Starbucks Sticks v. Nescafe Sticks
Starbucks came out with the Starbucks VIA Ready Brew Stick packets and then, as always, some one else comes along to create competition. Who is that competition? Nescafe Taster’s Choice, who vow that their instant sticks are more flavorful than Starbucks, but perhaps most importantly in this economy, they claim to be four times cheaper. You read that right 4 times cheaper that Starbucks Sticks!
The Chicago Tribune found that, on average, one packet of Nescafe costs 19cents per packet as opposed to Starbucks which costs approximately 83 cents per packet. The price is obviously much better, but what about the taste? The Tribune also conducted a blind taste test with six testers to find out if the money you are saving is equal to the flavor you may or may not be loosing by getting the cheaper product.
The test included not only the the Colombian of both brands of sticks, but also a brewed Colombian. No surprise, the brewed coffee won hands down, but that is not what we are concerned with. Back to the sticks!
Starbucks Sticks came in a close second followed by Nescafe. One person thought that Starbucks were too bitter and sharp. Most tasters described Nescafe as being thin, weak or like cardboard.
When mixed with cold water for iced coffee, Starbucks dissolved easily. Nescafe also mixed well, but do to the larger granules required more stirring. So now its time for you to decide, is the flavor worth the cost??? That is the million dollar question.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/chi-tc-food-tastings-0605-0610jun10,0,129961.htmlstory
In Search of a Reasonably Priced Grinder
We have all been there, looking for a great coffee grinder that didn’t require us mortgaging the house to purchase it. Especially in this economy, it is also important to multitask. I was surprised to find a coffee grinder that cold also grind spices. It works great, looks great and saves counter space, which is a must in my small kitchen. I wanted to share this find with our readers after giving it a go with my own brew. It is Krups GX1400 Electric Coffee and Spice Grinder. Krups is definitely a brand that is trustworthy, so I just couldn’t resist giving this grinder a try. The plus was not only does it do an amazing job with coffee and spices, its very classy looking, which is important to me. I hope you find this posting helpful as we are all looking for the perfect grinder.
Espresso Facts/Tips and Honey Bean Coffee Review by Coffee Nate
Learn about espresso and hear the taste by taste coffee review by Coffee Nate about Honey Bean Coffee. Check out the coffee review at:
http://www.coffeenate.com/espresso-tips/
Did Somebody Put Battery Acid in Your Cup?
Tired of battery acid in your cup? Hate that burning fuzzy feeling you get in your throat after a cup of coffee? Can’t put your coffee down no matter how bad it hurts? Then I have a solution for you!
Puroast Low Acid Coffee
I’ve never had a problem with acid up until a year or so ago and even at that it is minimal. I have wished from time to time that I had a low-acid coffee for those times that I am bothered by it but never believed it possible that a coffee could taste good if they took something out. I was wrong!
Puroast was Johnny-on-the-spot getting my product to me that they so graciously let me try out and oddly enough I was having a bit of an issue with some Mexican food that day when I made my first pot. First, let me tell you that the aroma was just wonderful. I was shocked. Then, I poured that cup and sipped it, and I was amazed at how refreshing it tasted. Rich, robust, and down right full of flavor. And guess what? No acidity.
The coffee was clean and delightful. I ended up drinking the entire pot in about 2 hours. I just loved it.
You can get Puroast in all sorts of ways: decaf, regular, medium roast and house blends, flavored coffees in both caffeinated and decaf, espresso, and organic coffee. Whole bean or ground.
Comes in flavors too! ( I have not had the pleasure to try these but I’ll bet they are good too )
Low Acid Chocolate Almond
Low Acid Hazelnut
Low Acid Irish Crème
Low Acid Mocha Java
Low Acid Vanilla Coffee
You may also elect to get low acide half-caffs too!
They are very friendly people with good customer relations. A fine coffee that offers those a solution who need one. You really can’t go wrong and Puroast coffee was found to be #1 in taste with The Wall Street Journal and Newsweek taste trials.
Try them out and I know you’ll be as happy about their coffees as I am.
Bustelo Cool - A Smooth Coffee Drink Review
Thanks to Aura for the case of Bustelo Cool which is not no more. That’s right, 24 cans all gone. In the belly and loving it. This review is not going to be a long one but will be concentrated with the ravings of a complete coffee lunatic. Ravings… that is all I can do when it comes to Bustelo Cool!
When I first set my eyes on the design of the Bustelo Cool aluminum container, it put me in mind of something from the 1950’s. But as retro as the can is, I had to like it. There is nothing “old school” about the contents and I find Bustelo Cool to be quite flavorful.
