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product_id: 1340959
title: "Kicking Horse Coffee, Cliff Hanger Espresso, Medium Roast, Whole Bean, 2.2 Pound - Certified Organic, Fairtrade, 35.2 Ounce"
brand: "kicking horse"
price: "$195.09"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Kicking Horse"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/1340959-kicking-horse-coffee-cliff-hanger-espresso-medium-roast-whole-bean
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# Medium Roast Whole Bean, 2.2 lbs 100% Certified Organic & Fairtrade Roasted in the Canadian Rockies Kicking Horse Coffee, Cliff Hanger Espresso, Medium Roast, Whole Bean, 2.2 Pound - Certified Organic, Fairtrade, 35.2 Ounce

**Brand:** kicking horse
**Price:** $195.09
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ☕ Elevate your espresso game—because ordinary coffee just won’t cut it.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kicking Horse Coffee, Cliff Hanger Espresso, Medium Roast, Whole Bean, 2.2 Pound - Certified Organic, Fairtrade, 35.2 Ounce by kicking horse
- **How much does it cost?** $195.09 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1340959-kicking-horse-coffee-cliff-hanger-espresso-medium-roast-whole-bean)

## Best For

- kicking horse enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kicking horse brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Complex Flavor Symphony:** Experience wild berry syrup notes balanced with smooth cocoa and a velvety finish—your daily espresso manifesto.
- • **Mountain-Roasted Mastery:** Crafted beneath the iconic Canadian Rockies for a deep, rich flavor profile that stands out in every cup.
- • **Ethically Sourced Excellence:** Sip with pride—organic, fairtrade, and shade-grown beans supporting sustainable farming communities.
- • **Versatile Brewing Perfection:** Optimized for French Press, Drip, Pour Over, and Espresso—unlock barista-level coffee at home.
- • **Consistently Fresh & Aromatic:** Vacuum-sealed whole beans ensure thick crema and bold aroma every time, making your coffee ritual flawless.

## Overview

Kicking Horse Coffee Cliff Hanger Espresso is a 2.2-pound bag of medium roast whole beans, organically and fairly sourced from Indonesia and Central & South America. Roasted under the Canadian Rockies, it delivers a silky, complex flavor with wild berry and cocoa notes. Certified organic, fairtrade, kosher, and shade-grown, this Arabica blend is crafted for versatile brewing methods and consistent, café-quality espresso at home.

## Description

Bright, fruit & cocoa, heavenly. Get a grip on this chocolaty, smooth blend. There's cocoa tones and a bold happy ending. Don't hang in suspense, this blend reads like a manifesto of delicious coffee.

Review: Smooth, Bold, and Perfectly Balanced – My Favorite Everyday Espresso - Kicking Horse Coffee has earned a permanent place in my kitchen. I’ve tried countless espresso blends over the years, but this one strikes the perfect balance of smoothness, richness, and aroma. The flavor is bold without being bitter. It's a complex mix of chocolate, fruit, and roasted depth that tastes like something you’d get from a specialty café. What really stands out compared to other coffees I’ve bought on desertcart is its consistency. Every bag I’ve ordered has been fresh, aromatic, and evenly roasted, which says a lot about Kicking Horse’s quality control. Whether I use it in my espresso machine or French press, it produces a thick, velvety crema and a satisfying cup every single time. It’s also worth mentioning that this coffee is organic and fair trade, which makes it an easy choice ethically as well as flavor-wise. For anyone who enjoys café-quality coffee at home, Cliff Hanger Espresso delivers a premium experience without the café markup. Great color and good acidity too.
Review: Breville Espresso Machine. Making coffe magic!! - I mix my whole beans 50/50. A bag of dark roast Kult Coffe ( so smooth, no bitterness ) and a bag of this medium roast Cliffhanger Coffe that has SO much rich flavor and a wonderful milk chocolate body. I go for a medium/strong brew of espresso and it makes for a wonderful tasty cup of Coffe that’s full of flavor but not TOO strong so that I can drink a couple 10-12 oz cups. I make a double shot of espresso and make a Americano ( about 6 oz of hot water ) with a touch of real Madagascar vanilla home made sweetener, a squirt of smuckers caramel, 3 teaspoons of coffe creamer, and a small touch of half and half or teaspoon of blue bell vanilla ice cream. I know that sounds complicated but I don’t like frothed milk or flat steamed milk because it dilutes or masks some of the overtones and the taste of the freshly ground double espresso shot. That’s the heart of your drink and all that crema and aroma should show up in the end. Using hot water like an Americano and then blending in some dry coffee creamer actually adds its own nice flavor but not too much of a fatty cream taste. The coffe is 75% up front to the show and vanilla and caramel politely compliment the drink in on the last 25%. I’ve learned that you need to keep the coffee beans vacuum sealed because if you stop getting the froth/crema on your double shot or the pressure does not build up like when you first start the new bag of coffe..then those beans are no longer fresh and have dried out.. so I make a bunch of vacuum sealed bags of about 2 ounces of beans. After a year and a half with my Breville BES870XL Barista Express machine and about 8 brands and types of beans ( and tons of experimenting and tweaking this and that ) I can now honestly say that I can make a cup of coffee that rivals anything I’ve ever had ANYWHERE at any price. But taste is subjective and my way briefly explained above is not necessarily better than yours. I will say that THIS is my favorite coffee bean!! Lavaza Super Crema is a close second.

