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Kicking Horse Coffee, Kick Ass, Dark Roast, Ground, 10 Oz - Certified Organic, Fairtrade, Kosher Coffee
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Brand | Kicking Horse Coffee |
Item Form | Ground |
Flavor | Kick Ass - Dark Roast |
Caffeine Content Description | Caffeinated |
Roast Level | dark_roast |
About this item
- Dark roast, ground: Sweet, smoky, audacious. This remarkable blend of beans is the spirit of Kicking Horse Coffee, and a bold invitation to wake up and kick ass with us.
- Tasting notes, brew method: Chocolate malt, molasses, licorice and an earthy lingering finish. Recommended methods: Drip machine, pour over and cold brew.
- Origin Indonesia & South America: Grown in a socially and environmentally responsible way, by farmers with sustainable businesses they can depend on.
- Organic, Fairtrade, Kosher, Shade Grown, Arabica coffee: Coffee that is good and fair for the coffee drinkers, the farmers and the planet. 100 % certified.
- Roasted in the rocky mountains: It’s all deep, dark and delicious, roasted right below the towering Canadian rocky mountain peaks.
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Made with materials harvested from responsibly managed farms.
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.
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.
Made with materials harvested from responsibly managed forests.
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.
Made with materials harvested in a way that helps protect animals, plants, and a healthy ecosystem.
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.
Product contains at least 95% organic material.
USDA Organic is protected by law, inspected by experts, traced from farm to store, and shaped by public input. USDA develops and enforces the organic standards, which require products to be produced using farming practices that maintain and improve soil and water quality, minimize the use of synthetic materials, conserve biodiversity, and avoid genetic engineering, among other factors. Crops can be certified organic if they’re grown without prohibited substances such as most synthetic fertilizers and pesticides for three years prior to harvest. Livestock are raised on pasture and treated humanely without growth hormones or antibiotics. Organic products do not contain GMOs or artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Products that contain a minimum of 95 percent organic ingredients and use the USDA Organic seal are part of Climate Pledge Friendly.
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About Kick Ass
Something worth doing, is worth dreaming big. This blend is the spirit of Kicking Horse Coffee, and our bold invitation to wake up and kick ass with us.
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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. Fair trade uses profits from coffee to empower farmers and to invest in their community's future. #1215 by FLOCERT, 2020 |
Why Organic?Certified 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. #CA-91402-Z-154575-2020 by EcoCert, 2020 |
Human Beans & Coffee BeansFor us, coffee is about people: farmers, partners, our team, and the folks who drink our coffee. And it shows! We've been roasting coffee right in the Rocky Mountains for over 25 years, and we know it's great people who make our good coffee possible. |
Product Description
Kick Ass is a dark Roast, Certified Organic, Fairtrade, Kosher Coffee, Something worth doing, is worth dreaming big. This blend is the spirit of Kicking Horse Coffee, and our bold invitation to wake up and kick ass with us.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 5 x 5 x 5 inches; 10 ounces
- Item model number : 629070900135
- UPC : 885832517465 885489293132 885534721948 885797522276 629070910134 885260433245 767563260424 629070900135 798527149011
- Manufacturer : Kicking Horse Coffee
- ASIN : B00M31BORM
- Country of Origin : Canada
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,325 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
- #33 in Ground Coffee
- #199 in Climate Pledge Friendly: Grocery
- Customer Reviews:
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Freshness | 4.3 | — | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 3.9 |
Flavor | 4.1 | — | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.7 |
Value for money | 4.0 | — | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.7 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Coffee Shop US | Amazon.com | Ship & Save |
flavor | Kick Ass - Dark Roast | 454 Horse Power | The Bold, Dark Roast | Three Sisters - Medium Roast | 454 Horse Power - Dark Roast | Espresso |
form | Ground | Ground | Ground | Whole Bean | Whole Bean | Whole Coffee Beans |
caffeine content | caffeinated | Caffeinated | caffeinated | Caffeinated | caffeinated | caffeinated |
coffee roast level | dark roast | dark roast | dark roast | medium roast | dark roast | medium roast |
unit count | 10 | 60 | 12 | 10 | 35.2 | 16 |
weight | 10 ounces | 1704 grams | 0.75 pounds | 10 ounces | 2.2 pounds | 454 grams |
specialty | Kosher Certified | Kosher Certified, Organic | — | Kosher Certified | Kosher Certified, Organic | Kosher Certified, Organic |
container type | Can | Can | Bag | Can | Bag | Bag |
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Customers like the taste, quality, and kick of the coffee. They mention that it has an excellent flavor, smooth taste, and a good kick to it. Some appreciate the quality, darkness, and smoothness of the product. However, some customers have different opinions on value, freshness, and aroma.
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Customers like the taste of the coffee. They say it has an excellent flavor, smooth coffee taste, and is one of the most delicious coffees they've ever had. They also mention that it has a dark taste without tasting burnt. Customers also say that it's rich and has sour kick that doesn't feel artificial. Overall, customers are happy with the taste and recommend it to others.
