Review of Seattle’s Best Breakfast Blend (ground)
There seems to be a steady increase of higher quality coffees appearing in the supermarkets. Coffee drinkers are now finding brand names that they have only seen in coffee houses on grocery’s shelves. While some of these can still be very pricey, up to $15.00 for twelve-ounce bags, the price is coming down. Some coffees are about one dollar less per package now than they were a few months ago.
Seattle’s Best, owned by Starbuck’s, is one of the more frequently seen high quality coffees available these days. While it is not as highly priced as some brands, it is definitely more costly than the household-name brands. Depending on which store is selling it, Seattle’s best can run from $5.99 to $7.99 per package. Compared to some others that start at $13.00 per package, this is a much better price.
Coffee drinkers who like highly flavorful coffee will find Seattle’s Best Breakfast Blend well worth the price. When you open the flavor-seal bag, a rich, slightly smoky aroma rises. The grounds are deep brown and resemble the color of rich dark chocolate that has been finely grated. The grind is too fine for the French press or automatic drip, but good for the cone drip method.
The fragrance of the brewed cup is slightly sweet and vaguely earthy with a hint of smokiness. It certainly fits the label of “breakfast blend," because it is intense in both flavor and aroma. It has a lower acidity than many darker coffees, which is good for people who have problems with acidic foods. The flavor of the brewed cup is hearty, sweet with a body between light, and medium.
With its intense but smooth flavor, this is a great coffee for first thing in the morning. If you have trouble feeling awake in the morning, this is the coffee for you. If you are the type who normally doubles the recommended coffee to water ratio do not with this coffee. Follow the recommended ratio on the package because it is more than intense enough for those who like strong coffee.
brewed on Mar 25th, 2010
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