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We Weren’t Impressed With One Kirkland Signature Whole Bean Coffee
BY CLAIRE REDDEN
Most self-proclaimed coffee snobs might not be impressed with any of Costco's Kirkland Signature coffee beans, but at $13 for a 2.5-pound bag, you can't argue with the price.
In Tasting Table's ranking of five Kirkland Signature whole bean coffees, however, they found the Kirkland Signature French Roast to be the most disappointing of the bunch.
The visible oil that coated the beans didn't provide high expectations. Oil is an indiction that the beans have been over-roasted or are past their shelf life.
The coffee from these beans was about as bland as it comes, and the testers described it as bitter. Some customers said Kirkland's French Roast tasted burnt or "extremely roasty."