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Quick Summary

Video Review

Super Bowl Ad

General Notes & Observations

The World's Strongest Coffee?

Death Wish vs. The Competition

Equipment Used

Ratings

The Verdict

Tried This Coffee?

If you've been following my coffee reviews for a while here at The Coffee Concierge, you may have noticed that I don't review too many dark roast coffees.

Well, that changes today.

And today's review isn't just any dark roast coffee, today's review is a dark roast blend that claims to be the "World's Strongest Coffee."

This is Death Wish Coffee.

Quick Summary

Death Wish Coffee is a blend of arabica and robusta beans, primarily grown and processed in Peru and India.

It is a very dark roast, with roughly 2.5 times the amount of caffeine of a "typical cup of coffee".

Death Wish Coffee claims to be the "World's Strongest Coffee", but as we'll see later in the review, this claim is merely a marketing tagline that is unsubstantiated.

Who Death Wish Coffee is For

To the undiscerning coffee drinker who has built up a strong tolerance to caffeine, Death Wish might be worth giving a try.

Who Death Wish is NOT For

If you value taste over caffeine, there are far better coffee options out there.

Death Wish also isn't the coffee with the highest caffeine content on the market, so if that's most important to you, you might want to look elsewhere.

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Death Wish Organic USDA Certified Whole Bean Coffee, 16 Ounce Bag

Stay awake with The World's Strongest Coffee. Death Wish Whole Bean Coffee has double the caffeine of your average coffee

Our premium beans are carefully selected and expertly roasted to ensure a bold, smooth brew that you will love

Take pride knowing that your coffee is Fair Trade, USDA Certified Organic and Kosher

This perfect dark roast will make you the hero of the house or office

If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund your order. No questions asked

$19.99

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Video Review

Super Bowl Ad

My first exposure to Death Wish Coffee was during Super Bowl 50, where they aired this ad after winning a competition that Intuit hosted:

General Notes & Observations

Roast: Dark Producers: Unknown Country of Origin: India and Peru Region: Unknown Variety: Unknown Processing method: Unknown Growing altitude: Unknown Roaster tasting notes: Cherry, chocolate Coffee Concierge tasting notes: None

The World's Strongest Coffee?

Strong can be interpreted in different ways when it comes to evaluating coffee, but in this case, "strong" refers to the coffee's caffeine content.

Death Wish Coffee has twice the caffeine as your typical cup of coffee.

Of course, there is no such thing as a "typical" cup of coffee in my world, but I guess we can just assume that Death Wish is comparing their dark roast blend to one that uses arabica beans exclusively.

And that's what makes Death Wish more caffeinated...it isn't exclusively arabica beans.

Robusta vs. Arabica

If this talk about arabica beans has you confused, let me explain...

Of the hundreds of coffee species in the world, there are two main coffee species that make up the majority of what is sold and consumed.

These two coffee species are:

Coffea Arabica and Coffea Canephora (AKA Coffea Robusta).

Arabica beans are generally considered to be superior to Robusta from a taste perspective, which is largely attributed to the more limited caffeine content (caffeine is bitter).

Robusta beans have twice the caffeine content that arabica beans have.

Arabica beans also have a higher lipid and sugar content (60%), which contributes to perceived acidity and natural sweetness.

So what's the secret to Death Wish Coffee's higher caffeine content?

Simple.

The Death Wish coffee blend includes Robusta and Arabica beans. The extra caffeine is brought out by the Robusta beans.

How Much Caffeine is in Death Wish Coffee?

Death Wish Coffee claims to be 2.5 times as strong as your "typical" cup of coffee.

I suppose what they mean by "typical" is a 100% arabica coffee.

If you're looking for the specifics, Death Wish has 728mg of caffeine per 12 ounce cup of coffee, according to Caffeine Informer.

This comes out to roughly 60mg of caffeine per fluid ounce.

A typical cup of coffee is measured at 5-6 ounces, which means you are getting a whopping 300mg of caffeine per cup of coffee.

That's like drinking three 5-Hour Energy drinks.

But is Death Wish Really The World's Strongest Coffee?