## Features

- TASTING NOTES: Silky and complex, wild berry syrup with a smooth cocoa finish.
- ROAST: Medium
- ROASTED IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS: It’s all deep, dark and delicious, roasted right below the towering Canadian Rocky Mountain peaks
- AROMA: Blackcurrant, milk chocolate and brown sugar.
- ORGANIC, FAIRTRADE, KOSHER, SHADE GROWN, ARABICA COFFEE: Coffee that is good and fair for the coffee drinkers, the farmers and the planet. 100 percent Certified
- ORIGIN INDONESIA, CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA: Grown in a socially and environmentally responsible way, by farmers with sustainable businesses they can depend on
- RECOMMENDED BREW METHOD: French Press, Drip, Pour Over, and Espresso

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0027Z7KN6 |
| Age Range Description | 12 to 24 Months |
| Allergen Information | Nut Free |
| Best Sellers Rank | #9,743 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #107 in Roasted Coffee Beans |
| Brand | Kicking Horse |
| Brand Name | Kicking Horse |
| Caffeine Content Description | Caffeinated |
| Certificate Type | Nut Free |
| Coffee Blend Name | Cliff Hanger Espresso |
| Coffee Roast Level | Medium Roast |
| Coffee Type | Coffee Bean |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,876 Reviews |
| Diet Type | Kosher |
| Each Unit Count | 35.2 |
| Flavor | Cliff Hanger Espresso - Medium Roast |
| Item Dimensions | 11.8 x 11.8 x 10.1 inches |
| Item Form | Whole Bean |
| Item Package Weight | 1.03 Kilograms |
| Item Volume | 35.2 Fluid Ounces |
| Item Weight | 35.2 Ounces |
| Liquid Contents Description | Beverage Type Not Listed |
| Manufacturer | Kicking Horse Coffee |
| Model Number | 629070700049 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 12 |
| Package Information | Bag |
| Part Number | 629070700049 |
| Roast Level | Medium Roast |
| Size | 35.2 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
| Specialty | Organic |
| Sweetness Description | sweet |
| UPC | 629070710048 |
| Unit Count | 35.2 Ounce |
| Variety | Arabica |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Kicking Horse
- **Caffeine Content Description:** Caffeinated
- **Flavor:** Cliff Hanger Espresso - Medium Roast
- **Item Form:** Whole Bean
- **Roast Level:** Medium Roast

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can I use these beans in my Breville Barista Express with attached conical burr grinder (BES870XL) or will they ruin it with how oily they are?**
A: I didn’t know this was an issue. I have the same machine and same coffee and haven’t had a problem in six months of ownership. You think they made a burr that can’t handle oily beans??

**Q: To those of you who didn't like this roast, can you please recommend something that you like better?**
A: I've tried 3 roasts from Kicking Horse, Three Sisters was spot on if you like bold flavor but smoother roast. Beans appear to be perfect blend of dark & medium colors.

