Cafe Altura Whole Bean Organic Coffee, Sumatra Dark Roast, 2 Pound
$38.11
Price: $38.11
(as of Mar 01, 2025 18:03:25 UTC – Details)
A variation on our Sumatra medium roast. Crafted for those who enjoy Sumatran coffee but desire the subtle smokiness of a dark roast, Café Altura Sumatra Dark offers the earthy and spicy flavors of Sumatran coffee with a slightly more developed roast profile.
Product Dimensions : 10.2 x 6.4 x 4.5 inches; 2 Pounds
Item model number : 3320
UPC : 032843333205
Manufacturer : Cafe Altura
ASIN : B000KSPX7C
Country of Origin : USA
Dark Roast
Organic
Whole Bean Arabica Coffee
Non GMO
Customers say
Customers enjoy the coffee’s flavor, aroma, and value for money. They find it robust and full-bodied, with a pleasant smell that lingers long after the last drip. Many appreciate the organic content and fair trade practices. The richness and depth of the coffee are also appreciated.
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J. Mark Davis –
Great coffee at a great price
This is one of the best coffees I’ve ever tried at home, and better than most that I can find out and about. When I first opened the bag and put a few ounces in my grinder, the kitchen was filled by by the savory, smoky fragrance of this exceptional coffee. The roast is dark, but not too dark. The coffee doesn’t taste burned or bitter and it doesn’t smell “skunky” when it’s brewing the way Starbucks roasts do. It’s smooth up front without any acidic sharpness, and the finish is, well it’s fantastic. I can’t describe all the flavors in the finish (nutty, smoky?), but after each sip things just keep getting better and better.Be forewarned, this is not a small bag of coffee. Typical bags are in the 8-10 ounce range. This one is 32 ounces. I filled the hopper of my grinder, and put the rest of the coffee in a big zipper bag stored in a dark cupboard. The coffee kept that way for a couple of weeks with no noticeable loss of flavor. You can do the arithmetic to see how inexpensive this coffee is compared to other whole bean coffees, but by my reckoning it’s about 2/3 the price for a vastly superior product.This was my first taste of Cafe Altura coffee, and I’m thoroughly sold on it. I had to go digging through my email to find the right brand for a re-order, but it was worth it. I’ve tried two Cafe Altura coffees thus far, Sumatran Dark and Peruvian Dark, and both were delicious. I’m re-ordering the Sumatran Dark and another Cafe Altura coffee I’ve not tried (haven’t decided which). I expect to try them all by the end of the year.
Seattleboy –
Excellent Coffee, but make sure you can store it!!
Before I begin let me just explain where I am coming from. Though I am by no means a coffee expert I have become a little more sophisticated just in the regard that I own a french press as well as a chemex cofffee maker and grind my own beans as well. Though I like some of the standard coffees out there (especially Peets), I am trying to broaden my horizons and try new coffees. I decided to give this brand a try just because I saw it was a top coffee seller on amazon and had received mostly postive reviews.When I received the bag I opened it up and it smelled wonderful. as many coffee drinkers know,opening and smelling a new bag of coffee beans is almost as good as drinking the coffee itself. As for the coffee though, it was superb. I think the best way I can describe it is to say not too strong, but not too weak so it’s perfect for someone looking for the best of both worlds. also, it is not as acidic as other coffees (which I understand is a common chracteristic of Sumatran coffee in general) so that was a positive for someone like me who loves coffee, but is always popping antacids.There are a few things to keep in mind though. This is a huge bag! It’s like 3 standard supermarket bags in one. so if you drink a ton of coffee a day or have a big family of coffee drinkers, that might not be a problem. However, for someone like me who is single and drinks one or two cups a day, it prevents a bit of a challenge. The instructions tell you to put the bag in a ziplock bag and refrigerate for prolonged storage, which is what I did. Two weeks later the coffee still tastes good, but not as fresh as when I first bought it and there is still over half the bag left! If anyone out there has any suggestions on how I should store this coffee other than refrigeration, please shoot me an email.But other then that the coffee is great. Just make sure you realize you are going to get a lot of it unless there is a smaller bag for sale on amazon, which I do not think there is.
Amazon Customer –
Good coffee, but 26.3 ounces, not 32.
This coffee was very good, being at least the equal of the best of the 7 different coffees I have tried thus far here from Amazon. It was very fresh, had excellent aroma, and produced a very nice brew in my French press. Upon receipt of the coffee I noticed that the bag was nowhere near full. I have had other coffees come in less-than-full bags, but this one seemed to be way off. Since I sell merchandise online myself, I have an accurate postal scale. The “2 pound” bag came in at almost 6 ounces less than a full 32, including the weight of the bag. From previous orders from Amazon, other coffees seem to be based on the “as delivered” weight, not on some sort of weight prior to roasting. The bag itself did not have a breather, so it is hard to imagine that almost 20% of the weight was lost in shipping. Don’t know what happened here but the result is that I feel I payed almost 20% more for the beans than the advertised price. I am curious if others have noticed this from this company. I would like to think that I simply got a careless shipment and not a care-less policy.
Kenneth Sandberg –
Surprisingly good coffee for the money
I have been a Starbucks fan (of sumatra coffee)for the past several months, but it isn’t cheap. I opted to try this coffee as the price was right, and it was organic. I was pleasantly surprised at how good this coffee is. I think I actually like it better than Starbucks (I know, heresy for true Starbuck fans) as it is a little more mellow in flavor but yet still full (a paradox?). For those of you who look at color and quality of beans, these are a beautiful dark brown, large, clean, and shiny (but that doesn’t mean diddly in taste). Hey, want to try something new? Try this, I don’t think you will be disappointed. One minor thing is it does come in a rather large quantity (32 ounces)which means you have an opened package for a while (assuming you grind your beans as necessary) but you can put it in an air sealed container or bag (the company recommends that and then refrigerate, but I have read a bunch on that best way to keep coffee and theories abound–some say freeze it–to me the verdict is still out as to what way you go). Just keep in mind, if you only use a little bit each day, the coffee will go stale after a while, I don’t care what method you use to extend freshness, but that’s only my opinion. I am following their advice and keeping it around refrigerator temp in a sealed container.