Black Rifle Medium Roast Bundle Gift Set Review

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The Black Rifle Medium Roast Bundle is a three-bag coffee sampler from Black Rifle Coffee Company, priced at $45.87. It contains Just Black, AK-Espresso, and Freedom Roast, each in a 12-ounce bag, totalling just over a kilogram of coffee. Ground, whole bean, and K-Cup formats are all available at checkout. It sits in the mid-price tier of the gift-set category.

Spec-led review. Built from the manufacturer’s published specification and price rather than hands-on testing. Figures we could not find stated are left blank instead of estimated. Updated when we get one in.

Where you can buy itShips to US, CA

Ships within North America only: the US, Canada, Mexico and military addresses. No shipping to Europe, the UK or Australia.

everything else that ships outside the US

Our rating
5.5/ 10
Decent
4 of 5 scored, out of 69.4 points · 30.6 not judgeable from specs

How we rate gift sets — what each criterion measures, and what we cannot.

Variety & How Well It Introduces the Range6.0 / 10
worth 26 of 69.4 · well evidenced

Three medium-roast bags with distinct profiles give a sampler feel, but every coffee sits at the same roast level. A buyer who wants to span the roast spectrum should look at a different set.

how we got 6.0

what this measures, and what we cannot

What it was scored onScored from the specs the maker publishes. 80% published.
Bags in the set32.5 / 4.0
Origins representednot in our data0.25 / 0.5
Spans more than one roastnot in our data0.25 / 0.5
Pieces in the setnot applicable
People it servesnot applicable

The rows that apply here are worth 5.0 between them and this one took 3.0, which is 6.0 out of 10. That 0–10 result is what the criterion's 26 of 69.4 points are then scaled by.

The 1.0 points we could not find a figure for are scored at the middle of the scale rather than as a zero, which awards 0.5 of them: the greyed figures above. We will not guess a specification and we will not mark the product down for our own missing research.

Value Against Buying the Bags Separately7.0 / 10
worth 22 of 69.4 · well evidenced

Buying these three bags separately costs $5.87 more than the bundle price, so the set delivers a genuine cash saving. At roughly $45 per kilo it sits in the mid-range for specialty-adjacent coffee.

how we got 7.0

what this measures, and what we cannot

What it was scored onScored from the specs the maker publishes. 100% published.
Comparison against separate bags5.87 USD4.0 / 4.0
Price per kilo44.94 USD3.0 / 4.0
Repeatable as a subscriptionNo0.0 / 2.0

The rows that apply here are worth 10.0 between them and this one took 7.0, which is 7.0 out of 10. That 0–10 result is what the criterion's 22 of 69.4 points are then scaled by.

Quality of the Coffees Inside
20 pts · not scored from specs

Three unflavoured, year-round medium roasts make up the selection: Just Black, AK-Espresso, and Freedom Roast. A recipient who prefers lighter acidity and a balanced cup sits squarely in the target for this lineup.

why there is no number here

what this measures, and what we cannot

needs a judgement that no published spec stands in for. Its 20 points are taken out of the total rather than scored as a zero, so the overall rating is out of what we could check. This neither helps nor hurts the product.

Presentation & Gift Readiness5.0 / 10
worth 14.4 of 69.4 · 3.6 unpublished · thinly evidenced

Three standard retail bags arrive in a bundle with no described gift packaging, so presentation depends entirely on how the buyer wraps or presents them. It works as a sampler but not as a ready-made gift box.

how we got 5.0

what this measures, and what we cannot

What it was scored onScored from the specs the maker publishes. 0% published.
Arrives in a gift boxnot in our data3.0 / 6.0
Message can be includednot applicable
Outer packagingnot in our data1.0 / 2.0

The rows that apply here are worth 8.0 between them and this one took 4.0, which is 5.0 out of 10. That 0–10 result is what the criterion's 14.4 of 69.4 points are then scaled by.

The 8.0 points we could not find a figure for are scored at the middle of the scale rather than as a zero, which awards 4.0 of them: the greyed figures above. We will not guess a specification and we will not mark the product down for our own missing research.

Freshness & Roast Date Transparency (roast date printed only)0.0 / 10
worth 7 of 69.4 · 7 unpublished · well evidenced

Roast dates are not printed on the bags, so a buyer cannot confirm how recently the coffee was roasted at the time of delivery. This is a meaningful gap for anyone buying for a coffee-focused recipient.

how we got 0.0

what this measures, and what we cannot

What it was scored onScored from the specs the maker publishes. 100% published.
Roast date printedNo0.0 / 5.0
Ships after roastnot applicable
One-way valvenot applicable

The rows that apply here are worth 5.0 between them and this one took 0.0, which is 0.0 out of 10. That 0–10 result is what the criterion's 7 of 69.4 points are then scaled by.

