Seattle’s Best Coffee, Dark Roast Ground Coffee, Post Alley, 100% Arabica, 1 Bag (20 oz)

These folks from Seattle’s Best make several great Dark Roast coffees and my favorite being Post Alley Blend and a close second Henry’s Dark Roast. I have been happy with their pre-ground and it’s always smoky and intense, but smoother than most others. The price is very reasonable with high quality flavor and I have tried many coffees and I find it better than San Francisco French Roast, which is also excellent.

This coffee is dark and intense and I like it a lot. The only unusual thing is there is a slight tangy/funky aroma before brewing. This might be the smoky/peat notes, but I first identified it as almost "briny" like an ocean smell. This completely goes away when brewed and the resulting coffee smells and tastes great, but is always a bit surprising upon opening the bag. It's not one I like to put my face over and inhale before prepping the coffee.Otherwise, this blend is super - I like strong brews that can be mellowed with creamer but still taste the coffee prominently.

As advertised

Above excellent...Smokey woody flavor with no slime left in your mouth as the cheaper brands do

Great taste I like strong coffee I put amount I normally brew a pot with and was very strong. I use 1/2 as much and was great

Been a long time user.

Now that is a good cup of coffee. K-cups were awful, had no taste. Will definitely buy this again and again.

My husband and I have been avid fans of Seattles Best in the red and white bag level 5 roast, for over a decade. When my local grocery seemed to have trouble keeping the larger bag in stock, I decided to check Amazon. I specifically chose NOT to purchase any with the blue and red bag for fear the coffee would be different. We only buy the level 5 dark roast. The only reason I bought from Amazon was because of the picture of the red and white level 5 bag. When the package arrived, it is the blue and red bag with no labeling of flavor level. It does NOT taste the same. I thought I was imagining it but my husband told me it was not nearly as good before I said anything. There is something different about this, it is not the same roast or the same coffee or something. Flavor profile is not nearly as clear and strong. Too bad, will definitely NOT buy this again.