**Q: Is this for espresso machines brewing only?**
A: No, I use it in my drip coffee maker and it's wonderful.

**Q: Is the dark roast good for french press?**
A: That's why a dark roast is often called French roast, it's made for a French press!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Smooth, Bold, and Perfectly Balanced – My Favorite Everyday Espresso
*by M***M on October 7, 2025*

Kicking Horse Coffee has earned a permanent place in my kitchen. I’ve tried countless espresso blends over the years, but this one strikes the perfect balance of smoothness, richness, and aroma. The flavor is bold without being bitter. It's a complex mix of chocolate, fruit, and roasted depth that tastes like something you’d get from a specialty café. What really stands out compared to other coffees I’ve bought on Amazon is its consistency. Every bag I’ve ordered has been fresh, aromatic, and evenly roasted, which says a lot about Kicking Horse’s quality control. Whether I use it in my espresso machine or French press, it produces a thick, velvety crema and a satisfying cup every single time. It’s also worth mentioning that this coffee is organic and fair trade, which makes it an easy choice ethically as well as flavor-wise. For anyone who enjoys café-quality coffee at home, Cliff Hanger Espresso delivers a premium experience without the café markup. Great color and good acidity too.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Breville Espresso Machine. Making coffe magic!!
*by P***E on April 10, 2021*

I mix my whole beans 50/50. A bag of dark roast Kult Coffe ( so smooth, no bitterness ) and a bag of this medium roast Cliffhanger Coffe that has SO much rich flavor and a wonderful milk chocolate body. I go for a medium/strong brew of espresso and it makes for a wonderful tasty cup of Coffe that’s full of flavor but not TOO strong so that I can drink a couple 10-12 oz cups. I make a double shot of espresso and make a Americano ( about 6 oz of hot water ) with a touch of real Madagascar vanilla home made sweetener, a squirt of smuckers caramel, 3 teaspoons of coffe creamer, and a small touch of half and half or teaspoon of blue bell vanilla ice cream. I know that sounds complicated but I don’t like frothed milk or flat steamed milk because it dilutes or masks some of the overtones and the taste of the freshly ground double espresso shot. That’s the heart of your drink and all that crema and aroma should show up in the end. Using hot water like an Americano and then blending in some dry coffee creamer actually adds its own nice flavor but not too much of a fatty cream taste. The coffe is 75% up front to the show and vanilla and caramel politely compliment the drink in on the last 25%. I’ve learned that you need to keep the coffee beans vacuum sealed because if you stop getting the froth/crema on your double shot or the pressure does not build up like when you first start the new bag of coffe..then those beans are no longer fresh and have dried out.. so I make a bunch of vacuum sealed bags of about 2 ounces of beans. After a year and a half with my Breville BES870XL Barista Express machine and about 8 brands and types of beans ( and tons of experimenting and tweaking this and that ) I can now honestly say that I can make a cup of coffee that rivals anything I’ve ever had ANYWHERE at any price. But taste is subjective and my way briefly explained above is not necessarily better than yours. I will say that THIS is my favorite coffee bean!! Lavaza Super Crema is a close second.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for espressos, macchiatos & cappucinos, a little weak for lattes
*by S***. on July 13, 2019*

The short & sweet: Pros: good quality, fresh beans. Con: might be too sweet for people that like espresso I am a big espresso fan and usually aim to try new flavors out there. Kicking Horse has been always on my mind when purchasing beans but I can't recall the last time I actually did. So, when I ran out of my personal batch, I decided to give them a try. I love medium roasts, although most of the ones I get are usually light because I prefer the bitter/acidity taste for my specialty drinks (mix with milk). Nevertheless, I wanted to try the Cliff Hanger medium roast and see if I would like it. Beans: the beans are oily and fresh in the packaging, and smell delicious Espresso: straight up pulled shot, the Cliff Hanger is aromatic and gives off (to me & my nose) a light taste of dark chocolate. It is sweet to the taste and acidity levels are minimum. Macchiato: I think this is where this bean shines! A macchiato with the Kicking Horse tastes heavenly! There is a sweet spot for any bean and I think this is it! Cappuccino: I do enjoy sweet cappuccinos, but do have to say the coffee is a little distant in this mixture Latte: I feel like this blend is too "smooth" for lattes and gets lost in the milk Overall: I think the Kicking Horse is a great bean if you want to use it for espressos, macchiatos or cappuccino. If you are an avid latte drinker and like the coffee taste, this might be on the lighter side for you.

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*Last updated: 2026-07-23*