10 Reviews: Best Coffee Beans for Superautomatic Espresso Machines (Sep 2023)

Camano Island coffee beans are 100% organic and are completely free of chemicals and pesticides. It’s not too greasy, making it an excellent option for super-automatic espresso machine users. Expect a heavy, full-bodied dark roast with notes of nuttiness, fruity tastes, and a dash of sweetness. It has low acidity and is warm and spicy. The beans are non-GMO, and Camano Island Sumatra Dark Roast claims that their products are of the highest quality and that they exclusively use environmentally friendly farming methods.

I love this coffee. I was looking for an organic coffee that was shade grown which contains antioxidants. This has truly changed my desire for “Bucks” and I was diehard. Taste is smooth, dark and the tones of chocolate swirl on your pallet. There’s a new bean in town! Thanks Camano Island!!

by Ms. LMMcPherson

Raven’s Brew makes this espresso blend by combining beans from India and South America to produce a coffee with a touch of hazelnut and chocolate. Deadman’s Reach is high in caffeine and will give your morning espresso a new level. Of course, you can simply have fun with the packaging, which has a skeleton on it to display it in your kitchen.

I am extremely impressed with this coffee. I buy the whole bean and grind it before each cup. The flavor is strong and smooth, no bitterness at all! No only does it taste amazing, it packs a good caffeine punch! I highly recommend this coffee for all the purposes mentioned on the label, but also all software developers out there!

by Kenneth J Todd

The best roasts are deep, dark roasts. Kicking Horse Coffee’s 454 Horse Power blend is one of the favorite dark roasts that is ideal for espresso. It’s a blend of beans from South America, Central America, and Indonesia, and it’s got a lot of caffeine in it. Due to the obvious method, the beans are roasted, it also tastes great and has notes of chocolate and cinnamon. Plus, it’s all-natural! 

I work nights and I drink coffee daily. I have tried many different brands and while they tasted ok I thought I should invest in some high quality coffee. Kicking Horse is now my go to coffee and after purchasing and trying it for the first time I don't see myself drinking anything else besides this. It's organic and tastes terrific. It tastes like real authentic good coffee not some processed fake stuff. If you are really into coffee buy some that is organic it's better for you and tastes amazing. Well worth the money and it's reasonably priced. I will defiantly buy it again and recommend it to others.

by wandagner40

Take a look at the dark side Another has a really unusual name: Death Wish Coffee Company. Since this is said to be the world’s strongest coffee, you won’t want to drink much of it, making it ideal for espresso. This is made by the Death Wish Coffee Company from a blend of Robusto beans with a little Arabica thrown in for good measure. The end result is one of the darkest coffee blends offered, one that will get you up and going in the morning. It’s a little sour, but then again, isn’t that the point?

I'm sold. I bought this to keep me alert and focused at work. By my second cup I no longer needed a keyboard or mouse, as I was able to control my computer directly by thought. By the third cup I could hear colors and smell sounds. After my fourth cup, I decided to burn off some of the excess energy with a quick jog, and ended up finishing the Kessel Run in 11 parsecs flat! Seriously... Buy this stuff!

by Erick W.

Koffee Kult is a terrific option if you’re looking for a strong, robust, and punchy cup of dark roasted coffee. This brand, which is 100% organic, contains a unique blend of Sumatran, Guatemalan, Colombian, and Brazilian beans, making it a favorite among enthusiasts wanting the unique and distinct. The French dark roast will taste heavy and robust, with a sweet finish.

Smooth AND robust, this coffee (I bought the beans so I could grind them fresh) makes my entire office happy! The flavor is delicious. We had previously tired the Dark Roast by Koffee Kult and enjoyed it, so Thunderbolt was the "natural" progression. Thinking about subscribing!

by Leslie

For espresso machines, Nicoletti provides whole beans that have been gently roasted. If you haven’t heard, light roasts make fantastic espresso as long as the acidity is kept low, and Nicoletti got it perfect with this one. Nicoletti recommends the 75% Arabica and 25% Robusta blend for espresso machines and Moka Pots since it is roasted in small batches. As long as you like what you’re drinking, you may brew it any way you want.

