Kimbo espresso beans Napoletano 250g

I had read some good things about Kimbo on various espresso forums online, so wanted to give this a try. I am using a Niche Zero grinder paired with a high end dual boiler machine. First impressions are that these beans are exuding of roasty, smoky flavor. There is not much of that classic chocolatey Italian espresso flavor. Just way too bitter. I have been pulling ristrettos given the roast level and have tried varying shot temperature, but it just feels like a cheap commercial grade coffee. I bought this purely for exploration, but don't think I can recommend it to others. One can find better things for the same amount of money. For instance, Illy is better, Malabar Gold is quite awesome, etc. Also, I bought this at the end of September 2022 and the beans were roasted on March 2, 2022. Was not expecting fresh beans through Amazon anyway, but including it here as some useful information.

I gave the coffee as a gift and did not actually consume it. The shipper added a nice touch with a short thank you note attached to the bag of coffee. Paul sends

Too strong coffee

深入りで、コクと甘みも感じスッキリとした飲み心地です。町のコーヒーショップで買う200ｇ１２００円クラスの焙煎仕立てよりもおいしいかも。苦みもけっこうありますので、苦手な方は薄くするといいかもです。私はミルで引いて紙フィルターで飲んでます。一人分だと、コーヒー 計量スプーン（8ｇ-10ｇ？）に２杯入れて作っています。出来上がりはスタバのマグに7割程度の量。最初ブラックで飲んで、（結構濃いめ）半分くらいから牛乳入れて飲んでます。また買おうとおもったけど、売り切れ？なのかな。ミディアムローストの方も買ってみようと思います。

Balanced taste with strong roasting and low acidity

Sehr kräftig aromatischer Geschmack

We are both huge fans of these beans! I usually make freddo espresso, so I need a strong, aromatic coffee that doesn't get washed out over ice, and these beans worked perfectly. My husband drinks traditional espresso and americano and he was also impressed by the rich strength and thick, silky crema. ​If you're looking for a full bodied coffee with a powerful aroma that for both hot and iced drinks, this is an absolute must try. Just to mention, we both take our coffee black, so I can't express an opinion on how well these beans pair with milk

Pensaba que era espectacular y debe de ser que me he acostumbrado a cafés arabica 100% porque lo encontré quemado y con poca crema.