I have tried the Italian roast from many other coffee houses. This is probably the best of all. It is perfect for afternoons when you need that extra jolt to get by the day. It makes a great cup of coffee at the end of a meal. The aftertaste it leaves is so pleasant that you'll be able to focus better at work without being distracted by food.
I preffer this brand and roast over any other. have always enjoyed my coffe black and that is the best way to enjoy this. The aroma from the cup enhances the taste to give you a great start to the worst part of the day...the morning!
I've gone through a box of Tully's Italian Roast. The first cup I drank was extraordinary. It had a long complex tail on the aftertaste that was worth savoring. Sadly, I quickly got used to it, and the flavor no longer stands out to me. It's still a generally excellent coffee.