Last month I posted a link to printable coupons for Eight Oclock coffee. (sorry, it is no longer available) I was very hesitant to try this coffee but knew I had seen it at my local Commissary for just a few dollars. Well, I gave it a try! One bag of whole bean was $4, using my $1/1 coupon it was only $3. Good quality coffee is usually $8- $10 in my part of the country, so this was a pretty good deal.
I don't drink a lot of coffee, I save it for special treats and sometimes weekends. I used to be an 'addict' and could not start my day without it. Being from the Pacific Northwest I know good coffee.
On inspection the beans smelled pretty good, though not quite as deep of a smell as I like. I discovered that they were made in New Jersey, hmmm. The package states they are 100% Arabica beans, unfortunately not fair trade.
So, I grind some up and toss them in my coffee maker. They are starting to smell even better now. I pour my cup, add my Coffee Mate French Vanilla creamer. (print your $1/1 here) The taste is not bad. It is lacking some real definition, and, oomph. It just doesn't have that good flavor I love. Have you ever had generic restaurant coffee? Thats what it reminds me of, maybe a little bit better.
I can drink it, but I don't love it.
At a later date I decide to mix the Eight O'Clock beans with some Good Beans, about 50-50. The results are much better. I could actually drink this.
I just might buy this again. Especially if I get more coupons as promised!!
Just leave a comment or request for coupons HERE on their site. For each comment they promise to send a coupon!! Give it a try!
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