Looking For The Best Cup of Coffee
The Best Coffee Isn’t Always The Most Expensive Brew
A new survey reveals you don’t have to spend big bucks…
Just to get a great Cup of Joe!
It’s no secret some people will go to any length, and pay any price, as they search for what’s known as the perfect cup of coffee. I’ve been known to even argue with people about where to find the best cup of coffee. In my books, there’s no better cup of coffee than the one found at Tim Hortons. As a Canadian, I was thrilled when Tim Hortons decided to expand into the States. As a matter of fact, when the local Tim Hortons opened a couple years ago, I was the first in line!
But, do you really need to spend tons of money to find that perfect cup? A recent survey by Consumer Reports says no!
The Best Cup Of Coffee Is…
According to the Consumer Reports survey, Eight O’Clock Coffee ranks at the top of the list when it comes to the best cup of coffee. The 100% Colombian coffee blend, priced at $6.28 a pound, was ranked number one in the tests of 19 ground coffees. It beat out Folgers, Maxwell House and even Starbucks as America’s best-selling ground coffees. Wow! I guess my Mom does know best! As a kid I think it was always Eight O’Clock Coffee she had in the house.
Consumer Reports’ coffee experts described Eight O’Clock coffee as a “complex blend of earthy and fruity, with a bright, pleasing sourness.” Starbucks Coffee Colombia Medium, at $11.53 a pound, didn’t evenplace among the top regular coffees. It even trailed among decafs. Following Eight O’Clock, and also ranked as “very good” were two Midwest brews – Caribou Coffee Colombia Timana at $11.76 a pound and Kickapoo Coffee Organic Columbia at $14.33 a pound.
The best decafs on the list – Dunkin Donuts, Millstone Decaf 100% Columbian Medium Roast and Folgers Gourmet Selections Living Colombian Decaf Medium Roast.
In the end, Bob Markovich of Consumer Reports said, “You don’t have to spend a lot to get a great cup of coffee, despite what some coffee snobs may tell you.”
As for me, while I must admit I like Folgers and usually have that in my home coffee pot. But my fav will always be…
There’s nothing like Tim Hortons!
Just my two cents,
Dr. Rus
Working at a Seattle’s Best coffee cafe, I have to say that I really appreciate my home brewed coffee. While I’m not too particular about the kind, I am particular about the taste. If it doesn’t taste good, I don’t want it. I’m not too fond of our coffee at work. It isn’t bad…I wouldn’t drink it if it was…I just find it very weak and too mild for me. I’m a french roast, dark coffee blend kinda gal. Oh, with room for cream, please!
I like the Green Mountain Coffee Fair Trade Organic Blend at the local gas station on my way to work. You can get a 16 oz. for $1. Two cups of coffee for $1 in this economy is out of sight! Also, at home, I’ll put some Wegmans French Roast in the pot. It’s less than $2 for a can, I think. If you use one Tablespoon per cup, you get a rich, earthy, flavorful cup.
But, I will say the Tim Horton’s I had was good, too.
Got to give it up to Tim Hortons
Well done.
Justin
The Hockey Card Show
I have never had a Tim Norton’s coffee. I’ve never even seen a Tim Norton’s. (And now I’m wondering who Tim Norton is, and thinking I should Google him.) However, next time I grocery show I’m buying some Eight O’Clock!
I like Tim Hortons as well and growing up in Detroit I had ample opportunity to sample it in Windsor (along with the other unique establishments there but we won’t talk about THAT).
Same can be said for wine. Some folks believe the more expensive the wine the better, but that’s not necessarily so. Two Buck (now Three Buck or even Four Buck in some places) Chuck rates right up there with the more snobbish offerings!
Eight O clock coffee is cheaper than Starbucks, obviously, but i’m not so sure they can beat the Bux in taste