Every way to buy it

FormatSizePricePer kiloPer cup
Ground3 x 12oz$45.87$44.94best$0.67
Whole Bean3 x 12oz$45.87$44.94best$0.67
K-Cups3 boxes of 12ct$35.07$0.97
How these prices are worked out
  • Prices are the roaster’s own, and they change.
  • A pod box has no per-kilo figure. It is priced per cup, and dividing by a guessed pod weight would be a made-up number.
  • Per cup for a bag is worked out at 15 g of coffee a cup, which is a stated convention rather than a measurement. Pods are exact, because the count is printed on the box.
The verdict

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Pros

  • The bundle saves $5.87 over buying the three bags separately, a real discount rather than a cosmetic one.
  • Ground, whole bean, and K-Cup formats are all selectable at checkout, so the set adapts to the recipient's brewer.
  • All three blends are year-round products, meaning the recipient can reorder any individual bag after the sampler runs out.

Cons

  • Roast dates are not printed on the bags, so freshness at delivery cannot be confirmed.
  • Every coffee in the set is a medium roast, so it does not introduce a recipient to the broader range.
  • A subscription option is not available, making repeat ordering a manual process each time.
From $45.87

What is Black Rifle Medium Roast Bundle?

The Black Rifle Medium Roast Bundle is a three-bag sampler of medium-roast coffees from Black Rifle Coffee Company, sold year round.

Black Rifle Coffee Company packages three of its medium-roast blends into a single purchase. The set contains Just Black, AK-Espresso, and Freedom Roast, each in a 12-ounce bag, giving a combined net weight of 1,021 grams. The bundle costs $45.87, compared to $45.87 per kilo when the bags are bought individually.

The set is not seasonal, so it is available as a standing purchase rather than a limited window. Buyers choose ground, whole bean, or K-Cup format at checkout, meaning the format is not fixed by the bundle itself. A subscription option is not offered for this set.

What's in the Black Rifle Medium Roast Bundle box

The box contains three 12-ounce bags: Just Black, AK-Espresso, and Freedom Roast, all unflavoured medium roasts.

Every coffee in the set sits at the medium roast level, so the selection does not span roast styles. A recipient who drinks across the spectrum will find this narrow, while one who prefers medium roasts will find it a useful way to compare three distinct blends side by side.

All three blends are unflavoured and available year round, which means a buyer can reorder any individual bag after the sampler is finished. The consistency of roast level makes the set coherent as a tasting exercise, even if it limits its range as an introduction to the full lineup.

  • Just Black is described as a smooth, approachable medium roast suited to everyday brewing.
  • AK-Espresso is formulated for espresso preparation, with a profile built around balance and low bitterness at medium roast.
  • Freedom Roast is a medium roast blend positioned as an all-day coffee with a straightforward, clean cup.

Is it better value than buying the bags?

Buying the three bags separately costs $5.87 more than the bundle price, so the set offers a real saving over individual purchases.

At $45.87 for 1,021 grams, the price per kilo works out to $44.94. Brewed at 15 grams per cup, each bag yields roughly 22 cups, putting the per-cup cost at $0.67 for ground or whole bean. K-Cup boxes are sold separately at $35.07 for three boxes of 12, at $0.97 per cup, an exact figure because the pod count is fixed.

The $5.87 saving is modest but real, and it is not offset by a subscription option since the bundle cannot be set to repeat. A buyer who wants ongoing delivery will need to order each bag individually after the first purchase.

How it arrives, and what you choose

Three retail bags arrive in the chosen format, with the grind or bean style selected at checkout rather than fixed by the set.

The buyer picks ground, whole bean, or K-Cup when ordering, which makes the bundle flexible for different brewing setups. A household with an espresso machine and a drip brewer could, for instance, order whole bean and grind to preference. The three bags all carry the same weight and roast level, so the set is internally consistent.

Black Rifle does not describe any dedicated outer packaging for the bundle, so the bags arrive in their standard retail form. A giver who wants a finished gift presentation will need to add their own wrapping. As a practical sampler for a known coffee drinker, the format is straightforward.

