I stood in the grocery store coffee isle for what seemed like an hour. Full bodied French Roast, Mild and Mellow Hawaiian Blend, Breakfast Blend, Columbian, Costa Rican… How is a girl to decide? I see coffee buying almost like purchasing wine. I don’t go for the very cheep boxed variety but also see no need in wasting money on the top of the line variety because I’m just not sure if my tastes are that sophisticated. So that narrows my choices down to about 100. And I know I like a couple of them but I’m always one for trying something different. Why would I buy the same brand every time and miss out on all the other options. Well Rachel Ray Magazine has done a taste test of supermarket Coffee… here are some of the best of the best.
BEST INSTANT: Maxwell House Instant Coffee
Our tasters described this dark-colored quickie as full, smooth and nutty. “It tastes like coffee!” enthused one surprised cynic; another called its vanilla zing “heavenly.”
BEST DECAF: Dunkin’ Donuts Dunkin’ Decaf
Tasters commented on its “nutty, round” and even “cake-ish” flavor, calling it a “sweetie-pie pick-me-up” and the “perfect sip.”
BEST CLASSIC: Starbucks French Roast
Our panelists would brew this blend anytime of day, claiming it’s a “solid wake-me-up coffee,” perfect for “some midday oomph” or a “delightful nightcap.”
Hopefully this will make the search for a good cup of Joe easier.
See all the winners here