The short answer is no.

Biohazard Coffee has an even higher caffeine content than Death Wish, coming in at an insane 928mg of caffeine per 12 ounce cup of coffee, according to Caffeine Informer.

And I imagine that there are other coffee brands that have come along since and exceeded these excessive caffeine levels.

One can only wonder what the tipping point is here...

Death Wish vs. The Competition

Our Pick

Highest Caffeine Content

Brand

Death Wish Coffee

Biohazard Coffee

Black Insomnia

Devil Mountain Coffee Co.

Coffee Name

Original Blend

Valhalla Java

Biohazard Coffee

Black Insomnia

Black Label

Caffeine per Ounce

60mg

77mg

92mg

129mg

Caffeine per 12oz Mug

728mg

928mg

1105mg

1555mg

Coffee Concierge Rating

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The extra caffeine is brought out by the Robusta beans.\r\nHow Much Caffeine is in Death Wish Coffee?\r\n\u200b\u200bDeath Wish Coffee claims to be 2.5 times as strong as your \"typical\" cup of coffee.\r\n\r\nI suppose what they mean by \"typical\" is a 100% arabica coffee.\r\n\r\nIf you're looking for the specifics, Death Wish has 728mg of caffeine per 12 ounce cup of coffee, according to Caffeine Informer.\u200b\u200b\r\n\r\n\u200bThis comes out to roughly 60mg of caffeine per fluid ounce.\r\n\r\nA typical cup of coffee is measured at 5-6 ounces, which means you are getting a whopping 300mg of caffeine per cup of coffee.\r\n\r\nThat's like drinking three 5-Hour Energy drinks.\r\nBut is Death Wish Really \u200bThe World's Strongest Coffee\u200b\u200b\u200b?\r\n\u200b\u200bThe short answer is no.\r\n\r\nBiohazard Coffee has an even higher caffeine content than Death Wish, coming in at an insane 928mg of caffeine per 12 ounce cup of coffee, according to Caffeine Informer.\r\n\r\nAnd I imagine that there are other coffee brands that have come along since and \u00a0exceeded these excessive caffeine levels.\r\n\r\nOne can only wonder what the tipping point is here...\r\nDeath Wish vs. The Competition\r\n\r\nEquipment Used\r\nGiven how dark and oily these beans were, I had a feeling that I would have to brew with a coarse grind, low temperature, and thick paper filters.\r\n\r\nAnd for the most part, this is exactly what I did.\r\n\r\nI never brewed with water that was hotter than 195\u02daF. I frequently brewed with the Chemex and Kalita Wave to filter out the inevitable bitter compounds I expected from these beans.\r\n\r\nI think it worked, as I rarely made a cup of coffee that was undrinkable.\r\n\r\nTo be honest, I was surprised.\r\n\r\nI won't break down the different methods here because I didn't really have a particular preference.\r\n\r\nI wouldn't recommend it for French Press though, as there is simply way too much oil and sediment that won't get filtered out.\r\nI think Death Wish Coffee brews nicely with a Chemex or Kalita Wave, given the thick paper filters used with both coffee makers.\r\nOf course, a simple automatic drip coffee maker will do just fine as well. Just make sure to grind a bit more on the coarse side.\r\n\r\nChemex\r\n\r\nAmerican Press\r\n\r\nBehmor Connected\r\n\r\nMinos Moka Pot\r\n\r\nBrewista Variable Temperature Kettle\r\n\r\nBreville Smart Grinder Pro\r\n\r\nKalita Wave\r\n\r\nAmerican Weigh Scales LB-3000\r\nRatings\r\nIf you\u2019re new here, you can check out how I rate whole bean coffee\u00a0here.\r\nAcidity\r\nVirtually none. This was a coffee that had more nutty notes than acidic ones.\r\nAftertaste\r\nNothing really wrong with the aftertaste, but nothing special about it either. A bit dry, but nothing I can complain about.\r\nAroma\r\nYou'll either love the aroma or hate it. I personally didn't think it smelled particularly delicious. Movie theater popcorn and rubber isn't really a good combo if you ask me.\r\n\r\nThe aroma is crazy strong though. You'll easily smell this coffee through the box that it arrives in.