Pilon, a dark roast coffee marketed for espresso, began its journey in Cuba. Although the product is available in whole beans too, I tested its ground espresso, which I found in red and yellow vacuum-sealed bags. Normally I stay away from vacuum-sealed bags because it's difficult to store the coffee once the seal has been broken. The bags are typically packed full, which is good, but if only a small amount of grounds are removed, there's really not enough extra packaging to adequately reseal the bag. In this case, the best way to store the coffee is to transfer grounds to an airtight, sealed bag or container.
I'm not a fan of this coffee, either as an espresso shot or brewed as a regular drip cup of coffee. It brews without issue, but I find it has a weird sour taste. The espresso is bitter and tangy, and I honestly couldn't finish it. The regular drip coffee isn't bad, but I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for a good cup.
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