I like dark coffee in a strong brew, so I've been experimenting, trying to find just the right K-cup. I'd thought the Tully's French Roast was good, but this puts that to shame. The roast is dark, the color deep, and the body robust. Perfect with a little sweetener. I think I've found just the right coffee K-cup.
I like dark roasts, such as Timothy's Italian and Parisian Nights Bold. I even like Emeril's Big Easy Bold (with a little extra sweetner to kill the bitter aftertaste). After reading the reviews, I thought I'd try a sample box of Sumatran Reserve Extra Bold Coffee. I also tried Van Houtte Columbian Dark, and Wolfgang Puck French Roast. I didn't particularly care for the Puck. The Van Houtte was okay, and I loved the Parisian Night. I mention this so you have an idea of what my taste is like. Sorry to report, but the Green Mountain Sumatran Reserve Extra Bold Coffee was just horrible. Way too bitter and acidic. Vile is too strong a word, but it the one that keeps coming to mind. I really wanted to support fair trade and organic, but I just can't with this one. I'll take the 4 leftover K-cups into work and have some folks who like strong coffee try it. Maybe someone will like it...
Cons: Unpleasant Aftertaste, Unpleasant Flavor, Unbalanced Or Sharp Acidity
This is my favorite of all of the types of K Cups I've tried. To me the flavor is full bodied and delicious. I make it on the medium sized cup and it's pure joy.