\r\nBalance\r\nSurprisingly smooth and neutral. Given the lack of acidity, the balance shifts towards the darker, nuttier notes.\r\nBody\r\nNot as much body as I'd expect given how oily the beans are. Of course, the brew methods I used had a lot to do with this. The slight dryness in the aftertaste retracts from the overall score here, but not by much.\r\nComplexity\r\nYou don't buy this coffee for its complexity, you buy it for its caffeinated kick. If somebody tells you this tastes like a chocolate covered cherry, they either have an amazing palate, or they're lying to you (and themselves).\r\nFlavor\r\nNothing really notable about the taste, but this was a pretty neutral and drinkable coffee.\r\nForgiveness\r\nThis was a very consistent coffee across brew methods for me. I also didn't have any bad brews. Maybe I was just able to dial it in more quickly?\r\nSweetness\r\nNothing sweet about it. Not too bitter though (I expected to have to add cream and sugar).\r\nVersatility\r\nI didn\u2019t experiment with enough brew methods to really rate this category.\r\nThe Verdict\r\nIf you are not getting the caffeine pick-me-up you are seeking in the coffee you already drink, then Death Wish Coffee is definitely worth a try.\r\n\r\nOf course, you could always drink more of what you're already drinking to match the effect. After all, this stuff is not the cheapest coffee out there.\r\n\r\nThere's also coffee that is even stronger than Death Wish (in terms of caffeine) if you're crazy enough to try it. For that, my recommendation would be Biohazard Coffee.\r\n\r\nIf you're more concerned with the way your coffee tastes than how much caffeine it comes packed with, I'd look elsewhere.\r\n\r\nIn my opinion, Death Wish Coffee doesn't taste bad, but it doesn't taste good either.\r\nTried This Coffee?\r\nIf you've tried this coffee, let us know what you thought by leaving a review in the comments section below.\r\n\r\nIf you have questions, I'm also happy to try and answer them. Leave those below!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Benji"},"datePublished":"2019-09-23"},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","bestRating":"10","worstRating":"0","ratingValue":"1.35"},"name":"There is no secret sauce for this blend. It is a Dean's Beans \"Ahab Revenge\" rip-off. Got some at Walmart…","reviewBody":"There is no secret sauce for this blend. It is a Dean's Beans \"Ahab Revenge\" rip-off. Got some at Walmart and was underwhelmed (with the exception of the price, that ain't happening again). I also see these guys have had some safety issues with manufacturing some of their products. There are plenty of brands that do good work (like Dean's) or are the real deal (Black Rifle) that sell great coffee at a reasonable price.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"John Vladtric"},"datePublished":false},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","bestRating":"10","worstRating":"0","ratingValue":"5.52"},"name":"This is my go to coffee. The finish makes me want to chew it. Depending on the ratio,…","reviewBody":"This is my go to coffee. The finish makes me want to chew it. Depending on the ratio, complexity varies. I have never had a bitter cup and it makes all of the so called, out priced \"gourmet\" coffees I've tried taste like green tea...\r\nI think it is great. 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7.5 {"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Product","name":"Biohazard Coffee","image":"\/\/www.thecoffeeconcierge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Biohazard-Thumbnail.png","description":"Sponsored Review Disclosure: I not only received this bag of coffee for free in exchange for a review, but this was also a sponsored coffee review, meaning I was also paid $100 to have the review moved to the front of the editorial calendar. 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Instead, if the coffee is reviewed negatively, the roaster is given the option to \"abort\" its impending publication.