Coffee lovers know there's an deep value in being able to drink a good cup of coffee while traveling. Having coffee on the go is like being able to bring a soul-soothing piece of home with you whether you're at work or traveling to some foreign land. Decades ago, instant coffee was synonymous with bad coffee. You basically sacrificed all flavor for convenience. However, the realm of instant coffee has changed dramatically thanks to new technologies that help preserve flavor and freshness. Additionally, companies are also using much higher quality coffee beans. Out of this has emerged a new industry that's taken the coffee world by storm: specialty instant coffee.Specialty instant … [Read more...]
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Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Coffee Deals [2020]
For us coffee lovers, there's no better time to stock up on your favorite coffees than during the week of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.We've put together this list of top coffee discounts for the holidays so you can get your premium coffee, without paying the premium price. So without further ado, we present to you the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Coffee deals and discounts for 2020. To make life easy we've separated these Black Friday and Cyber Monday coffee deals into different categories. Since these deals are so short lived, we'll be regularly updating this list as we enter Thanksgiving and the holidays. Note: Some deals won't start until later this week but we still wanted to … [Read more...]
The Best Exotic Coffee in the World
We coffee lovers are considered a diverse bunch.On one end are those who love pushing the boundaries of their taste buds and exploring the most exotic coffee's out there. On the other end, you have folks who stick to the "tried and true" basics. Personally, I think I've fallen into both categories at some point in my coffee experiences.Venturing into the world of exotic coffees can be a daunting for people in latter group and it's completely natural. Since everyone has their own taste profiles, exotic coffee doesn't always imply better coffee. So if you're going to spend extra money to buy rarer coffee gems, you certainly don't want it to be a crap shoot. To help you navigate this … [Read more...]
Top 10 Cool and Unique Coffee Mugs
Let's be honest here. Often times for us coffee lovers, we care just as much about the mug we drink out of as the coffee we drink. Coffee mugs are a way for us to express our personalities. Whether we are around others or just by ourselves, there's a simple and pure joy that comes from sipping a warm brew out of your favorite mug. And plus, the coffee tastes better. In light of this, we've put together a list of the 10 cool and unique coffee mugs that are certain to bring a smile to any coffee lover.The following list of 10 cool and unique coffee mugs are in no particular order.1. Custom Wooden MugThis classic 6oz custom wooden mug is made of 100% natural rubber wood and carved … [Read more...]
Why You Should Slurp Your Coffee
As kids we're taught not to slurp. It's noisy, impolite, and simply a display of bad manners right? We'll it turns out that if you're drinking coffee and want to do it right, slurping is actually what you want to do. In this article, we'll explain why you should slurp your coffee instead of sip it.It all comes down to our physiology.When you sip on something, the flavor often registers at the tip of the tongue. Afterwards, it's quickly gulped down the throat. But how much of the flavor did you really experience doing it this way?To truly savor the flavor of your coffee in full, it needs to hit your entire palette (and preferably at once). This will simultaneously activate all … [Read more...]
Best Holiday Coffees of 2020 [Updated]
With the holidays upon us, coffee lovers around the world wait anxiously for the release of holiday coffees. Part of why seasonal coffees are so highly sought-after is because of their limited supply and availability. In fact, some of the best seasonal coffee flavors make their debut for a few weeks only never to be seen again. The window of opportunity for these rare blends is small so acting promptly is key. Check out our list of this year's best holiday coffees and stock up on uniquely crafted blends designed to capture the mood of the season.Whether you're looking for seasonal whole bean coffee or seasonal K-Cups and coffee pods, we've got your covered. If you're not in the mood to … [Read more...]
illy Espresso Review
The espresso market is fiercely competitive. Let's face it, espresso lovers have especially high standards. No matter how you make your espresso at home, good espresso starts with good beans. In this article, we take a look at arguably the most known name when it comes to top espresso: illy. In this illy espresso review, we review 2 of their most popular espresso blends to help you decide whether it's a good fit for you.Do you want to skip right to the review?There are tens of thousands of positive illy coffee reviews online. However, I needed to have my own experience with their espresso to have a real gauge of its quality. When it comes to espresso, I typically stick with small … [Read more...]
