by Amazon Intenso Coffee Beans, light roast, 1kg (2 packs of 500 gms) - Rainforest Alliance Certified

I got these originally in the sale and thought why not give it a try as a day to day coffee when working. For the price i wasn't expecting anything special but it is surprisingly good value and quality. You get 2 x 500g bags. they are foil lined which is great for freshness, and they have the usual pressure seal circle to avoid the bag popping. Aroma is good. They don't smell burnt or over roasted like some "Italian style" beans. They do smell rich and like dark chocolate. Appearance they look to have a gentle even roast. There's no random burnt or underdone beans. Roasting is very even. Flavour is good. These do create a good creme when making espresso. I did also try them in a cafetier and it was just like generic coffee and not very exciting. In espresso they are much better. These are not the most lively and full packed with varied fruit or confectionery flavours. You will taste dark chocolate with a little vanila. It is a very pleasant and repeatable flavour if you drink coffee regularly. Don't expect lots of flavours to sip at and contemplate. For that you will have to pay much more. But for everyday this os brilliant. Good quality, excellent value. Highly recommended. Thank you for reading my review. I hope you found it useful

I rally enjoyed these beans. They seem finer and smoother than the normal Amazon beans that I generally buy (which are not to be dismissed) Good strong taste that suits me well.

I just ground and drank my first cup of Caffè Intenso, Light Roast Coffee Beans, and I have to say, it was a lovely experience. This was my first time trying this particular Amazon offering, and it didn’t disappoint. The moment I started grinding the beans, a wonderful aroma filled the air, which carried through beautifully into the pot as it brewed. As for the taste, it’s not particularly strong, which I found perfect for a light roast. It’s nice and smooth, with no bitterness or unpleasant aftertaste to spoil the moment. Just a clean, enjoyable sip from start to finish. For the price, I think it’s fantastic value - quality like this at such an affordable rate is hard to beat. I’d highly recommend Caffè Intenso Light Roast to anyone looking for a great start to their day. Off now to test it on my wife!

This was a solid coffee bean at an amazing price - rich, rounded and chocolatey. I wouldn't call it a light roast, more medium/dark, but there is less bitterness than you often get with dark roasts. It’s now twice the price it was, but then so are all my other coffee bean options, so relatively still a good deal.

Lovely coffee for the price, very happy

Just bought 2kg of these beans as it was great value compared to my usual Lavazza and Taylor’s brands. I’d tried the Amazon intenso recently and found it to be a good average coffee and normal settings on my machine eg 20g, grind size 5, 93 deg C. However, for some reason, fresh out of the first 1kg bag I cannot achieve a good extraction. After a lot of wasted beans the best I can achieve is 22g, grind size 1 and 91 deg C. Even then, it’s a 3.5/1 recipe, I prefer 2.5/1 but no way can I get this, I think the oils in the beans have almost gone. Anyway with 2kg of this to go it’s going to be a challenge!!

The first brew was quite weak and tasteless through the espresso machine but as a plain espresso it wasn't too bad, but as an americano it wasn't good, initially. The way to get a good americano with this coffee is to use less milk and to not use a cup any bigger than 200ml. A lungo and long black also work well. As for taste, it's fairly neutral with slight smoky tones but nothing too rough, it's there but it isn't like an ashtray or bonfire. It has decent overall bitterness but you can't help but feel that there should be more body with the bitterness. A tenner for 1kg isn't too bad if you like something lighter for an all day drink.

Very good quality and extreme strong flavour.

Chiunque faccia la spesa se n'è accorto: ultimamente trovare del buon caffè in grani a prezzi accessibili è diventata una vera e propria missione impossibile. I prezzi al supermercato sono schizzati alle stelle! Così, ho deciso di dare una chance a questo caffè a marchio Amazon. Sono rimasta piacevolmente sorpresa: la qualità c'è tutta e il portafoglio ringrazia. Ecco i miei PRO e CONTRO onesti: I PRO (Perché lo ricomprerò sicuramente): Prezzo imbattibile: Al momento, considerando la media dei marchi famosi, questo è in assoluto uno dei migliori compromessi sul mercato per chi consuma tanto caffè in casa e non vuole svenarsi. Formato super intelligente: Invece del classico e ingombrante sacco unico da 1 kg (che una volta aperto fa prendere aria ai chicchi perdendo l'aroma), questo arriva in due pratiche confezioni da 500g. Geniale per mantenere i grani freschi e profumati fino all'ultimo utilizzo. Gusto equilibrato: Essendo un "Intenso" ma con "Tostatura chiara", ha un sapore bello deciso e corposo per darvi la sveglia al mattino, ma senza quel retrogusto bruciato o troppo amaro che spesso hanno i caffè forti. Certificazione etica: Sapere che ha il bollino Rainforest Alliance fa piacere, significa che c'è un occhio di riguardo per l'ambiente e per i coltivatori. I CONTRO (Un accorgimento necessario): Richiede un po' di "settaggio": Come per tutti i caffè in grani nuovi, non scoraggiatevi al primissimo caffè. Ho dovuto fare 2 o 3 tentativi regolando la manopola della macinatura della mia macchina automatica per trovare il giusto spessore e ottenere una bella cremina densa. Rispondo a una domanda che mi facevo io prima dell'acquisto: I chicchi sono molto oleosi? (Chi ha una macchina automatica sa che i chicchi troppo unti possono bloccare il macinino). Assolutamente no, i chicchi si presentano belli asciutti e regolari, e scendono perfettamente nell'ingranaggio senza inceppare la macchina. In sintesi: Un caffè da tutti i giorni onesto, buono e venduto al giusto prezzo. Se la vostra famiglia consuma molti caffè al giorno, diventerà un acquisto fisso per arginare i rincari. Promosso a pieni voti!

