Coffee Brands to Steer Clear Of (Your Morning Cup Deserves Better!)
The American coffee brand Folgers has fallen from grace. The issues? Bad sourcing, no certifications as to sustainability, and the use of chemicals such as pesticides and herbicides in production.
They called it “Good to the last drop”? Not anymore. Maxwell House is Arabica mixed with a lower grade of Robusta beans, famous for bitterness. It’s not certified organic or sustainable in any way, and so you’re stuck with a cup that tastes cheap and stale.
Despite its convenient coffee, Nescafé’s instant is a far cry from premium. This brand is far from affirming as it’s got no organic options, and problems like chemical residues and potential mold aren’t going to do your health any good.
Seattle’s Best is owned by Starbucks but is run in more of a cost-cutting production model. Many sigh in disappointment at its bitter, low-quality flavor.
With a name like ‘Death Wish’ you’d expect something bold. Instead, this coffee uses shockingly high caffeine levels to sell its Robusta heavy blends.
With the beans now aimed at mass production, they just don’t get the care and quality they once expressed, especially with the single-serve pods.
There was a time when Yuban Coffee carried quality with its 100% Colombian beans. Unfortunately, the recipe switched to a blend of Latin American Robusta and Arabica beans, which is not the good kind.