Allegro Coffee Decaf Organic French Roast Whole Bean Coffee, 12 Ounce (Pack of 1)

Bought to use in my new coffeemaker that uses whole beans. In the past I used to use the Starbucks Verona Decaf that came pre-ground. I've been looking for a good dark roast, yet decaf, coffee that came in whole beans since it appears that Starbucks doesn't make one. So I bought this one with high hopes and I wasn't disappointed! I typically mix equal measures of Starbucks Dark French Roast and their dark Verona Decaf. So I did a similar thing this time around with half of the Starbucks Dark French roast and half of this Allegro organic Decaf. First thing I noticed, which more than mildly surprised me, was that this Allegro Decaf was the SAME EXACT dark color as the Starbucks dark roast. Wow, that was a good start. This told me I was in for a treat since decafs are typically lighter in color. I really couldn't tell the color or shape of the beans from the Allegro vs. Starbucks. After brewing them in my automatic drip Cuisinart machine I tasted the coffee. I was very pleasantly surprised to find out that there was absolutely no difference in the fullness of flavor compared to what I have been drinking all these years. In sum, this is definitely a dark and robust version of a great-tasting decaf coffee. The price is a little bit more expensive than the Starbucks, but well worth it to me for the following reasons: 1. It tastes as good as Starbucks 2. It's rich in dark roast flavor 3. It's decaf, which is great on its own or good to use like I do by mixing it with regular caffinated coffee 4. It's ORGANIC...that's an added bonus that makes up for the extra 15% cost vs. the regular pre-ground coffee I've been using 5. Finally, it's whole bean; there just aren't too many decafs that come whole bean

I’ve been searching for decaf dark roast whole beans that make good crema in a doppio espresso. Several beans later, I finally found one! This dark roast whole bean coffee smells wonderful and delivers the crema I’ve been searching for. I grind at a little over 1.5 and use a precision basket. You could see the oil on the beans and in the bag (maybe because it’s a dark roast and they tend to be that way). The taste corresponds to a dark roast. Love that it’s Swiss water decaf because that keeps the caffeine out of the picture. I will definitely be buying again and again for my espressos. I do wish the roast date was on it, but not a big deal as long as it delivers what I expect from my coffee.

Very good coffee. I didn't notice until it arrived that it is Swiss Water Processed, which has less caffeine than regular decaf. So I was pleasantly surprised. I use this in my French press and it is very good.

Excellent decaf coffee I'm undecided between this and kicking horse brand decaf coffee both are excellent no bitterness extremely low acidity great taste I am a French roast fan and this Allegro is definitely satisfying and will stay in my Re-order list.

Great taste, great price.

It’s so difficult to find whole bean dark roast decaf coffee of good quality, which is why this is my go-to. We use it to make up a pot of half caff every morning, blending it with another dark roast coffee bean, usually Starbucks French Roast. I would add that although I refer to it as “half caff”, I’m really blending more 60% full caff - 40% decaf to get the preferred body and flavor. Full disclosure, I’m not sure if this would still rate as high with my household if we weren’t using it as a blend.

Not as robust flavor as states and the obvious "decaf" taste is very detectable. Average taste & quality.

Really Good Decaf, maybe the best I have had, the beans were oily when I got it so I knew it was fresh, hard to find a decent decaf.