Pelican Rouge Concerto Whole Medium Roasted Coffee Beans, 1kg Bag

I've been using lavazza qualita rossa as my daily coffee for a while now but needed to cut back costs, decided to try this out after seeing some reviews mentioning it was good for the price, I think that's underselling it, I think it's a nice cup of coffee full stop Didn't know about the brand, assumed it was an amazon brand but upon looking it up I found out they're a supplier of la place, a Dutch restaurant chain that has good coffee (and the Netherlands knows it's coffee) It's great, just overall a very deep tasting and smooth coffee and one I want to drink at any time of the day, it's also a coffee that works however you make it, I've made it black with not much sugar for people and they've loved it, myself, I make it with whole milk and sugar, occasionally as a Latte and it's also capable of being beautifully creamy and rich Bare in mind though, this is coming from someone who tends to prefer robusta arabica blends than 100% arabica That said, even if you typically avoid robusta I'd recommend giving this a try, I find it to be a more layered and deeper tasting coffee than a lot of other mainly robusta coffee I've had, not as harsh, more mellow tasting while still having a nice strong flavor Even if this had been the same price as the coffee I'd been buying I'd have been happy with it but for £9 pounds a kilogram it's crazy good for the price and I'm happy to have found a new daily cup of coffee that's cheaper than what I was using but isn't sacrificing the taste Can't recommend it enough

I recently tried Pelican Rouge Concerto Coffee Blend and was impressed by its quality and taste. The beans are roasted to perfection, resulting in a smooth and well-balanced flavor that's perfect for starting the day. I was so impressed by the coffee that I decided to sign up for the monthly 'subscribe and save' option offered by Amazon. What I appreciate most about Pelican Rouge Concerto Coffee Blend is its versatility. It can be enjoyed as a hot or cold drink, and its flavor holds up well in lattes or other coffee beverages. The fact that the beans are sustainably sourced is also a plus, as it aligns with my values. Since signing up for the monthly subscription, I've had the pleasure of enjoying the coffee on a regular basis, and it's become a staple in my morning routine. Overall, I highly recommend Pelican Rouge Concerto Coffee Blend to anyone looking for a high-quality coffee that's both delicious and ethically produced.

I am a suckler for coffee, I drink it daily and I love freshly ground. But some coffees are an absolute fortune to buy, upwards of £30 for 1kg of beans. The Pelican Rouge coffee showed up in my feed after browsing a few other brands, and the value for money along with the flavour profile - I had to cop. And this coffee is fantastic. It is smooth, and smokey in flavour. I get dark chocolate notes too. For £9 per kg, this coffee is a must-have. My partner, not as much as a coffee lover as I am, didn't particularly like it so it may not be for the faint of hearts. But if you like a good, hearty coffee to have in a drip or a cold brew, you need to try this.

I have previously bought Concerto blend beans from Pelican Rouge, so this as a repeat sale. The package arrived on time as expected and is a large bag, about 15 inches tall. It is not vacuum packed but it is an airtight bag. On opening the bag you get an almost instant hit of the strong smell of coffee. The beans themselves handle easily and grind well, and will leave the room you grind them in with the full bodied smell of proper coffee for at least an hour. As a drink this blend is made up mainly from Robusta beans, so you get a nice strong coffee flavour which is not too bitter but has some pleasing, almost but not quite peppery, accents. This seems to improve further, in my opinion, when the coffee cools slightly. This is a really good cup of everyday, regular drinking coffee. Even though it is listed as 'Strength 5' it is not a coffee that will give you a headache that some other 5's can do. You will feel the boost from the caffeine, but it doesn't seem too push you too far. As for this particular purchase it was a "steal" at this price, costing less than is quoted on Pelican Rouge's own website. I'd fully recommend this to anyone who wants a "proper cup of coffee" during the day that will keep their tastebuds happy, give them the strength to plod on with the next set of jobs but without leaving them feeling strung out after an hour or so, as some coffees can. Well done Pelican Rouge for producing this coffee blend.

There isn't too much to say about these beans. As you can see from other photos the roast is incredibly uneven leading to a mixed flavour. The smell of the beans in the bag is quite acrid and bitter, definitely a darker roast but not chocolate-like. It certainly can support a very strong and intense brew but it isn't particularly pleasant to drink. It is almost a quarter of the price of single-origin beans, but I would say it is less than quarter of the quality. I have only brewed it with an aeropress. I would keep it on my shelf just because I feel guilt-free drinking a lot of it, but it is poor coffee overall