--- product_id: 26544819 title: "Coffee, Smart Ass, Medium Roast, Whole Bean, 10 oz - Certified Organic, Fairtrade, Kosher Coffee" brand: "kicking horse" price: "VT7756" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Kicking Horse" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/26544819-coffee-smart-ass-medium-roast-whole-bean-10-oz-certified store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Medium roast perfection 100% Organic & Fairtrade Rocky Mountain roasted Coffee, Smart Ass, Medium Roast, Whole Bean, 10 oz - Certified Organic, Fairtrade, Kosher Coffee **Brand:** kicking horse **Price:** VT7756 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ☕ Elevate your AM hustle with a cheeky, bold brew that’s as smart as you are. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Coffee, Smart Ass, Medium Roast, Whole Bean, 10 oz - Certified Organic, Fairtrade, Kosher Coffee by kicking horse - **How much does it cost?** VT7756 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/26544819-coffee-smart-ass-medium-roast-whole-bean-10-oz-certified) ## Best For - kicking horse enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kicking horse brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Mountain-Roasted Quality:** Crafted under the Canadian Rockies for a deep, rich flavor with zero bitterness. - • **Versatile Brewing Mastery:** Optimized for French press, drip, pour-over, espresso, and cold brew to fit your ritual. - • **Bright, Chocolaty Kickstart:** A smooth medium roast with tart red currant and milk chocolate notes to power your mornings. - • **Fresh Whole Bean Experience:** Grind fresh for a vibrant, aromatic cup that elevates your daily coffee game. - • **Ethically Sourced Excellence:** Certified Organic, Fairtrade, Kosher, and shade-grown Arabica beans supporting sustainable farming. ## Overview Kicking Horse Smart Ass is a 10 oz bag of medium roast whole bean coffee, delivering a bright, chocolaty flavor profile with tart red currant and honeyed berry notes. Certified Organic, Fairtrade, Kosher, and shade-grown Arabica beans are roasted in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, ensuring a sustainable, high-quality coffee experience perfect for multiple brewing methods. ## Description Cheeky, bright, precocious. A half-full cup of wake up and wise up. No joke here, this is just a bright, chocolaty concoction for the smart-thinking, deep-drinking, good-at-their-game-in-the-morning crowd. Review: Incredibly vibrant, bright, and smooth medium roast—no bitterness! - If you are looking to elevate your morning coffee routine, the Kicking Horse "Smart Ass" Medium Roast is a phenomenal whole-bean selection. The second you open the 10 oz bag, you are hit with a wonderfully sweet, complex aroma packed with heavy notes of sweet syrup, vanilla bean, and ripe stone fruit. The flavor profile is wonderfully cheeky, bright, and beautifully balanced. It leads with a slightly tart splash of red currant, which transitions smoothly into subtle undertones of sugar cane and rich milk chocolate, finishing with a clean, honeyed berry body. Unlike many lower-tier medium roasts, it features absolutely zero burnt or bitter aftertaste, delivering a smooth sip from start to finish. Because they are whole beans, grinding them fresh right before brewing yields an incredibly vibrant cup that acts as the perfect high-efficiency jumpstart to your workday. Review: Tasty and flavorful coffee - This Kicking Horse Smart Ass Coffee is a fantastic choice for those who want a premium, high-quality brew at a great value. It is fully USDA Organic and Fairtrade certified, ensuring that the beans are grown sustainably and the company operates with total transparency. The flavor profile is exceptionally smooth and bright, featuring notes of milk chocolate, sugar cane, and tart red currant that make every morning cup enjoyable. I love that it’s roasted right in the Rocky Mountains with no additives or fillers, providing a healthy and clean coffee experience. Overall, it’s a high-value product that I will definitely be purchasing again for my daily routine. ## Features - MEDIUM ROAST, WHOLE BEAN: Cheeky, bright, precocious. A bright, chocolaty concoction for the smart-thinking, deep-drinking, good-at-their-game-in-the-morning crowd. - TASTING NOTES, BREW METHOD: Tart red currant, notes of sugar cane and milk chocolate, with a honeyed berry body. Recommended methods: French press, drip machine, pour over, espresso and cold brew. - ORIGIN AFRICA, CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA: Grown in a socially and environmentally responsible way, by farmers with sustainable businesses they can depend on. - ORGANIC, FAIRTRADE, KOSHER, SHADE GROWN, ARABICA COFFEE: Coffee that is good and fair for the coffee drinkers, the farmers and the planet. 100% Certified. - ROASTED IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS: It?s all deep, dark and delicious, roasted right below the towering Canadian Rocky Mountain peaks. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B014KG4YZ6 | | Best Sellers Rank | #14,139 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #141 in Roasted Coffee Beans | | Brand | Kicking Horse | | Brand Name | Kicking Horse | | Caffeine Content Description | Caffeinated | | Certificate Type | Kosher | | Coffee Blend Name | Smart Ass | | Coffee Roast Level | Medium Roast | | Coffee Type | Coffee Bean | | Container Type | Bag | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 3,601 Reviews | | Diet Type | Kosher | | Each Unit Count | 10 | | Flavor | Medium roast | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00629070800275 | | Grind Type | medium_fine | | Item Dimensions | 5 x 5 x 5 inches | | Item Form | Whole Bean | | Item Package Weight | 0.3 kg | | Item Volume | 10 fluid ounces | | Item Weight | 10.08 ounces | | Liquid Contents Description | No | | Manufacturer | Kicking Horse Coffee | | Model Number | 0629070800275 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 10 | | Package Information | Bag | | Package Size Name | 10 oz | | Part Number | 0629070800275 | | Roast Level | Medium Roast | | Size | 10 Ounce (Pack of 1) | | Specialty | Kosher Certified, Organic | | Sweetness Description | Medium Sweet | | UPC | 773821776279 629070800275 | | Unit Count | 10 Ounce | | Variety | Arabica | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Kicking Horse - **Caffeine Content Description:** Caffeinated - **Flavor:** Smart Ass - Medium Roast - **Item Form:** Whole Bean - **Roast Level:** Medium Roast ## Images ![Coffee, Smart Ass, Medium Roast, Whole Bean, 10 oz - Certified Organic, Fairtrade, Kosher Coffee - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61nX7WjOO4L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Which is the strongest that will wake me up?