When a friend who adamantly disliked coffee returned from Italy with a sudden love of espresso, of all things, I had to find out more. And while this is not necessarily the same brand she may have had while vacationing in Italy, her close friend and tour guide introduced her to this brand stateside, claiming it's the ONLY coffee he buy here in America.
Now I already enjoy coffee quite a bit, but after hearing it converted a die-hard coffee hater, I figured I had to give it a try. It's a relatively inexpensive considering it's a two-pound bag, but I have to say it is quite delicious. I haven't done a coarse grind drip batch yet, but the espresso grind I tried in my Aeropress was quite wonderful. It's rich, dark, and flavorful, but not nearly as acidic or biting as I anticipated. Maybe it's the paper filter in my Aeropress, but more than likely it's just a really smooth, deep and approachable bean.
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BOLD, DARK MEDIUM ROAST
A round and intense aroma. A bold, complex blend with finesse. Our darkest roast offers a bouquet with plenty of intensity and flavor. It is rounded, balanced and has a trace of sensory bitterness while remaining low to medium acidity. The aroma is characterized by toasted cereal notes and rich aftertaste. This wonderful blend will give you a strong cup of espresso.
FORTE - WHOLE BEAN COFFEE
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Made in ItalyForte is certified Italian Espresso by the INEI. This acknowledgment is granted only to those blends characterized by precise features, making them easily distinguishable from imitations. |
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OriginForte celebrates the best single origin from Brazil, Central America and India. Each single-origin bean is roasted separately to obtain the ultimate taste. |
Know-how & Coffee Roasting“We ensure the highest quality control over every bean in each stage of processing: from the harvest to the drying to the roasting. In fact, each single-origin bean is roasted separately to obtain the ultimate taste” |
1919, THE CENTURY MARK
“Not many things live to be 100 years old. Thanks to your confidence and trust, We believe that coffee is our best achievement, and sharing it with you is our proudest moment.”
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| Notes | An intense and lingering fragrance. Well-balanced with nuances of rich milk chocolate and hazelnuts. | A smooth and spicy taste. High-quality Arabica and Robusta blended together to create a warm and enchanting aroma. | Full-bodied with contrasting flavors. A perfect morning brew for smooth and sweet espresso drinks. | A blend of arabica from the best coffee estates regions of Mexico and Brazil matches the pleasant robusta from India. |
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| Available in | Whole Bean | Whole Bean | Whole Bean | Whole Bean |
| Weight | 1000g (2.2lb) | 1000g (2.2lb) | 1000g (2.2lb) | 1000g (2.2lb) |
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This Item  Whole Coffee Bean Italian Espresso Medium Dark Roast - FORTE by Filicori Zecchini. Arabica and Robusta Blend. Roasted then blended. Made in Italy since 1919 - 2.2Lb (1kg) Bag |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | Currently unavailable. | $98.99 | $19.95 | $17.20 | $24.07 | $30.00 |
| Price Per Unit | — | $0.94 / Ounce | $1.17 / Ounce | $0.81 / Ounce | $0.68 / Ounce | $3.30 / Ounce |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 | — | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, May 15 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 |
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| Sold By | — | Florence Foods | TANGO GLOBAL MARKET INC | COFFEE CHERIE | Amazon.com | Mont Specialty Foods |
| flavor | Espresso | Arabica | — | Delicious blend | Coffee | Coffee |
| form | Whole Bean | Whole Bean | Whole Bean | Ground | Whole Bean | Ground |
| caffeine content | caffeinated | 6.6 | — | caffeinated | Caffeine | Caffeinated |
| coffee roast level | dark roast | medium roast | — | dark roast | medium roast | medium roast |
| unit count | 35.2 | 105.6 | 17 | 21.17 | 35.2 | 9.1 |
| specialty | Single Origin, GMO Free | — | Single Origin Coffee | Single Origin | Kosher Certified | GMO Free |
| container type | Bag | Bag | Can, Bag | Bag | Packet | Bag |
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Best espresso beans ever!
I have owned top-quality home espresso machines for nearly forty years and experimented with many brands of espresso beans. I 've always found the best to be Illy, Lavazza, and a local brand in Chicago called Intelligentsia. Until now. On recommendation from a vendor, I ordered a bag of Filicori Zechini Forte beans. They arrived last week and every day I have enjoyed the most delicious home-brewed espresso I've ever had. I own a Gaggia Classico semi-automatic machine with a separate Gaggia 8002 MDF grinder. With the grinder set at 5, I get a consistently thick, rich, creamy brew every time. I am so happy to have discovered this fantastic coffee!
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The bag was cut open and the coffee all over the inside the box. Usually the coffee arrives under vacuum.
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I have owned top-quality home espresso machines for nearly forty years and experimented with many brands of espresso beans. I 've always found the best to be Illy, Lavazza, and a local brand in Chicago called Intelligentsia. Until now. On recommendation from a vendor, I ordered a bag of Filicori Zechini Forte beans. They arrived last week and every day I have enjoyed the most delicious home-brewed espresso I've ever had. I own a Gaggia Classico semi-automatic machine with a separate Gaggia 8002 MDF grinder. With the grinder set at 5, I get a consistently thick, rich, creamy brew every time. I am so happy to have discovered this fantastic coffee!
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