"...Nice medium roast. Low acid. Good and complex flavor. Wish it were a little cheaper." Read more
"...Kick Ass is a smooth, rich, deep tasting blending. I can also detect a subtle chocolately element to it.. It has a lovely balance...." Read more
"Great taste" Read more
"...1 day later and..Um, wow! I approve The price point, the taste, the freshness, the packaging. Keep up the good work KH team! Future looks bright!" Read more
Customers like the quality of the coffee. They say it's a very good cup, it has a smooth taste, and it'll make 2 cups. Some say that it'd be great for a medium roast, and that it delivers a robust and intense taste. Some mention that it has no added strength.
"This is one of my favorite coffees. Nice medium roast. Low acid. Good and complex flavor. Wish it were a little cheaper." Read more
"...I can also detect a subtle chocolately element to it.. It has a lovely balance...." Read more
"...so many coffees taste bitter or taste like nothing. but this one is perfect. had it at a friend’s house then sought it out to but myself." Read more
"...For a medium roast, it was a nice strong roast. No bitterness or harsh acidity, and the flavor profile was amazing!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the coffee. Some mention it's a great value for a non-espresso style strong coffee, while others say it'd be a bit more pricey than what they were getting.
"...1 day later and..Um, wow! I approve The price point, the taste, the freshness, the packaging. Keep up the good work KH team! Future looks bright!" Read more
"Yummy at a premium price." Read more
"...The Nespresso makes a pretty solid cup of coffee, but the cost per pod is much higher...." Read more
"Smooth coffee taste. And at great price." Read more
Customers like the smoothness of the coffee. They say it's super smooth, has a very smooth finish, and is much smoother without adding cream or sugar.
"...Kick Ass is a smooth, rich, deep tasting blending. I can also detect a subtle chocolately element to it.. It has a lovely balance...." Read more
"It’s very smooth, but doesn’t have much of a coffee taste is my only complaint." Read more
"Coffee is smooth. Good flavor." Read more
"Great tasting, and texture, always good" Read more
Customers like the darkness of the coffee. They mention it's right for a medium dark roast, bold, and not bitter. Some say it'll brew wonderfully.
"This is one of my favorite coffees. Nice medium roast. Low acid. Good and complex flavor. Wish it were a little cheaper." Read more
"...nerds, is super cheap, really easy, takes almost no space, and brews wonderfully." Read more
"...This one has more flavor and is still dark enough but with more body. You know it's a good coffee when I prefer it black lol" Read more
"It has a good flavor for bold coffee lovers. Nicely roasted. Espresso grind." Read more
Customers like the kick of the coffee. They mention it has a good kick, a strong kick, and the right kick to start the morning. Some say the coffee offers a kick of energy and deeply flavorful depth. Overall, customers are happy with the kick and recommend it to others.
"It definitely has a nice kick I purchase this brand often." Read more
"...how delicious this coffee is I went with the light roast and it woke me up real good...." Read more
"...Very smooth and enjoyable in the morning. I used it in my Keurig. Also choose DARK" Read more
"...I really like dark roast coffee and the Kick Ass is wonderful. It has lots of flavor and is very smooth...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the aroma of the coffee. Some mention it's amazing, with a hint of smokiness, while others say it'd be better with fewer spiciness notes.
"...It has no kick to it at all. It does smell and taste good though." Read more
"...This one does not taste or smell half as good as our current pesticide ridden brand. We will keep searching." Read more
"...robust and intense taste, with notes of chocolate, earth, and a hint of smokiness...." Read more
"...It was roasted about 10 weeks before arrival, and the beans smell and feel very fresh. Very enjoyable...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the freshness of the coffee. Some mention that the grounds are fresh, the flavor is on-point, and it stays fresh. However, others say that the last two shipments have not been very fresh, and the flavor has suffered. Some customers also mention that they have been receiving expired product.
"...1 day later and..Um, wow! I approve The price point, the taste, the freshness, the packaging. Keep up the good work KH team! Future looks bright!" Read more
"...Mine was stale dated by a month. I called the coffee company and they said they hear that a lot from people who bought it on this site...." Read more
"...they call it kick ass because it is pretty Kick-Ass it is a very fresh product it is made in a smaller batch it is a 10 oz bag rather than a 12 to..." Read more
"...Horse whole bean through Amazon, the 1st, SmartAss, very good, super fresh. This time, I tried Lucky Jim, and it is also really good...." Read more
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So we decided to have another kid... I love the kid, but he has the lungs of a screeching spider monkey that just hit the lottery. So getting the average of 30 minutes of sleep at a time, our Nespresso and Keurig single cup makers couldn't keep up come morning. I know what you're thinking, (you say you're a coffee snob but you use a keurig?!" .. Yes.. when you're getting negative sleep each night, convenience is nice. Not saying it's a great cup of coffee, but it satisfies well enough. The Nespresso makes a pretty solid cup of coffee, but the cost per pod is much higher. I can't afford to spending all that money for pods with as much as we're drinking lately... that's like a Ferrari a week. So here we are... with a drip pot. Add that to our pour over, french press, two pod makers, moka... our house looks like a Starbucks on steroids. But hey, for the sake of quantity and money, we'll give it a shot. So I went in search of a great roast...
