Gavalia Coffee
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Gevalia
O.K. Let's be honest. Most people try this coffee to get the freebie, then stop ordering. I've tried this coffee a couple of times before only because I was a guest at someone's dinner and they were proud to serve it in their new decanter set they received with their order. When I was asked what I thought of the coffee, I had to be honest with them. They understood, especially because they know I'm a roaster. Since then they've learned their lesson. They order from me every now and then.
O.K. Let's be honest. Most people try this coffee to get the freebie, then stop ordering. I've tried this coffee a couple of times before only because I was a guest at someone's dinner and they were proud to serve it in their new decanter set they received with their order. When I was asked what I thought of the coffee, I had to be honest with them. They understood, especially because they know I'm a roaster. Since then they've learned their lesson. They order from me every now and then.
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Coffee Guy, when your honest with them what do you tell them, what are your feelings about this coffee itself.
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During dessert (German Chocolate Cake) they had served Gevalia, Colombian. I usually take a sip before tasting desserts so I don't retard the taste of the coffee. Although this was not a cupping. I had noticed a sort of citrus aftertaste when sipping this coffee. I did not know at first that this was Gevalia, and the only way I knew was when my wife had commented on how nice the coffee accessories were. That's when the hostess said that she had gotten them when she purchased this coffee. As we were clearing the table after dessert I had asked the host how long he had this coffee and he mentioned only a couple of weeks. I then asked when they purchased it was it in whole bean form or ground? He said that it was ground. I told him that Colombian should not possess a citrus or sour after taste and asked him if his coffee equipment was clean before brewing his coffee. He assured me it was. I then told him I would send him a sample of our Colombian Supremo and if he liked it then order from me in the future. I did, and he does. He had ordered from me twice so far. My personal feeling on Gevalia's coffees are inconclusive, since this was the only time I have tasted them. For whatever reason, it was not good that evening. I don't like to pass judgement on others without them having the opportunity to correct. I've even been passed up for other coffees at times because someone else's tasted different that mine.
I have several half-pounds of Gevalia that I was going to offer up to anyone
that wanted to try it until I checked the date. I've had them over two years. Oops.
I remember liking them, but I did not brew my coffee as strong then as I do now. They just sent it faster than I drank it. I like their Costa Rican peaberry.
Offer still stands if anyone's brave enough. You're paying the postage though!
One more thing... How do I get French press brewed coffee stronger? More coffee, finer grind, or >5 min. steep time? I'm grinding at the coarsest setting right now (as recommended).
that wanted to try it until I checked the date. I've had them over two years. Oops.
I remember liking them, but I did not brew my coffee as strong then as I do now. They just sent it faster than I drank it. I like their Costa Rican peaberry.
Offer still stands if anyone's brave enough. You're paying the postage though!
One more thing... How do I get French press brewed coffee stronger? More coffee, finer grind, or >5 min. steep time? I'm grinding at the coarsest setting right now (as recommended).
Gevalia Peruvian Organic
I have just tried Gevalia Peruvian Organic and I found it to be smooth---almost too smooth ----but lacking in both aroma and structure. It is very easy and pleasant and does not have the aftertatste mentioned by others on this forum. However it is really too benign and weak for my taste.
M :-D
I have just tried Gevalia Peruvian Organic and I found it to be smooth---almost too smooth ----but lacking in both aroma and structure. It is very easy and pleasant and does not have the aftertatste mentioned by others on this forum. However it is really too benign and weak for my taste.
M :-D
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Gevalia has great marketting throughout the united states from telivision to magazine advertisement to word of mouth and mailers. It is marketted as a 'special' drink for special times, the whole concept of the advertisement gets those who are not aware of the differences in coffee to try it. I have often seen those who want to do something 'special' for their family get this as a treat. 
Gevalia is heaven compared to Millstone breakfast blend
Gevalia's marketing machine may be overhyping its merit and overpricing its product, but compared to the Millstone breakfast blend I bought the other day, it is really day and night! I bought the Millstone acting on reviews I read about it on the web but gosh that must be one of the most tasteless coffee I have ever cupped. I wonder if Proctor and Gamble has forced the roaster to use robusta beans to trim cost....a disaster!
M :evil:
Gevalia's marketing machine may be overhyping its merit and overpricing its product, but compared to the Millstone breakfast blend I bought the other day, it is really day and night! I bought the Millstone acting on reviews I read about it on the web but gosh that must be one of the most tasteless coffee I have ever cupped. I wonder if Proctor and Gamble has forced the roaster to use robusta beans to trim cost....a disaster!
M :evil:
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I think Gevalia is just a bit above Taster's Choice.
I purchased two pkgs of Kenya decaf from Gevalia which were absolutely putrid. The beans were extremely dry and the ground product was dusty. It is difficult to measure a product based upon one purchase, but that has been my only experience. I see no reason to try again.
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