\r\nYou can learn more about my sponsored review policy here.\r\nI welcome your feedback about this sponsored review format, so please share your feedback by either leaving a comment below or contacting me privately here.\r\n\r\nHighly-caffeinated coffee isn't anything new.\r\n\r\nIn fact, if you've stumbled upon this review you may already be familiar with Death Wish Coffee, whose claim to fame is being the \"World's Strongest Coffee\".\r\n\r\nWell, there is a relatively new World's Strongest Coffee in town, and it goes by the equally unsettling name of\u00a0Biohazard Coffee.\r\nVideo Review\r\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=V62ZQ-sAFfA&feature=youtu.be\r\nGeneral Notes & Observations\r\nRoast: Dark\r\nProducers: Unknown\r\nCountry of Origin: Unknown\r\nRegion: Pangalengan Unknown\r\nVariety: Unknown\r\nProcessing method:\u00a0Uknown\r\nGrowing altitude: Unknown\r\nRoaster aroma notes: None\r\nCoffee Concierge aroma notes: Popcorn\r\nRoaster tasting notes:\r\nCoffee Concierge tasting notes: Popcorn, nutty, chocolate, tobacco\r\nBrew Methods & Equipment Used\r\n\r\n \tBreville Smart Grinder Pro\r\n \tBehmor Connected\r\n \tAmerican Press\r\n\r\nHow Much Caffeine is in Biohazard Coffee?\r\nCompared to your typical cup of coffee, Biohazard contains 4 to 5 times the caffeine, according to Caffeine Informer.\r\n\r\nBiohazard Coffee comes in at 928mg of caffeine per 12oz cup of coffee, or 77.3mg per ounce of coffee.\r\n\r\nBy comparison, Death Wish Coffee has 944mg of caffeine for a 16oz cup, or 59mg per ounce of coffee.\r\n\r\nGoing off of this information, Biohazard is a bit stronger in terms of caffeine content.\r\n\r\nStill, when you get to caffeine levels this high, a few extra mg isn't going to make any noticeable difference. It's already an insane amount of caffeine.\r\n\r\nBiohazard Coffee also had their coffee lab-tested in 2017 to claim their self-proclaimed title of \"World's Strongest Coffee.\" There is no information on the website about what other coffees they were tested against, but I imagine Death Wish was one of them.\r\nHow Does Biohazard Coffee Taste?\r\nThough Robusta beans have a bad wrap in the world of coffee, I found that Biohazard tasted pretty good.\r\n\r\nGranted, it is also a pre-ground dark roast coffee, which is pretty much the opposite of the stuff I drink on a regular basis. But despite this, I didn't feel the need to add any milk or sugar to mask bad flavors.\r\n\r\nIt definitely tasted similar to Death Wish, with those prominent popcorn flavor notes.\r\n\r\nBut if my memory serves me correctly, Death Wish had a more intense body and some additional bitterness. By contrast, Biohazard tasted \"cleaner\", less bitter, and less gritty.\r\n\r\nStill, it's not a coffee I would seek out specifically for great taste.\r\nSummary\r\nIf you're looking for a coffee with the highest possible caffeine content without compromising too much flavor, then I'd recommend Biohazard Coffee.\r\n\r\nThe flavor is consistent, albeit not very complex. I do think the coffee has changed my view of Robusta beans to some extent. At times, I was surprised that there was no arabica present in the blend.\r\n\r\nI also liked the flavor more than Death Wish.\r\n\r\nGranted, I bought Death Wish in its whole bean form, while I received Biohazard in its pre-ground form, so it wasn't the fairest comparison. But I could tell that Biohazard had significantly less oil and sediment, whether or not that had anything to do with its pre-ground state is beyond me.\r\n\r\nYou can buy Biohazard Coffee from Amazon at the link below. It is also available on Biohazard Coffee's website here.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Benji"},"datePublished":"2018-07-10"}],"aggregateRating":{"@type":"AggregateRating","bestRating":"10","worstRating":"0","ratingValue":"7.57","reviewCount":1}}

