So…

After patiently waiting for Amazon to deliver our latest coffee to do a review on. I open the cabinet and find a box of Victor Allen’s Donut Shop Blend Coffee. I totally forgot to review this order, we have just been so off-kilter lately. I must have looked at this box 50 times in the past week. And it just dawned on me.

Now there are many brands that offer a Donut Shop Blend and quite frankly they are ok. Hey I’m just in it for the Caffeine and the taste, but I gotta say this is really a good tasting coffee even before the creamer. Sometimes I just like a good cup of joe black with no sugar, and this brand I can drink either way. Its a mild tasting blend no and yes its a bit bitter but that goes away after a few sips once you get used to the taste.

Now again many people will have their own opinion and that is perfectly fine. But it is in our finding that this brand has really done a good job with this blend.

About Victor Allen…

Victor Allen’s Coffee was founded in 1979 in Madison, Wisconsin. We strive to consistently offer the finest premium coffee with pride in bean selection and expertise in roasting and packaging.

They source our coffee from more than 25 countries around the world. The vast majority of our beans are 100% Arabica beans, which are known for their quality, taste and smooth flavor.

All of their products are gluten free and certified Kosher.

All of their coffee products are non-GMO.

Again…

You see one or two good reviews for this coffee, and you will see one or two bad ones. Everyone has their own opinions on this brand and blend. Our only advise is to try it for yourself. Only you know what you like, we are here just give you a thought that is all. Now we actually hope you like it as much as we do. Because this is actually our second box of this brand and blend.

So there you have it! Good Luck!

Steve

I love Coffee Smelling Coffee Drinking Coffee to me there is no other greater beverage on earth. As a person who tries many coffees, I decided to put this blog together and share my thoughts and views on the many brands and brews that I have come across. When I am on the road driving state to state running my charity The JRX Foundation I always see a new coffee and have to try it. And as always share it with all of you.

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So today me and the 3 interns decided to make a few cups of this stuff there is usually 5 of us but one went home (Sissy) (And Yes I know he will read this) . Again if you have been following us you will know that I am not a fan of the Organic Coffee don’t know why but I am just not. But just my luck I am surrounded by people that do. But I do like the fact that true farmers make this stuff..

Now I decided to try one cup black not bitter at all , the taste was kind of mediocre but way better than your normal Dunkin Donuts Coffee By Far. Oh yea this is not some regular coffee you can just by at your local WAWA or 7/11 . Now I have had some pretty good ones this week this is like a few notches below the best one I drank this week.

Now for my second cup I had some Hazelnut Creamer an a lil sugar and it pretty much gave it a smoother taste. So maybe this is not one of the coffees you can have black . I was very light on the creamer as well so I gotta say maybe it grew on me I don’t know. But some coffees are just better black with sugar and well some are not I suppose.. But I did taste some yummy Butterscotch and a hint of raisin so that was very cool..

Now do not get me wrong it’s still not the best I have had this week. But and a big but it is.. For $7.99 it was way better than McDonalds or Circle K coffee so it is very worth it to order this one if you would want to.. Again opinions and tastes do vary so I cannot speak for you. So maybe it would be worth it for you to try it. If you do I hope you like it if you don’t that is fine as well . Remember we are just here to have fun drink some joe and let all you know what is outhere..

About the product

• Contains 1 bag, 12 oz per bag (12 oz)
• TASTE: Find your Moment of Zen with this Smooth, Creamy, and Balanced Blend of Coffee that have Hints of Almond, Malt & Dark Chocolate
• ROAST: Balanced Medium & Vienna Roast Blend
• 100% Arabica Coffee Sustainably Grown by Small-Scale Farmer Cooperatives in Latin America, Africa & Asia
• 100% Fairly Traded Ingredients, Certified Organic by the USDA, Gourmet Quality, & Certified Kosher

Aroma: nutty, raisin, butterscotch 
almond, vanilla, cocoa nibs 
smooth & creamy 
light sparkle 
dark chocolate, walnut, brown sugar

About The Company..

At Equal Exchange, our concern for the quality of small-scale producers’ lives is matched only by our attention to the quality of our finished coffee. From farmers to cuppers, we’re professionals. And every choice we make contributes to the exceptional character of Equal Exchange coffees. We’re proud of how good our brews taste. And we want you to know about it!

CULTIVATION

Yes, Equal Exchange’s Authentic Fair Trade model makes a positive impact on small scale farmers’ livelihoods and on the health of the earth. But it also improves our finished coffee’s quality! EE coffee buyers communicate regularly with producers. Because we’ve built these direct and longstanding relationships, we stay up-to-date about growing conditions that may affect the beans. Our partners grow on land that they control, so they have a vested interest in using sustainable and organic methods, avoiding chemicals, and keeping the soil rich for many years to come. Agronomists within the farmer co-ops bring specialized technical training to bear. And the cooperative structure encourages farmers to share information about cultivation practices that improve harvest and yield.

SOURCING

In the coffee industry, international buyers dominate conversations about quality, too often leaving producers in the cold. The people who grow coffee for other companies might not know how much their crop is worth on the market or how they can produce better coffee. Our model is different! Equal Exchange works directly with producers to communicate our expectations. We pay bonuses – higher still than the high floor price for Fair Trade – when product is especially excellent.  We promote opportunities for producers to learn sensory analysis techniques. This knowledge enables farmers themselves to make minute adjustments as they grow and process their crops.

ROASTING

Equal Exchange’s worker-owned coffee roasting operation is the largest in the U.S., with two machines in use. The members of our production team have a unique skill-set – they’re scientists of coffee as well as artists. Roasters observe the precise times and temperatures that keep our coffees consistent. But they also analyze on the fly, making adjustments when needed, with a goal of bringing out the innate qualities of the green bean – balancing acidity with sweetness, accentuating certain flavor notes, or enhancing mouthfeel. Roasters check each batch of coffee with a ColorTrack Laser Color Analyzer — using a rating system common across the specialty coffee industry — to scientifically test the classification of the roast. Our machines fire five days a week, which ensures the freshness of the coffee we ship out.

Steve

I love Coffee Smelling Coffee Drinking Coffee to me there is no other greater beverage on earth. As a person who tries many coffees, I decided to put this blog together and share my thoughts and views on the many brands and brews that I have come across. When I am on the road driving state to state running my charity The JRX Foundation I always see a new coffee and have to try it. And as always share it with all of you.

jerseysrantsblog.com/