If you’ve been around quality coffee (and teas) for a bit, you'll have likely heard of Atlas Coffee Club. I first encountered Atlas Coffee about five years ago. Since then, I've had the opportunity as a regular reviewer here at Best Quality Coffee to sample countless world-class coffees from some of the best producers. My experiences with Atlas Coffee, whether it be their "anything but standard" whole bean varieties, specialty cold brew roasts, or exotic decaf offerings, continually supports my opinion that Atlas is head and shoulders above most coffee producers. In terms of freshness, roasting precision, and flavor, Atlas Coffee has always impressed me. More recently, the company … [Read more...]
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Volcanica Coffee Cold Brew: Rich, Smooth, and Refreshing
Given that Spring time is approaching in Big Sky Country (also known as Montana), cold brew coffee has been on my mind lately. Perhaps by fate my cold brew cravings were providentially satiated with a wonderful opportunity to try Volcanica Coffee’s cold brew-specific medium roast whole beans. The following review will detail my experience with the brand's refreshing take on cold brew coffee. I also share my experience with their Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Medium / Light roast as a comparison. The company sent me these products in exchange for an honest assessment of their coffee. Volcanica Coffee Cold Brew Review So it's worth addressing a few things before jumping right into this … [Read more...]
Maestri House Milk Frother Review
Maestri House is a brand that offers a variety of high-quality coffee appliances and brewing equipment. Amongst their offerings is a detachable milk frother. The company sent me their product in exchange for my honest thoughts on the usability and performance of this device. So without further ado, let's jump right into this Maestri House milk frother review to see if it's a worth you money. Maestri House Milk Frother Review: Background Allow me to start with a little context. I'm one who believes that every coffee lover needs a milk frother. If you're opposed to milk-based drinks for whatever reason, then that's another matter. But for the rest of us, a home milk frother is a … [Read more...]
Java House Cold Brew and Coffee Pods Review – Is it Worth a Try?
Updated: The coffee industry is a constantly evolving and developing world. One of the driving forces behind coffee innovation is the classic challenge of delivering convenience without sacrificing quality. As a long time coffee reviewer, I absolutely love the ingenuity the industry keeps churning out in the quest for the best and most convenient coffee. I recognize convenience is a big deal in coffee. But as just mentioned, it historically comes at the cost of quality. Java House coffee with their cold brew concentrates has made tremendous strides to change that. In this Java House review, we'll take a closer look at their cold brew pods to see just how successful they've been. Skip … [Read more...]
Expedition Joe Coffee Review: Worth a Try?
Why is it that we coffee lovers love coffee so much? Of course it has a lot to do with flavor, aroma, and caffeine. However, I think we can all agree that it's also the more indirect effects of coffee that make us true lovers of the magic brew. Coffee brings people together, enhances your own quiet time, and makes a beautiful sunrise or pristine landscape even more exquisite when seen just above the rim of a steaming cup of coffee. These sublime experiences are exactly what Don Grissett and Bryon Friel had in mind when they formally started Expedition Joe Coffee about five years ago. In this Expedition Joe coffee review, we take a closer look at the results of their efforts. Now I will … [Read more...]
Big Island Coffee Roasters Review – Setting New Standards for Kona [2023]
Let’s talk about the phrase "best of the best." You know, those personal crazes you and your love ones categorize as "to die for". For instance, my family always pre-orders the best prime rib from Van’s Grocery for Christmas dinner. A special weekend morning is often celebrated with the best scone from Cottontop Bakery. And, I know the best make of Highland Scotch Whisky to share with my good friend Pat when he visits Big Sky Country (also known as Montana for those who may not know). Likewise, if I wanted to sip the best cup of coffee it would be a medium roasted Kona Peaberry coffee bean from Big Island Coffee Roasters. In this Big Island Coffee review, I explain in detail why this is the … [Read more...]
Cometeer Coffee Review -The Future of Coffee
As someone who has reviewed countless high-end coffees from around the best coffee-growing regions in the world, what I'm about to say is something I don't say often. I've discovered a game-changing coffee product that in my opinion has the potential to change the ultra-competitive coffee industry. It comes from a company called Cometeer Coffee and the following Cometeer Coffee review will cover everything you need to know about it. Normally, I wait to share my verdict at the end of the review, but in this case, I'm letting you know at the onset that we've awarded this our Editor's Choice Award. So sit back, take a sip, and let’s dive right in. If you're not in the mood to read the … [Read more...]
