impressive coffee, pricey but worth buying for backpacking
353505
Ok I'll admit this Grower's Cup Honduras Coffee Mild-Med is totally awesome. Bought one on a whim with low expectations as a potential "reward" addition to my backpacking gear. First off, the design is excellent and the pouch is quality made. The directions state to open pouch zipper, break-off spout cap, add boiling water and close the zipper, wait 3-6 minutes for brew. I waited 4 minutes. I must say the coffee is really impressive. It's hands down far above anything that ever came out of my home keurig brewer. So if you typically drink coffee from a keurig I think you'll be really impressed with the taste and quality of this coffee. But if you grind your own beans and brew coffee currently, you may just think, meh it's good.

I can't see me buying this product as a total replacement for all my backpacking coffee needs because of the price and packing size but at least one of these awesome Grower's Cups will be in my backpack for every adventure.
3897153
This coffee is aromatic, and had a bolder taste. The beans themselves were in great condition, and packaged well to seal in the fresh roast. While I can't be certain if these beans were grown on Kilimanjaro, the coffee is of an excellent quality. My favorite part of these beans were their clean finish. There was little to no coffee breath, unlike commonplace Colombian blends.

These were a part of a gift basket for my father on his birthday, and he was generous enough to share a few pots between both of us. Much beloved, this the product purchase has been saved for reordering.
860001
I have been most impressed with both my super-fast Senseo single-serve and its coffee pods. But no, the coffee does not taste as good as that I freshly grind. I realize that is an option if I want to produce my own pods but that would defeat the undeniable convenience of the single-serve machine. The coffee produced by this pod arrangement is happily strong - with this Dark Roast; I haven't yet tried any others - and the crema is wonderful, over and over. I do pre-wet the pods before brewing. I guess I could also wet down the machine parts. And I do heat non-fat or 1% milk in the microwave, then brew directly into that cup. This procedure mixes moo and joe quite adequately.

There is some aspect to the taste of the brew that does not please me - not sure I can put it into words well. I think it is partly due to the inevitable not-entirely-freshness of the pods. In addition there is some kind of harshness that seems intended to masquerade as richness. Duh? Maybe someone more knowledgeable about coffee prep can identify it better. I do not see anywhere on the package that these coffee pods are 100% Arabica. Could that be it? But for the convenience and cost, I cannot complain TOO much. I am really happy with the purchases.

Want to say a word of thanks to other reviewers who have made helpful suggestions and observations. Here's one I've found through experimentation: There is still strength left in the pod after one brewing. I've started re-using them. The method depends upon my coffee needs at the moment. Sometimes I install the 2-cup holder in the machine and re-use one with a new one. Then I end up with two used ones, and darned if they don't have another use in them. Maybe you won't like this but it is an option to try if you wish. (By comparison, I've found there is absolutely no value in the used grounds after I've brewed a pot of drip.) By the way, the used pods still produce a fine crema; whether this is due to the pods or the well-designed machine I do not know.
1673965
At the current price ($46) this is a steal. Double-walled food grade polished steel, double filter with 2 extras, large container, no plastic or rubber parts. It has everything.

Do yourself a favor and buy whole beans and a conical burr grinder as well. It's another somewhat steep investment ($65 for the cheapest one I've found with good reviews/decent features) but the taste of the coffee you can produce with a conical burr, fresh beans, and a french press is amazing. We instantly noticed a huge difference in flavor. Mr. Coffee hasn't seen a day of use since.
760977
Exceeded my expectations!
The extra caffeine is just one of the qualities in this coffee.  The coffee tastes great, smells great and the beans actually look great.
It is a great bean to mix with another flavor when grinding your days pot of coffee.
May I suggest additional flavors to go along with the higher caffeine.
Again, the additional caffeine is only one of the characteristics that recommend this rich delicious coffee.
2500364
Frankly stated, this is one beautiful cup of coffee. Fact is, it's one of the smoothest and most enjoyable breakfast blends that I have ever tasted. This is a quality coffee made from high-grown Arabica beans, and you can clearly taste the richness of the bean in every cup. Very impressive all the way around. My only small complaint was the VERY fine grind. It's ok for drip coffeemakers, but I wouldn't try it in a Bodum french press or anything like that. This coffee is also Rainforest Alliance Certified.

That's important because coffee is the world's second largest commodity after oil, worth $60 billion annually, with 25 million people growing it in 50 countries on some 30 million acres, many of them in fragile, tropical ecosystems such as rainforests. Rainforest Alliance certification requires farmers to adopt best practices and meet very strenuous criteria for conserving wildlife and improving the lives of the people who grow and harvest the beans. That's way good news for consumers who would like to make a positive environmental impact by voting with their wallets.
3658205
This coffee maker is a sweet item, that I have used several weekends, as high as 10,600 feet above sea level.  I have used it with a single/disposable tank, as well as a bulk/bbq tank.  It does take a while to fill the carafe, so be aware it's not as fast as a home/electric model.

