At our house we start the day with Espresso Roast--both the full-bodied blend and the decaf. Well, you can't imagine the aroma--or can you? I have discovered that the decaf bean, when freshly ground, is very charged with static electricity, compared to the freshly ground regular Espresso bean. Can someone explain why this might be the case? Nevertheless, Espresso Roast is such a delight -- decaf or regular!

Occasionally I like to enjoy an espresso at home. We own an average Saeco espresso machine. I tried different roasts and my favorites are Dallmayr Espresso Monaco and Lavazza Caffè Espresso. Compared to these Starbucks Espresso Roast is the worst. It is ground like regular coffee powder, it creates no crema and tastes burnt.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love a nice bold espresso that gives you that extra jolt no matter the time of the day it is. The Starbucks espresso roast ground coffee gave me just that. I love the smell and that even though it was ground, it taste very fresh.

Was just informed that the stores no longer carry the espresso pods. Will be available online until Dec 31. Then gone! Funny thing is they are trying to sell me a new machine that takes a new type of pod. What am i supposed to do with my old Barista that works great!???

I do a pour-over for practically all my coffee. 19 grams of hand-ground coffee, 360 grams of filtered water, and pour it in concentric circles at 195 degrees within 105 seconds of brewing time. I bought the Espresso for a stove-top express device. But I used it for my pour-over and was pleasantly surprised. It is a dark roast for sure, but it has a bouquet and taste that is surprisingly complex.

I never thought I would be an espresso drinker. Unfortunately I always assumed espresso was a thick, syrupy drink. It definitely is not. Although a bold coffee it is a rich, clean taste. I gifted several pounds to coffee drinkers who had never drank espresso and it was a big hit.

I've tried several different espressos over the years and in my opinion, nothing has the well balanced, depth of flavor quite like this one. This espresso in a cup of hot, steamed milk is perfect in so many ways. No need to add anything to the flavor. It has it all!!!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Strong smooth tasting espresso coffee. Produced a good amount of crema with my espresso machine. It is a very dark roast with a medium/fine grind. Great to enjoy throughout the day. Definitely recommend! #freesample

I love my Verissimo system and use the Espresso pods frequently. I ordered a large pack during a promotional offer so I could get the savings. However, when I received the product, it expires in February, which only gives me 2 months to get through all of it. It would be helpful if the expiration date was called out in the product details, as my savings may be lost if the product goes bad before it can all be used.

Amazingly rich and very fragrant coffee. To brew a pot or a shot, espresso blend is to awaken a festival of senses. The smell is refreshing, the taste is envigorating and even the texture has you wanting more. With dark, strong, earthy almost woody flavor it's sure to please.