GREAT DARK ROASTED COFFEE

This coffee is a little on the dark roast style but not burnt at all. I too wouldn't say it compares similarly to Redbird. Red Bird in my experience is a much sweeter nutty caramel, without any bitterness. While Nuevo is very chocolatey shot with a hint of bitterness finish, with creamy body and decent complexity I would say it's a very decent choice for dark roast coffee if that's your style. In milk drink, it stands out very well and I wouldn't have hesitation ordering it again. But with it, I would prefer milk drink than straight shots.

THIS COFFEE BLEW

mostly burnt tobacco and heavy smoke like a campfire
some chocolate notes

the guy who compared this to RedBird is without palate.

Suffered through 5lbs of this.

EXCELLENT

Excellent blend, I think this compares very much to Red Bird Espresso, lots of chocolate with a lot cherry and other dark stone fruit, really love it!

SMOOTH

I'm unable to give it a 5 due to the limitations of my machine, not the coffee. When I get the LaPavoni Pro up and running, this will likely go to a 5. Very nice, smooth espresso, no trace of harshness, excellent crema.

A GREAT ESPRESSO

this is one of my favorite dark roasts. I am usually a lighter roast guy, but Paradise is great.

ESPRESSO NUEVO

These beans were not the 'dark' roast I had expected. There was no carbony taste to the espresso and yet it kept a lot of citrus and floral type notes. This blend far exceeded my expectations and I look forward to ordering it again.

WE'RE NOVICE ESPRESSO MAKERS

We're novice espresso makers in our house but this makes a really good macchiato. We'll probably buy it again sometime soon.

THIS IS A GREAT BLEND FOR

This is a great blend for milk based drinks, I am definitely a fan. You can check out my more detailed review here: http://www.roaste.com/CoffeeBlogs/Karrde/What-Im-Drinking-Paradise-Roast...

PRETTY GOOD

This coffee has a good taste, not bitter, and reasonably well balanced. I still prefer Mr. Espresso Viennese blend however.

ESPRESSO NUEVO

I really didn't know what to expect with this blend. Thankfully, after opening the package, the beans weren't the oily mess I've come to associate with darker roasts. In fact, there weren't even any ashy/smokey notes in the cup. As a triple ristretto and at a somewhat lower brew temp, approximately 198 degrees, these beans shined. I highly recommend this blend provided you have the equipment and experience to bring out all of their potential.

MEDIUM-BODIED, FULL FLAVOR, VERY, VERY SMOOTH

The flavor is bold, but not overpowering - more medium than heavy bodied. Rich flavor, but with slightly sweat, almost nutty nuance to it and brighter fruit flavors than I would expect. The finish is also very clean. Let it rest for 30 minutes and there was no bitterness at all after it cooled down. A good morning coffee, but if you like your coffee more full-bodied, with a little more kick (in a good way), I would look elsewhere. Otherwise can't complain, just oh so smooth!

SPOT ON! THESE BEANS DELIVERED, EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED.

I try a lot of coffees, and generally buy 3 pounds at a time to make the shipping cost less painful. I'd read the reviews and decided to try the Nuevo and Classico. I was down to my last few grams of beans when my shipment arrived and immediately froze 3 of the 4 bags ordered. Bonus points for free shipping on my order. Greatly appreciated!
The first shot I pulled was 5 days post roast and without any adjustment to grind or temperature, the results were great. Love it when that happens. I'm a latte drinker mostly and my double was very tasty with whole milk. I got dried cherries to start with a lemon/citrus/cereal middle note, and a mellow chocolate finish. Distinct flavors through and through.
I am a Northern Italian roast fan and freaked a little when I saw "dark roast" on the label. These beans are a little darker than most Northern Italian roasts, hence the Central Italian callout, but not oily, and have a hint of dark roast aroma, but the flavor is all about the beans. I'll buy these beans again. Greatly looking forward to trying the Classico.

ESSPRESSO NUEVO

fantastic flavor, just right for my lattes.

