Starbucks Dark Roast Premium Instant Review: Better than Folgers?

Can of Starbucks dark roast premium instant coffee

by Nigel Ong

For most of us, getting a Starbucks coffee means going to the coffee shop or having one delivered. However, you can actually make your own cup of Starbucks coffee at home. 

One way is to use the Starbucks Premium instant coffee. The idea is to only mix the instant coffee with hot water, and you will get the same great taste from your local Starbucks. However, how good does it taste? Let’s find out in this review. 

I’ll taste the drink for you in this post, including a wide range of flavorings. I will then conclude with how you can best enjoy the drink and who is this instant coffee for.

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Dunkin’ Donuts Decaf Coffee: What it’s Like (with Photos)

Dunkin' donuts decaf coffee
A small cup of Dunkin’ decaf Original coffee.

by Lars H

Wondering about Dunkin’ decaf coffee? Does Dunkin’ have decaf? I was wondering myself, so I took a trip to the one near me to order a cup and tell you all about it. Here’s what I found out.

The Dunkin’ decaf is the same as the Original coffee. So it’s a medium roast that’s a very easy to drink blend, with all the mainstream coffee flavors you’d expect from a place like Dunkin’. And I don’t mean that as an insult! This coffee is designed to appeal to a wide audience.

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Dunkin’ Midnight Coffee: Here’s What it’s Like (with Photos)

Dunkin' Midnight coffee
A Dunkin’ Midnight coffee is their darker, bolder version. It costs the same as Original.

by Lars H

So you’re heading over to Dunkin’ and you’re wondering if you should order the Dunkin’ Midnight coffee or stick with Original. Here’s what you need to know to help decide.

If you like dark, bold coffee with a very strong taste, you’ll like the Midnight better. If you prefer regular, medium roast types of coffees, stick with the Original blend.

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Dunkin’ Box of Joe: What You Get with This Coffee Traveler Box (with Photos)

A Dunkin’ Donuts box of coffee comes with 10 cups, lots of sugar options and also a big thing of creamer varieties, not pictured.

by Lars H

Need to take some coffee to work and wondering how it works with the Dunkin’ coffee box? Here are the details you need to know.

When you order a box of Dunkin’ coffee, you can order Original, Midnight (their dark coffee) or Decaf (which is like Original, but decaffeinated). The cost in mid 2023 is usually around $20.49.

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McDonald’s Premium Roast Drip Coffee vs. their Americano – I taste compared them

I taste tested them side by side to see which is better

McDonald's McCafe drip coffee next to an americano
The small drip Premium Roast and the small Americano from the McDonald’s McCafe might look exactly the same, but you can taste the difference.

by Lars H

A lot of people don’t know this, but McDonald’s, Dunkin’ and Starbucks all have fairly similar shares of the coffee market. People buy a lot of coffee from all three places. Starbucks is the biggest, but the other two are not that far behind. Depending on where you look, it’s estimated at around 20 percent Starbucks, 16 percent Dunkin’ and 12 percent McDonald’s of market of buying a coffee outside the home.

McDonald’s has upped their game over the past five or more years, rolling out their McCafes, making higher end coffees available and not just plain old drip and decaf drip anymore.

I am not a huge fan of McDonald’s drip coffee, but I’ll admit it’s always fresh and hot. I will drink it if nothing else is nearby. I’d prefer a Starbucks, but there’s not always one around in smaller towns.

I started wondering, I wonder how their Americanos compare to their regular drip coffee. Hey, there was only one way to find out. I stopped at a McDonald’s in Dallas and went inside and ordered one of each to compare.

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Lavazza Prontissimo Intenso Instant Coffee Review. Is Italian Instant Coffee Better?

Can of Lavazza Prontissimo Intenso instant coffee

by Nigel Ong

Most of us like a cup of joe to start our day. However, not many of us have the luxury to grind our beans and slowly brew a cup. At the same time, we also dislike the idea of simply drinking cheap instant coffee; they just don’t taste right. 

Enter premium instant coffee. Mix them with hot water; your coffee should taste better than basic instant coffee. One such premium instant coffee you can try is the Lavazza Prontissimo Intenso.

In this post, I’ll give the coffee a try and share with you how it tastes and if this coffee will suit your palate. I’ll also experiment with different flavorings and see how it changes the taste of the coffee.

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How does Turkish coffee work? Here’s what I’ve learned.

Ibrik or cezve turkish coffee pot

by Nigel Ong

One of the more unique ways to enjoy coffee is to drink Turkish coffee. It is a traditional and rich coffee that can rival espresso in taste and intensity. What is Turkish coffee, and how do you enjoy it?

Turkish coffee is commonly prepared using finely ground coffee beans and simmered in a small pot called a Cezve. Turkish coffee is best enjoyed hot in a small cup, with sweet tidbits such as Turkish Delights or Baklava. 

This post explores what makes Turkish coffee different and how you prepare one. You will also discover what a good cup of Turkish coffee tastes like and how you can best enjoy your cup.

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