Roast (Agtron): Medium-Dark (na/44)

OVERALL RATING: 87

Notes: This coffee is certified organically grown and Fair Trade, meaning it was purchased from small-holding farmers at a “fair” or economically sustainable price. Keurig brewing devices were among the first single-serve coffee brewers on the market. Keurig now offers three home models with a wide range of coffees available in compatible “K-Cup” format. Green Mountain offers this particular coffee in an “Extra Bold” K-Cup, which means it contains more coffee than a normal K-Cup and brews a somewhat richer, heavier-bodied cup. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is one of the country’s leading specialty roasters, offering a particularly wide-ranging variety of origins and roast styles, including one of America’s largest selections of Fair Trade/Organic coffees. Visit “K-Cup Coffees & Teas” at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters for more information.

Blind assessment: (As brewed in a Keurig B60 single-serve brewing device using a “K-Cup” capsule at a cup volume of 5.25 ounces): Smoke and earth notes in the aroma are brightened by a hint of floral-toned vanilla. In the cup, low-toned acidity, substantial body, and continued smoke, earth and floral notes rounded by a quiet caramel sweetness.

Who should drink it: Keurig owners who enjoy the rich earthy-musty character of fine Sumatras. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
Nantucket Blend as prepared in a Keurig single-serve brewer
Waterbury, Vermont
Reviewed: September 2006

Aroma 8
Acidity 7
Body 7
Flavor 8
Aftertaste 7
Origin: Not disclosed.

Roast (Agtron): Medium (na/57)

OVERALL RATING: 87

Notes: Keurig brewing devices were among the first single-serve coffee brewers on the market. Keurig now offers three home models with a wide range of coffees available in compatible “K-Cup” format. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is one of the country’s leading specialty roasters, offering a particularly wide-ranging variety of origins and roast styles. Visit “K-Cup Coffees & Teas” at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters for more information.

Blind assessment: (As brewed in a Keurig B60 single-serve brewing device using a “K-Cup” capsule at a cup volume of 5.25 ounces): Delicately complex aromatics: suggestions of flowers, chocolate, peach, sweet orange, all of which take on a Riesling-like sweetness and delicacy in nose and cup. Gently bright acidity. Fades rather quickly in the finish.

Who should drink it: Keurig owners who want a classically refreshing, light-footed morning cup. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
Vermont Country Blend as prepared in a Keurig single-serve brewer
Waterbury, Vermont
Reviewed: September 2006

Aroma 8
Acidity 7
Body 8
Flavor 7
Aftertaste 7

Origin: Not disclosed.

Roast (Agtron): Medium-Dark (na/52)

OVERALL RATING: 88

Notes: Keurig brewing devices were among the first single-serve coffee brewers on the market. Keurig now offers three home models with a wide range of coffees available in compatible “K-Cup” format. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is one of the country’s leading specialty roasters, offering a particularly wide-ranging variety of origins and roast styles, including this blend, a long-standing customer favorite. Visit “K-Cup Coffees & Teas” at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters for more information.

Blind assessment: (As brewed in a Keurig B60 single-serve brewing device using a “K-Cup” capsule at a cup volume of 5.25 ounces): In the aroma buttery and round with low-acid fruit, apple perhaps, and a hint of flowers at the top. Softly acidy. The aromatics consolidate in the cup but remain quietly rich through the short finish, though they fade quickly in the long.

Who should drink it: A quiet but rather voluptuous coffee for Keurig owners. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
Breakfast Blend as prepared in a Keurig single-serve brewer
Waterbury, Vermont
Reviewed: September 2006

Aroma 8
Acidity 7
Body 8
Flavor 7
Aftertaste 7

Origin: Not disclosed.

Roast (Agtron): Medium (na/63)

OVERALL RATING: 88

Notes: Keurig brewing devices were among the first single-serve coffee brewers on the market. Keurig now offers three home models (www.keurig.com) with a wide range of coffees available in compatible “K-Cup” format. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is one of the country’s leading specialty roasters, offering a particularly wide-ranging variety of origins and roast styles, including this blend, a long-standing customer favorite. Visit “K-Cup Coffees & Teas” at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters for more information.

