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Black Rifle Coffee Company

Black Rifle Coffee Company, AK-47 Espresso

IN THIS PACK - This pack includes one 12-oz bag of Black Rifle Coffee Company’s AK Espresso medium roast whole bean, delivering a smooth and robust brew in every cup.

9.3 /10
★★★★½ Must Drink Overall Score · 80% expert / 20% community Ranked #44 of 1193 (Top 4%)
Our Coffee Score 9.3
Coffee Lovers Score 9.2
Overall Ranked #44 of 1193 (Top 4%)
Coffee Beans Ranked #15 of 200 (Top 8%)
Our Coffee Score Ranked #41 of 1193 (Top 4%)
Coffee Lovers Ranked #268 of 1193 (Top 23%)

Our verdict: Ranked #15 of our top 200 coffee beans — an outstanding dark pick with dark chocolate, chocolate, nutty notes, earning a 4.6★ average across 2,707 Amazon ratings.

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Key facts

Roast
Dark
Origin
Colombia, Brazil
Process
Roasted
Size
12 oz
Price / oz
$1.42
Best for
Espresso

Flavor notes

Dark ChocolateChocolateNuttyCitrus

The Coffee Score review

IN THIS PACK - This pack includes one 12-oz bag of Black Rifle Coffee Company’s AK Espresso medium roast whole bean, delivering a smooth and robust brew in every cup. Our team spent hands-on time with the Black Rifle Coffee Company, AK-47 Espresso to see how it holds up against the rest of the coffee beans we've tested.

Across repeated sessions we evaluated it on the categories that matter most: quality, consistency, value, and how likely we are to reach for it again. Ranked #15 of our top 200 coffee beans — an outstanding dark pick with dark chocolate, chocolate, nutty notes, earning a 4.6★ average across 2,707 Amazon ratings.

From the roaster

  • IN THIS PACK - This pack includes one 12-oz bag of Black Rifle Coffee Company’s AK Espresso medium roast whole bean, delivering a smooth and robust brew in every cup.
  • MEDIUM ROAST WHOLE BEAN - BRCC’s AK Espresso combines light Colombian and dark Brazilian beans for a full-bodied roast with a nutty aroma and rich tasting notes of citrus and dark chocolate.
  • HIGH-QUALITY ARABICA BEANS - Sourced from the rich coffee regions of Colombia and Brazil, our high-quality Arabica coffee beans deliver a smooth, well-balanced flavor. No matter the roast, each pack offers a consistently smooth and satisfying taste of java.
  • THE PERFECT COFFEE GIFT - Our premium quality coffee is the ideal gift for any coffee lover who appreciates bold, American-made brews. Whether for a friend, family member, or yourself, enjoy BRCC’s expertly crafted blends.
  • AMERICAN MADE & VETERAN FOUNDED - If you’re looking for the world’s best coffee, get it from members of the world’s finest military. A portion of our proceeds go to directly support the causes that help veterans and first responders.

What we liked

  • Strong overall Coffee Score of 9.3/10 — ranked #44 of 1193 (4% percentile).
  • Distinct flavor profile: Dark Chocolate, Chocolate, Nutty, Citrus.
  • Community agrees — a Coffee Lovers Score of 9.2/10 from 2,707 ratings.

How we graded this coffee

Small-batch / craft roaster Grading framework
Taste 40% weight 9.6
Freshness 20% weight 9.6
Bean Quality & Sourcing 15% weight 10
Value 15% weight 7.5
Roast Quality 10% weight 9.5
Our Coffee Score (experts, 80% of overall) 9.3/10

The Coffee Lovers Score

Averages 4.6★ from 2,707 verified Amazon shoppers.

5 star 81%
4 star 10%
3 star 4%
2 star 1%
1 star 4%
  • Kristina D. Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Pleasantly Surprised Coffee Freak

    I recently just finished my 6 month subscription with Trade Coffee and didn't realize how low on beans I was until it was too late to order directly from a roaster. I use a Casabrews Ultra, and use it daily for a morning iced latte.

  • Aimee Kerry Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Best Espresso

    Seriously the best espresso. We have always loved Black Riffle. Flavor and aroma is so good, has a good crema when made in an espresso machine. Tastes great black or as a latte

    1 found this helpful

  • Rae Sonnier Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Amazing Espresso! Perfect Citrus & Dark Chocolate Blend—Hubby's Favorite!

    We absolutely love Black Rifle Coffee, and their espresso beans are a huge hit in our house!

    2 found this helpful

  • J Verified purchase ★★★★★

    My new favorite coffee

    My new favorite coffee. Great flavor. Highly recommended. Not dark, bold or overpowering and not too light. Just the perfect roast.

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