Great coffee but must be only used on the expresso setting as these pods can burst when used on the 'cup' setting. Much better tasting coffee than the previous machine and ready to go in less than a minute.

This review is not for the product (which is great!), but for the expiration dates. All 8 boxes expire in June. I definitely wouldn't be using every box between now and then, but now it seems I don't have a choice.

This is my husband's #1 favorite. This is a strong rich robust coffee without the bitterness. Would recommend to anyone that loves a strong coffee taste. You always want a second cup!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I tried Starbucks Espresso Roast Ground Coffee this morning. It really packs a punch and I need that in the morning to wake up. It’s the best that I’ve tried.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I must first say that the first 2 reviewers that issued 1 ⭐ were basically complaining that they wanted beans. This has nothing to do with the taste of the coffee. It's rich and smooth. If this is what you're looking for then enjoy it as I do.

I make a cappuccino nearly every day of the week and have found your espresso great for that. I enjoy the richness of the flavor. If i find a downside, I will let you know.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The smell and taste of the coffee are really great. The acidity is also well-balanced. However, I do prefer having less roasted coffee. #freesample

I absolutely love Starbucks coffee but this one misses the mark. I bought the Espresso Roast Dark beans and I received bitter, burnt tasting coffee. Always have enjoyed a dark roast coffee. Even tried using fewer scoops when making the coffee--didn't work. Expiration date is good. Wish I could return the bag. Stay away from this one.

I love dark roasts but this was just dark for the sake of being dark - no depth of flavor, mostly just bitterness. There was also a strong plasticky smell on the 10% of the beans that were at the bottom of the bag - I threw out two batches of coffee that had absorbed so much artificial bag smell that I couldn't drink the coffee. I wound up cutting it with a house blend and it's fine, but I'll be glad when it's gone.

I always wanted to try this coffee. I just received a bag of this coffee. I ground up a batch, same as I do for Member's Mark Columbia Supremo. I use the reusable pods in a Kurig Single cup maker. I like my coffee strong and add nothing to it. This stuff was weak. I have tried the Starbucks House Blend in the past and was really good. I buy it when Sam's has it on Instant Savings. I thought I was going to get a strong, full-flavored coffee. I grind it fine using my reusable pods, with a filter, and pack it full. The Member's Mark is really good, this stuff was weak.