As someone who's lived in Montana for almost 8 years, I can say Montanans have especially high standards for coffee. The coffee culture here may not appear as "sophisticated" or developed as Seattle's, but rest assured, Montana is home to some of the best gourmet coffee in the world. In Best Quality Coffee's quest to discover some of the best Montana made coffees, we were excited to come across a local roaster called Valler Coffee, based out of Lincoln, MT. In the following Valler Coffee review, we take a look at one of their most popular offerings: The Rifleman Roast.  Before jumping right into this Valler Coffee review, it's worth mentioning a few details about … [Read more...]

 As someone who's had his fair share of coffees from around the world, I've also seen my fair share of bold marketing claims. Often times these claims don't live up to their actual realities. Purity Coffee states that their coffee is "consciously crafted for health" and is said to be one of the healthiest coffee's in the world. In looking to see how accurate their statements were, we reached out to them to do an unbiased Purity Coffee review. They happily obliged and sent us a bag of their coffee to undergo our review process.Skip Right to Purity Coffee ReviewThe health benefits of coffee are well-documented. However, since not all coffee beans are equal, some coffee beans … [Read more...]

What is Mushroom Coffee? If you keep up with the latest health trends, you may have noticed that mushrooms are becoming the next big super food, outshining staples such as kale, chia seeds and acai berries. So what do mushrooms have to do with coffee?  More and more companies are sprouting up and adding these super mushrooms to their coffee products, or solely selling mushroom coffee. You might thinking to yourself that the idea of mixing the two is unsettling. Don't worry. You're not alone. If you want the health benefits without the taste of mushroom in your coffee you have nothing to fear. You can still get the tasty coffee taste you enjoy every morning, with nothing but upgraded health … [Read more...]

Coffee didn't earn the title of the being the most popular beverage in the world for taste alone. But let's be honest here. Caffeine has a lot to do with coffee's universal popularity.According to data from Coffee Science.org, the average 12 oz cup of coffee has about 64 mg of caffeine. What if that's simply not enough to get you moving and awake like you want. Enter the realm of strong high caffeine coffees that were designed to deliver the extra "pick-me-up" for those who need it. In this article we take a look at best high caffeine coffees measured by both caffeine content and taste. Before sharing our recommendations, it'd be helpful to briefly go over the science behind how coffee … [Read more...]

Shopping for a coffee snob can feel like finding a needle in a haystack if you're not a coffee snob yourself. Yes, they are coffee drinkers just like the rest of the world. But let's just say they don't view coffee like the average coffee-lover. They're a different breed altogether which is no way bad thing. To make life just a little easier, we've put together a list of the best gifts for coffee snobs. Skip right to Best Gifts for Coffee SnobsWhat is a Coffee Snob For those who may not know, a "Coffee snob" is a term that gets thrown around a lot in the coffee world. Coffee snobs are a breed of elite coffee drinkers that take the coffee experience to new levels of … [Read more...]

One of the most popular flavors in the coffee world is french vanilla. There's just something about that sublimely sweet and rich cream texture that comes with this coveted flavor. However, most coffee lovers know full-well that not all French Vanilla coffee pods are created equal. Some of these coffees produce an artificial flavor while others offer a much more natural taste. In this article, we've put together a list of the best French Vanilla coffee pods and K-Cups that in our opinion, do a great job implementing the French Vanilla flavor into their brew.Fun Fact: Many people don't realize this, but technically speaking, French Vanilla itself is not a flavor. It's actually a term … [Read more...]

If you're a coffee connoisseur, there's a good chance you already know what Kona Coffee is. For those who don't know, it's one of the most sought-after coffees in the world for its smooth, low-acid, and vibrantly complex flavor. It gets it's name from the location in which it's grown: The renowned Kona District in Hawaii where climate conditions are near perfect for growing this kind of coffee. One of the first things newcomers to this type of coffee will learn is that not all Kona coffee beans are created equal. This is technically true for every coffee bean but it's especially true when dealing with beans regarded as the cream of the crop. Genuinely pure Kona coffee beans can be hard to … [Read more...]

National Coffee day is easily one of the most unifying holidays of the year. Drinking coffee is one of those rare activities that transcends virtually all human differences. And one could say that in this day and age, connecting over a shared love of coffee is only a good thing.National Coffee day was first promoted by the National Coffee Association (NCA) as early as 2005. They are credited with spearheading this caffeinated effort and have helped to establish the now widely-known hashtag #NationalCoffeeDay. National Coffee Day is celebrated here in the United States on September 29. This holiday was created to "bring awareness" to coffee and coffee culture. One might naturally wonder … [Read more...]