I have been purchasing this blend for several years because I enjoy the taste with no after taste. The only reason for not giving it an excellent rating pertains to quality control. Over the years, I have had occasion to receive pods that weren't properly vacuum sealed. These are bitter and can be easily detected by the foil cover being flat or indented. My shipment is 4 boxes and they average about 2 per shipment.
I'm trying all kinds of French Roast coffees but I've yet to find the flavor I'm looking for comparing it with New Orleans, Cafe Dumont. There is a certain taste in French roast but I haven't found it yet!