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Kicking Horse Coffee, Kick Ass, Dark Roast, Whole Bean, Certified Organic, Fairtrade, Kosher Coffee, 2.2 Lb, 35.2 Ounce
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Made with materials harvested from responsibly managed farms.
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Manufactured on farms or in facilities that protect the rights and/or health of workers.
Every time you choose Fairtrade, you're choosing a better future for people and planet. Through on-the-ground sustainable farming advice and securing better incomes, Fairtrade equips producers to tackle climate change challenges, such as extreme weather. All Fairtrade producers follow our ethical and environmental standards, which make environmental protection an integral part of farming. This includes reducing carbon footprints and pollution, finding organic alternatives, bans on deforestation and protecting biodiversity.
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Every time you choose Fairtrade, you're choosing a better future for people and planet. Through on-the-ground sustainable farming advice and securing better incomes, Fairtrade equips producers to tackle climate change challenges, such as extreme weather. All Fairtrade producers follow our ethical and environmental standards, which make environmental protection an integral part of farming. This includes reducing carbon footprints and pollution, finding organic alternatives, bans on deforestation and protecting biodiversity.
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Every time you choose Fairtrade, you're choosing a better future for people and planet. Through on-the-ground sustainable farming advice and securing better incomes, Fairtrade equips producers to tackle climate change challenges, such as extreme weather. All Fairtrade producers follow our ethical and environmental standards, which make environmental protection an integral part of farming. This includes reducing carbon footprints and pollution, finding organic alternatives, bans on deforestation and protecting biodiversity.
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Brand | Kicking Horse Coffee |
Item Form | Whole Bean |
Flavor | Kick Ass - Dark Roast |
Caffeine Content Description | Caffeinated |
Roast Level | dark_roast |
About this item
- Kicking Horse Coffee Kick Ass Whole Bean
- Aroma: Smoky, sweet vanilla and dark chocolate
- Tasting notes: Chocolate malt, molasses, licorice and an earthy lingering finish.
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Made with materials harvested from responsibly managed farms.
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Made with materials harvested from responsibly managed forests.
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Product contains at least 95% organic material.
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About Kick Ass
If there's something worth doing, we think it's worth doing great. This remarkable blend of beans is the spirit of Kicking Horse Coffee, and a bold invitation to wake up and kick ass with us.
Aroma: Smoky, sweet vanilla and dark chocolate.
Tasting notes: Chocolate malt, molasses, licorice and an earthy lingering finish.
Recommended brew methods: French press, drip machine, pour over, cold brew.
Smart Ass | Three Sisters | 454 Horse Power | Kick Ass | Grizzly Claw | Decaf | |
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Roast | Medium | Medium | Dark | Dark | Dark | Dark |
Origin | Africa, Central & South America | Indonesia, Central & South America | Indonesia, Central & South America | Indonesia & South America | Central & South America | Central & South America |
Aroma | Sweet syrup, vanilla bean, stone fruit. | Sweet dried fruit, toasted coconut, and chocolate malt. | Cacao nibs, peat, and hints of nutmeg. | Smoky, sweet vanilla and dark chocolate. | Condensed sugar cane and cocoa powder. | Deep chocolate with a nutty complexity. |
Tasting Notes | Tart red currant, notes of sugar cane and milk chocolate, with a honeyed berry body. | Well-rounded and complex with notes of sweet tobacco, stone fruit and cocoa. | Heavy body, sweet tobacco, earthy with a black liquorice finish. | Chocolate malt, molasses, liquorice and an earthy lingering finish. | Rich, dark chocolate, cacao nibs, brown sugar and roasted hazelnuts. | Roasted hazelnuts, chocolaty balanced body and a long lasting finish. |
Certified Organic, Fairtrade, Kosher | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Bean Type | Arabica | Arabica | Arabica | Arabica | Arabica | Arabica |
Available In | 2.2lb & 10oz Whole Bean & 10oz Ground | 2.2lb & 10oz Whole Bean & 10oz Ground | 2.2lb & 10oz Whole Bean & 10oz Ground | 2.2lb & 10oz Whole Bean & 10oz Ground | 2.2lb & 10oz Whole Bean & 10oz Ground | 2.2lb & 10oz Whole Bean |