I now use this as my Jeep camping coffee maker.  This is a nice luxury to have that produces coffee far more tastier and with more ease, than coffee making options of the past.
1207342
I love coffee.
My husband and I purchased this French Press system to take with us on trips so that we didn't have to suffer nasty coffee when we were away from home or dish out absorbent amounts of jack to some pretentious coffee chain that, yes, has decent coffee and donates their grounds to be recycled into compost but, charges what most people spend on food in a day for one very "un-grande" amount. Savvy?
All rants aside, the coffee from this little beauty puts our own brewed joe to shame and we've begun using it instead of our brewer.
It's made of high-quality, tempered glass, comes with thorough instructions, an extra filter, and a measured scoop.  It makes enough for two large sized cups of incredibly satisfying java.
It also brews a mean cup of Thai tea, too.
3209251
The Sowden Softbrew uses a patented microfilter, but it is still a "low-tech" method for making coffee--dump in coffee, add hot water, and wait a few minutes. The result is absolutely DELICIOUS coffee! (For my fellow coffee geeks who may be unfamiliar with this product, the end result tastes somewhere in the middle between pourover and French Press.) I have now brewed quite a few pots, and I have used a fairly fine grind (not as fine as espresso, but close) all the way up to an extremely coarse grind, all with good results and no clogging. There is some sediment, but not much, and the bulk of it is left in the bottom of the pot. The way the pot is shaped helps in this regard. Occasionally there is some sediment in my cup, but like French Press, Turkish, etc, I just don't drink the last sip.

The pot pours smoothly and beautifully--you don't have to worry about uncontrolled splashes of coffee going everywhere. Clean-up is quick and easy, and all parts can go in the dishwasher after rinsing. Further, with the filter removed, the pot can even go into the microwave for preheating--just run some tap water into it, pop it in the mic for a minute, and then empty it before brewing. (Although I haven't found this to be necessary, it is an option I have tried, and it does work.) The porcelain pot retains heat well, so your second cup will be nice and hot, too.

Be advised that the description refers to 5 oz cups (I recognized that prior to purchase, but it seems to take some folks by surprise, so this pot will make up to 40 ounces of absolutely wonderful coffee. I roast my own coffee and own a number of different brewing devices, including a Bunn Phase Brew, a Bonavita Immersion Dripper, a pourover cone, an Aeropress, a Yama Vacuum Pot, a quality espresso machine, A Moka Pot, an Ibrik, and more. The Softbrew is one of my favorites. It is beautiful and a conversation piece, and you can also make cold-brew coffee with it, adding to its value.

Highest recommendation
4418987
This became my favorite coffee after spending a week in Kenya.  While I continue to search for the "right" beans and/or ground Kenyan AA coffee by which to duplicate the "real deal", the appeal of K-Cups--for both home use as well as to insert in my office's Keurig machine--was too much to resist.  I was happy to find the Kenyan AA K-Cups on Amazaon.  However, based on its availability at another just-discovered internet site, it does not make sense to pay 36-60% more (depending on quantity purchased) from Amazon.com, even though I so value its excellent service.
684773
I had to smirk a little when reading the "european blend" description on the label, while sipping on a freshly brewed cup. I grew up in Europe and I don't see any special difference between "american blend" or any other coffee blend, period. It is a BLEND of several coffees, and those individual coffee sorts are decision makers of the final taste. Unfortunately the packaging does not explain what kind of coffee is "blended" in this bag.
It is a decent blend, though. Described as "very dark chocolate tones" which to me basically means dark roast, or possibly very dark roast. Very good, at least kicks me to awaken state faster.
It is strong, considering the same amount of water that I use for my everyday brew, more intense taste as a my usual, medium dark roast from Melitta. I like the aroma though, a lot. Very intense and fills up rooms that just the aroma makes me almost euphoric.
To sum it up, for 12 oz of dark goodness with delicate and intense flavor, I can straight up say it is a very good deal.
I would even consider to buy this again, taste is worth the dollar. (think of it next time when you are standing your line at *bucks to pay at least $5 for your hot beverage :)

I got this coffee during promotion at discount to provide my unbiased opinion.
642849
First of all, this is an unsolicited review. I'm just a regular guy who likes a good cup of coffee in the morning. Since these are relatively unique I thought I'd give my thoughts.

I bought the 120 serving Variety pack. This comes with 30 servings each of 4 different coffees and are sealed in 12 vacuum sealed packs to keep fresh. Being that the pods don't have a plastic bottom portion like a normal K-cup (only a very durable filter) once you open each pack you'll want to put in a ziplock bag to keep fresh.

If you have been using normal K-cups for any length of time and are like me, you miss the smell of a freshly opened can/pack of coffee. Well, you get this back again every time you tear open a new 10 pack!

