Starbucks Sumatra Coffee vs Kicking Horse Coffee Kick Ass
Two pods that land close together on paper: same roast level, also from Indonesia and shares earthy. Side by side, from each roaster's own listing.
| Sumatra Coffee | Kick Ass | |
|---|---|---|
| Roaster | Starbucks | Kicking Horse Coffee |
| Format | K-Cup | K-Cup |
| Roast | Dark | Dark |
| Origin | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Tasting notes | earthy | dark chocolate, molasses, licorice, earthy |
| Caffeine | Regular | Regular |
| Certifications | Kosher | USDA Organic, Fair Trade |
| Typical price | $$ | $$$ |
Sumatra Coffee
For K-Cup machines, 22 pods to a pack. Dark roast Indonesian, with one note: earthy. Kosher, not flavored. If you know you like deep, earthy cups, this is your lane; if you want fruit, look elsewhere.
Best for K-Cup owners who like dark, earthy coffee
See Sumatra Coffee →Kick Ass
The Kick Ass dark roast in K-Cup form: dark chocolate, molasses, licorice and earthy notes, from Indonesian coffee. It's organic and fair trade, licensed for the pod, and comes 20 to a box. Bold and low on brightness, going by the list.
Pick it if dark chocolate, molasses and licorice sound good to you; organic matters to you.
Best for K-Cup owners who want a dark, earthy organic pod
See Kick Ass →Built from each roaster's own product listing and our takes. We haven't tasted these side by side; see how we research.