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Why Fairtrade?Kicking Horse Coffee only uses coffee that is certified good and fair for both the coffee drinkers and for farmers. Fairtrade uses profits from coffee to empower farmers and to invest in their community's future. |
Why Organic?Just. Organic coffee means good products and principles. It means the best in coffee, and the best in intentions. It means smart farming, planning for tomorrow, and not sacrificing for the future. |
Why Sustainable?The future is for good. Kicking Horse Coffee is committed to community. To being socially responsible. To good practices for the planet and future generations. Certificates: #1215 by Fairtrade Canada, 2018 #7R02A1311V by KosherCheck, 2017 #A-91402-Z-66747-201 by EcoCert, 2017 |
Product Description
Sweet, smoky, audacious. If there's something worth doing, we think it's worth doing great. This remarkable blend of beans is the spirit of Kicking Horse Coffee, and a bold invitation to wake up and kick ass with us.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 3.78 x 6.14 x 11.57 inches; 2.2 Pounds
- Item model number : 629070700131
- UPC : 629070710130 629070700131
- Manufacturer : Kicking Horse Coffee
- ASIN : B0027Z8VES
- Country of Origin : Canada
- Best Sellers Rank: #3,859 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
- #59 in Roasted Coffee Beans
- #613 in Climate Pledge Friendly: Grocery
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Flavor | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.3 | — | 4.4 | 4.0 |
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Sold By | Amazon.com | AmeriCan Merch | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Coffee Shop US |
flavor | Kick Ass - Dark Roast | 454 Horse Power | 454 Horse Power - Dark Roast | 454 Horse Power | Decaf - Dark Roast | Three Sisters - Medium Roast |
form | Whole Bean | Whole Bean | Whole Bean | Ground | Whole Bean | Whole Bean |
caffeine content | caffeinated | caffeinated | caffeinated | Caffeinated | decaffeinated | Caffeinated |
coffee roast level | dark roast | dark roast | dark roast | dark roast | dark roast | medium roast |
unit count | 35.2 | 16 | 35.2 | 60 | 35.2 | 10 |
weight | 1 kilograms | 454 grams | 2.2 pounds | 1704 grams | 1 kilograms | 10 ounces |
specialty | Kosher Certified, Organic | Organic | Kosher Certified, Organic | Kosher Certified, Organic | Organic | Kosher Certified |
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Customers like the taste, quality and value of the coffee. They mention that it has a great flavor, robust flavor and is rich. They appreciate the fair trade and sustainability aspects of the product. Customers also like the smell and say that it smells absolutely fresh. They also mention that the coffee is a lovely dark roast.
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Customers like the taste of the coffee. They say it has a great flavor, a robust flavor, and is spectacular. Some customers also say that the coffee is rich and missing a lot of the awful bitterness. Overall, customers are satisfied with the taste and recommend it to others.
"...This coffee is complex, deep, and smoky, yet without any burnt taste at all. And the fact that it's fair-trade and organic is icing on the cake...." Read more
"...Great cup of coffee! Strong and dark but also smooth - not bitter at all...." Read more
"It is a good coffee, but still don't measure to the Bear Claws...I want the Bear Claws back... I miss my favorite coffee...Thank you" Read more
"...I've bought it multiple times, and every time it has been fresh and flavorful...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the coffee. They say it's strong, smooth, and has enough bite. They also say it supports fair trade, sustainability, and local programs. Customers also say the coffee is good to the very last drop. They mention that it'll never disappoint them and has a top rep for sustainability.
"...Thankfully, I'm happy to say that I've found THE ONE! This coffee is complex, deep, and smoky, yet without any burnt taste at all...." Read more
"...Great cup of coffee! Strong and dark but also smooth - not bitter at all...." Read more
"...This is so good, no bitterness, smooth and simply divine. Everything you want in a good cup of coffee...." Read more
"...this is a little more expensive but it's worth it to me. This coffee is strong and full of flavor" Read more
Customers like the value of the coffee. They say it's a good size for the price, and the fact that it' s fair trade adds to the enjoyment. Customers also say that the company supports fair trade, sustainability, and local business.