This was the real uphill battle.. a battle that took us through every roast on the store shelves, and many through Amazon. We searched high and low for a good roast, our taste buds longing for a good cup of coffee... but all we found was bitterness, weak roasts and acidity that would make drinking from a car battery enticing. We tried to fine tune amounts... ultra filtered water.. we even mixed various roasts together, which actually helped.. but who can live like that?! So the journey continued... with fear we may never have good coffee again. Sure, at this point going on -5671 hours of sleep, the caffeine was a primary issue, keeping me from turning into Gollum... and we were still being supplied that. But our taste buds longed for something good again. Our search continued, until one day we were at a discount store and bought a bag of Kicking Horse to try. At this point, with all the money we were wasting on bad coffee I practically had to work overtime and get a second job.. (just kidding... but seriously...) we started grabbing some to try at the discount store. Brought this puppy home - our first bag of Kicking Horse - and was excited to try it. I looked at the bag and my heart dropped like a lead balloon. On the side, it said "Decaf". After shaking my head in shame and wondering what my wife was going to say about my man card, I decided to try it. To my surprise, it was a very good roast... especially for a demonic, perverted thing like Decaf! But we still needed caffeine... we'll keep that Decaf for a rainy day when we no longer need the caffeine.. like when the kids get married or something.
This whole occurrence however, was my gateway to Kicking Horse. We decide to try some of their other roasts, since the Decaf reeled us in. I ordered the Three Sisters, Kick @$$, and Smart @$$. We usually like a darker roast, so I thought I'd like that one best, but I found it a little weak to be honest. Still good taste, and no bitterness... kinda like that good old hunting dog. He's a good dog, loyal, but doesn't really help you out. Then I tried the other two, and Three Sisters blew my socks off! For a medium roast, it was a nice strong roast. No bitterness or harsh acidity, and the flavor profile was amazing! My first taste of this was Heavenly... as if the angels were singing. Seriously... if I could tap an iv of this straight into my bloodstream I would.
So there it is... best roast I've had in a long time. My only regret is that they don't sell it by the pallet full.
Kid still sleeps horrible, but hey... at least we can have a good cup of coffee in the morning that not only gives us caffeine, but also is enjoyable to drink. Thanks, Kicking Horse!!
My first try was Smart Ass...not gonna lie....it was the name that appealed to me and it was a medium roast. I purchased in the 10 oz bag which is not cost effective in the long run, but for a trial, was fine. I really wanted to like it because the name so fits my personality but I just couldn't. I am not a fan of the "fruity sweet" roasts and that's what this came across as to me. The other downside was that it had a bitterness to it which also told me the grind was not very fresh, but even without that, I still wouldn't have liked the flavor. Unfortunately, it got dumped into the trash.
Next on the list was Kick Ass, a dark roast. I used to drink dark roasts all the time and never had a problem but once I had found my previous favorite, which was a medium, and was drinking it regularly, I started having a hard time with going back to the dark. The overall flavor profile fits my palette much nicer, but the "burnt" earthiness that comes with a lot of dark roasts was just too apparent to me on its own. Unlike the Smart Ass though, this one did not get dumped as I found that if I brew it with a bit of pumpkin spice, cinnamon, or cardamom, that burnt flavor dissipates and rounds it out nicely. Since that is something I typically add to my brew anyway, I would consider keeping this one in mind as a back up roast.
I am hoping my third bag, Three Sisters, a medium roast which has a flavor profile similar to the Kick Ass (and my other favorite medium roasts), will be the end of my tasting journey and I will have a new regular which can be purchased in the larger, more cost-effective bags and in whole bean. The only reason I have not tried it yet is because I don't want to waste the Kick Ass. I will probably update my review once I do try it though.
1/29/21 UPDATE - I am officially disappointed in Kicking Horse coffee. At this point the only one I do like is their decaf which is not bitter like most other decafs. It was why I gave their other caffeinated options a try during my hunt for a new regular brew. I have determined that if Kick Ass were a medium roast instead of dark, it would be my new favorite. I don't know if this bag of Three Sisters was stale but it seemed to have a sweet taste (like the Smart Ass) that I don't care for followed by a bitter taste which is usually due to stale beans. I tossed the first cup and tried a second cup with cinnamon added to it (same as I did with the Kick Ass that evened it out) and I could still taste that sweet bitter like I did with the Smart Ass. Needless to say, the hunt continues.
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