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Green Mountain Coffee Roasters

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Dark Magic

At Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, there’s a story behind every perfect cup of coffee. But every story begins the same — with farmers. The true magic of coffee begins in the soil.

8.7 /10
★★★★½ Highly Recommended Overall Score · 80% expert / 20% community Ranked #556 of 1193 (Top 47%)
Our Coffee Score 8.6
Coffee Lovers Score 9.2
Overall Ranked #556 of 1193 (Top 47%)
Ground Coffee Ranked #143 of 200 (Top 72%)
Our Coffee Score Ranked #569 of 1193 (Top 48%)
Coffee Lovers Ranked #339 of 1193 (Top 29%)

Our verdict: Ranked #142 of our top 200 ground coffee — an outstanding dark (decaf) pick with dark chocolate, chocolate, bold notes, earning a 4.6★ average across 2,143 Amazon ratings.

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Key facts

Roast
Dark (Decaf)
Origin
Multi-region blend
Process
Roasted
Size
12 oz
Price / oz
$1
Best for
Iced

Flavor notes

Dark ChocolateChocolateBoldSmooth

The Coffee Score review

At Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, there’s a story behind every perfect cup of coffee. But every story begins the same — with farmers. The true magic of coffee begins in the soil. Our team spent hands-on time with the Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Dark Magic to see how it holds up against the rest of the ground coffee 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 #142 of our top 200 ground coffee — an outstanding dark (decaf) pick with dark chocolate, chocolate, bold notes, earning a 4.6★ average across 2,143 Amazon ratings.

At Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, there’s a story behind every perfect cup of coffee. But every story begins the same — with farmers. The true magic of coffee begins in the soil. That’s why we work alongside farmers like Rafael Costa, whose family has cultivated coffee for centuries, passing down knowledge as rich as the soil itself. Together, we support practices that advance soil conservation. Healthier soil can foster stronger, more resilient coffee plants, leading to better harvests. All while bringing you the bold, complex flavors of Dark Magic.

From the roaster

  • COFFEE: Farm-grown goodness that’s expertly crafted, smooth, and balanced.
  • NOTES: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Dark Magic delivers bold flavors of dried fruit and bittersweet dark chocolate.
  • SUSTAINABILITY: Good coffee done right. 100% responsibly sourced and Certified Orthodox Union Kosher — so you can feel great about every cup.
  • VARIETY: Hot or iced. Decaf or full strength. Flavored or black. However you brew, we’ve got a cup for you.

What we liked

  • Strong overall Coffee Score of 8.6/10 — ranked #556 of 1193 (47% percentile).
  • Distinct flavor profile: Dark Chocolate, Chocolate, Bold, Smooth.
  • Community agrees — a Coffee Lovers Score of 9.2/10 from 2,143 ratings.

How we graded this coffee

Mass-market brand Grading framework
Taste 40% weight 9.7
Freshness 20% weight 7.6
Bean Quality & Sourcing 15% weight 7.5
Value 15% weight 8
Roast Quality 10% weight 8.5
Our Coffee Score (experts, 80% of overall) 8.6/10

The Coffee Lovers Score

Averages 4.6★ from 2,143 verified Amazon shoppers.

5 star 81%
4 star 10%
3 star 5%
2 star 1%
1 star 3%
  • Grandma B Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Coffee is wonderful

    Good tasting coffee. My favorite

  • Anthony Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Delicious

    My absolute favorite coffee.

  • Mister Blue Sky Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Delivers a Bold and Delicious Cup of Joe!

    As a coffee aficionado, I'm always searching for the perfect cup of coffee to get me through the day. And after trying Green Mountain Coffee Roasters' Dark Magic, I can confidently say that I've found it. This coffee is truly magical!First of all, the aroma that wafts from the bag when you first open it is heavenly.

    15 found this helpful

  • Heather Kozlik Verified purchase ★★★★★

    The BEST coffee. Truly.

    I genuinely cannot find a better coffee than Dark Magic. I love coffee and try lots of different types and flavors and all that but there is just something perfectly balanced with Dark Magic coffee. I so highly recommend this to everyone I can.

    2 found this helpful

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