Posted on 05/24/2015 2:26:58 AM PDT by rickmichaels
Even when loaded with a mound of sugar substitute, all coffees are not created Equal. The world's second most popular commodity varies in quality, and, when you're staring at a shelf, it can be hard to detect the cream of the (unfairly traded) crop.
So to help identify a legit bag of beans, we consulted our buddies at Austin, TX's Cuvée Coffee to share with us some red flags to look out for. These aren't all deal-breakers, but if you see several in combination, be wary.
(Excerpt) Read more at thrillist.com ...
"Ersatz" is usually a good clue ...
Several years ago I used to drink Gevalia’s Oriente (or l’Oriente?). Loved it. Best coffee ever. Now I cannot find it anywhere. Last I checked their website, it wasn’t listed.
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