Blind assessment: (As brewed in a Keurig B60 single-serve brewing device using a “K-Cup” capsule at a cup volume of 5.25 ounces): Shifting, complex, sweet-toned aromatics: distinct butter and caramel notes, with suggestions of peach, walnut and flowering grass. In the cup very sweet, and delicately but assertively acidy. Think tartly sweet green apples. Continued peach and floral nuance in the rich but quickly fading finish.

Who should drink it: A briskly sweet, refreshing cup for Keurig owners. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
Lake & Lodge blend as prepared in a Keurig single-serve brewer
Waterbury, Vermont
Reviewed: September 2006

Aroma 7
Acidity 6
Body 8
Flavor 7
Aftertaste 7

Origin: Not disclosed.

Roast (Agtron): Dark (na/37)

OVERALL RATING: 85

Notes: Keurig brewing devices were among the first single-serve coffee brewers on the market. Keurig now offers three home models (www.keurig.com) with a wide range of coffees available in compatible “K-Cup” format. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is one of the country’s leading specialty roasters, offering a particularly wide-ranging variety of origins and roast styles, including this blend, a long-standing customer favorite. Visit “K-Cup Coffees & Teas” at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters for more information.

Blind assessment: (As brewed in a Keurig B60 single-serve brewing device using a “K-Cup” capsule at a cup volume of 5.25 ounces): Smoke, toast, caramel, prune-toned fruit in the aroma. In the cup rich, low-key, with continued toast and pruny fruit notes and a hint of flowers.

Who should drink it: An aromatically simple but mildly roasty cup for Keurig owners.

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
Dark Magic blend as prepared in a Keurig single-serve brewer
Waterbury, Vermont
Reviewed: September 2006

Aroma 7
Acidity na
Body 8
Flavor 8
Aftertaste 7

Origin: Not disclosed.

Roast (Agtron): Dark (na/39)

OVERALL RATING: 87

Notes: Keurig brewing devices were among the first single-serve coffee brewers on the market. Keurig now offers three home models (www.keurig.com) with a wide range of coffees available in compatible “K-Cup” format. Green Mountain offers this particular coffee in an “Extra Bold” K-Cup, which means it contains more coffee than a normal K-Cup and brews a somewhat richer, heavier-bodied cup. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is one of the country’s leading specialty roasters, offering a particularly wide-ranging variety of origins and roast styles, including this darker roasted blend. Visit “K-Cup Coffees & Teas” at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters for more information.

Blind assessment: (As brewed in a Keurig B60 single-serve brewing device using a “K-Cup” capsule at a cup volume of 5.25 ounces): Sweet, round, toasty caramel aroma with a hint of flowers. In the cup very balanced: sweet, toasty, rich, with a hint of green apply tartness and pruny fruit edging toward chocolate. Sweet and rich in the short finish; turns slightly woody in the long.

Who should drink it: Keurig owners who want a rich but smooth dark-roasted cup. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
Vermont Country Blend Decaf as prepared in a Keurig single-serve brewer
Waterbury, Vermont
Reviewed: September 2006

Aroma 7
Acidity 7
Body 7
Flavor 7
Aftertaste 8

Origin: Not disclosed.

Roast (Agtron): Medium-Dark (na/49)

OVERALL RATING: 85

Notes: Keurig brewing devices were among the first single-serve coffee brewers on the market. Keurig now offers three home models with a wide range of coffees available in compatible “K-Cup” format. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is one of the country’s leading specialty roasters, offering a particularly wide-ranging variety of origins and roast styles, including this blend, a decaffeinated version of a long-standing customer favorite. Visit “K-Cup Coffees & Teas” at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters for more information.

Blind assessment: (As brewed in a Keurig B60 single-serve brewing device using a “K-Cup” capsule at a cup volume of 5.25 ounces): Delicate, caramel-toned aroma: flowers, berries, chocolate. In the cup continued caramelly and quite sweet with ongoing berry notes, but slightly cottony in mouthfeel and woody in flavor. The sweetness prevails in the finish.

Who should drink it: The combination of decaffeination and gentle sweetness should appeal to those who enjoy coffee but are sensitive to both caffeine and acids.

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