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Amazon Rating

Price

$19.99

$15.99

$19.99

Buy on Amazon

Brand

Death Wish Coffee

Coffee Name

Original Blend

Caffeine per Ounce

60mg

Caffeine per 12oz Mug

728mg

Coffee Concierge Rating

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The extra caffeine is brought out by the Robusta beans.\r\nHow Much Caffeine is in Death Wish Coffee?\r\n\u200b\u200bDeath Wish Coffee claims to be 2.5 times as strong as your \"typical\" cup of coffee.\r\n\r\nI suppose what they mean by \"typical\" is a 100% arabica coffee.\r\n\r\nIf you're looking for the specifics, Death Wish has 728mg of caffeine per 12 ounce cup of coffee, according to Caffeine Informer.\u200b\u200b\r\n\r\n\u200bThis comes out to roughly 60mg of caffeine per fluid ounce.\r\n\r\nA typical cup of coffee is measured at 5-6 ounces, which means you are getting a whopping 300mg of caffeine per cup of coffee.\r\n\r\nThat's like drinking three 5-Hour Energy drinks.\r\nBut is Death Wish Really \u200bThe World's Strongest Coffee\u200b\u200b\u200b?\r\n\u200b\u200bThe short answer is no.\r\n\r\nBiohazard Coffee has an even higher caffeine content than Death Wish, coming in at an insane 928mg of caffeine per 12 ounce cup of coffee, according to Caffeine Informer.\r\n\r\nAnd I imagine that there are other coffee brands that have come along since and \u00a0exceeded these excessive caffeine levels.\r\n\r\nOne can only wonder what the tipping point is here...\r\nDeath Wish vs. The Competition\r\n\r\nEquipment Used\r\nGiven how dark and oily these beans were, I had a feeling that I would have to brew with a coarse grind, low temperature, and thick paper filters.\r\n\r\nAnd for the most part, this is exactly what I did.\r\n\r\nI never brewed with water that was hotter than 195\u02daF. I frequently brewed with the Chemex and Kalita Wave to filter out the inevitable bitter compounds I expected from these beans.\r\n\r\nI think it worked, as I rarely made a cup of coffee that was undrinkable.\r\n\r\nTo be honest, I was surprised.\r\n\r\nI won't break down the different methods here because I didn't really have a particular preference.\r\n\r\nI wouldn't recommend it for French Press though, as there is simply way too much oil and sediment that won't get filtered out.\r\nI think Death Wish Coffee brews nicely with a Chemex or Kalita Wave, given the thick paper filters used with both coffee makers.\r\nOf course, a simple automatic drip coffee maker will do just fine as well. Just make sure to grind a bit more on the coarse side.\r\n\r\nChemex\r\n\r\nAmerican Press\r\n\r\nBehmor Connected\r\n\r\nMinos Moka Pot\r\n\r\nBrewista Variable Temperature Kettle\r\n\r\nBreville Smart Grinder Pro\r\n\r\nKalita Wave\r\n\r\nAmerican Weigh Scales LB-3000\r\nRatings\r\nIf you\u2019re new here, you can check out how I rate whole bean coffee\u00a0here.\r\nAcidity\r\nVirtually none. This was a coffee that had more nutty notes than acidic ones.\r\nAftertaste\r\nNothing really wrong with the aftertaste, but nothing special about it either. A bit dry, but nothing I can complain about.\r\nAroma\r\nYou'll either love the aroma or hate it. I personally didn't think it smelled particularly delicious. Movie theater popcorn and rubber isn't really a good combo if you ask me.\r\n\r\nThe aroma is crazy strong though. You'll easily smell this coffee through the box that it arrives in.\r\nBalance\r\nSurprisingly smooth and neutral. Given the lack of acidity, the balance shifts towards the darker, nuttier notes.\r\nBody\r\nNot as much body as I'd expect given how oily the beans are. Of course, the brew methods I used had a lot to do with this. The slight dryness in the aftertaste retracts from the overall score here, but not by much.\r\nComplexity\r\nYou don't buy this coffee for its complexity, you buy it for its caffeinated kick. If somebody tells you this tastes like a chocolate covered cherry, they either have an amazing palate, or they're lying to you (and themselves).