Kimbo Coffee, Espresso Barista, Italian Whole Coffee Beans, Medium Roast, 9/13, 1 x 1kg

My own taste in coffee has always been strong Italian espresso which I like to drink black - Americano style. I normally buy 1kg bags from the likes of Sainsbury, Tesco and occasionally specialist coffee houses if available - prices ranging around £12 - £15 per kilo. This Kimbo brand met my expectations. Good aroma on opening bag and I was pleased to see that the beans appeared shiny always been a good sign. The beans seemed somewhat smaller than most other brands but as sold by weight should be of no consequence. The taste was good and strong -so much so that whilst I usually use up to 5 measures of beans to make a large jug of coffee I found that I only needed to use 3 measures for comparable results using this brand.

Espresso as it should be, with a thick, dark nutty crema, properly roasted and with a balanced sweetness. I like it.

I've been brewing my morning cup with Kimbo Crema Intensa for a little while now, and thought it's about time I shared my thoughts. Here’s the lowdown:First off, the flavor is something to talk about. It’s rich, with a nice depth that hits you with a bit of sweetness and a hint of acidity. Honestly, it's been a great companion for my espresso machine, but I've also had a decent pour-over with it. The aroma? Absolutely inviting. Opening the bag is like walking into your favorite coffee shop – that burst of coffee smell that just picks you up.Now, the beans themselves look top-notch. They’re pretty uniform, and I haven’t come across any odd ones that looked under or over-roasted. They're not too oily either, which I’ve read can be a good thing for keeping your coffee maker in better shape.But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. The price tag is a bit on the high side. I get it, quality coffee costs more, but if you’re brewing a few cups a day like me, those bags start to add up. Also, the bag doesn’t reseal, which is a bit of a bummer. I had to find an airtight container to dump the beans into after opening, to keep them from going stale.And a heads up for anyone who likes their coffee on the lighter side – this might be a bit much for you. It’s definitely got a kick to it, which I love, but it might not be everyone’s cup of...coffee.So, wrapping up, would I buy it again? Yes, for those days when I feel like treating myself. It's not my everyday coffee, mainly because of the price, but when I do splurge on a bag, I enjoy every bit of it. If you’re into robust and flavorful coffees and don’t mind spending a bit more, I’d say give Kimbo Crema Intensa a shot.

In my experience, Arabica/Robusta blends can be a bit hit and miss: you want the richness of Arabica with the nutty, toasty flavours of Robusta but if it goes wrong the Robusta makes everything taste of brewed wood.I think this gets it right, and I was very happy to have bought this at the deal price of £6.50 for two bags. I would buy it again at that price but for me, there are plenty more coffees to try before I'd want to come back to this at full price.A real coffee expert/nerd, even without a prejudice against Italian/dark roasts, would be horrified by the state of the beans: a good portion of the one bag I've opened consisted of chips and flakes. It didn't affect my enjoyment of the coffee but a more discerning drinker may disagree. Be warned - I've never seen anything like it.

Nice coffee! Gives a full bodied, strong espresso without being bitter, beans are good quality and works perfectly in our DeLonghi Dinamica coffee machine.

Aromatic, dark roasted good quality coffee .

very bitter and over roasted

I tried kimbo as it popped up while it was on offer. I was always curious due to high ratings, but felt it was a bit too expensive.I love a strong tasting black coffee and kimbo beans give such a nice clean, strong taste. I take a double shot americano with my delonghi bean to cup machine. I think I've found my new favourite coffee bean for the time being!