Peet's Coffee, Dark Roast Whole Bean Coffee

Peet's Major Dickason's Blend Dark Roast Coffee is the roast that put Peet's Coffee on the map. Our team spent hands-on time with the Peet's Coffee, Dark Roast Whole Bean Coffee 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 #140 of our top 200 coffee beans — an outstanding dark pick with smooth, rich notes, earning a 4.6★ average across 8,162 Amazon ratings.

Peet's Major Dickason's Blend Dark Roast Coffee is the roast that put Peet's Coffee on the map. A loyal customer of our original Berkeley store, retired army sergeant Key Dickason, brought the idea for our most beloved blend to Mr. Peet in 1969. Intrigued, our founder worked with the local gourmand and coffee aficionado to refine it. They sampled countless combinations before arriving at what is now our all-time bestseller. The result was so good, Alfred Peet decided naming it after his friend wasn't enough. Dickason's rich, complex blend also deserved a promotion from sergeant to major.

From the roaster

• Contains one (1) 18 Ounce Bag of Peet's Major Dickason's Blend Whole Bean 100% Arabica Coffee
• Flavor and Roast: Dark Roast. Flavorful, robust, full-bodied. Developed by Mr. Peet and his most discerning customer, Major Dickason's Blend epitomizes the rich, flavorful taste of Peet's
• Brewing Methods: Use fine ground coffee for espresso at home. Coarsely ground coffee (consistency of coarse sea salt) can be used to make cold brew or a French press. Use a medium grind (consistency of sand) for drip or a pour over in your Chemex
• Sourcing With Impact: The coffee you buy can impact the welfare of the people and planet. Peet’s is actively engaged in driving positive impact in communities where our coffees are grown
• Rich. Complex. Incomparable. Masters of our craft for over 50 years, we hand roast the very best coffees in the world.

What we liked

• Strong overall Coffee Score of 8.4/10 — ranked #626 of 1193 (53% percentile).
• Distinct flavor profile: Smooth, Rich.
• Community agrees — a Coffee Lovers Score of 9.2/10 from 8,162 ratings.