The taste of this tahini is five-star-wonderful. They hit the sweet spot of toasting -- enough to get rid of the raw sesame taste without going too far and making it bitter. But the packaging is problematic, which is why I marked it down to four stars. Tahini always separates into oil on top and thick clay on the bottom and needs a LOT of hard stirring. A straight sided jar would make this much easier. Getting to the bottom efficiently with the narrow opening and the curves is a pain. I would still buy it again, but I will still grumble when I have to stir it!