What’s Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee and is it Worth the Extra Money?
Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee or just Blue Mountain Coffee is one of the most exotic in the world. As such, it's definitely considered expensive coffee. But why is it globally celebrated as a rare caffeinated gem and is it worth shelling out the extra money to buy it? Admittedly, the second part of that question is kind of loaded since it’s really going to depend on each individual's taste profile and budget. To really get a better understanding of Blue Mountain coffee beans it’s necessary to begin at its origins.Skip to Best Blue Mountain CoffeeIf you don't feel like reading all the details, grab yourself a bag of Blue Mountain Coffee from Out of the Grey. You will definitely thank … [Read more...]
Smari Kaffi Protein Coffee Review
Disclaimer: Smari Organics sent me some of their protein coffee in exchange for an honest and authentic review. The following Smari Kaffi protein coffee review will cover this product in detail to help you determine whether it's a good fit for your lifestyle.As a coffee lover who has been on the Keto diet, protein coffee has become a staple in my life. I usually rely on healthy sources and energy to get the most of my regular workouts. This being the case, I've tried many different protein coffees in my day...the good, the bad, and the worse. An opportunity came up for me to do a Smari Kaffi protein coffee review, and like any protein coffee lover, I seized the opportunity.Smari … [Read more...]
Best CBD Coffee Brands for 2020 (Full Spectrum CBD coffee)
The flourishing popularity of Cannabidiol (CBD) as a holistic and natural pain remedy has helped give birth to a number of new industries. One such industry is CBD Coffee. For those who've known about these health benefits for a long time, the thought of combining CBD with every day consumables may be nothing new. But for everyone else, it's an amazing thing to be able to enjoy a gourmet coffee that's been pre-infused with CBD. In this article on the best CBD coffee brands to buy in 2020, we take a look at some tried and true options that won't disappoint.Not all CBD coffees are created equal. Coming from the perspective of a health-conscious coffee lover, there are two areas that matter … [Read more...]
Equator Coffee Reviews – Specialty Coffee at its Finest
Here at Best Quality Coffee, we're always on the hunt for the latest coffee gems. In our pursuing this noble quest, we recently came across a specialty coffee company called Equator Coffee. After reaching out to them, they happily sent us some of their most popular coffee for a full review. In researching this company, I came across many glowing Equator Coffee reviews online. I was looking forward to seeing just how accurate or inaccurate these reviews were.The following Equator Coffee review will cover a number of aspects of one of their most popular blends: The Equator Blend.Equator Coffee Reviews: AromaLet's first start with the aroma. For some coffee lovers out there, the … [Read more...]
Are Lifeboost Coffee K Cups a Thing?
Lifeboost is a highly popular low acid coffee brand. And for very good reason. Their single origin organic brews are full of a deep and robust flavor while having virtually no bitter aftertaste. Given this coffee's popularity, the question of "does Lifeboost Coffee come in K Cups or coffee pods" is commonly asked. The answer is an emphatic: Yes, Lifeboost K Cups exist!Related Article: Read our Lifeboost Coffee ReviewsAccording to Dr. Charles Livingston, founder of Lifeboost Coffee, their Lifeboost K-Cup compatible pods are one of their hottest selling items. That being the case, you won't find it listed on their site very often. In fact, their most recent batches have sold inside … [Read more...]
Humblemaker Coffee Releases New Line of Coffee with New Packaging
It's no big secret that we here at Best Quality Coffee have been fans of Humblemaker Coffee for some time. Their gourmet brews have brought smiles to our face and warmed our hearts more times than we can remember.Related Article: Humblemaker Coffee ReviewRecently, the company revamped their line of fair trade organic coffee with new offerings and new packaging.And we couldn't be more excited.While the company is best known for its artisan cold brew shots, what many don't realize is that Humblemaker also makes an incredible cup of hot coffee too. This new line of whole bean and ground coffee was specially curated to offer a variety of different flavors, roasts, and … [Read more...]
How is Flavored Coffee Made?
