Consumer Reports Pick Their Best

Mr.Maduro · 02-05-2009, 09:03 AM

http://shopping.yahoo.com/articles/y...est-cup-o-brew

My parents used to buy this stuff all the time, no they like the Cosco (Kirkland) brand...yuk!

Mister Moo · 02-05-2009, 10:47 AM

I'll try a bag O' Columbian this weekend for schnit'z and grins. Before I roasted my own I always thought Eight O'Clock whole bean was the best stuff in the grocery store if not the whole world. I was a red bag fan - never too keen on the Columbian which I found weak-bodied and acidic. Never being able to totally quit my fascination with EOC coffee, I have found, in the past several years, it varies from pretty good to pretty bad. In years past I always thought it was rock steady - not so, IMO, lately.

blogs.consumerreports adds info about new packaging - not that a new paint job will change the coffee.

"February 04, 2009
A top coffee in our latest report is getting a makeover

Eight O'Clock Coffee MakeoverEight O'Clock Coffee has been around for 150 years, making it older than long-established brands like Maxwell House (1892) and Chock full o'Nuts (1926) as well as relative newcomer Starbucks (1971).

Despite its age, Eight O'Clock remains a fresh choice. In our test of 13 major brands of ground, caffeinated 100 percent Colombian coffees (available to subscribers), we found that Eight O'Clock Coffee 100% Colombian offered the best combination of taste and price. A complex blend of earthy and fruity notes and a bright, pleasing sourness helped distinguish the Eight O'Clock. And at about $6 per pound, it costs much less than several tonier-but-not-tastier coffees."

Wharf Rat · 02-05-2009, 05:38 PM

That stuff ain't bad, for the price. Where I am, the better supermarket bagged coffees are $12 / lb and up. One favorite right now is the locally roasted Kaldis.

Bob

atlharp · 02-06-2009, 05:37 PM

I have been brewing this Hawaiian blend from Sam's that is pretty good. I still like EOC red bag. It is a good rock solid coffee for a decent price. Not the best by far, but a hell of a lot better than Folgers crap.

ATL

smokeyandthebandit05 · 02-11-2009, 08:48 AM

lol my grandma gave me her coffee maker yesterday cause it was too complicated for her. I had to take her to walmart to get her some medication so I went searching for the coffee section. When I come back with a bag of ground 8 o' clock coffee she was like "you dont want this! Get something out of a can like Folgers of Maxwell House"

Moral of the story is sometimes your elders arent wiser cause the shelves are full of the cans and there were only a few bags of ground 8 o' clock coffee left.

02-11-2009, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokeyandthebandit05

Moral of the story is sometimes your elders arent wiser cause the shelves are full of the cans and there were only a few bags of ground 8 o' clock coffee left.

Funny....I don't remember my elders complaining about subprime mortgage rates, credit card debt, bailouts or bankruptcy.....and you say they AREN'T wiser???

We could learn a LOT from our elders

mosesbotbol · 02-11-2009, 11:14 AM

My parents have been brewing Eight O'Clock Coffee in their Percolator for 30+ years and no complaints from guests or family.

floydp · 02-11-2009, 05:15 PM

With the economy being what it is and working less hours 8 o'clock has become more of a regular in my cup these days. Not great by any means but solid good tasting coffee. 12 ounce bag 4 bux compared to what my wife was spending on hot chocolate with caffeine or more commonly known as Mocha Latte or some such mess from Star(cost to many)Bucks.

688sonarmen · 03-22-2009, 08:15 PM

I gave it another go around too. It's ok. I think I may have brewed it a little strong

stitch · 04-03-2009, 01:29 AM

Eight O' Clock Red Bag

Been drinking it most all my life, Next best thing to Arbuckles and egg shells.