** A: It is a misconception that darker roasts have more caffeine. It is actually quite the opposite. The lighter the roast, the more caffeine it contains, which is why a lot of light roasts are called "breakfast blends". Some believe that the longer roasting process removes the caffeine from the dark roast beans, while some will argue that it actually has to do with the density of the beans (dark roasted beans are somewhat less dense than lightly roasted beans, therefore having less caffeine by weight). Either way, a light or medium roast is your best bet. Bold/dark taste does not equal high caffeine content. **Q: is it low acid** A: I'm not quite sure about what low acid means to you; however, I can say that this coffee is by far the best we have ever had! Way better than Starbucks, Seattle's Best, and some of the other dark French roast that we have enjoyed in the past. Bold roast coffee beans tend to be more oily which makes them more fragrant and gives a more robust coffee flavor which is what my husband and I enjoy. It doesn't taste acid-y to us. So, not sure if this helpful or not. **Q: I ordered whole bean. Why did it come ground?** A: I have been receiving Kicking Horse whole bean coffee from Amazon for at least two years. In all of that time, all deliveries have been as ordered - whole bean. It is possible to order ground Kicking Horse coffee. Perhaps it was ordered incorrectly. (Check your Amazon order history. ) Otherwise, I can only surmise that it was a rare order fulfillment mistake. **Q: Is this coffee mold free?** A: Yes. Have bought two large bags and beans were excellent. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredibly vibrant, bright, and smooth medium roast—no bitterness! *by J***. on May 20, 2026* If you are looking to elevate your morning coffee routine, the Kicking Horse "Smart Ass" Medium Roast is a phenomenal whole-bean selection. The second you open the 10 oz bag, you are hit with a wonderfully sweet, complex aroma packed with heavy notes of sweet syrup, vanilla bean, and ripe stone fruit. The flavor profile is wonderfully cheeky, bright, and beautifully balanced. It leads with a slightly tart splash of red currant, which transitions smoothly into subtle undertones of sugar cane and rich milk chocolate, finishing with a clean, honeyed berry body. Unlike many lower-tier medium roasts, it features absolutely zero burnt or bitter aftertaste, delivering a smooth sip from start to finish. Because they are whole beans, grinding them fresh right before brewing yields an incredibly vibrant cup that acts as the perfect high-efficiency jumpstart to your workday. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tasty and flavorful coffee *by M***P on May 9, 2026* This Kicking Horse Smart Ass Coffee is a fantastic choice for those who want a premium, high-quality brew at a great value. It is fully USDA Organic and Fairtrade certified, ensuring that the beans are grown sustainably and the company operates with total transparency. The flavor profile is exceptionally smooth and bright, featuring notes of milk chocolate, sugar cane, and tart red currant that make every morning cup enjoyable. I love that it’s roasted right in the Rocky Mountains with no additives or fillers, providing a healthy and clean coffee experience. Overall, it’s a high-value product that I will definitely be purchasing again for my daily routine. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not a coffee snob, but it's good stuff! Using it for lattes and mochas. *by C***G on October 31, 2019* I'm certainly not a coffee connoisseur. I've been trying to find my favorite bean for morning lattes and mochas ever since upgrading to a "real" espresso machine, a Lelit Mara, earlier this year. I've gone through a small handful of beans so far, and this Smart Ass coffee is among the best. I normally go for a bean from a local roaster but if it isn't conveniently available (I live pretty rurally and it's often easier to order from Amazon than it is to go to "town") I'll get adventurous and try some new stuff. Kicking Horse seemed well reviewed so I gave it a chance and the Smart Ass seemed to be the most like my preferred flavor profile. It's a solid medium roast so it's not bitter or earthy. It's what I might call "balanced"; it's bright and a bit chocolaty. It's not subtle and it's not aggressive. It's just a really nice smooth middle-of-the-road taste. I might try some others from these guys. I only recently learned that Kicking Horse's parent company is Lavazza, a hugely popular Italian coffee company. What this means for their beans and product, I don't know, but Kicking Horse isn't the small company it might appear to be. Still, it's good stuff, a bit on the expensive side but it's organic and fair-trade. I'd buy it again. In fact I'll probably do that now, I just remembered I emptied the last of the bag. ## Frequently Bought Together - Kicking Horse Coffee, Smart Ass, Medium Roast, Whole Bean, 10 oz - Kicking Horse Coffee, Three Sisters, Medium Roast, Whole Bean, 10 oz - Kicking Horse Coffee, Grizzly Claw, Dark Roast, Whole Bean, 10 Oz - Certified Organic, Fairtrade, Kosher Coffee --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/26544819-coffee-smart-ass-medium-roast-whole-bean-10-oz-certified](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/26544819-coffee-smart-ass-medium-roast-whole-bean-10-oz-certified) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-08-23*