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Coffee: Ratings of Sources
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Coffee
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
Our AssessmentEditors test 19 coffees in this review, subjecting each one to a taste test with coffee experts. Among regular coffees, only Colombian roasts were evaluated, although several mixes are included in the decaf tests. Overall, six coffees, three regular and three decaf, are recommended.
Decaffeinated Coffees
by Editors of Cook's Illustrated magazine
by Editors of Cook's Illustrated magazine
Our AssessmentCook's Illustrated magazine editors test seven pre-ground, decaf coffees, all of which are widely available at supermarkets across the country. Each coffee is tasted black and with milk, and all of the coffees are analyzed in a lab setting for caffeine content. Three decaf coffees are highly recommended.
Supermarket Whole Bean Coffee
by Editors of Cook's Illustrated magazine
by Editors of Cook's Illustrated magazine
Our AssessmentTwenty-five kitchen staffers taste eight different samples of whole-bean supermarket coffees brewed at regular strength. Nearly two-thirds of the kitchen staffers normally drink coffee with milk, so the test is conducted again with warm milk. Overall, three coffees are highly recommended and two are recommended with reservations. We give this review a slightly lower rating because it hasn't been updated in several years.
Coffee Review
by Kenneth Davids
by Kenneth Davids
Our AssessmentKenneth Davids, the editor of CoffeeReview.com, writes some of the most detailed coffee reviews on the web, even if he does focus mainly on specialty roasters. Davids has an extensive database of coffee reviews, and while this site focuses on just one reviewer's opinion, the ratings are balanced and detailed. You can search by the name of a specific coffee or browse reviews for the highest-rated brews.
The Budget Aficionado: Top Value Single-Origin Coffees
by Kenneth Davids
by Kenneth Davids
Our AssessmentFor this article, Kenneth Davids and Ted Stachtura at CoffeeReview.com analyze and test 12 coffees that provide the most bang for the buck. Of the brands that are widely available, Eight O' Clock 100% Colombian was one of the high scorers. "The $7.99 per pound Eight O'Clock Colombia sample was perhaps the most impressive in terms of dollars to distinction," writes Davids.
Quality and Fair Trade Certified Coffees
by Kenneth Davids
by Kenneth Davids
Our AssessmentForty-three Fair Trade coffees are tested in blind taste tests by both Kenneth Davids and Ted Stachura. Many of the coffee varieties sampled are unavailable in national supermarkets, but Green Mountain Yirgacheffe -- the top-rated brew -- is available in some national supermarkets.
Organic and Fair Trade Coffee
by Karen Hochman
by Karen Hochman
Our AssessmentTheNibble.com tests 24 Fair Trade or organic coffees, and five are recommended as their favorites. While the testing methodology is not completely explained, each coffee gets a lengthy overview. Most of the recommended coffees are from specialty roasters, but Newman's Own Nell's Breakfast Blend is a top pick that is widely available.
Editors' Choice: Organic, Fair Trade Coffees
by Editors of Delicious Living magazine
by Editors of Delicious Living magazine
Our AssessmentThe staff of Delicious Living magazine tests nine organic and Fair Trade coffees, but their testing methodology is not as well explained as those sources we rank higher. Each coffee receives a brief analysis that includes tester comments. The top four coffees come from Caffe Ibis, Chiapas Farms, Crimson Cup and Elan Organics.
We Test It: Decaf Coffee
by Denise Foley and Tanya Beers
by Denise Foley and Tanya Beers
Our AssessmentPrevention magazine editors test 20 decaf coffees, and nine are recommended as "superb decafs." There's no information on how many people tested the brews or how they were evaluated, but there is a comparative chart listing the pros and cons of each of the recommended decaf coffees. The eleven coffees that didn't make the cut are not listed.
The Best Coffee
by Suzanne Rust
by Suzanne Rust
Our AssessmentReal Simple magazine editors test a number of coffees, recommending several ground and whole-bean coffees in light, medium and dark roasts. Two decaffeinated coffees are also recommended. The reviews are based on testing, and some tester comments are included, but there's no information on who tested the coffees or their testing methodology.
A Review of Six Central American Coffees
by Tom Philpot
by Tom Philpot
Our AssessmentTom Philpot reviews six brands of Central American coffee that are organic and shade-grown. With the help of coffee experts, Philpot conducts a blind tasting of the six brands of coffee, and his testing process is nicely detailed. Each taster rates the coffees on a 10-point scale, and the scores are combined for the final tally. Roasts from Counter Culture and Stumptown earn the highest ratings. Most of the brands receive relatively high ratings, except for Trader Joe's Central American blend, which Philpot labels a "disaster."
9 Great Coffees
by Katherine Cancila
by Katherine Cancila
Our AssessmentSaveur magazine editors test more than 100 coffees from around the world, although its testing process is not detailed. Nine coffees are recommended and some tester comments are included, but the article focuses mainly on specialty roasters. Two widely available coffees are recommended: Newman's Own Organics Nell's Breakfast Blend and Peet's Coffee Major Dickason's Blend.