Bustelo is a Cuban style slow roasted bean that produces an excellent Cuban style espresso. Bustelo Cool is the cool refreshing version of that flavorful espresso. You can read all about how Bustelo was born on their website. Click on the hisotry link. Bustelo Cool Website
I have to admit the first time I opened the can I didn’t especially like the scent of the drink but once I tasted it, I really liked it. It is creamy and bold. A bit of a kick but nothing to make you jittery. Delicious straight from the can or over ice. The great thing I found about Bustelo Cool is the fact that it is actually refreshing. Normally, if I am thirsty, coffee is not going to do much to quench that thirst but this little drink did just that.
I recommend you try Bustelo Cool for yourself. You can find it at Bustelo Cool’s website in their estore, Java Cabana. Check it out and see what Bustelo has to offer. There are several coffees and drinks to select from and I know you will find something to suit your tastes.
Excellent Coffee Beans from Brown and Jenkins Trading Co.
Brown and Jenkins coffee beans are roasted fresh daily. I’ve had the pleasure to try a couple of their coffees and must say it was truly a delightful experience. As soon as the shipment arrived and I begun to open the box, I could smell the fresh roast smell and darned if I wouldn’t swear the bags were still warm. Maybe not, but the aroma was that good.
Brown & Jenkins roasts their green coffee fresh daily to meet the exact needs of their orders. They use a gas-fired rotary drum type roaster and roast in small batches of anywhere from 10 to 40 pounds at a time. They boast a caring and artful approach to their roasting. I have agree, they must. It is delicious.
Brown and Jenkins sent me a Vermont roasted Kenya AA and Sumatra Mandheling.
First off: Sumatra Mandheling:
A deep aroma out of the bag that is inviting and complex. I caught a hint of smokiness and loved it. In the cup I found it to be slightly syrupy and thick bodied with a muted-acidity. I detected a hint of chocolate with a taste of caramel. A very lovely cup. Elegant and suitable for a black tie social gathering that is sure to please even the most discriminating palate.
Kenya AA:
Kenyan origin coffees are my favorite by far. I love the intense and consistent flavor. It never fails to please me. This one is no different. The exuberant aroma is followed by the succulent hints of leather and black currant. It is dry in the mouth and finishes with a delicate aftertaste. I used a french press to ensure I brought out the full depth of this wonderful bean.
Brown and Jenkins Trading Co. is more than just coffee. You must stop by and visit them and discover all the wonderful things they have to offer the public both on-line and at their brick and mortar establishment. You will find other foods and gifts and a coffee club as well. Check them out and definitely try out their coffees. I am certain you will not be disappointed.
Thank you to Brown and Jenkins for the coffee products they sent for review. I have enjoyed them immensely!
Buendia Freeze Dried Coffees “Coffee Review”
Loving coffee the way I do I can say that I’ve never been a fan of instant coffee, ever. I’ve also never had a mind to review any. But here I am, going against the grain about to do just that. I got an email from a very nice gentleman asking if I would be interested in reviewing this Buendia Coffee. As I go back and access the situation, I swear I did not catch the words “freeze dried” or “instant” the first time around but certainly do see it as I re-read the email. Had I really paid attention the way I usually do and had noticed those certain words, I would have probably turned the review down. I sure am glad that I played the dummy that day. I would have never known…..
First off let me thank Rodney for the most generous amount of coffees he sent to me. There are not that many who make the extra effort to please. I appreciate all that I get since I do not charge $$ to review a coffee product. Other than product, my reviews are freebies.
I received the shipment and spent several minutes getting into the box. ( what a well packed box ) I opened it and gasped as I saw that it was “instant coffee”. I thought, well ok, I said I’d review it so I will do just that. I put a cup of water in the microwave and set it at 2 minutes until it was bubbling. I added a well rounded teaspoon of the freeze dried substance and stirred. Oh my! What’s this? A pleasant aroma? I was stunned to say the least. I inhaled that for a bit and then sipped. ahhhh… reading the lable again…. freeze dried coffee…. yep, that’s what it says. But the taste is far off from that description.
It took me a while to figure out why this instant coffee tasted so much like fresh ground coffee beans but it finally came to me. It is the beans! Most instant coffees are made from the bottom of the barrel coffee bean, Robusto coffee beans. That is why you can that bad after taste and quite frankly, any coffee instant or otherwise made from Robusto, is just bad coffee, period. Buendia Coffee is made from high quality Arabica beans. It is 100% pure Colombian and carries with it, the Colombian seal. You know, that Juan Valdez stamp. 