"...Everything you want in a good cup of coffee. The price is extremely reasonable, as well, for a premium coffee...." Read more
"...Oh, and the 2.2-pound pouch is a good size for the price. Oh, and even though I have that 2.2lb...." Read more
"...We also love the fact that Kicking Horse is a company that supports fair trade, sustainability and local programs, like the Banff film festival and..." Read more
"At last, real coffee at a reasonable price that one does not need to drink a lot of, and tastes amazing...." Read more
Customers like the smell of the coffee. They say it smells good, looks good, and is full of flavor. Some customers also mention that the coffee has an excellent bouquet. Overall, most are happy with the smell and quality of the product.
"...This coffee is complex, deep, and smoky, yet without any burnt taste at all. And the fact that it's fair-trade and organic is icing on the cake...." Read more
"...The beans are not oily and smell great to me. When I grind them. very little of the grounds stick to the walls of the grinder...." Read more
"...This is so good, no bitterness, smooth and simply divine. Everything you want in a good cup of coffee...." Read more
"...This is it. No question, no regrets. It is just wonderful. It has no bad tastes, just like Komodo Dragon used to when it was 100% Indonesian...." Read more
Customers like the darkness of the coffee. They say it has lots of flavor, is smooth to the palate, and has a full flavor. They also say the beans are dark and slightly oily, with a wonderful aroma. Customers also say it's an excellent dark coffee that resembles dark chocolate at times. They mention that the coffee is roasted very dark without being burnt.
"...Great cup of coffee! Strong and dark but also smooth - not bitter at all...." Read more
"...The beans are oily, black & I found no quakers..." Read more
"...Kick Ass is a wonderful roast, with a unique flavor profile. It's dark, but like any coffee won't yield a dark brew if not used properly...." Read more
"...The Kick Ass looks fresh, dark, and oily. The store brand looks dry, lighter color, older and no sheen...." Read more
Customers find the coffee really smooth, dark, and vibrant. They say it goes down smooth and lacks a bitter aftertaste.
"...Great cup of coffee! Strong and dark but also smooth - not bitter at all...." Read more
"...This is so good, no bitterness, smooth and simply divine. Everything you want in a good cup of coffee...." Read more
"...Rich, smooth coffee. Heat in microwave if you want it hot. So good I put away my filter pot.Espresso: Set your grinder to fine...." Read more
"...Dark brew, smooth to the palate, goes down very nicely.Highly recommend this if you like dark coffee......" Read more
Customers like the freshness of the coffee. They say it's relatively fresh, perfectly sealed, and the beans are obviously fresh. Some mention that the coffee keeps well vacuum packed and frozen, and that there was no loose air in the packaging.
"...I've bought it multiple times, and every time it has been fresh and flavorful...." Read more
"Great coffee! Usually fresh if you grind your beans daily even weekly." Read more
"Solid product - not the best coffee I’ve ever tasted, but solid...." Read more
"...my favorite brand because of the quality: the bean, the roast, the freshness, the oiliness, the affordability, and the caffeine content when medium..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the oiliness of the coffee. Some mention that the beans are oily, black, and have an incredible roast. They say the coffee has a high surface oil content and the oil on the beans looked fresh. Others say that the coffee is extraordinarily oily and results in significant oil loss from the coffee when it's broken.
"...The date on mine is April 2021, I purchased in June 2020. The beans are not oily and smell great to me. When I grind them...." Read more
"...It's oily, but those oils are the same that carry the flavor of your coffee, and the same that will require you to clean an automatic grinder coffee..." Read more
"...The beans are oily, black & I found no quakers..." Read more
"...brand because of the quality: the bean, the roast, the freshness, the oiliness, the affordability, and the caffeine content when medium ground...." Read more
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First off, the coffee maker. We brew our coffee in a Technivorm Moccamaster (apparently one of the few consumer coffee makers that actually heats the water up to be hot enough to reach the ideal temp for making coffee--probably the biggest reason why our initial attemps at home coffee making failed. It's pretty pricey, but you can replicate the same results for much cheaper using a $15 pourover contraption, though it'll involve a more manual effort on your behalf. Another alternative at $150--still somewhat pricey, but about half the cost of the Technivorm--is the Bonavita; if the Bonavita was around back when we were researching coffee makers 3 years ago, we probably would've opted to get that one instead, primarily for the cost savings. The Technivorm was our best option at the time, though, so that's what we got, and we're still extremely happy with it, even after 3 years of daily use.).