Taste Test: Coffee
by Editors of Food & Wine magazine
by Editors of Food & Wine magazine
Our AssessmentFood & Wine editors present a list of favorite coffee varieties, though it's not clear how many were tested or how many taste testers were involved. Only boutique coffee blends are listed and none of these are available nationally in supermarkets. The only supermarket coffee noted is Starbucks, which editors say is their "hands-down favorite." But it's not clear if others were considered.
Eight O'Clock Coffee Wins Tribune's Blind Taste Test
by Editors of The Evening News
by Editors of The Evening News
Our AssessmentClark County, Ind., newspaper The Evening News enlist 14 staffers to conduct a blind taste test of several brands of ground coffee. Each coffee is rated on aroma, flavor, lack of bitterness and overall experience. While each of the five coffee brands tested receives an overall rating, there's no analysis or tester comments shared for the individual coffees. Eight O' Clock Original Blend and White Castle Premium Blend get the highest ratings, far ahead of Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts and Folgers.
What's New: Putting Dunkin' Donuts Coffee to the Test
by Stacy Finz
by Stacy Finz
Our AssessmentThe San Francisco Chronicle evaluates five whole-bean medium roasts in an informal blind taste test. While the focus of the article is on Dunkin' Donuts medium-roast coffee, that is actually the brand liked least by reviewers here. Most of the testers at this newspaper prefer Peet's or Tully's store-bought coffee, but no ratings or analysis are shared about the winners.
A Lo-Caf Taste Test
by Juliet Chung
by Juliet Chung
Our AssessmentWriters at The Wall Street Journal test three low-caffeine brands of coffee with the help of four coffee experts. Several coffee growers have been experimenting with these low-caffeine beans, which have more caffeine than traditional decaf coffee, but up to 50 percent less caffeine than arabica roasts.
The Results Are In...;
by Liza Featherstone
by Liza Featherstone
Our AssessmentThe older article reveals the results of a taste test of Fair Trade-certified coffees judged by four panelists of differing backgrounds. The blind taste test was conducted by brewing each coffee in a French press for four minutes and then consuming it black. Judges were asked to rate each coffee based on its body, acidity and balance, although none of the coffees judged are available in supermarkets.
6th Annual Roaster of the Year Award
by Rivers Janssen
by Rivers Janssen
Our AssessmentKickapoo Coffee Roasters wins the Micro-Roaster of the Year award from Roast Magazine, a publication focused on the coffee-roasting industry. However, the article focuses more on Kickapoo's business practices and doesn't review the roaster's coffee. It's not clear how many other coffee roasters were considered for the award. Equator Estate Coffee and Tea wins the Macro-Roaster of the Year award.
Coffee
by Contributors to RateItAll.com
by Contributors to RateItAll.com
Our AssessmentRateItAll.com has a very good selection of owner-written coffee reviews. Many of the major coffee brands are represented, and some attract hundreds of individual ratings. For many of the reviews, however, the ratings apply to the general coffee brand (i.e., Dunkin' Donuts, Starbucks, etc.) instead of individual coffee roasts. Still, it's a good indication of overall consumer satisfaction with major coffee brands.
The United States of Coffee
by Erica Cerula
by Erica Cerula
Our AssessmentGood Magazine, a nonprofit publication, lists the top 10 small-batch coffee companies in this round-up article. Each brand receives a critic's pick, listing their favorite blend, but there's little information on why these 10 coffee brands were selected over others.
How to Perk Up Your Morning Cup of Coffee
by Phil Lempert
by Phil Lempert
Our AssessmentPhil Lempert, food editor for NBC's "Today" show, gives a short but interesting overview of types of coffee in this older article, along with the results of personal taste tests and preferences. The most important advice here is to avoid robusta beans, which are of lesser quality than arabica beans. Lempert recommends several brands of coffee, but he doesn't focus on specific roasts and it's not clear if he's discussing supermarket coffee or brewed coffee from national chains.
Coffee Reviews
by Doug Cadmus
by Doug Cadmus
Our AssessmentDoug Cadmus writes some detailed coffee reviews at Bloggle.com, but no new reviews have been added in over a year. Reviews are detailed, but they reflect just one user's opinion. Each coffee is rated, and there's a focus on specialty brands.
Coffee
by Contributors to Amazon.com
by Contributors to Amazon.com
Our AssessmentAmazon.com is not the best source of coffee reviews. Not all supermarket brands are sold at Amazon.com, and some get only a handful of reviews. Most of the coffees that attract a good number of reviews are K-cups, single-serving coffee pods designed for Keurig coffee makers.
Coffee
by Contributors to Epinions.com
by Contributors to Epinions.com
Our AssessmentThere are only a handful of useful coffee reviews at Epinions.com, but some can be useful. Few coffee brands receive more than 10 individual reviews.
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Eight O'Clock Coffee, 100% Colombian Decaf Whole Bean, 12-Ounce Bags (Pack of 4)
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Newman's Own Organic Nell's Breakfast Blend Ground Coffee, 10-Ounce Bags (Pack of 3)
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Maxwell House Coffee Decaf Original Roast 33 Ounce Value Container
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