I've been drinking Starbucks Sumatra Dark Roast since they came out with it in the mid 80's. It has always been earthy, rich and low in acid. I do not care for high-acid coffees. With my most recent purchase, it is clear that they have substantially changes this coffee. It is now very acidic, and is not a rich as it has been for decades. If you like high-acid coffees, then it's OK for you, but I will not be buying this any more.

This coffee, in the French Press, is pure Heaven. this coffee in the morning makes all things possible for the rest of the day, and if things start to go a little south, just make another cup, things will all be right with the world again, buy this coffee for you, YOU deserve it!

My coffee pot holds up to 8 ounces of beans in an air tight container. I set the pot to have my coffee ready by 6:45am. The coffee beans are ground, put into the basket, and brewed with piping hot water. Takes about 8 minutes. Nothing better than the smell of the coffee as I walk down the hallway to my kitchen.

This is the best tasting coffee I have ever bought . I do recommend I Enjoy a good cup of coffee very bold . If you like your coffee to taste strong this is the coffee for you I love this coffee I am always 100% satisfied every time I buy this coffee please continue to sale Sumatra , whole Bean coffee . I am Strong

This is one of my two favorite coffees from Starbucks and is a tie with Komodo Dragon. This is coffee at its best, strong and bold with rich coffee flavor. I don't agree that it has a spicy, dried herbs or earth (do they eat dirt?)flavor; just a wonderful wake-you-up coffee.

I rec''d two bad bags whole bean in my previousl order - just a bad batch I guess. I drink this coffee and the Italian roast all the time. Both are not too acidic and have good balance - meaning that drinking black is nice and and easy on the stomach. A more acidic blend like The French Roast stands up better to milk and suger and other stuff people like to toss in. But as previously stated I drink black.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like my coffee creamy and sweet, but always willing to try new flavors, especially when they are offered as a #freesample. This has a lovely, dark flavor, but with a touch of the slightly burnt taste that defines many darker roasts. I would definitely bake with this, as a fun alternative to espresso, but would probably not drink it as often as a regular cuppa.

I don't know if it's Starbucks or if this is a special blend for Sams but these pods are wildly inconsistent. I measure and use the same method every single time but yet the outcome is wildly inconsistent. Very frustrating for a so called premium brand.

Received my box this morning and popped a Starbucks Sumatra k cup in my Keurig right away. So surprised by the healthy aroma and the wonderful taste! I dislike acidic coffee and this brew is perfect for my taste buds. If you like VN coffee, you can add 2 tsp condensed milk to 10 oz cup and voila, you made your own delicious brew. Make it with 8 oz setting, cool it a little, then pour it over ice cubes for a refreshing iced coffee. I’m ordering another box while it’s on sale, Sumatra is my favorite now

I have had Starbucks Sumatra in K-cups and it is just as good as brewing it in a drip brew machine. That being said, I don't indulge in the K-cup concept because the price per cup compared to brewing a full pot is ridiculous. Since between myself and my wife we easily go through a full pot every morning we would go broke buying this. BUT if you are a 1 or 2 cup a day person this would make sense so that you get that "fresh brewed" essence in every cup. I wish Sam's would have this in the bagged coffees instead of (or in addition to - maybe as "online only"?) so until then I will remain a customer of that other site - the one named for a river....