\r\nFlavor\r\nNothing really notable about the taste, but this was a pretty neutral and drinkable coffee.\r\nForgiveness\r\nThis was a very consistent coffee across brew methods for me. I also didn't have any bad brews. Maybe I was just able to dial it in more quickly?\r\nSweetness\r\nNothing sweet about it. Not too bitter though (I expected to have to add cream and sugar).\r\nVersatility\r\nI didn\u2019t experiment with enough brew methods to really rate this category.\r\nThe Verdict\r\nIf you are not getting the caffeine pick-me-up you are seeking in the coffee you already drink, then Death Wish Coffee is definitely worth a try.\r\n\r\nOf course, you could always drink more of what you're already drinking to match the effect. After all, this stuff is not the cheapest coffee out there.\r\n\r\nThere's also coffee that is even stronger than Death Wish (in terms of caffeine) if you're crazy enough to try it. For that, my recommendation would be Biohazard Coffee.\r\n\r\nIf you're more concerned with the way your coffee tastes than how much caffeine it comes packed with, I'd look elsewhere.\r\n\r\nIn my opinion, Death Wish Coffee doesn't taste bad, but it doesn't taste good either.\r\nTried This Coffee?\r\nIf you've tried this coffee, let us know what you thought by leaving a review in the comments section below.\r\n\r\nIf you have questions, I'm also happy to try and answer them. Leave those below!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Benji"},"datePublished":"2019-09-23"},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","bestRating":"10","worstRating":"0","ratingValue":"1.35"},"name":"There is no secret sauce for this blend. It is a Dean's Beans \"Ahab Revenge\" rip-off. Got some at Walmart…","reviewBody":"There is no secret sauce for this blend. It is a Dean's Beans \"Ahab Revenge\" rip-off. Got some at Walmart and was underwhelmed (with the exception of the price, that ain't happening again). I also see these guys have had some safety issues with manufacturing some of their products. There are plenty of brands that do good work (like Dean's) or are the real deal (Black Rifle) that sell great coffee at a reasonable price.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"John Vladtric"},"datePublished":false},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","bestRating":"10","worstRating":"0","ratingValue":"5.52"},"name":"This is my go to coffee. The finish makes me want to chew it. Depending on the ratio,…","reviewBody":"This is my go to coffee. The finish makes me want to chew it. Depending on the ratio, complexity varies. I have never had a bitter cup and it makes all of the so called, out priced \"gourmet\" coffees I've tried taste like green tea...\r\nI think it is great. The extra boost doesn't hurt, and it is perfect for bulletproof time...","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Dennis Watson"},"datePublished":false}],"aggregateRating":{"@type":"AggregateRating","bestRating":"10","worstRating":"0","ratingValue":"4.27","reviewCount":3},"additionalType":"undefined","alternateName":"undefined","award":"undefined","awards":"undefined","brand":"undefined","category":"undefined","color":"undefined","depth":"undefined","disambiguatingDescription":"undefined","gtin":"undefined","gtin12":"undefined","gtin13":"undefined","gtin14":"undefined","gtin8":"undefined","height":"undefined","identifier":"undefined","logo":"undefined","mainEntityOfPage":"undefined","material":"undefined","model":"undefined","mpn":"undefined","nsn":"undefined","productID":"undefined","productionDate":"undefined","purchaseDate":"undefined","releaseDate":"undefined","sameAs":"undefined","sku":"undefined","slogan":"undefined","url":"undefined","weight":"undefined","width":"undefined"}