Fire Department Coffee Review: Worth a Look?
Fire Department Coffee, as its name suggests, is a coffee company run by both firefighters and veterans whose love of coffee is surpassed only by their passion for supporting charitable causes. But does this fact alone necessarily translate into coffee that's worth buying? In this Fire Department Review, we cover everything you need to know about this veteran owned company to help you determine whether it's worth spending your hard-earned coffee bucks on their brew. Editor’s Note: This product was sent to us in an exchange for an honest review and sincere assessment of their coffee. Who is Fire Department Coffee? Before discussing their coffee, let's take a brief but necessary … [Read more...]
Meritage Coffee Review – A Coffee Experience Worth Having
As one of the main reviewers here at Best Quality Coffee, I have the privilege of experiencing one-of-a-kind coffees sourced from around the world. Recently, I was shipped some bags of Meritage Coffee in exchange for an honest assessment of their specialty-grade brews. In this Meritage Coffee Review, we take a deeper dive into this relatively new coffee company that offers USDA organic certified and Fair Trade Certified coffee. Before getting right into this Meritage Coffee review, allow me to offer some context. Coffee reviews are naturally subjective which is why I first try to give the reader some perspective. If you want to skip right to the Meritage Coffee review, click … [Read more...]
A Review of the Best Colombia Gesha Coffee
Anyone who truly loves coffee can easily discern the difference between the premium high-quality brews and the plethora of lesser brews often stocked along the shelves of your local grocer. I have often used the term ‘expert-hand’ to describe the people behind those best coffees. Until recently I never really qualified that term with any formality. Mostly because although I'm a proud coffee snob with a wealth of coffee-drinking experience under my belt, I was ignorant of what makes a coffee guru an ‘expert.’ That is until I came across a premium Colombia Gesha coffee offering from Bean & Bean Coffee Roasters based out of New York. The company sent me a bag of their coffee in exchange … [Read more...]
Altruistic Joe Review – Veteran Made Coffee at its Finest
In our constant search for new coffee gems in a highly competitive industry, we recently came across a veteran and family owned coffee brand called Altruistic Joe. The name inherently speaks to the company's staunch commitment to altruism and social good. But the million dollar question remains: How's their coffee? In this Altruistic Joe review, we'll take a closer look to help you determine whether it's worth a look. We say this knowing that if you've read the title of this review, you'll already know the answer. Don't feel like reading. You can skip directly to our review There are many coffee companies out there that support charities through the products they sell. It makes us … [Read more...]
Wildland Coffee Review – Coffee Bags at Their Finest
Amidst the time honored and proven traditions of the coffee industry, there's something to be admired about coffee companies that are driven by ingenuity and initiative. I believe with coffee there are always new innovations to be discovered given how diverse the needs of coffee drinkers are. Recently, I came across a good example of coffee creativeness from Wildland Coffee with their “Coffee in a Tea Bag.” As a coffee lover who appreciates a quality brew and who often finds himself camping or on the go, I was very interested to see what their product was all about. The company sent me some of their portable coffee in exchange for an honest Wildland Coffee review. The concept of … [Read more...]
Hawaii Coffee Company Review
In this Hawaii Coffee company review, we take a closer look at one of the top coffee providers known for producing the best Hawaiian and Kona coffee on the market. The company was kind enough to send us samples of their exchange for an honest assessment of their coffee based on a number of metrics. But before getting right into the details of the actual coffee, allow me to briefly offer some brief context about the company which in my opinion, is just as important as the review of the coffee itself. If you're not in the mood to read and prefer to skip right to Hawaii Coffee Company review, click here. Traditional folklore tells us the coffee berry was first discovered in Ethiopia … [Read more...]
Fresh Roasted Coffee Review – Worth a Try?
