Taylors of HarrogateHot Lava Java Coffee Beans, 227g (Pack of 6)

They come in the same outer cardboard packaging as a supermarket would get them before they're opened and put on the shelves. I like to keep the bags in the cardboard tray as it helps with storing them neatly in the cupboard opposed to having 6 loose bags in there, one of which inevitably falls out and hits you in the face when you open the cupboard door. Not the kind of coffee wake-up I want in the morning!Opened the first bag and a strong coffee aroma hits your nose, so no concerns about freshness. You can store them in the freezer if you think 6 bags are too many to buy in one go but the rate my house goes through coffee, running out is of greater concern. If you do go the freezer route, only freeze sealed bags and open after they've come to room temperature otherwise condensation will form on the bean and ruin it (take it out the freezer the day before and it'll be fine).Halfway through my third bag in nearly as many weeks and the beans are of excellent quality, as you'd expect from Taylors. Very few were smashed or cracked, so no loss of flavour or aroma. They grind well and there's no signs of gunk on my grinder, indicating that they're properly roasted unlike some supermarket own brand beans.Once brewed, a nice coffee aroma fills the kitchen. I think my bean-to-cup machine extracts more flavour although a cafetiere makes a more than enjoyable cup of coffee as well. The end result is a smooth and strong coffee with a subtle smokey undertone that's not overpowering at all. Will definitely be ordering these on repeat for a while!

Love this coffee.Great flavour and strength.

The beans or the ground version work really well in our Delonghi coffee maker, the beans are more messy as you have to grind them yourself, but either way the taste is really good. Shame the stronger blend is no longer available.

If you make it right there is no beating this coffee, strong with good flavours after every mouthful.

We have tried many different coffee beans that have been very nice but this one is consistently good, full of flavour and not too bitter. This ticks all the boxes for us and still is after two months.