise packaging and flavor but occasionally flag stale bags—check roast/best-by dates.

91.8 Dude Score Read
Coffee, Tea & Espresso

Fresh Roasted Coffee, Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Kochere Whole Bean Coffee, Medium Roast, Kosher, 5 lb (80 oz)

A detailed look at Fresh Roasted Coffee’s Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Kochere 5 lb whole beans: floral, lemon-forward medium roast with nitrogen-flushed packaging and mixed owner reports on freshness.

90.0 Dude Score Read
Coffee, Tea & Espresso

Lifeboost Organic Coffee Beans Medium Roast - Low Acid Single Origin Non-GMO Organic Whole Bean Coffee - Third Party Tested For Mycotoxins & Pesticides - 12 Ounces

Lifeboost Medium Roast is a low-acid, single-origin whole-bean coffee that’s certified organic and third‑party tested. Great for sensitive stomachs, but expect a premium price and variable batch notes.

91.2 Dude Score Read
Coffee, Tea & Espresso

Starbucks Caffé Verona Whole Bean Coffee, 16 Oz, Pack of 6

Caffè Verona is Starbucks' dark, chocolate-forward whole bean meant for bold, consistent cups. This review covers roast profile, packaging quirks, and who should buy it.

97.1 Dude Score Read
Coffee, Tea & Espresso

Tim Hortons Whole Bean Original, Medium Roast Coffee, Made with 100% Arabica Beans, 32 Ounce Bag

Tim Hortons Whole Bean Original is a 32 oz medium-roast, 100% Arabica blend that owners praise for a classic, smooth cup and good value. Packaging inconsistencies are the most common complaint.

94.7 Dude Score Read
Coffee, Tea & Espresso

Stumptown Coffee Roasters, Medium Roast Organic Whole Bean Coffee, 100% Arabica Coffee - Holler Mountain 12 Ounce Bag with Flavor Notes of Citrus Zest, Caramel and Hazelnut

Stumptown Holler Mountain is a medium‑roast, organic whole‑bean blend (100% Arabica) touted for citrus, caramel and hazelnut notes. Owners praise its versatility and aroma but report some freshness variability.

91.0 Dude Score Read
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