In our search for rare coffee finds, we received some fresh roasted coffee from a company called.....well, Fresh Roasted Coffee. They sent us some of their most popular brews in exchange for an honest review and assessment of their products. In this Fresh Roasted Coffee review, we'll take a closer look at their coffee to determine whether it's worth spending your hard earned coffee bucks on it. If you want to skip right to the tasting notes of this Fresh Roasted Coffee review, click here. As a long time reviewer here at Best Quality Coffee, I've written a lot about why coffee appeals to me so much. Interestingly enough, I'm often drawn to the finer qualities of a coffee like its … [Read more...]
Barrie House Roasters Review
Barrie House Roasters is a coffee brand that's interested us for while now. It's Fair Trade, USDA organic, and interestingly enough sponsored by Marth Stewart. We recently reached out to their company and they were generous enough for send us their finest brews in exchange for an unbiased Barrie House Roasters review. Single serve coffee makers offer a lot of features that many find irresistible when it comes to enjoying their daily dose of coffee. I personally like single serve because you can change roasts, brands, and flavors in the blink of an eye. They are quick and easy. And, in an office setting where coffee is usually around all day, you avoid having to deal with the obligatory … [Read more...]
Amor Perfecto Review – Coffee that Sets New Standards of Excellence
We recently came across a coffee company named Amor Perfecto. While you can't judge a coffee company by its name alone, we admit the brand itself already sounds like good coffee. The company was generous enough to send us some bags of their finest brews for a detailed and brutally honest Amor Perfecto review. It’s sometimes interesting to see how we as coffee lovers perceive quality. Sometimes we think the oldest brands are the best simply because they've been around for so long. Other times we assume it’s the new innovative company that's likely to produce the highest quality product. Even where a product is made seems to be enough for some. Either way, I think all coffee lovers can … [Read more...]
HadinEEon Milk Frother Review – Frothing at its Finest
In this article, we take a closer look at HadinEEon's newest milk frother to date: The Variable Temperature Milk Frother. HaddinEEon sent us their product in exchange to stress test and review. The following HadinEEon milk frother review details our full experience with it. Buy HadinEEon Variable Temperature Milk Frother I’ve noticed my growing affinity for all things coffee has started to seep into my home dynamic. When I’m craving a later morning, mid-afternoon, or evening cup of coffee, I try to share that craving by offering my wife or kids a cup as well. However, getting any takers usually means I have to make something fancy for them. Say iced coffee, cappuccino, latte, or some … [Read more...]
Detroit Bold Coffee Review – New Definition of Bold
The following Detroid Bold Coffee review was completed by Big Sky Pedro, one of our resident coffee reviewers. Detroit Bold agreed to send us some of their coffee in exchange for an authentic and honest review of their coffee. Detroit Bold Coffee Review It’s interesting how the underlying traits of certain things impact our perception of how we enjoy those things. In terms of coffee, there is outright flavor, and logically, that should be the most prominent feature. Yet my journey with coffee has involved so many other aspects, many of which I discuss here in these reviews. I truly believe where a coffee comes from and what it represents (in addition to great flavor) really … [Read more...]
Gundog Grind Review – Worth A Look?
The following Gundog Grind review was completed by Big Sky Pedro, one of our resident coffee reviewers here at Best Quality Coffee. Gundog Grind sent us their coffee in exchange for an honest and authentic review of their beans. Over the past few years, I've had the opportunity to sample many fine brews. The experience has really enhanced the pleasure I take in my everyday cup (or 2 - 3 cups) of coffee. I would consider myself an amateur aficionado of fine beans, roasts and grinds. At least one of my close friends calls me a full-blown coffee snob. Regardless of where I may fall on the coffee snob spectrum, I can certainly taste quality and expertise so why not invest a little time into … [Read more...]
Serving the Best Coffee Beans for Cold Brew – Trade Coffee
I first discovered the world of cold brew coffee about six years ago. My experience, while fully enjoyable, was mostly limited to whatever I saw at the local supermarket. I found a couple cold brew brands I liked best and stuck with those. Somewhere along the way I began to experiment with making my own cold brews at home. However, I had never really took the time to understand the intricacies of what it takes to make a good cold brew. Today, all of that's changed thanks to Trade Coffee, who supplied me with some of the best coffee beans for cold brew along with an easy way to prepare them at home. A big shout out goes to Trade Coffee for giving me the opportunity to learn more about … [Read more...]
