Description
Honest Independent Coffee Review
Coffee Bean Review: The Buckaroo Blend
Roast Level: Dark/ Medium
Flavour notes: Dark chocolate, golden caramel and toffee
Brew method: 18g used for a 1:2 ratio in a double shot. Grind size 12 was used to yield an espresso in 25-30 seconds on my home machine.
Overall opinion:
This is a fabulous dark to medium Brazilian roast with rich tasting notes of dark chocolate, caramel, and toffee (my favourite combination). The flavours are bold yet beautifully balanced, creating a smooth, full-bodied cup that feels luxurious and passionate.
What I enjoy most about this blend is its versatility. Whether you’re making a creamy latte with non-dairy milk or sticking to a classic cappuccino, it performs exceptionally well and delivers a consistently satisfying coffee. It’s a brilliant all-rounder that suits a variety of drinks.
This is definitely one of the stronger blends I’ve tried, so if you’re new to a bean-to-cup coffee, I’d recommend starting with a single espresso shot to get a feel for its intensity. However, If you’re a dedicated coffee lover, this blend has plenty of depth and strength to keep you happy.
Reviewed by Louise Taylor Independent Coffee Reviewer – 26th June 2026
️ Overall I’d rate this blend a 9/10 with very little improvement.
It’s a strong yet versatile blend that can be adapted to suit a variety of coffee drinkers. I’d happily keep this stocked at home.





W Drabid –
I have a great relationship with this company since I buy the coffee. Every month 4 bags fresh and exciting flavour. Now my brother buys some. We love these coffee beans. My machine is sage pro and we give the Brazilian 5 stars ! thank you so much !
Lauren Blaire –
This is now the only coffee for me, nothing else will do ! I realised this coffee almost by accident and I am so pleased. For me this is the ultimate, if you like a strong and smoothly rounded coffee this is it, really a 5 star deal. Thankyou happy donkey.
Donald C –
This is the by far the best coffee I have tried in years. It’s fresh and strong. The lovely aroma you can smell all the way down the corridor. A real bargain we will be back !
Joshua C –
Fishing around I have tried most coffee available. None work as well as this on my machine which is a sage barista pro. The crema, the taste, everything. My kitchen is a popular place !!
i2idro (verified owner) –
Much like another here, came across Happy Donkey by chance and pricing made me think … well lets give it a go! One 250 g down now, found easy to dial in, grind size a little courser 35 sec run with 25 sec pour a nice double shot with dark crema. Great in a flat white I generally drink but nice and smooth as American black using and Airopress. Will be back …. more power to you all at Happy Donkey!