Folgers Black Silk Dark Roast Coffee
- Ground Coffee
- 60 fl oz
- Coffee Bean
- Can
- Better rated than 89%
Reviewers consistently describe this as bold and smooth without bitterness, making the six-canister pack a solid everyday dark roast at a reasonable price.
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How it ranks among the 28 ground coffee we track
4.8★ across 9,000 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
9,000 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
900+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
Folgers Black Silk is a dark roast ground coffee sold as six 9.6 ounce AromaSeal canisters, built for drip brewers and specifically called out for French press and cold brew. Each canister is rated for about 90 servings at the suggested 6 fluid ounce strength.
Folgers notes its roasting process yields grounds that weigh less by volume while still brewing the same number of cups, which matters if you are comparing scoop counts against other dark roasts by weight. The six-canister pack suits ongoing use rather than a single trial bag.
- Six 9.6 ounce AromaSeal canisters
- Dark roast, bold and smooth per reviewers
- About 90 servings per canister at suggested strength
- Recommended for French press and cold brew
Who it's for
Dark roast drinkers who want a bold, no-bitterness cup for daily brewing, office break rooms or gifting, in a multi-canister quantity. Not aimed at anyone who prefers a light or single-origin roast.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers consistently praise the bold, smooth flavor and note an absence of bitterness even in a strong cup. Several call out the individually sealed canisters for keeping freshness through the six-pack, and multiple buyers mention switching to this from pricier dark roasts as a good value trade. A couple of reviewers were more lukewarm, describing it as simply decent for the price rather than exceptional.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Reviewers repeatedly describe it as bold and smooth with no bitterness
- Canisters arrive individually sealed to preserve freshness
- Six-pack offers good value against rising coffee prices, per reviewers
- A couple of reviewers describe it as simply decent rather than standout
- Recommended mainly for drip, French press and cold brew, not aimed at espresso
Performance notes
Each AromaSeal canister works with most drip machines and is specifically recommended for French press and cold brew, yielding roughly 90 cups per canister at the suggested strength.
Specifications
| Brand | Folgers |
|---|---|
| Model | GK-RWL0-FGEP |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Package Weight | 4.76 pounds |
| Item Weight | 3.6 pounds |
| Size | 9.6 ounces |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Item Volume | 60 fl oz |
| Age Range Description | Adults |
| Included components | |
| Each Unit Count | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Unit Count | 3.6 pounds |
| Other details | |
| Coffee Type | Coffee Bean |
| Container Type | Can |
| Diet Type | Plant Based |
| Number of Items | 6 |
| Variety | Black Silk - Dark Roast |
| Sweetness Description | Not Sweet |
| Item Type Name | Folgers Black Silk - Canisters and Bricks Caffeinated |
| Part Number | GK-RWL0-FGEP |
| Special Ingredients | Regular ingredient |
| Caffeine Content Description | Caffeinated |
| Coffee Roast Level | Dark Roast |
| Flavor | Black Silk |
| Item Highlight | Bold, smooth and full bodied cup for drip brewers, a warm morning staple for home, office break rooms and holiday gifting |
| Item Form | Ground |
| Specialty | Kosher Certified |
Other Folgers ground coffee
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in ground coffee.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folgers Black Silk Dark Roast CoffeeThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 9,000 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Dunkin’ Original Blend Medium Roast Ground CoffeeDunkin' | 4.8 / 5 | 11,300 | 4.9 / 5 |
| Maxwell House Ground CoffeeMaxwell House | 4.7 / 5 | 23,600 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Starbucks Ground CoffeeStarbucks | 4.7 / 5 | 9,300 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Kauai Coffee Ground CoffeeKauai Coffee | 4.6 / 5 | 11,600 | 4.8 / 5 |
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Questions about the Folgers GK-RWL0-FGEP
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How many canisters are in the Folgers Black Silk pack?
Six 9.6 ounce AromaSeal canisters come in one pack.
What brew methods work best with Black Silk?
It works with standard drip makers and is specifically recommended for French press and cold brew.
How many cups does one canister make?
About 90 servings at the suggested 6 fluid ounce strength.