Cafe La Llave Whole Bean Espresso Coffee, Premium Dark Roast, 32 oz Bags (Pack of 2) - Rich Cuban-Style Blend

Cafe La Llave is hands down one of the best dark roast espresso blends I’ve tried. The beans are fresh, aromatic, and deliver a rich, full-bodied flavor with a smooth finish. Perfect for making Cuban-style cafecito or straight espresso shots. No bitterness, just deep, bold coffee goodness. The 2-pack is a great value, especially if you go through coffee quickly like I do. Highly recommend for anyone who loves strong, authentic espresso!

I’ve been buying this coffee for about a year now, sometimes taking a break to try something else but I always end up coming back. I buy 4 lbs. at a time every two months on Subscribe & Save, and the quality has been consistently good each time. I use it for both brewed (French press) and espresso, changing the grind appropriately, and it’s smooth and delicious either way. And you can’t beat the price — I’ve paid a lot more per pound for lesser quality. This will continue to be my go-to for the foreseeable future.

Wow. This is fantastic espresso. I got this because my usual bean was out of stock. Never going back to that other one again. This is exactly what you want from espresso. Nice thick crema, and that stick to your tongue but still velvety texture. I typically drink it straight, but I’ve also made a few Americanos with this that have been delicious as well.

La Llave (The Key) was founded in Cuba in 1870. Its parent company is minority- and family-owned and operated, not a conglomerate branch. It only does coffee, and it's located in California, where it roasts the beans.La Llave is great Cuban-style espresso, which means it's strong, rich and slightly sweet, not smoky. Judging by the sizes and colors of the beans, they are a complex blend. They can be ground quite fine without producing the sticky residue of an oily black roast that clogs up grinders and espresso filter baskets. If you like the smoky edge, blend in some shiny black French roast beans and find your balance.La Llave in brick form is quite dark and ground perfectly for a home espresso machine, and the wrapper with a chip clip makes a fine container. I haven't tried the grind that comes in a can or the aluminum pods.

Great coffee and excellent aftertaste. We use it in an espresso coffee maker and, every morning has to start with this coffee. If you like cuban style coffee, this is the one. Has been ordering this coffee for more than 3 months and never had an issue with packaging nor freshness of the product.

Excellent taste, the best coffee

It taste just like regular

Full bodied medium roast. Fresh beans. It is a true medium. I was a barista for 12 years so I know a lot about coffee and I drink up to six cups a day. I go through two pounds of coffee per month and I like to switch it up every month. I would definitely order this again.