by Nigel Ong
Peet’s Coffee may not be as popular at Starbucks or Dunkin’, but it has its set of fans. Of its coffee, the Major Dickason blend may be the most popular, with many review videos giving raving reviews about it.
This made me wonder if these reviews really show the quality of the blend, or is it just a matter of everyone jumping on the bandwagon? I picked up a bag myself to try it out.
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.
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.
QUESTION: When asked for a recommended beverage for a baby, it’s somewhat common for the barista to suggest that enigmatic-sounding name “babyccino”. What is this strange drink, and how did …
QUESTION: Many might know that caffeine is not recommended during pregnancy. So, when the barista behind the bar was asked about decaffeinated options, he replied that he did not have strictly decaffeinated coffee, but could offer a low-caffeinated variety called Laurina. This sparked curiosity. What is this variety and how much caffeine does it have? – Eva U
DARREN OLIVER AT CLEARLY COFFEE REPLIES: No wonder you haven’t heard of Laurina coffee! It’s a relatively unknown variety (although it was discovered over 200 years ago) and it’s only just coming into wider consciousness in the coffee world.
Laurina is a variety that contains much less caffeine than standard coffee. It’s also… incredibly delicious, as evidenced by the fact that it helped Swiss barista Emi Fukahori win the 2018 Brewers World Cup. Laurina is an extremely fascinating variety: so let’s delve into its history, find out what it tastes like, how to brew it, and, most importantly, learn the answer to the question: how much caffeine does it have?
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.
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.
by Nigel Ong
When it comes to coffee, most of us think of Latin American and perhaps African countries. However, Asia is one of the world’s largest coffee producers, with Indonesia being one of the top dogs.
However, Indonesian coffee does not seem to be as famous compared to, say, Colombian or Ethiopian coffee. This is despite Indonesia producing some of the best coffee in the world.
In this post, let’s learn more about Indonesian coffee and explore some of its history, regions, and flavors.
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.
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.
