Death Wish Coffee Review

Death Wish Coffee is known for its high caffeine content, but does it offer anything beyond that? Although it’s dangerously caffeinated, it’s also delicious–it is smooth, dark, and not too bitter. Even better, this coffee is certified by Fair Trade and Organic. 

On the flip side, Death Wish Coffee uses lower-quality robusta coffee beans, but still sells its coffee at a reasonably high price. However, if you like dark roasts and can withstand high caffeine levels, Death Wish Coffee might be a perfect choice. It’s sustainable, tasty, and packs enough kick to keep you alert all day–even more than coffee beans for Jura machines. 

Death Wish mainly gets its coffee beans from Peru and India; however, the company constantly samples coffee beans from various places to account for climate changes that impact the taste of coffee. Consumer Reports reveals this coffee contains fifty-nine milligrams of caffeine per ounce of brewed coffee. If you consume a six-ounce cup, that’s 354 milligrams; if you drink an eight-ounce cup, that’d be 472 milligrams. The FDA suggests limiting your daily caffeine intake to 400 milligrams, which means one eight-ounce cup of Death Wish puts you over your daily caffeine intake limit. Thus, Death Wish Coffee has a warning printed on its bags.

The high caffeine content comes from blending robusta and arabica beans. Robusta coffee beans have high caffeine content, but also a less tasty flavor. Unfortunately, most gourmet coffee manufacturers only use 100% higher-quality arabica coffee beans, so if you’re an avid coffee drinker, Death Wish Coffee might be off-putting. 

Sustainability

Although sustainability doesn’t say much about the flavor of coffee, it tells you a lot about the company’s morals. Death Wish Coffee is a product certified by Fair Trade and Organic, meaning the company has measures in place to ensure farmers get fair wages, prohibit forced and child labor, and use sustainable and quality products from smaller farming businesses. 

Flavor

This coffee is delicious enough to drink without sweeteners. It has a fresh and rich taste, without the excessive bitterness from other caffeine alternatives. While its taste isn’t particularly intricate or delicate, it has the characteristic boldness of many dark roasts. Death Wish Coffee pairs perfectly with almond milk and brown sugar, and has a strong enough flavor to stand up to these additions without being overpowered.

Brewing 

The best way to brew this coffee is to use a manual brewing tool, like an AeroPress or a French press. This way, you can reasonably increase and control brewing time and tweak the brewing process as needed. You can also try cold brews and drip brewing to find what works perfectly for you.

Should You Try It?

Pros:

• Long-lasting, excellent caffeine kick
• Certified fair trade and organic and sustainably sourced
• Not very bitter with a delicious, strong flavor
• Available in pre-ground, whole beans, and K-Cups
• High caffeine content

If you want to end your search for a tasty caffeinated morning drink, then Death Wish Coffee might be a fantastic option. Plus, this coffee has subscriptions to help you save money, allowing you to enjoy deliciously fresh caffeinated coffee anytime.

Cons:

• No medium or light roast options
• Contains low-quality robusta beans
• Oily coffee beans that don’t work with all grinders

The most significant benefit of this coffee could also be its most remarkable con: its incredibly high caffeine content–a regular twelve-ounce cup of Death Wish Coffee has the caffeine equivalent of several espresso shots.

Caffeine has different effects on everyone, so drinking Death Wish Coffee won’t be a problem if you enjoy drinking dirty chais with espresso shots. But if you experience jitters after drinking a cup of a regular, run-of-the-mill java, then drink this coffee cautiously. Increasing your average caffeine intake quickly may cause irritability, nervousness, or an irregular heartbeat. In addition, caffeine can worsen your symptoms or have severe side effects if you suffer from anxiety or insomnia. Of course, this isn’t the case for every person. 

Final Thoughts

What’s our conclusion on Death Wish Coffee? If you’re looking for a dark, strong coffee with a high caffeine content, this coffee is perfect. It’s smooth, dark, and not too bitter. In addition, it’s available in K-Cup, whole bean, and pre-ground options, and is certified by Fair Trade and organic. 

Unfortunately, this coffee is a bit on the expensive side, so it might not be budget-friendly. Additionally, it’s made from a combination of lower-quality robusta and high-quality arabica beans, and the robusta beans might be too oily for some grinders. Still, we feel you’ll love this delicious, smooth, and strong roast–especially if you need a serious jolt.

Noted ready for Death Wish quite yet and want to stick to your trusty barista? Check out our recent review of the Starbucks Pistachio Latte.