I thought, what the heck, cheap coffee, who can resist? What I didn’t expect was that these brews performed as well or better than many gourmet varieties I had spent much more to obtain.
Category: Reviews
Leon D’Oro
* Tre Venezie Caffe Leon D’Oro Bold Roast Coffee Review * This coffee at my first experience with it did not impress. It reminded me of the blah complimentary coffee service left in hotel rooms for their guests. There wasn’t any noticeable coffee aroma while brewing; the presentation scores 1 out of 5 possible… Continue reading Leon D’Oro
Harry & David French Roast
* Harry & David French Roast Coffee Review * Harry & David Holdings, Inc. is an American-based premium food and gift producer and retailer. The company sells its products through direct mail, online, and in retail stores nationwide and operates the brand’s Harry & David, Wolferman’s, Stock Yard’s, and Cushman’s. Wikipedia When brewing… Continue reading Harry & David French Roast
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
* Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Expresso Bio Organic Espresso Coffee Review* This one didn’t disappoint. Once I started the brewing, the powerful aroma of espresso roast wafted towards and through me. The presentation scores a 5 out of 5 possible points. The taste was smooth, and lacked any bitterness. It wasn’t sophisticated… Continue reading Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Caffe Tizia Columbia Arabica
* Caffe Tizia No Bonini Columbia Arabica Dark Roast * Though the aroma wasn’t as bold as the top-ranking blends, it still has a prominent presentation, scoring a 4 out of 5 points. I enjoyed the taste; though it was a dark roast, it wasn’t overly bitter and actually came across as mellow… Continue reading Caffe Tizia Columbia Arabica
Hot From Japan
* UCC Taste No 114 “The Blend” Coffee Review * I am known to sip on an instant coffee blend occasionally when time and opportunity are short. I never expected to actually enjoy the sip; however, I picked up this pricey instant from the coffee shelves at the local Asian food market. UCC… Continue reading Hot From Japan
Pioneering Great Flavors
* Pioneer Woman Up and At Em Breakfast Blend Coffee Review * Some people crawl up to their morning coffee, while this one got up on its hind legs and leaped right at me. The smoky, roasted smell came up to me from a few steps away from the Keurig brewer. Considering it was… Continue reading Pioneering Great Flavors
Redwood Roast
*A Review of Guy Fieri’s Redwood Roast Coffee* This one fulfills the dark roast profile with its aroma. The presence is noticeable to the senses, and scores a 3 out of 5 points for presentation. This coffee comes across as strong, bold, and forward in flavor. What I didn’t like as much was… Continue reading Redwood Roast
Laughing Man Coffee Company
*Laughing Man Coffee Company Columbia Huila Dark Roast Coffee Review* The first thing I notice leaning into the cup as it brews is the familiar burnt odor of a dark roast. This one had a little more, its burnt aroma reminded me of time spent by a campfire on a damp, rainy day. … Continue reading Laughing Man Coffee Company
Tully’s Italian Roast Review
* Tully’s Coffee Italian Roast Dark Roast Review* When this one hit the brewing stage, I could already pick up on a rich, dark roast aroma, living up to the reputation typical of Italian Roast coffee roast styles. It was pleasant and had similarities to the smells of espresso roasted coffee brews; it showed… Continue reading Tully’s Italian Roast Review