Excellent roast. Fresh, not overly roasted, yet dark enough to have personality! A bit of balanced acidity, along with a rich flavor that keeps developing as you linger with the cup of coffee.
We used to live in Chico, and our favorite coffee was from Cal Java. We now live in Colorado, and we were thrilled to see that we could order it online. The best roaster, fresh beans, and like great wine, the Italian roast is our favorite. Full bodied, rich and dark, with a roasted sweet finish. Yum!
It's my favorite coffee and I drink it black (in an espresso or Americano)... doesn't need anything added to it! The decaf version is also delicious and I often blend it with regular beans for a less caffeinated cup.
I received my shipment of French Roast coffee only to discover the beans were whole vs ground. I called the store on East Ave. to notify them of the mix-up. The associate I spoke with was very understanding and assured me a replacement order would be mailed out immediatly with ground beans. The shipment arrived the next day! Great customer service!! Kudos to the CalJava associate who made this happen.
The Brooke Trout I got was roasted to a nice light roast. Tastes great and am considering a subscription.