As anyone who's familiar with our site knows, we're always on the look out for hidden coffee gems. We recently came across a brand called Currency Coffee. The company is based out of Dalton, Massachusetts which is considered the home of American currency. Thus the name "Currency Coffee" was only fitting. In this Currency Coffee review, we take a look at the quality and flavor of this coffee and discuss the type of coffee lover it's best-suited for. The company was sent us some bags of their gourmet coffee for an unbiased review. Oaxaca Coffee: Certifications: USDA Organic, Fair Trade Certified Roast: Light Brewing Method: Pour Over Aroma: Currency Coffee Review I normally … [Read more...]
What is Sustainable Coffee
Sustainable coffee and ethical coffee are buzz words in the worldwide coffee culture. But what exactly do these words mean? Sustainable coffee doesn't refer to coffee that stays fresh for a long time. And ethical coffee doesn't mean your coffee beans are especially moral. Are they just marketing ploys or is there real value, meaning, and purpose behind them? In this article, we seek to answer those questions. What does Ethical Sourcing and Sustainability Mean? If ethical sourcing and sustainability is new to you, you're not alone. Let me explain why it's so important and how you can help support it. According to Wikipedia, sustainable coffee is a coffee that's grown and sold for its … [Read more...]
What is Mushroom Coffee
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...]
Top 5 Strongest High Caffeine Coffees
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...]
Best Gifts for Coffee Snobs [2019]
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 Snobs What 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...]
Why Do Coffee Beans Smell Like Fish?
One of the best parts of the coffee experience is enjoying the rich aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans. But imagine opening up a bag, taking in a big whiff and smelling......fish. That would be enough to scar most coffee lovers. If that's happened to you before, you're not alone. The question of "why do coffee beans smell like fish" has been posed many times. Believe it or not, just because your coffee beans smell fishy doesn't necessarily mean something is wrong with the coffee. Of course, if they're moldy or rancid beans then you should obviously throw them out immediately. But most of the time, there's usually nothing inherently wrong with coffee beans that smell a little fishy. I … [Read more...]
Best French Vanilla Coffee Pods and K Cups
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...]
Pure Kona Coffee Done Right – Carta Coffee Review
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...]
CBTL Releases Friends Central Perk Coffee and K Cups
The show Friends has long been regarded as one of the best sitcoms in television history. Many of the show's millions of fans around the world secretly fantasize about being able to drink coffee at the iconic Central Perk cafe where you could often find Chandler, Joey, Ross, Phoebe, Monica, and Rachel chatting it up on that orange couch. Well, thanks to Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (CBTL), fulfilling the coffee portion of that dream is a reality with their release of the Central Perk Coffee and K Cups blend. The well-established coffee company has partnered with Warner Brothers to bring the masses the very same coffee from the show. The decision to create this blend was prompted by this year … [Read more...]
Rare Geisha Coffee Locally Grown in San Diego Sells for $35/Cup
While Americans consume vast amounts of coffee, you may be surprised to learn that no coffee is actually grown in the continental United States. While Hawaii does grow coffee and is widely renowned for its Kona coffee, a majority of Americans don't have easy access to coffee farms. That's why the idea of coffee being grown in San Diego, CA may seem like a totally foreign but highly attractive idea. A company called Bird Rock Roasters has just completed their first local harvest of a super rare coffee bean called Geisha. What makes this Geisha so special isn't just its flavor which delights the drinker with notes of honey, key lime pie, jasmine tea, and elder flower. It's the simple … [Read more...]
Shop the Best National Coffee Day Deals [2019]
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...]
Best Coffee Memes to Make You Smile
Coffee memes are one of the pillars of modern-day coffee culture. They bring together coffee lovers in a way that only coffee lovers can appreciate. With that in mind, we've gathered some of our best coffee memes for you to enjoy! … [Read more...]
Getting Rid of Digital Eye Strain – Gunnar Glasses
For some context here, I spend an inordinate amount of time on the computer. Not only does my profession demand I be on the computer for multiple hours a day, but my personal interests in PC gaming keep me on even longer. Adding to this is the fact that one of my favorite activities is sipping on gourmet coffee while surfing the internet. As someone who can be on the computer for over 12 hours a day, digital eye strain had become an issue that slowly but surely crept up on me. And it wasn't until a fellow gamer friend of mine recommended computer glasses that I really appreciated how severe the issue became. What's interesting is that in this rapidly-growing digital age, I'm … [Read more...]
