Coffee and golf. Two things I sorta like. Only a little, I guess. I’ve got a new espresso maker, I’m always trying new beans, and the first pull with Good Walk was perfect.
$18 to $20 a bag
I love all kinds of coffee, and since I got a new espresso maker I’ve been trying every new bean I can find. I’d followed Good Walk on social for a while before I finally pulled the trigger. So happy I did.
Good Walk is a golf coffee company. The founder grew up playing a little muni nine-holer in the North Carolina mountains with his grandfather, with a few cut-down clubs and a tall cup of coffee. They roast in small batches in North Carolina, and almost every coffee is named after something you’d hear on the course: Dew Sweeper, Shotgun Start, Clubhouse. They even have one called Breakfast Ball, so you know that’s my next bag.
So far I’ve only tried their espresso, the Black Tees Classic Espresso Blend. The first pull was perfect, with the amount right where I wanted it and the shot in the espresso range. It’s been the same every pull since. Next up are their other coffees and the Bump & Run cold brew cans. They also have some awesome swag: hats, mugs and sweatshirts.
Tip: sign up for their emails and you get 15% off.
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Brew Performance
Perfect pulls every time, right in the espresso range
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Freshness
Small batch roasted, nitrogen flushed and sealed
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Variety
Light to dark roasts, decaf, K-Cups and cold brew cans
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Price
$20 a bag. Free U.S. shipping over $60, 15% off with email sign up.
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Honest Take
Followed them for a while, finally pulled the trigger. So happy I did.
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Who It's Best For
Golf parents with an espresso machine who love trying new beans
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