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The Italian Stallion 2 x 250g
- Blend of Brazilian, Colombian, Costa Rican, and Indian beans (70% Arabica, 30% Robusta).
- Full-bodied with strong, rich flavours; many nuances, not bitter; excellent crema and aroma.
- Immerse yourself in a velvety crescendo of dark chocolate and roasted hazelnut, where waves of caramel elegance unfold into a lingering, silk-smooth afterglow—topped with a golden crema halo that transforms every sip into an Italian Riviera sunset, bold yet blissfully balanced, never a shadow of bitterness.
£11.34
Description
Honest Independent Coffee Review
The Italian Stallion Blend
Roast Level: Dark/ Medium
Flavour notes: Velvety smooth dark chocolate, roasted hazelnut with waves of caramel.
Brew method: 18g used for a 1:2 ratio in a double shot. Grind size 11 was used to yield an espresso in 25-30 seconds.
Overall opinion:
I’ve been really impressed with this roast. True to its name this blend is powerful but opens with a velvety smooth dark chocolate richness followed by roasted hazelnut notes that bring a warm, nutty character without being overpowering. As it develops, gentle waves of caramel come through, adding balance rather than sweetness. This blend delivers a familiar, authentic coffee flavour. A single shot offers a balanced and easy-drinking experience ideal for newcomers, while a double shot creates a more intense brew for those who enjoy stronger coffee.
I usually have my coffee with oat milk and, paired with this blend, the flavours become really comforting, creamy and warming, while still staying grounded and earthy.
As an espresso, it’s equally impressive as there’s a richness to the blend that feels refined rather than heavy. The shot pours with a beautifully defined crema and delivers a smooth, silky texture.
This blend would work really well in iced coffees paired with flavoured syrups. The chocolate, hazelnut, and caramel notes feel like the perfect base for vanilla, brown sugar, or even a subtle maple syrup without losing the character of the coffee itself.
Reviewed by Louise Taylor Independent Coffee Reviewer – 16th June 2026
️ Overall, I’d rate this blend an 9/10
A slight improvement would be to enhance the nutty and caramel flavours as the dark chocolate really stands out however, I’ve been really enjoying the taste notes in this roast overall and have been looking forward to my morning brews!’
12 reviews for The Italian Stallion 2 x 250g
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Janet Taylor –
We use this with our DeLonghi machine, it works really well.
We now get espresso the way it looks in the photos and my husband is pleased !
Mattibeaut. (verified owner) –
I always come back to this coffee for my Sage Barista Pro coffee machine.
Grinds well and makes a great espresso with a fab crema, good full body taste and has many different taste notes… I would say coffee shop quality coffee but this coffee is even better than any I’ve tried!
If you appreciate a good no, great cup of coffee then give this blend a go you won’t be disappointed at all 🙂
Lisa (verified owner) –
Very happy with these beans. I use them with my Gaggia Classic, making espressos and then mixing with water to make an Americano. It has a very nice flavour and not at all bitter, can’t buy a nicer one at any chain coffee shop.
Dainius Serelis (verified owner) –
Wow incredible smell of coffee used with delonghi machine and espresso tasted very well! Foam is excellent flavours as well.
JB (verified owner) –
I’ve tried tons of espresso beans from well known online specialist suppliers. Still keep coming back to these. Great crema. Great aroma. Great taste. (Rocky grinder, Izzo Vivi E61 machine … in case anyone wants to know)
Jeremy (verified owner) –
I recently acquired a Sage coffee machine and a Sage Grinder. Tried several coffees, including the regular favourite I had been using with my moka pot. Some were good, some were not so good, some were not to my taste. But none of them were like the capucinnos I recalled from Italian holidays. Until I tried the Classic Italian from Happy Donkey. Now my new favourite!
Stephen Smith (verified owner) –
Lovely coffee beans. The best I’ve tried hands down. Better than the single origins I’ve tried, including from local roasters and at half the price! Poured my first decent latte art with these too, the crema is perfect.
David (verified owner) –
Italian – Can’t go wrong, easy to work with giving consistent results in my case very and I mean very good flat white double shot drinks. I have paid double and over the price here for other’s blends and single source beans and the results obtained with a 35 second process from start to finish giving a 25 second actual pour on my machine … perfect! Continue the good work Happy Donkey! Cheers
i2idro (verified owner) –
Best base every day / all day coffee at good price, very consistent results particularly if left 4 to 7 days after delivery when beans have gassed off after roasting. Giving great crema to top off a double shot 8oz flat white. All good from ordering to delivery to into the cup! 🙂
George (verified owner) –
These are the go to and benchmark espresso beans. Tried quite a few suppliers over the years, gives consistent crema and taste and i never have to adjust grind on graef grinder set on 10. Next day delivery too.
Nigel Hirst –
Good, but not as good… as it used to be. Sorry to say that since beloved Happy Donkey has been taken over, the coffee quality has declined significantly. For the first time in 10 years I am looking around…
cheryl s –
Hello Nigel, We are sorry to hear this. When Cool Beans took over Happy Donkey we did not change any of the blends of beans nor the packaging of the beans so maybe we need to do some investigating into this as it is the same coffee roasters that has been used for many years. The only thing that has changed is the boxes we have the pouches packed in. We appreciate your feedback
Stephen Wareing (verified owner) –
First time ordered from the company absolutely spot on service, coffee beans smell great and taste good, definitely order again, thanks