02-05-2009, 09:03 AM	#1
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Consumer Reports Pick Their Best http://shopping.yahoo.com/articles/y...est-cup-o-brew My parents used to buy this stuff all the time, no they like the Cosco (Kirkland) brand...yuk! __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)

02-05-2009, 10:47 AM	#2
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: Consumer Reports Pick Their Best I'll try a bag O' Columbian this weekend for schnit'z and grins. Before I roasted my own I always thought Eight O'Clock whole bean was the best stuff in the grocery store if not the whole world. I was a red bag fan - never too keen on the Columbian which I found weak-bodied and acidic. Never being able to totally quit my fascination with EOC coffee, I have found, in the past several years, it varies from pretty good to pretty bad. In years past I always thought it was rock steady - not so, IMO, lately. blogs.consumerreports adds info about new packaging - not that a new paint job will change the coffee. "February 04, 2009 A top coffee in our latest report is getting a makeover Eight O'Clock Coffee MakeoverEight O'Clock Coffee has been around for 150 years, making it older than long-established brands like Maxwell House (1892) and Chock full o'Nuts (1926) as well as relative newcomer Starbucks (1971). Despite its age, Eight O'Clock remains a fresh choice. In our test of 13 major brands of ground, caffeinated 100 percent Colombian coffees (available to subscribers), we found that Eight O'Clock Coffee 100% Colombian offered the best combination of taste and price. A complex blend of earthy and fruity notes and a bright, pleasing sourness helped distinguish the Eight O'Clock. And at about $6 per pound, it costs much less than several tonier-but-not-tastier coffees." __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."

02-05-2009, 05:38 PM	#3
Wharf Rat I'll get up and fly away Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Florence, SC Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	Re: Consumer Reports Pick Their Best That stuff ain't bad, for the price. Where I am, the better supermarket bagged coffees are $12 / lb and up. One favorite right now is the locally roasted Kaldis. Bob

02-06-2009, 05:37 PM	#4
atlharp Microaggressor Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Magical Tree Land Posts: 208 Trading: (1)	Re: Consumer Reports Pick Their Best I have been brewing this Hawaiian blend from Sam's that is pretty good. I still like EOC red bag. It is a good rock solid coffee for a decent price. Not the best by far, but a hell of a lot better than Folgers crap. ATL

02-11-2009, 08:48 AM	#5
smokeyandthebandit05 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rich Location: Branchville Posts: 758 Trading: (1)	Re: Consumer Reports Pick Their Best lol my grandma gave me her coffee maker yesterday cause it was too complicated for her. I had to take her to walmart to get her some medication so I went searching for the coffee section. When I come back with a bag of ground 8 o' clock coffee she was like "you dont want this! Get something out of a can like Folgers of Maxwell House" Moral of the story is sometimes your elders arent wiser cause the shelves are full of the cans and there were only a few bags of ground 8 o' clock coffee left. __________________ MIAMI CANES 9-4 NJ DEVILS 37-21-3

02-11-2009, 11:14 AM	#7
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Consumer Reports Pick Their Best My parents have been brewing Eight O'Clock Coffee in their Percolator for 30+ years and no complaints from guests or family. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

02-11-2009, 05:15 PM	#8
floydp Team of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Here behind my wall Posts: 939 Trading: (0)	Re: Consumer Reports Pick Their Best With the economy being what it is and working less hours 8 o'clock has become more of a regular in my cup these days. Not great by any means but solid good tasting coffee. 12 ounce bag 4 bux compared to what my wife was spending on hot chocolate with caffeine or more commonly known as Mocha Latte or some such mess from Star(cost to many)Bucks. __________________ Waiting for the Worms to come.

03-22-2009, 08:15 PM	#9
688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: Consumer Reports Pick Their Best I gave it another go around too. It's ok. I think I may have brewed it a little strong

04-03-2009, 01:29 AM	#10
stitch Saddle Maker And Cowboy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Diamond K Ranch Posts: 720 Trading: (34)	Re: Consumer Reports Pick Their Best Eight O' Clock Red Bag Been drinking it most all my life, Next best thing to Arbuckles and egg shells. __________________ Cowboy Wisdom: Ifin' ya get to thinkin yourself a might bit important, Try tellin someone else's dog what to do.