[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We drink coffee every and have tried so many roasters from the state of WA to NY; CA to SC but this coffee BY FAR is the perfect blend. This search has been ongoing since 2009 and we have lived and worked around the industry from Oregon Coast to Southern California and New Mexico. Thank you for putting in the extra effort to make an amazing blend for use in our De'Longhi espresso maker!

This stuff is killer! It tastes amazing and is strong enough to wake me up with 5 hours of sleep (gotta love working nights and weekends.) Don't let the price scare you away. If you like strong coffee, this is the stuff for you. My mom is particular about her coffee and has been sticking with Cafe Bustello but she's been converted to FDP Coffee since the first cup

When Fire Department Coffee donated bags of Skull Crushing Espresso to our fundraiser at The Ranch – Teammates for Life, I didn't get a chance to grab that night because it was a popular item and we gave away the few extras we had. I didn't have to gamble on the 5-pound bag for myself because I'm a man, a veteran, and I drink coffee like that one uncle who shows up at Thanksgiving wearing hockey pads and a mullet wig, just to remind everyone the game's still going.This blend does not just wake you up, it kicks the door down. I am not from Napa Valley and I don't do that flavor profiles, it's great coffee. It is like Crosby with the puck. It does not miss.From one veteran to another crew of brothers, thank you Fire Department Coffee. I'm hooked me. You have a lifetime subscriber unless you start selling it in a boutique, then we will need to have words.

I usually put creamer in my coffee, but this is the only one I've had that I can take black. It's the perfect cup for waking up or relaxing to. The packaging is marvelous and appealing to the eye. And the resealable top means it won't go stale. I will definitely be buying more :)

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] do you want “coffee” or do you want COFFEE?! If you're looking to speak in capital letters, beat your car to work, and feel the electricity coursing through the nearest power outlet, this is what you need. SCE has just enough bite to not leave a mark, yet the intense flavor will make you want more ala 50 Shades of Skull Crushing Espresso.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Excellent coffee!!! Taste and price are right. ALOT better than the over priced “specialty” coffee from other vendors. Just wish you could split the 5lb bags into 2 different flavors (please add that option) lol

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The aroma of the beans was smooth, sweet and strong. They have a good caramelized coating and have been roasted to the perfect amount. The taste is smooth and bold while not bitter. I usually turn this into an iced drink and it retains its flavor.

I have been retired from the fire service for 9 years, and the one habit I picked up from my O.T.J. flavor preference is my coffee. Has to be STRONG! Flavorful and robust! SKULL-CRUSHING ESPRESSO is perfect, french-press ready, for my AM 32 oz. mug. Every day! Just can't be beat.

I haven't met a coffee yet I didn't like from FDC! This Skull-Crushing Espresso is no exception- delicious, strong and smooth! Perfect for my morning latte, especially when I need a kick in the pants to wake up and get motivated! My husband is a PCF, so knowing we support fire fighters makes the coffee taste even better!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought 5 lbs!