J’ai récemment testé le café en grains by Amazon Intenso en torréfaction légère, et je dois dire que j’ai été agréablement surpris. Dès l’ouverture des paquets, l’arôme est subtil mais bien présent, avec des notes légèrement fruitées qui annoncent une dégustation tout en douceur. À l’extraction, que ce soit en machine automatique , j’ai apprécié l’équilibre de ce café. La torréfaction légère permet de conserver une certaine fraîcheur et une acidité modérée, sans tomber dans l’amertume. Personnellement, je trouve qu’il se prête particulièrement bien aux cafés du matin, car il est à la fois doux et stimulant. Le fait qu’il soit certifié Rainforest Alliance est aussi un vrai plus pour moi : c’est rassurant de savoir que le produit est issu d’une démarche plus responsable. En revanche, si je devais noter un petit bémol, je dirais que les amateurs de cafés très corsés pourraient le trouver un peu trop léger en intensité. Mais pour mon usage quotidien, c’est justement ce que je recherche. En résumé, je suis très satisfait de ce café : un bon rapport qualité-prix, une saveur agréable et une approche plus respectueuse de l’environnement. Je le rachèterai sans hésiter.

As any wine or beer tasting each will have a different taste and opinion: for me this coffee is VERY good. Making a very nice cream. In the image you can see same settings with a different brand. The right one is the Amazon. Totally recommended!

Ich habe das Intenso Ganze-Bohnen-Set (2 × 500 g) gekauft und bin rundum zufrieden. Der Kaffee bietet nicht nur ein intensives Geschmackserlebnis, sondern punktet auch mit seiner nachhaltigen Herkunft – für umweltbewusste Genießer ideal. ✅ Nachhaltigkeit mit jedem Schluck Die Bohnen tragen das Rainforest Alliance-Siegel: sie stammen aus nachhaltiger Landwirtschaft, bei der Umwelt- und Sozialstandards eingehalten werden. Mit dem Kauf unterstützt man nicht nur seinen morgendlichen Genuss, sondern zugleich Bauern und Ökosysteme. 🌱 Ausgewogene Mischung & kräftiger Geschmack Laut Hersteller besteht die Mischung aus 55 % Arabica und 45 % Robusta – das ergibt einen vollmundigen, stark-aromatischen Kaffee mit einer Intensität von etwa 4/5. Die Geschmacksnoten erinnern an dunkle Schokolade und orientalische Gewürze – genau mein Ding, wenn ich es kräftig und aromatisch mag. ☕ Vielseitige Zubereitung – perfekt auf dich abgestimmt Ganz gleich, ob Espresso, Filterkaffee, Mokkakanne oder French Press – der Intenso liefert je nach Mahlgrad (fein bis grob) stets ein zufriedenstellendes Ergebnis. Bei mir funktioniert er im Vollautomaten genauso gut wie in der Handzubereitung mit süßlicher Note und angenehmer Crema. 💡 Frisch gebrüht & leicht gelagert – lecker bleibt lecker Die Verpackung in zwei 500 g-Beuteln hilft, die Bohnen länger aromatisch zu halten. Am besten luftdicht, kühl und trocken lagern – dann bleiben Aromen lange erhalten. So schmeckt der Kaffee auch Wochen nach dem Öffnen noch frisch. 🧵 Verarbeitung & Qualität – solide für den Alltag Die Bohnen sind sauber geröstet und aufgepeppt – keine Bruchstücke, kein öliger Überzug. Das spricht für eine gute industrielle Verarbeitung. Bei intensivem Gebrauch (mehrere Tassen täglich) ist der Vorrat zudem praktisch bezogen auf Preis‑Leistung. 👍 Fazit – klare Empfehlung für kräftige Genießer Stärken: ✅ Nachhaltig (Rainforest Alliance) ✅ Ausgewogene 55/45‑Mischung (Arabica/Robusta) ✅ Kräftiger, aromatischer Geschmack (Schoko‑Gewürznoten) ✅ Vielseitig: passt für alle Brühtypen ✅ Gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis Abzug gibt es nur für Kaffeetrinker, die ausschließlich leichte Spezialitäten mit fruchtigen Nuancen bevorzugen. Für alle anderen – insbesondere Liebhaber vollmundiger, dunkler Kaffees – ist der Intenso Ganze Bohnen‑Kaffee eine hervorragende Wahl. Gesamtbewertung: 5 von 5 Sternen – voll empfehlenswert!

Good and strong, sometimes a bitter after taste but I'm using in a bean to cup machine