San Francisco Bay Decaf Whole Bean Coffee, Decaf Espresso Roast (32 oz Bag), Medium-Dark Roast Coffee Beans, Swiss Water Process

This is very rich flavor dark roast coffee priced very reasonable compared to most others. One of the best decaffeinated coffees I have ever purchased.

I love this decaf espresso! I’ve been trying to cut back on my caffeine consumption so I typically mix these beans with a regular breakfast blend for my morning Americano and then later a cold brew that I brew at home. It has a robust aroma and flavor that blends perfectly

Coffee and food are difficult to review; what is that old saying? "One man's meat is another man's poison"? Others may like what I don't, and vice versa. This is an outstanding value, and it's okay to taste; I want my flavor to be more subtle. Fortunately, we have some world-class coffee roasters around my area, but you will pay twice as much. It is worth a try for the value; it is a lot of beans, so if you have a small office and want to run an expresso machine without the high price of an artisan roaster, this is for you.

Taste is personal, and I find this coffee excellent. As some reviewers have noted, it does have some bitterness -- and I also detect some slight sour element -- but all of that is part of a rich, complex flavor profile that I most associate with (to my taste) the best Italian -- and Starbucks -- espressos. In comparison, Lavazza Dek is rich and mild, but more one-note, compared even to Lavazza's regular non-decaf espressos. We have used this coffee in a semi-automatic espresso machine, usually blended half and half with a Lavazza regular espresso bean -- and the addition of the SFB coffee actually seems to bring out the overall flavor much better. So I would recommend this relatively economical coffee without hesitation to anyone who shares an appreciation for dark, slightly bitter espresso. Also, I'd note that in my machine I do get a good crema from this coffee, so I suspect that has something to do with the brewing process, not the coffee.

excellent roasted flavor! lower in acid than other decaf beans because it's a darker roast. I will buy it again!

I wanted to love this coffee. Despite being labeled decaf, it had a rich, robust flavor with a hint of espresso, exactly the taste I enjoy. But I chose decaf for a reason: I have heart palpitations and must avoid caffeine. I’ve never had issues with other decaf brands, but after drinking this coffee, I began experiencing tightness in my chest, whether lying down or standing, it felt like something was pressing on my breathing passage. I have WPW syndrome and occasionally experience dangerously high BPMs (between 115 and 200), but these episodes are rare when I avoid caffeine. Unfortunately, I had two palpitation episodes in one month after drinking this coffee. The second time, I tested it again to be sure, and had another palpitation that same day. Decaf coffee is never 100% caffeine-free, but most brands fall within the safe range of 97–99.7% caffeine removal. This one feels far outside that range. I suspect it contains significantly more caffeine than advertised. I’m not alone, another reviewer reported similar symptoms. If you have any health conditions affected by caffeine, please be cautious. This product may not be safe for sensitive individuals. I wish I could recommend it for the taste, but the health risks are too serious to ignore, and I hope this company will investigate the amount of caffeine residue before someone seriously gets affected.

I am super picky about my decaf espresso. This is an excellent quality of coffee! It’s my go to now for making my own pods for my Nespresso machine.

I am sensitive to caffeine but love lattes, so I searched everywhere for a whole-bean espresso roast with a decaf option. This was one of the only options I found. Originally I thought the taste was too strong and bitter, but I realized it’s just a darker roast than I am used to. I got used to it and now I’m really happy with it.

The beans tasted very bitter, I have tried both espresso grind and filter coffee grind.