It is absolutely delicious and I have nearly polished off one jar of it already. It does have the nice rich aroma, and bold Colombian bean taste. It is well worth checking out if you are looking for a quick coffee fix or a perfect after dinner coffee. Love it!
You can get the same great coffee in the Decaf version for all you coffee drinkers who don’t want to drink “real coffee”. Ok, I’m biased, I admit.
I have one canister of Cafe Buendia Organic which comes to DINAS Corp direct from the coffee growers. An equally delightful freeze dried instant coffee. Drink it and help the growers.
Included were three flavored type instant coffees of the same origin. Amaretto, Irish Cream, and Hazelnut. Since I am not a large fan of any flavored coffee and did not feel I could be objective, I brought in a third party to try these out and give a report to me. Now, mind you, I’ve never heard of a flavored freeze dried coffee but there they were and according to Jason, my son, they are very flavorful and do a good job at being each flavor. I do know this, they smell wonderful. I wish they were a candle. 
My son has reached the bottom of the jar on one (the hazelnut) and is working his way through the others. He truly has enjoyed them all.
With my shipment came a couple of candies that I would like to rave about. As with the coffee, I have never heard of the brand but am pleasantly surprised by what I tasted.
I got Coffee Delight and Cafe Gurme (gourmet) candy. Both are lovely products.
The Coffee Delight has a mild hint of coffee and cream in the shape of a bean. It is rich and creamy and long lasting. No bad film left in your mouth. Just all around pleasant. A very nice treat. Made with Colombian coffee!
The Cafe Gurme candy is still a coffee type candy but has a caramel background. Very yummy and creamy. I highly recommend both candies. Great snack, or after dinner treat. Both candies come wrapped in an attractive gold foil wrapper. Both are products of Colombia. Awesome!
You can find these coffees and candy’s by visiting DINAS Corp where they deal in a few other categories than just coffee. Check them out and see what you think. They are very nice people. Helpful and willing to please. I recommend them.
If you want more in-depth information on Buendia Coffees, visit the growers website: Buendia Coffee. This site is packed with info about the coffee, it’s growers, and manufactures.
Coffee Review on Zabar’s Emporium in New York
Zabar’s resides in New York. Here is a quote from their site and please take time to read their story. It is most interesting. The Zabar’s Story
Zabar’s is open 365 days a year and there is always a Zabar in the store. Today the store is over 20,000 square feet (almost a city block long). We have over 250 employees. We sell over 8,000 lbs of coffee a week and over 35,000 customers a week visit our store.
Zabar’s is not exactly a coffee shop but they should be. I’ve searched through their site and found a treasure chest of wonderful and delightful goodies ranging anywhere from coffee to their signature Fresh Baked Rugelach. You will have to check out their gift baskets while visiting and do not forget the coffee! Speaking of…..
A Coffee Review on Baggio Coffees
I recently tried out a couple of coffees from Baggio I had the Italian Espresso Roast and their Gourmet Blend.
I will not be able to give you an exact test result about the coffees as sample sizes were sent of pre-ground coffee. One can hardly ever give a fair assessment on pre-ground but I will try.
Free Sample of Coffee
They did it before, they’re doing it again! Get a free sample of Folgers Gourmet Coffee by visiting their Free Coffee Sample form
Visit The Wall Street Journal and read the full story where Folgers Gourmet Selections Launches Wakeupspecial.com to Help Build Homes and Lives. Make your own commercial! Fun stuff.
Read my review on the Folgers Gourmet Selections
Coffee Review on: Copper Door Coffee Roasters
The coffee just keeps getting better. Just when you think you’ve had the best ever, another company comes along with something just as awesome or even better than that.
In a nutshell, I love Copper Door Coffee Roasters and their wonderful, fresh roasted coffee. But we can not do things in a nutshell, can we? I must write more than that.
First, I have to comment on their bags. It is like a plain brown sack you’d send a lunch in. I love it! Simple as that is, it makes for the most elegant of presentation to me, not to mention environmentally friendly. Kudos. Don’t ever change that.
Here’s a wee bit of info on them. The rest you can read for yourself on their beautifully designed website.
Keeping with Artisan tradition, beans are roasted a batch at a time (8 pounds max) and not mass produced like some other companies do. Tidbit: They roast using 100% wind purchased from the wind farm near Ft. Collins, CO. Isn’t that awesome? Read more on their website.
Be sure to keep on to the next page to read the rest of the review!
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