Starbucking and One Man’s Visits to Over 15,000 Starbuck Stores
If you were to ask your average person what "Starbucking" is, you'd probably be met with puzzled faces. [No, it has nothing to do with the Starbuck character from the famed sci-fi series Battle Star Gallactica]. Starbucking is actually the name of a 2006 documentary about one very unique man's quest to visit every Starbucks in the world. Born Rafael Antonio Lozano Jr., this man goes by the legal moniker Winter and is a 47 year-old software programmer. For the last 22 years, he has visited over 15,000 different Starbucks coffee shops around the world. Yeah you read that right: 15,000. And he has meticulously documented these visits at his website. After recently reading … [Read more...]
Keurig Elite Review – A Quality K-Cup Machine Redefined
I'm the type of coffee lover who appreciates a meticulously brewed pour-over. At the same time, I'm a coffee lover who really values convenience. I had a Keurig Mini for about 10 years and it served me well. It wasn't always my "goto" brew method for coffee, but I appreciated how much time it saved me in the mornings when I my schedule didn't allow me to wait on a French Press. Recently, I upgraded to a Keurig Elite C Single Serve coffee maker and was treated to a wealth of new practical features. The following Keurig Elite C review will cover some of the major benefits of this machine and hopefully, give you a better idea of whether it's worth the purchase or upgrade. I … [Read more...]
Muhlhaus Coffee Review – The Arrival of the Single Serve Pour Over
Muhlhaus Coffee Review - Portable Pour Overs for the Coffee Lover on the Go Update [ Enter to win our Muhlhaus Coffee giveaway - ends 9/30 ] Most coffee lovers who often find themselves on the go are used to having to make compromises when it comes to their brew. The dilemma usually involves finding a balance between quality and convenience. However, innovations in the coffee industry are now making it so you don't have to sacrifice taste and flavor just to save time. In my search for the best coffee options on the go, I came across Muhlhaus Coffee which offers their brew in innovative single serve pour over pouches. If you have no idea what those are, you're not alone. I was … [Read more...]
High Caffeine Coffee – Megaton Coffee Review
Update: We were so impressed by this high caffeine coffee that we're giving away $129 in Megaton Coffee product [Enter our Megaton Giveaway]. While hundreds of millions of people around the world savor coffee for its rich flavor, let's be honest: Most people drink coffee for its caffeine. As such, it's no surprise that the world of high caffeine coffee has taken off along side coffee's globally rising popularity. Enter a company called Megaton Coffee who offers a brew that contains twice the amount of caffeine as your regular coffee. Intrigued by how this company approached high caffeine coffee, we reached out to them and they were kind enough to send us a bag of their premium dark roast … [Read more...]
Royal Kona – The Best Kona Coffee Available
Kona Coffee is one of the crown jewels of the coffee industry. It's coffee picked from the Hawaii's world-renown Kona Belt which due to its unique climate produces some of the smoothest and most low-acid coffees in the world. As such, the Kona coffee market can often be a mixed bag and so finding the best Kona coffee brand can be a little tricky. Some brands use less than pure Kona beans while others sell blends with less than 10% of actual Kona. While there's certainly a market for these products, they don't necessarily appeal to those looking for the genuine Kona coffee experience and can confuse newcomers to this space. Looking for True Kona Coffee? In my quest to find the best Kona … [Read more...]
Cafe Joe Review – Premium Kosher Coffee at its Finest
I recently had the opportunity to do a review of a coffee brand called Cafe Joe. Admittedly, when I first heard the company name, I was expecting a regular but quality cup of ... well, "Joe". Turns out I was wrong in my assumptions, and my experience with Cafe Joe coffee has taught me never to judge a book by its cover (or in this case, a coffee company by its name.) The company offered to send me their coffee in exchange for an objective take on their product. For this Cafe Joe review, I sampled their Brazilian Single Origin Medium Roast brew. For those who may not know, single origin coffee as opposed to blends are sourced from a particular farm located in a specific region. Usually of … [Read more...]
Best CBD Coffee Discount Codes and Coupons
Here at Best Quality Coffee, we know the value of uncompromisingly high-quality CBD coffee and Hemp coffee. We also know that with quality often comes a high price tag. The best CBD coffees with their amazing flavor and medicinal effects will naturally cost more than a regular cup of Joe. The old adage of "you get what you pay for" holds especially true in the CBD and Hemp coffee industry. In light of this, we've put together a list of top CBD coffee discount codes to help you save big and get your deliciously caffeinated medicine without paying full price. There are plenty of a reputable brands out there, but knowing which one is which can be a daunting task especially for a newcomer in … [Read more...]
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