Coffee Beans

by Nigel Ong

When it comes to coffee, some of us like it cheap, fast, and convenient. For these folks, nothing beats the magic of instant coffee. A spoon or two, add hot water, stir, and off you go. 

The only problem with instant coffee is the taste. Not all instant coffee is the same, with some tasting better than others. How will Maxwell House’s instant coffee perform? Let’s find out. 

In this post, I will be reviewing the Maxwell House instant coffee. I will try it black and with popular flavorings before comparing it against other regular instant coffee. Finally, I’ll decide if this is a suitable coffee for you. Let’s go.

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by Nigel Ong

Aside from serving great cups of coffee in its stores, Starbucks also has a range of coffee products you can make at home. These include coffee roasts, Kcups, and instant coffee.

For instant coffee, you can choose from Starbucks Via or the Premium Instant. Instant coffee may conjure an image of bad-tasting coffee, but will the Starbucks Premium Instant be an improvement?

I will test and review the Starbucks Premium Instant Medium Roast in this post. I’ll also sample the coffee with popular flavorings before comparing its taste against other instant coffees.

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by Nigel Ong

As much as many enjoy sipping coffee, not all are capable of handling the caffeine these beans have. As a result, many roasters offer decaffeinated beans. The idea is to allow you to enjoy coffee without the jittering effects of caffeine.

However, decaf coffee tends to have that reputation of being more lacking in taste and flavor, especially lighter roasts. Will AmazonFresh’s Colombian Decaf Roast suffer from the same problem? Let’s find out.

In this post, I will be reviewing the AmazonFresh Colombian Decaf Roast. As usual, I’ll be brewing it three ways, and then sample it with flavorings. Finally, I’ll compare the roast with similar ones in my collection. 

If you want reviews on other AmazonFresh roasts, check out my review on Just Bright and the Donut Cafe Roast.

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by Nigel Ong

The Starbucks Veranda Blend is a popular light roast enjoyed by many. However, not all have the luxury of being able to brew their own coffee. As a result, Starbucks introduced the instant coffee version through its Starbucks Via lineup.

The question, however, is how good is the instant version? Will Starbucks Via Veranda Blend taste just as satisfying as the original whole bean roast, or just a marketing gimmick to generate more sales? Let’s find out.

In this post, I will sip and review the Starbucks Veranda Blend in the whole bean and instant version. I will then compare how close they are in taste and if you should consider switching to the Starbucks Via instant version.

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by Nigel Ong

Dunkin is one of the world’s largest chain restaurants, famous for its coffee and donuts combo. Dunkin also offers a wide range of coffee roasts that you can pick up at grocery stores and brew at home.

One of them is the Midnight Roast. This roast is one of Dunkin’s dark-roasted blends and is well-loved by many. If you are wondering whether to pick up a bag of this or not, read on. 

In this post, I’ll review this coffee roast. I will start with brewing the coffee multiple ways before trying it out with many flavorings. Finally, I will also compare it against other dark roasts and decide if you should try this roast.

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by Nigel Ong

Starbucks is probably the most popular coffee house in the world, serving millions of cups of coffee every day worldwide. It also sells its coffee roasts, so you can make your favorite cup of Starbucks at home. 

One of Starbucks’ most popular roasts is the House Blend, which I will review here. In this post, I will brew the coffee in several ways and see how it tastes. Then I will compare it against similar coffee roasts and see how it stacks up against them. 

Finally, I share who I think will enjoy this coffee the most and if you should consider giving this coffee a try.

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by Nigel Ong

Nescafe Gold is Nescafe’s line of premium instant coffees. Aside from the original Nescafe Gold, there are also many special blends, such as the Alta Rica, Espresso, and Cap Colombia. 

However, how good are these special blends? Are they genuinely good, or is it just a way for Nescafe to package and sell more coffee? I am here to find out for you.

I will review and sample the Nescafe Gold Cap Colombia in this post. I will also experiment with coffee with multiple flavors and see if they taste good. Finally, I compare Nescafe Cap Colombia with other Nescafes, as well as other premium instant coffee as well.

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by Nigel Ong

Aside from Lavazza, Illy is probably the best-known name for coffee outside of Europe. They seem to make high-quality roasts, and the Illy Clasico instant coffee remains one of my favorites. 

However, how about their coffee grounds? Can we simply assume that if the instant coffee is pretty good, the ground coffee would be even better? I’m here to find that out for you.

In this post, I will review the Illy Intenso Bold Roast. I will brew them as espresso-based drinks and sample them. Next, I’ll compare the Illy Intenso Bold Roast against other espresso roasts and decide if you should try it out yourself.

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by Nigel Ong

One thing about gourmet coffee drinkers, they like to dismiss big coffee houses such as Starbucks. In fact, the common moniker given to Starbucks is ‘Starbucks,’ as it has a reputation for roasting its beans a little darker. 

Is this true? Or just a way for these coffee snobs to dismiss popular roasts? I picked up a bag of Starbucks coffee to find out. This time, I have the Veranda Blend. 

In this post, I will brew the Starbucks Veranda Blend three ways and taste it. I will also experiment by adding flavorings to the coffee and see if they improve the taste of the coffee. Finally, I compare it against other light roasts and decide who will enjoy the coffee most.

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by Nigel Ong

Asia is a unique playground for coffee. This is because the locals take coffee beans and prepare them to suit their taste buds, producing new styles that will satisfy many curious tongues. Some popular styles include Vietnamese, Japanese, and Asian White Coffee.

One popular maker of Asian White Coffee is Old Town, and in this post, I will be reviewing it. I will first make and then taste the coffee. I will then share what I think and if Americans would enjoy them. 

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