Amazon Rating

Price

$19.99

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Brand

Death Wish Coffee

Coffee Name

Valhalla Java

Caffeine per Ounce

60mg

Caffeine per 12oz Mug

728mg

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n/a

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Price

$15.99

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Our Pick

Brand

Biohazard Coffee

Coffee Name

Biohazard Coffee

Caffeine per Ounce

77mg

Caffeine per 12oz Mug

928mg

Coffee Concierge Rating

7.5 {"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Product","name":"Biohazard Coffee","image":"\/\/www.thecoffeeconcierge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Biohazard-Thumbnail.png","description":"Sponsored Review Disclosure: I not only received this bag of coffee for free in exchange for a review, but this was also a sponsored coffee review, meaning I was also paid $100 to have the review moved to the front of the editorial calendar. Although a sponsored review is expedited, it does not mean that...","offers":{"@type":"Offer","price":"0.00","priceCurrency":"USD","seller":{"@type":"Person","name":"Benji"}},"review":[{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","bestRating":"10","worstRating":"0","ratingValue":"7.57"},"name":"Biohazard Coffee","reviewBody":"Sponsored Review Disclosure:\r\n\r\nI not only received this bag of coffee for free in exchange for a review, but this was also a sponsored coffee review, meaning I was also paid $100 to have the review moved to the front of the editorial calendar.\r\nAlthough a sponsored review is expedited, it does not mean that the coffee will automatically be reviewed favorably. Instead, if the coffee is reviewed negatively, the roaster is given the option to \"abort\" its impending publication.\r\nYou can learn more about my sponsored review policy here.\r\nI welcome your feedback about this sponsored review format, so please share your feedback by either leaving a comment below or contacting me privately here.\r\n\r\nHighly-caffeinated coffee isn't anything new.\r\n\r\nIn fact, if you've stumbled upon this review you may already be familiar with Death Wish Coffee, whose claim to fame is being the \"World's Strongest Coffee\".\r\n\r\nWell, there is a relatively new World's Strongest Coffee in town, and it goes by the equally unsettling name of\u00a0Biohazard Coffee.\r\nVideo Review\r\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=V62ZQ-sAFfA&feature=youtu.be\r\nGeneral Notes & Observations\r\nRoast: Dark\r\nProducers: Unknown\r\nCountry of Origin: Unknown\r\nRegion: Pangalengan Unknown\r\nVariety: Unknown\r\nProcessing method:\u00a0Uknown\r\nGrowing altitude: Unknown\r\nRoaster aroma notes: None\r\nCoffee Concierge aroma notes: Popcorn\r\nRoaster tasting notes:\r\nCoffee Concierge tasting notes: Popcorn, nutty, chocolate, tobacco\r\nBrew Methods & Equipment Used\r\n\r\n \tBreville Smart Grinder Pro\r\n \tBehmor Connected\r\n \tAmerican Press\r\n\r\nHow Much Caffeine is in Biohazard Coffee?\r\nCompared to your typical cup of coffee, Biohazard contains 4 to 5 times the caffeine, according to Caffeine Informer.\r\n\r\nBiohazard Coffee comes in at 928mg of caffeine per 12oz cup of coffee, or 77.3mg per ounce of coffee.\r\n\r\nBy comparison, Death Wish Coffee has 944mg of caffeine for a 16oz cup, or 59mg per ounce of coffee.\r\n\r\nGoing off of this information, Biohazard is a bit stronger in terms of caffeine content.\r\n\r\nStill, when you get to caffeine levels this high, a few extra mg isn't going to make any noticeable difference. It's already an insane amount of caffeine.\r\n\r\nBiohazard Coffee also had their coffee lab-tested in 2017 to claim their self-proclaimed title of \"World's Strongest Coffee.\" There is no information on the website about what other coffees they were tested against, but I imagine Death Wish was one of them.\r\nHow Does Biohazard Coffee Taste?\r\nThough Robusta beans have a bad wrap in the world of coffee, I found that Biohazard tasted pretty good.\r\n\r\nGranted, it is also a pre-ground dark roast coffee, which is pretty much the opposite of the stuff I drink on a regular basis. But despite this, I didn't feel the need to add any milk or sugar to mask bad flavors.\r\n\r\nIt definitely tasted similar to Death Wish, with those prominent popcorn flavor notes.\r\n\r\nBut if my memory serves me correctly, Death Wish had a more intense body and some additional bitterness. By contrast, Biohazard tasted \"cleaner\", less bitter, and less gritty.\r\n\r\nStill, it's not a coffee I would seek out specifically for great taste.\r\nSummary\r\nIf you're looking for a coffee with the highest possible caffeine content without compromising too much flavor, then I'd recommend Biohazard Coffee.\r\n\r\nThe flavor is consistent, albeit not very complex. I do think the coffee has changed my view of Robusta beans to some extent. At times, I was surprised that there was no arabica present in the blend.\r\n\r\nI also liked the flavor more than Death Wish.\r\n\r\nGranted, I bought Death Wish in its whole bean form, while I received Biohazard in its pre-ground form, so it wasn't the fairest comparison. But I could tell that Biohazard had significantly less oil and sediment, whether or not that had anything to do with its pre-ground state is beyond me.\r\n\r\nYou can buy Biohazard Coffee from Amazon at the link below. It is also available on Biohazard Coffee's website here.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Benji"},"datePublished":"2018-07-10"}],"aggregateRating":{"@type":"AggregateRating","bestRating":"10","worstRating":"0","ratingValue":"7.57","reviewCount":1}}