I am a bit of a coffee snob just not crazy snobbish. I for years have used Italian brands exclusively. Recently I decided to try Nicoletti's. First it is by far the freshest espresso beans I've ever gotten. Their product doesn't sit on a shelf in some warehouse for months after having been on a cargo ship for moths. Nicolettis tells you the Roast Date not a "use by date" and in my instance the coffee showed up within a week of roasting. That's super fresh. The Nicolleti Espresso is very smooth and flavorful. I would rate it very favorably with any Italian product I tried while traveling in Italy. And best of all it's made in the USA. I'm hooked.

by Sharon Fleck

Lavazza Super Crema Whole Cream Coffee Blend is a medium-roasted coffee that is ideal for espresso. Although this coffee brand is from Italy, it is well-known and loved by people all around the world. Arabica and Robusta beans, as well as beans from Brazil, Colombia, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam, are all included. The Lavazza Blend has a remarkably smooth flavor that stays on your taste senses for a long time because of the blend of different origins.

This coffee is AMAZING. Ive tried several espressos and they end up tasting weird and not good at all. I like this stuff better than Starbucks now days and I'm a Starbucks feen. I started to realize my espresso and creamer taste better than what I was paying for so here I am placing my 2nd order. The whole bean is where it's at worth every single penny fresh coffee every morning we make it on a moka pot turns out fabbbb. No rocks found either fyi.

by Sam

The Amazon Fresh Colombia Whole Bean comes in three ground coffee packs weighing a total of 340 grams. It’s a good deal for any casual coffee lover who consumes up to two cups each day. The beans are roasted on-demand as soon as you place your purchase since it is an Amazon product. As a result, Amazon assures you that you get only the best coffee beans. This also means you’ll receive fresh beans, resulting in the best cup of coffee you’ve ever had.

This coffee is absolutely amazing!! We like our coffee strong and this does the job! Great flavor without the bitterness! It’s just a good as the expensive brands I was buying for a fraction of the price! It’s delicious black, my absolute favorite way to enjoy all the flavors. My hubby likes the cream and sugar but it truly is a great cup of coffee without it!

by LNM03

If you like good coffee, you should give Eight O’clock The Original Whole Bean Coffee a try. This coffee is made with carefully picked premium beans that are roasted in small batches and packed correctly to maintain their unique taste. This coffee brand was founded around a century and a half ago, and it has been producing only the highest-quality coffee for over 150 years.

This is the best low priced coffee I’ve ever bought. It’s not Starbucks crack level acidity and not low quality bland tasting. Pandemic year poverty reduces my standards to whatever is cheap. I’ve tried several of brands in the same price range and this one is the winner. Bonus of the large size bag makes it one of the best “I’m not going to the store again for a while” items. The only thing I can count on these days is enjoying coffee in the morning. And this one I truly enjoy! This is my 3rd bag, and I’ll keep buying it forever.

by GR23

Subtle Earth Organic Coffee is an excellent product for those who wish to have a positive impact on the environment. The product has the USDA Organic label and is CCOF Certified, indicating that it is an ecologically responsible option. Furthermore, this coffee is produced entirely of Arabica beans from farms in Honduras’ Marcala region. This high-altitude coffee is very thick, which contributes to its rich taste. It was prepared to perfection in order to bring out its inherent taste qualities and incredible sweetness. You can use whatever brewing technique you like with this blend.

I have been called a coffee nerd most of my life. I love a great cup of coffee. I have had some of the most expensive coffees from around the world, BUT, who can afford "most expensive" every day. I would actually have come out of retirement to be able to afford that. That being said, Subtle Earth Organic is the best of both worlds. A VERY tasty cup without the high price. Bright, smooth, wonderful aftertaste, are only a few of it's attributes. If you love a great cup any time of the day, this is your everyday coffee.

by Bigduck107