Mayorga Coffee Cubano Roast edges out Starbucks Espresso Roast Whole Bean, 7.9 to 6.7. It wins on flavor & cup quality, quality & freshness, value.
Flavor
How they taste.
Mayorga Coffee Cubano Roast
Starbucks Espresso Roast Whole Bean
Side by side
Every detail, compared.
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Coffee Reviews score
7.9Good
6.7Fair
Flavor & cup quality30% of score
7.6
6.5
Quality & freshness20% of score
7.5
6.5
Value20% of score
8.8
7.6
Sourcing & transparency15% of score
7.8
5.8
Community love15% of score
8.0
6.8
Community
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Price per serving
$0.53 / cup$31.99 / 2 lb
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Flavor fingerprint
- Vanilla
- Smoky
- Molasses
- Caramel
- Burnt Sugar
Roast / grade
Dark
Dark
Origin
🇵🇪 Peru, 🇭🇳 Honduras, 🇳🇮 Nicaragua
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Process
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Format
Whole bean
Whole bean
Caffeine
Regular
Regular
Brew methods
Drip machine, Espresso, Moka pot, French press, AeroPress, Cold brew
Espresso, Lattes & milk drinks, Moka pot, Drip machine
Certifications
USDA Organic, Direct trade (roaster-stated), Mycotoxin / mold tested
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Best for
- • Cuban-style espresso and moka pot coffee
- • Dark-roast drip drinkers buying in bulk
- • Shoppers who want organic beans on a budget
- • Recreating Starbucks-style lattes and macchiatos at home
- • Drinkers who like a very dark, low-acid espresso
- • Moka pot coffee
Strengths
- Low price per cup, especially in 2 lb and 5 lb bags
- USDA organic and roaster-stated direct trade
- Smooth dark roast without sharp acidity
- Same blend Starbucks uses for café espresso drinks
- Sold almost everywhere, including warehouse clubs
- Bold, low-acid profile that cuts through milk and syrups
Watch-outs
- Oily dark beans can clog super-automatic grinders
- Can taste flat or roasty to lighter-roast drinkers
- Very dark roast that many reviewers describe as burnt or bitter
- Oily beans can clog super-automatic grinders
FAQ
Quick answers.
Which is better, Cubano Roast or Espresso Roast Whole Bean?
Mayorga Coffee Cubano Roast edges out Starbucks Espresso Roast Whole Bean, 7.9 to 6.7. It wins on flavor & cup quality, quality & freshness, value.
How do you score them?
Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric — weighted for flavor or performance, quality, value, sourcing or build, and community sentiment — using public specs, verified creator reviews and community consensus.