Review Written by: Patience Poast-Armienta
Who doesn’t love the smell of Coffee in the morning? I honestly don’t know a single person who doesn’t. So, when I was handed this sample of Caribou Coffee’s Reindeer Blend to test, I could not wait to try it! I am notorious for inviting the other School-Moms over to my house for a cup of coffee. So, I did.
First I will tell you that the Christmas theme went over well with my guests … Caribou (aka: Reindeer) … catchy! Especially since my house was still decorated for the holidays. Then a friend joked, “Doesn’t Caribou poop look like coffee beans?” We all got a good laugh over the thought of drinking poop-coffee. But don’t worry, it tastes nothing like I imagine poop would. LOL! The 16-ounce package is adorable with the nostalgic sweater pattern printed on it. So very festive.
Then opening … ahhhh, there is that smell!!! Yumm! Time to dig out the coffee grinder, give it a few twirls, and scoop it into the coffee maker. Presto! The tantalizing smell is now dancing in the air, finding my nose. If I could float on a smell, I would have been. Once the brew was ready, it was time to pour. There is not much nicer to a housewife than visiting with friends and sipping a nice cup of coffee. And that is just what this was, the perfect coffee for sitting and chatting with friends. It was not too bold, and certainly not weak. And was able to satisfy all of us women and our differing palettes. Some took cream, milk or sugar, and it was all around appreciated.
Now, just so you know, I am NOT a fan of the overpriced and over-caffinated brands out there. I do not frequent the coffeehouse chains. I LOVE to nestle at home with a good cup or two while relaxing with my favorite books. So, for that, this is a perfect choice. I have enjoyed this blend several times since sharing it with my friends. And I will revisit it again and again. I have even taken it to the classrooms with me on my volunteer days, adorable 20-ounce (matching) travel cup w/knitted sleeve and all. And I am happy to say, that it did not upset my tummy like some coffee’s can. I will definitely keep this in my cupboard for future tastings. And would recommend it to anyone looking for a nice, smooth cup of Java.
My only note on the negative (if you want to call it that) is that this did require the use of a coffee grinder. And these days, they are getting harder to find and quite messy to keep. Given how today’s coffee drinkers are into instant gratification, an instant-crystals, “tea-bag”, or individual servings option might be a great avenue to investigate. I would hate to think the marketing be limited to the few that like the old-school technology of a coffee-grinder.
Disclosure: I received a free product for this review. No monetary compensation was offered or accepted for this post. The opinions above are my own. Others experience may vary.
