I bought a box that had 4 different coffees included. This Hawaiian blend was included. I was totally not impressed. I was surprised because I do like Starbucks, Folgers dark, and other dark/bold coffees, but this one was just too bitter!!!
Have ordered this coffee for a long time, but the last few orders are not bold. I thought maybe I just got a bad lot the first time I noticed this, but next shipment was the same. Either they are putting less coffee in the pod or just not the same quality. What a disappointment as I really liked this one.
I have been purchasing this brand and specifically this blend for a few years now. It has been the primary staple in my house and at work, where myself and many others pitch in to buy it for our Kurig. The last batch I purchased in the big box, i felt seemed watery and not as bold as it had been. I felt it was just myself, but others also started to say the same thing. We felt as though when we were originally using the standard brew setting before, we were all now using the smaller setting to get the same flavor profile. It had become less. Feeling this was a one off batch (new white plastic cups), I purchased another box for home. Same flavor profile - weaker and less bold. Something has changed the flavor profile. Needless to say, we are looking at other blends that are comparable to the original. I hope we can find one - or that they can get this one back to its original profile. I had recommended this blend to many others, but as it stands, I would resind those recommendations based on the new variant we have.
This coffee is wonderful. I enjoy it so much. It needs no help from cream or sweetener to balance it and improve its taste. Was surprised since it is described as "bold" and I usually find those coffees too strong for my taste. Have had nothing but favorable comments from friends who have tried it.
Pros: No Bitter After Taste, Stands On Its Own, Smooth Rich Taste, Wonderful Aroma
I normally gravitate toward bolder, darker roasts so I was quite surprised at the depth of flavor this roast had. I would recommend brewing it as an 8 oz cup. Not as good as a true 100% Kona, but for a blend it is quite good.
This is absolutely the worst coffee I have ever tasted. Even adding french vanilla creamer did not hide the bad taste. It tastes like horse manure smells. I wish I had bought a sampler instead of a full box. I would never recommend this to anyone. I bought because of the good reviews. They were wrong. This is a horrible coffee. I wish I could send it back for a refund.