SWEET AND SMOOTH

Very sweet and smooth as espresso. I enjoyed it with milk but the flavor tends to get lost in the milk. 2 other people I served mentioned the same thing. I would buy again though.

GREAT FLAVOR, AWESOME AROMA

What a great coffee. Great, rich flavor and aroma. A sweet and roasty aroma that is especially good in a french press. Can't make your coffee any better. Will definitely buy some more soon.

WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH

Was very disappointed with this coffee. After reading the reviews I thought it would be very good. Sadly with the discount offered I bought 2 bags...

A GOOD VALUE

I finally received my shipment after a shipping mishap. I have a looong way to go when it comes to cupping and critiquing espresso so with that being said, I give this a solid thumbs up. I had just descaled and backflushed my Vivaldi Mini II and did a thorough cleaning of my M4 grinder and this is the first espresso to go through the equipment. It's taken me some time to dial in the grind adjustment but over the course of that process I have to say the shots have maintained a fairly consistent flavor. It gives a rich crema. Haven't tried it in milk based drink yet but I am looking forward to an affogato this afternoon...

PARADISE ESPRESSO NUEVO

Got a couple of very thick shots of this. I taste a variety of fruit flavors but more as subtle flavors to search for in the background versus anything bright or fruit juicy, the coffee arrived very quickly (2 days post-roast) normally I like to give beans a long rest which for me, generally brings out sweetness - I've still got a half bag of this, wondering if the fruit will come to the fore with a longer sit. It was more similar to Havana than I would have guessed, but good and interesting in its own way.

THIS WORKED WELL FOR ME.

Very easy to pull a shot, seemed all the shots went well. Don't know if the coffee gods were with me, or the coffee was just that easy.

GOOD IN MILK DRINKS

While this roast is satisfactory as a stand-alone espresso shot, I found it to really shine in lattes and cappuccino's. The milk in no way overpowers the flavors of the shot.

GOOD

Good body with medium brightness, but is lacking in sweetness - slightly herbal flavor profile.

PARADISE ESPRESSO NUEVO

Found it a bit lighter than I expected after the description. A little too bright for my taste.

SOLID BLEND

Medium Body with a Floral and Citrusy taste folled by a light milk chocolate/caramel finish. Works well as a straight shot and stands up well against milk. Brewed @ ~200*. 19g. 1.25oz shot.

UPPERCRUST & CLASSY

As other reviewers have described, Nuevo is a delicious blend and Paradise deserves a shout for their hard work in perfecting the roast (woo hoo from a native Minnesotan - good job Paradise!)

As lattes are my typical drink, I quickly discovered a glassy smooth, well-balanced taste that was easy as a Sunday morning. This is the drink for sipping and relaxing, or maybe introducing your friends to an espresso shot. Flavors of chocolate, caramel, and subtle spice mix together with no apparent bitterness or acidity.

I have to hold back one star (4 out of 5) as the roast is almost too balanced. I found myself wanting something a bit more complex after just 3-4 days and growing anxious to move on by the end of the bag. But this is definitely the blend for that next weekend get-together at my house.

GREAT MINNESOTA ROASTER.

Great Minnesota roaster. Perfect crema and nice and sweet shots. Highly recommended.

THIS IS PRETTY GOOD BLEND OF

This is pretty good blend of coffee for my taste. I was expecting a little more and that is why I only gave it a four. It is worth trying for yourself.

A STAND ALONE. RICH, COMPLEX

A stand alone. Rich, complex opening with slightly greater acidity that I'm used to in an espresso roast. Medium body, with nice crema volume. Pepper and wine afternotes that linger. Nice alternative to more "traditional" Northern Italian style espressos. Stands up well to milk.

PARADISE ESPRESSO NUEVO

Excellent choice of coffee. Well bended.

WELL BALANCED, VERY GOOD CUP OF COFFEE

This dark roasted blend has a very balanced taste. The crema is thick and nice, the aroma is very good, and the taste is rich with a touch of chocolate flavor.
I had it both in espresso and cappuccino, and the taste stays consistent. When having a double shot cappuccino, the strong and balanced tastes just double the pleasure ...