Ground Coffee Caffè Intenso, Light Roast,1kg (4 Packs of 250g) - Rainforest Alliance Certified

Of several previous purchases from the 'Happy Belly' range, most were proven to be of excellent value and quality as well as to taste (only one was considered unpleasant) but that can happen with any product and at any time. 'Happy Belly Caffe Intenso' is the first ground coffee to be purchased from the brand. Rated with a strength rating of 4, and apparently equal to that intended to be purchased but not then in stock. When delivered, the use-by date was approximately 18 months later and it will be used well before expiry approaches. Unlike some which are loosely vacuum-packed, with a CO2 release valve in the bag, thse are 'bricked', tightly packed and solid until opened; there is no CO2 release. Pricing was also remarkably low (4 x 250g packs). As a relative newcomer to using a filter machine at home (one was used in workplaces but the choice of coffee was then never personal), experience thus far in selecting whatever is available and hopefully to taste is that strength, flavour, bitterness and other such characteristics can and will vary with the brand; one may be rated 3 by one and 4 or 5 by another yet they are very similar blends, roasts etc. The grind is stated on the pack as 'medium' and to be ideal for use in cafeterieres, filter and Moka machines; it is a filter machine for which it is required. By comparison with other medium-ground coffees, this is by some way the finest grind of all. The fragrance of the coffee when first opened was not as expected and had a strange, almost fishy, character. Were it sold in a specialist coffee roast and grind shop, that characteristic alone would likely cause it to be ignored. As it is tightly-packed in foil and well-sealed, there can be no external causative influence. Flavour, once brewed, and based upon the usual two tablespoons-plus per 250 ml cup as generally recommended, was flavourful, pleasant and its strength slightly greater than a true 4 but with none of the strange character of the dry product! It is likely that the quantity used will be reduced to two level tablespoons per cup for the cups usually used, and one per cup for the smaller 125 ml shot cups. Addendum - for a minor medical issue, it has been suggested to see whether a decaffeinated product would help resolve it and Happy belly Decaffeinated since purchased - the flavour is good and without the usual 'acidic' character.

We usually stick to Lavazza Rossa — a long-standing member of the household and frankly the only reason we’re even vaguely civil before 9 a.m. However, thanks to the joys of Subscribe & Save (and my inability to plan ahead), I found myself staring into the abyss of an empty coffee tin. Enter this contender, bought as a temporary stand-in. And you know what? It’s actually rather good. Dark, intense, and satisfyingly strong, without any of that sharp acidity that makes you question your life choices. It’s not quite Lavazza — more like its second cousin who turns up uninvited but ends up being quite good company. All in all, a very decent brew for a very decent price. It’s earned a spot on the shelf — perhaps not front row, but certainly not banished to the back either.

Easy to use and make using a copper perculator you just need to add the water and off you go. Strong tasting and great depth, for the money it can't be beaten.

I was really unsure of this coffee given the VERY low price per kg but can honestly say it is smooth and tasteful and works well with my aeropress. I have just placed another order for 2 kg. Would recommend it to anyone who likes a good cup of coffee

Great price and good taste. I will buy it from time to time.

Okay, let's start with addressing what others have said. When I opened this intenso, it did not smell like fish; it smelled like coffee. On a deep breath in, at the end, there is something a little different, but it's definitely NOT fishy, the smell is basically coffee, we use a mokka pot, and the grind size was perfect for this application, just right in fact. The coffee that it made was damn good, just a good coffee. We've been spending too much money trying out many different brands of coffee, so the main reason for trying this is the price, and needing to find a simple coffee to keep buying over and over that all of us enjoy. Taste-wise, the most important thing is that there is no bitterness; it's just smooth, all the way down, just as smooth as Taylor's of Harrogate lazy Sunday, and equally as smooth as Marley One Love coffee. I didn't try this Intenso coffee neat, I just went straight in with the cream and sweetener, so YMMV with an espresso Definitely a number 4 strength, best of both worlds, plenty of coffee in a single brick, at least four mokka pots' worth, sixteen mokka pots for 13.99, yes please! get some any try it yourself, we started with the intenso to see how strong it is, but we prefer a medium coffee overall just add lesscrean, and sweetner if we fancy a stronger coffee on that day, don't see any need to try the crema now, simply stick with the intenso, worth noting that this is rainforest alliance coffee, a lot aren't

At this price how could you not try it. Makes a good brew - I have had a lot worse in many coffee shops. Nice aroma, grounds perfect for cafeteria, I let it stew for 3 or 4 mins. Decent brew - I’d like it a little stronger (only reason I did not go 5 star) but again at this price you can’t go wrong. BF deal 4 x 250g for £10.35 absolute bargain. That’s £2.58 a pack. You will struggle to find anything this good at this price anywhere. Ordering 12 more while the deal is on 😂

Love this coffee. Seems to be the right strength for me. Its also a great price.