Amazon Rating

Price

$19.99

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Brand

Black Insomnia

Coffee Name

Black Insomnia

Caffeine per Ounce

92mg

Caffeine per 12oz Mug

1105mg

Coffee Concierge Rating

n/a

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$19.99

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Highest Caffeine Content

Brand

Devil Mountain Coffee Co.

Coffee Name

Black Label

Caffeine per Ounce

129mg

Caffeine per 12oz Mug

1555mg

Coffee Concierge Rating

n/a

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$19.99

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Equipment Used

Given how dark and oily these beans were, I had a feeling that I would have to brew with a coarse grind, low temperature, and thick paper filters.

And for the most part, this is exactly what I did.

I never brewed with water that was hotter than 195˚F. I frequently brewed with the Chemex and Kalita Wave to filter out the inevitable bitter compounds I expected from these beans.

I think it worked, as I rarely made a cup of coffee that was undrinkable.

To be honest, I was surprised.

I won't break down the different methods here because I didn't really have a particular preference.

I wouldn't recommend it for French Press though, as there is simply way too much oil and sediment that won't get filtered out.

I think Death Wish Coffee brews nicely with a Chemex or Kalita Wave, given the thick paper filters used with both coffee makers.

Of course, a simple automatic drip coffee maker will do just fine as well. Just make sure to grind a bit more on the coarse side.

Chemex

American Press

Behmor Connected

Minos Moka Pot

Brewista Variable Temperature Kettle

Breville Smart Grinder Pro

Kalita Wave

American Weigh Scales LB-3000

Ratings

If you’re new here, you can check out how I rate whole bean coffee here.

Acidity

Virtually none. This was a coffee that had more nutty notes than acidic ones.

Aftertaste

Nothing really wrong with the aftertaste, but nothing special about it either. A bit dry, but nothing I can complain about.

Aroma

You'll either love the aroma or hate it. I personally didn't think it smelled particularly delicious. Movie theater popcorn and rubber isn't really a good combo if you ask me.

The aroma is crazy strong though. You'll easily smell this coffee through the box that it arrives in.

Balance

Surprisingly smooth and neutral. Given the lack of acidity, the balance shifts towards the darker, nuttier notes.

Body

Not as much body as I'd expect given how oily the beans are. Of course, the brew methods I used had a lot to do with this. The slight dryness in the aftertaste retracts from the overall score here, but not by much.

Complexity

You don't buy this coffee for its complexity, you buy it for its caffeinated kick. If somebody tells you this tastes like a chocolate covered cherry, they either have an amazing palate, or they're lying to you (and themselves).

Flavor

Nothing really notable about the taste, but this was a pretty neutral and drinkable coffee.

Forgiveness

This was a very consistent coffee across brew methods for me. I also didn't have any bad brews. Maybe I was just able to dial it in more quickly?

Sweetness

Nothing sweet about it. Not too bitter though (I expected to have to add cream and sugar).

Versatility

I didn’t experiment with enough brew methods to really rate this category.

The Verdict

If you are not getting the caffeine pick-me-up you are seeking in the coffee you already drink, then Death Wish Coffee is definitely worth a try.

Of course, you could always drink more of what you're already drinking to match the effect. After all, this stuff is not the cheapest coffee out there.

There's also coffee that is even stronger than Death Wish (in terms of caffeine) if you're crazy enough to try it. For that, my recommendation would be Biohazard Coffee.

If you're more concerned with the way your coffee tastes than how much caffeine it comes packed with, I'd look elsewhere.

In my opinion, Death Wish Coffee doesn't taste bad, but it doesn't taste good either.

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