Just as importantly, we make sure to use high-quality whole bean coffee [stored well if you're not using the whole bag within a week (we use the Friis coffee vault) since CO2 and light are not friends to coffee beans. We also freshly grind just enough whole beans for that particular brew cycle just prior to brewing, and we use a good quality BURR grinder--in our case, the Capresso Infinity burr grinder. Refer to Alton Brown's coffee episode if you're curious why it's so important to use a burr grinder as opposed to a blade grinder.]. We eventually realized we weren't huge fans of a lot of the whole bean coffees easily obtained in supermarkets or large chain coffee shops (I'm looking at you, Starbucks), yet didn't like paying shipping for the coffees from independent, small-batch roasters (as good as those coffees were, I really, REALLY hate paying for shipping). As such, I turned to my trusty Amazon Prime to save the day. I found Kicking Horse Coffee Kick Ass Dark Whole Bean Coffee via the stellar reviews, placed an order, and hoped for the best (2.2 lbs. is a lot of coffee to have if it turns out I didn't like it). Thankfully, I'm happy to say that I've found THE ONE! This coffee is complex, deep, and smoky, yet without any burnt taste at all. And the fact that it's fair-trade and organic is icing on the cake. And (AND!) if that weren't enough, it's quickly and easily available on Amazon Prime AND part of their subscribe-and-save program. WIN!
Extra tips:
- Preheat your carafe and coffee mugs by filling with hot water and discarding before using so that the cold carafe and coffee mugs don't steal all the heat from your freshly brewed coffee.
- Only use good quality, filtered water for brewing.
- Make sure you grind your coffee according to how coarse/fine is recommended for the particular coffee you are using, and make sure you use the correct proportions of coffee to water (for those who have European coffee makers such as the Technivorm, keep in mind that a cup of coffee made in these coffee makers is typically less ounces than in American coffee makers).
- Clean your burr grinder on a regular basis by using the white rice method. This is especially important if you grind oily coffee beans such as Kicking Horse Kick Ass Dark.
Another reviewer recommended 55 grams coffee to one liter water. For my 14 oz mug, that means 23.6 grams. I followed that formula to weigh the beans, ground them up, and popped them in. Great cup of coffee! Strong and dark but also smooth - not bitter at all. I drink black coffee, but at a coffee shop the dark roast is usually too bitter or ashy for me - this was not.
The next day I tried cutting back to 21 grams of beans, just to see if I could save a pinch. Nope! It was acceptable but I had to add a little raw cacao powder to enjoy it. The 55 grams per liter formula is PERFECT.
My fave “less expensive” grocery store brand is Wide Awake. By my calculations, this is about the same price per cup, and I like it better. The extra time to weigh, grind and fill is worth it.
Note - as others have said, there was no roast date the package but there was a “use by”. The date on mine is April 2021, I purchased in June 2020. The beans are not oily and smell great to me. When I grind them. very little of the grounds stick to the walls of the grinder. It will take me about 5 weeks to use all the beans, so hopefully they will still taste fresh in late July if I keep them sealed well.
I want the Bear Claws back... I miss my favorite coffee...
Thank you
We have been faithful Starbucks Espresso Blend coffee connoisseurs for years and have found only one other coffee that comes close - that being Green Mountain Dark Magic. The one thing I don't like about the Starbucks Espresso is that it does get a bitter taste if not brewed perfectly - which can be difficult to do consistently. But while looking to purchase the Starbucks Espresso Blend at Amazon, I came across the Kicking Horse coffee that I've never heard of before. I was intrigued...read the description and it sounded like something we might be interested in. Their blends sounded quite interesting so I decided, as I always do, to read the reviews.
My sincere thanks to all those who previously wrote a review on this coffee. My purchase was based on those reviews and I want all to know your reviews were honest and offered incredible descriptions. Many, many reviewers are obviously much better with words that I can ever hope to be. And being so many good reviews, I then had to decide which blend to try. Opted for the Kick Ass and we have found our new favorite coffee! Wow - that's all I can say (see, told you I wasn't very good with words). This is so good, no bitterness, smooth and simply divine. Everything you want in a good cup of coffee. The price is extremely reasonable, as well, for a premium coffee.
I highly recommend Kicking Horse Kick Ass coffee!!!!! We will definitely be trying their other blends and hope to have the same experience.
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