  • Three 12-ounce bags arrive in standard retail packaging, totalling just over a kilogram of coffee.
  • Ground, whole bean, and K-Cup formats are all selectable at checkout, giving flexibility for different brewing setups.
  • The K-Cup option provides three boxes of 12 pods rather than three loose bags, which changes the delivery format substantially.

Black Rifle Medium Roast Bundle vs Black Rifle Dark Roast Bundle

Both bundles cost $45.87 and contain three 12-ounce bags, but one leans medium and the other goes darker across all three blends.

The Medium Bundle contains Just Black, AK-Espresso, and Freedom Roast. The Dark Bundle pairs Beyond Black, Tactisquatch, and Blackbeard's Delight. Neither set spans roast levels internally, so the choice is straightforward: it comes down entirely to where the recipient's preference sits on the roast scale.

The Dark Bundle saves a buyer $5.10 against buying its bags separately, compared to $5.87 for the Medium Bundle, a small difference that is unlikely to drive the decision. Both sets have the same format flexibility at checkout and neither is offered as a subscription.

  • The Medium Bundle suits a recipient who prefers balanced, lower-bitterness cups across espresso and filter brewing.
  • The Dark Bundle is the stronger choice for someone who specifically drinks dark roast and wants to sample within that style.
  • The Medium Bundle's saving over separate bags is $0.77 more than the Dark Bundle's, a marginal but real edge.
  • Both sets match on bag count, total weight, format options, and availability, so roast preference is the deciding factor.

Who should buy it (and who should not)

This set suits a giver buying for a medium-roast drinker who wants to sample across blends, and less so for anyone else.

A buyer who knows their recipient drinks medium roast daily and has never worked through the Black Rifle lineup will find this a practical and slightly cheaper route than buying three separate bags. The format choice at checkout means it can be matched to the recipient's brewing setup.

A buyer who wants to give a roast-spanning introduction to the brand should look elsewhere. Similarly, someone buying for a light-roast drinker or a recipient who prioritises knowing how fresh their coffee is will find this set limited on both counts.

Buy it if

  • Your recipient already drinks medium roast and you want to give them three blends to compare.
  • You want to match the coffee format to their brewer, since ground, whole bean, and K-Cup are all available.
  • Saving around six dollars over buying the same bags individually matters for your budget.

Skip it if

  • Your recipient cares about roast date transparency, since the bags do not carry that information.
  • You are buying for someone who drinks light or dark roast, as the entire set sits at medium.
  • You want a finished, gift-ready presentation without adding your own wrapping.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Black Rifle Medium Roast Bundle good for espresso?

One of the three bags, AK-Espresso, is specifically formulated for espresso preparation. The other two, Just Black and Freedom Roast, are general medium-roast blends. If you order whole bean and grind to a fine setting, all three can be pulled as espresso, but AK-Espresso is the one designed with that brew method in mind.

Black Rifle Medium Roast Bundle vs Black Rifle Dark Roast Bundle: which should I buy?

Both sets contain three 12-ounce bags at the same price and offer the same format options at checkout. The choice is purely about roast preference. The Medium Bundle includes Just Black, AK-Espresso, and Freedom Roast. The Dark Bundle contains Beyond Black, Tactisquatch, and Blackbeard's Delight. Buy medium for a balanced-cup drinker, dark for someone who prefers heavier, bolder coffee.

How many cups does the bundle make?

Each 12-ounce bag contains roughly 340 grams of coffee. Brewed at 15 grams per cup, that yields about 22 cups per bag, or around 66 cups across the full set. If you order the K-Cup version instead, you receive three boxes of 12 pods, giving exactly 36 cups. The pod count is fixed; the bag figure depends on how much you dose.

Can you get this coffee on subscription?

A subscription option is not available for the bundle. It is a one-time purchase each time you order. If you want to reorder individual blends from the set on a regular basis, you would need to do that by buying each bag separately through the Black Rifle Coffee Company website.

What roasts are in the Black Rifle medium roast sampler?

All three blends in the set are medium roast. Just Black, AK-Espresso, and Freedom Roast are all unflavoured and sit at the same roast level. The set does not span from light to dark. A buyer who wants roast variety across a gift set should consider a different bundle, as this one is built entirely around the medium roast profile.

Does Black Rifle print roast dates on its bags?

Roast dates are not printed on the bags in this bundle. A recipient who tracks coffee freshness by roast date will not have that information available from the packaging. This is worth considering if you are buying for someone particular about freshness, as there is no way to confirm how recently the coffee was roasted at the point of delivery.

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