More coffee
Oct. 18th, 2008 08:25 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
ksmithIn relation to this post of a few days ago.
Bought a bag of Eight O'Clock Italian Roast the other day. It's not available everywhere, but it's very easy to spot since it is packaged in a hideous purple bag. Grape jelly purple, as in 'I didn't know Welch's made coffee."
I bought a bag, figured if it was way too strong, I could mix it with the Colombian and use it up that way. Turns out that by itself, it isn't bad. Reminds me of Starbuck's Breakfast Blend, which I like. Maybe a little stronger. If I can find it, I will get it again.
And hey, Eight O'Clock has a website. Looks like the Dark Roast, which came in a dark cream-colored bag, is no longer made. The Dark Italian Roast is described as 'a dark Seattle roast,' which tells me that if you're looking for something that tastes Starbucky/Caribou, this brew is for you. I have also tried the French Roast, which seems to be weaker on the scale, and is described as European cafe coffee. I should give it another chance.
They also make this stuff called Bokar, which is packaged in a black bag and can be used to make espresso. I have not seen that one anywhere, and would probably not try it. Might be stronger than I prefer. I like the occasional cup of espresso, but I don't have a way to make it properly.
Bought a bag of Eight O'Clock Italian Roast the other day. It's not available everywhere, but it's very easy to spot since it is packaged in a hideous purple bag. Grape jelly purple, as in 'I didn't know Welch's made coffee."
I bought a bag, figured if it was way too strong, I could mix it with the Colombian and use it up that way. Turns out that by itself, it isn't bad. Reminds me of Starbuck's Breakfast Blend, which I like. Maybe a little stronger. If I can find it, I will get it again.
And hey, Eight O'Clock has a website. Looks like the Dark Roast, which came in a dark cream-colored bag, is no longer made. The Dark Italian Roast is described as 'a dark Seattle roast,' which tells me that if you're looking for something that tastes Starbucky/Caribou, this brew is for you. I have also tried the French Roast, which seems to be weaker on the scale, and is described as European cafe coffee. I should give it another chance.
They also make this stuff called Bokar, which is packaged in a black bag and can be used to make espresso. I have not seen that one anywhere, and would probably not try it. Might be stronger than I prefer. I like the occasional cup of espresso, but I don't have a way to make it properly.