Although there are many coffee purists out there, millions of coffee lovers around the world still prefer their coffee with some kind of flavoring. Whether it's a simple French Vanilla flavor or "double chocolate fudge mint with raspberry filling", it's not hard to see the appeal of flavored coffees. But you might wondering, "How is flavored coffee made?" and "what is the process of flavoring coffee like?"Obviously, coffee beans don't pop out flavored and there's no rare specie of coffee plant that naturally produces ginger bread-flavored coffee beans.How is Flavored Coffee Made?The process is fairly straight forward.Flavor is almost always added to the coffee beans after … [Read more...]
The Best Vietnamese Coffee Brands of 2020
Vietnamese Coffee is best known for its deep roasted and robust coffee beans. Although Vietnam is the second largest coffee producer in the world, even the best Vietnamese coffee blends are often and unfairly overlooked when discussing specialty coffees. That's a major misconception that we address in this article.The reason for this stigma is that most of the Vietnamese coffee will be made from Robusta beans, which aren't as sweet as their Arabica counterparts. Robusta delivers twice the caffeine punch though. What most people don't realize is that the best Vietnamese coffee blends will almost always use a mix of both types of coffee species. We've compiled a list of the best … [Read more...]
CBD Cafe opens in Hong Kong
Although Cannabis is still illegal in Hong Kong, a new cafe is paving the way for CBD coffees and foods without breaking the law.This coffee shop known as Found offers a range of both food and drink that contain Cannabidiol (CBD). This includes coffee, beer, fruit juice, and even biscuits.As a compound known for its natural health benefits, CBD has been gaining even more attention over the last few years. Some of these benefits include effective stress-relief and the joint pain reduction. Unlike THC, CBD is not psychoactive and won't get you high.Related: What is CBD and CBD CoffeeThe idea of CBD is relatively new to Hong Kong and Found is trail blazing the way for future … [Read more...]
Carta Coffee Review – Artist Series 2020
Kona Coffee is rightfully one of the rarest coffees in the world. It can only be grown in a relatively small 30 mile stretch of mountain range known as the Kona Coffee Belt on the big island of Hawaii. The uniquely-suited climate of the area produces incredibly smooth yet complex coffee.Carta Coffee Merchants is a Kona coffee company that we at Best Quality Coffee are well aware of. In our humble opinion, they are one of a small handful of companies in the industry that do Kona right.Related: Check out our previous Carta Coffee merchants reviews.The company recently launched their 2020 Artists series and we're excited to report our findings.Under normal circumstances, we … [Read more...]
Berlin Company Creates Cups made of Coffee Grounds
Being that over 120 billion disposable cups are used in the U.S. alone each year, it's no surprise to hear that landfills have been filling up quickly over the years. Plastic K-Cups and coffee pods have contributed to this growing shortage of space as well. But it's not only the cups, pods, and lids that are creating waste. Have you ever considered those used up coffee grounds?Unlike plastic cups and lids, coffee grounds are naturally biodegradable so you might not think it has much of an environmental footprint. In fact, many people use coffee grounds to help fertilize their gardens. My mother actually has a friend of hers who regularly comes to pick up used coffee grounds to feed her … [Read more...]
Simpli Press Review – French Pressing in Style
For this Simpli Press review, we look at a number of the key benefits of this innovative French Press coffee maker.The French Press is a very popular brew method among coffee lovers and for good reason. Because this method involves the coffee grinds being fully submerged in water, the final cup of brew delivers a certain richness not found in other methods.The biggest drawback of the French Press is that the cleanup can be messy. Coffee grounds can spill everywhere and getting every last singular ground out of the French Press can be tedious on even a good day.It's in this area of need in which one company called Simpli Press has sought to make an impact. Manual brewers such … [Read more...]
Wildcrafter Botanical Coffee Review
For this Wildcrafter Botanical Coffee review, the company sent us samples of their product for an honest assessment of their mushroom and herbal coffee.The coffee industry is a constantly evolving space with new and exciting trends being introduced all the time. One such coffee trend is mushroom and botanical coffee. At first thought, the idea might sound strange to some and mildly unappetizing to others. But after reading this article on one of the best mushroom coffee and botanical coffee brands in the industry, you may very well change your mind.Enter Wildcrafter Botanicals, a mushroom and botanical coffee company that aims to deliver a brew that's as healthy as it is tasty. … [Read more...]