I like all 4 coffees in the variety pack but prefer the Breakfast Blend over the other three and probably will just buy that going forward. The French Roast was my next favorite.

I read earlier reviews that they had issues with the cups leaking coffee grounds into the machines, but I've made about 40 cups so far and haven't experienced that so I guess they have that problem fixed. This really is a non-issue at this point.

Here's my pros and cons lists.

Pros - great tasting coffee at about $0.40 a cup - the smell of freshly opened coffee that K-cup users have missed so much - eco friendly containers that are mostly biodegradable (even the "plastic like" package you tear open states it is too!)

Cons - each pack of 10 is the same flavor so if you get the variety pack, you really are drinking all 10 before opening another pack (this isn't an issue going forward if you settle on a favorite flavor) - these really can't be stored in a drawer made for K-cups being that there is no bottom and really should be put in a ziplock to keep fresh longer.

The cons really don't concern me at all but may be a problem for some. As long as the pricing remains where it is, I'll be a regular buyer for sure!
2610348
Amazing coffee and low acid. Bought it while visiting Kauai because I need to drink low acid coffee for health reasons. This coffee tastes rich and delicious and doesn't exasperate my health issue. But...$30 a bag! It was half that in Kauai and half that on their website! I recommend this coffee, but Amazon has some explaining to do with that price hike!
984568
Percolated coffee does seem stronger than the brew you get from a traditional drip coffee maker. If you'd like to give it a try, you can't go wrong with this beautiful Yosemite model. It is solid and well made, and has a comfortable heft to it, even though it carries that dreaded "Made in China" label. It's a lovely percolator, and the only reason I gave 4 stars as opposed to 5: Amazon describes this item as having a GLASS percolator top: "the percolator should be hand washed, although the filter basket and glass cap can go into the dishwasher." Maybe Farberware changed the design, and Amazon just hasn't had a chance to update, but I felt I had been misled a little. Mine was most definitely plastic. There are no issues, and the plastic cap works fine, I just feel that glass would be less prone to staining and would hold up better over the long haul. All things considered, this is an outstanding buy, especially when I see other brands going for $10 to $20 dollars more, and do not appear to be as well made. Sharp, shiny and solidly constructed, you won't be disappointed. Just be aware that yours will probably have a plastic, NOT GLASS, percolator cap.
2217409
Tastes great, wasn't expecting this high a caffeine content but it definitely got me going! Coffee doesn't do squat for me anymore, and Mon$t3r doesn't seem to get me very energized either. I am finding these in store (Marc's, gas stations, etc) for $1.50 each so a 24ct for $44 ($1.83each) isn't the greatest deal, I'll get a case if they drop in price.
3702456
I'm a huge coffee enthusiast and when I decide to spend more time traveling I knew I would need a portable way to make my coffee. The problem with other pour over coffee methods is that they use paper filters which filter out some of the best oils in the coffee which ruins the taste and the cognitive benefits of drinking coffee. However with this metal version I had my hopes up that I would be able to brew a great cup on the road... and that has been my experience with the Stainless Steel Coffee Dripper by Dolce Caffe. I love that it is reusable with no need for filter papers and that you can clean it in the dishwasher. It brews a great coffee and I feel that it is built very sturdy so that it will last for a long time. Would highly recommend for other enthusiasts and travelers.
3341079
One of the great things about this Java Factory pack is that I've never tried this brand before, but the 40-pack allowed me to try six different flavors without making a commitment to any one of them...well, mostly. There's nothing in the product description to indicate how many of each of the flavors you will receive. And the reviews that I've read, when they mention it, are quite varied. In fact, I found the distribution of the coffee flavors to be very uneven.

I received 3 of the Vanilla Dream, 4 of the Choconut, 7 Da Bomb, 8 Dark and Handsome, 9 Caffeinator, and 9 Wakey Wakey. While I think the Wakey Wakey and the Caffeinator are good, I would have liked a more even distribution along the other end of the spectrum, particularly since the Wakey Wakey is the lightest of the coffees and, while tasty, I prefer my coffee stronger and bolder. In this, the Dark and Handsome lives up to its name; it's a rich blend that I can add just a touch of cream to for a nice pick-me-up in the morning.

Because I have fewer of the flavored coffees, I haven't tried them yet--I'm hanging on to them for a special treat, but will report back after I've tried them.

ETA: I just tried Da Bomb today. It was one of those mornings where extra caffeine was warranted. This was seriously the best cup of K-Cup coffee I've ever had. Rich and strong, I wouldn't have known it came from a K-cup if I hadn't brewed it myself. Best K-cup I've ever had.

ETA: the Choconut is amazing. It has just the right balance between coconut and chocolate. Neither dominates, but both are clearly present. What I like most about it is that it doesn't leave a chemical taste in my mouth, as so many flavored coffees do. I definitely look at the Choconut as a little treat. I drink it with just a bit of cream, and it helps calm my sugar cravings.