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- Dark-roast coffee Peet's Coffee Major Dickason's Blend *Est. $14
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Peet's Coffee Major Dickason's Blend
Dark-roast coffee
- Rich, full-bodied flavor
- Smooth with a pleasant aftertaste
- Expensive
- Too intense and earthy for some
For dark-roast lovers, Peet's Coffee Major Dickason's Blend is a top pick. It scores well in several taste tests, where tasters praise the robust, full-bodied flavor and smooth aftertaste. Even though Major Dickason's Blend makes a rich cup of coffee, reviewers say it doesn't taste bitter or burnt. A number of tasters detect earthy notes in the coffee, and some find this blend a bit overpowering. It may also be a bit too dark for those who prefer light or medium roasts. Major Dickason's Blend is made from 100 percent arabica beans, although the origins of the beans used in this blend are not specified. It's available in both ground and whole-bean varieties. If you prefer something a little mellower and more affordable, Eight O'Clock Coffee's 100% Colombian (*Est. $6 for 12 oz.) earns excellent reviews as a classic medium roast.
Major Dickason's Blend is included in taste tests at Real Simple and Saveur magazines. Both publications test numerous coffees and recommend only a few roasts, but their testing methodologies are not well detailed. CoffeeReview.com has an excellent in-depth report of Major Dickason's Blend from an aficionado's perspective, and the coffee is also included in an older test of supermarket coffees at the same site. User reviews and blogs help round out the coverage.
Eight O'Clock Coffee, 100% Colombian Decaf Whole Bean, 12-Ounce Bags (Pack of 4)
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1. Real SimpleDetails/Subscribe
Real Simple magazine names Peet's Major Dickason's Roast the best pre-ground dark roast in their taste test. The strong flavor was a favorite among several testers, who describe it as "strong but smooth" and "earthy."
Review: The Best Coffee, Suzanne Rust, Feb. 2009
Peet's Major Dickason's Blend earns an overall score of 89 out of 100. The coffee gets good marks for aroma, body and flavor, but it earns a somewhat lower score for acidity.
Review: Peet's Coffee and Tea Major Dickason's Blend, Kenneth Davids, March 2009
3. Saveur magazineDetails/Subscribe
Peet's Coffee Major Dickason's Blend is listed as one of nine "great" coffees in Saveur magazine's test of over 100 different roasts. While the testing process is not detailed, Katherine Cancila says it has an "intense but round, nutty taste."
Review: 9 Great Coffees, Katherine Cancila
Peet's Major Dickason's Blend shares the top spot in a test of supermarket coffees with a Starbucks blend. According to Davids, these two coffees are more distinctive and impressive than the other brands reviewed, including Millstone.
Review: Starting with Cans: Mainstream Supermarket Coffees, Kenneth Davids, Jan. 2007
5. Bloggle.com
Doug Cadmus, a blogger and coffee roaster, posts a detailed review of Peet's Coffee Major Dickason's Blend. He calls it a "pleasantly round-bodied cup," although he notes that it lacks acidity and is on the verge of being too dark.
Review: Tasting: Peet's Major Dickason's Blend, Doug Cadmus, Feb. 19, 2007
Peet's Coffee gets an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 from nearly 50 people at RateItAll.com, but no specific roast is identified. Users praise the freshness of the beans, although one describes it as having an "overcooked" flavor.
Review: Peet's, Contributors to RateItAll.com
7. Epinions.com
Major Dickason's Blend only receives a handful of reviews at Epinions.com, but opinions are positive. Most give the coffee high marks, but one describes it as a bit too earthy and musty.
Review: Peet's Coffee and Tea Major Dickason's Blend, Contributors to Epinions.com
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Eight O'Clock Coffee, Original Whole Bean, 12-Ounce Bag (Pack of 4)
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