Kicking Horse Coffee - Kick Ass Dark

Kick Ass Dark from Kicking Horse Coffee Company

Buy This Product on Amazon.comKicking Horse Coffee Kick Ass Dark, Whole Bean Coffee, 2.2-Pound Pouch 

Kicking Horse Coffee Kick Ass Dark, Whole Bean Coffee, 12.3-Ounce Tins (Pack of 2) 

Kicking Horse Coffee - Kick Ass 12.3 oz 

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I'm big about the name that a coffee company chooses to represent itself. Some of them are remarkable while others leave a lot to be desired. In the case of Kicking Horse Coffee, you can't help but remember what this company is all about. Don't think that this company is all about gimmicks though. I was lucky enough to be able to try their Kick Ass Dark creation, which is amazing in more ways than one.

The packaging that a coffee company chooses for its products makes a huge impression on me. When a company decides that it's going to break with the typical paper coffee bag mold, it's important for you to take notice. The coffee that goes into the package has to be great as well for the equation to actually make a difference. In the case of the Kick Ass coffee, you are in for a treat to say the least.

The beans themselves smell all sorts of wonderful. I'm normally not convinced at the quality of a particular kind of coffee simply because of how it smells. On occasion, you will come a cross coffee that smells great, but doesn't have the taste to deliver on what the smell of it is promising. This coffee is not one of those products. There are so many layers to the flavor of this coffee that it's hard to keep track.

You might be scared of a dark blend because of what you have tried before. A lot of dark blends have the tendency to taste burnt, which is understandable considering how long the beans have to be roasted before they reach this level. Kicking Horse Coffee somehow broke this mold and produced a type of coffee that's loaded with flavor, but smooth at the same time. These elements produce a can't miss combination.

Kicking Horse Coffee specializes in a variety of other products as well in all areas of hot beverages. If any of them are like their Kick Ass variety, I hope to have the opportunity to try them all. Don't let their location in Canada scare you away from ordering their delicious coffee. They sell their coffee on Amazon.com, which makes their coffee readily available to anyone across the world.

Buy This Product on Amazon.comKicking Horse Coffee Kick Ass Dark, Whole Bean Coffee, 2.2-Pound Pouch 

Kicking Horse Coffee Kick Ass Dark, Whole Bean Coffee, 12.3-Ounce Tins (Pack of 2) 

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Coffee Bean Direct Coffee Roasters - Outstanding New Jersey Coffee

I lost my love for coffee by drinking countless cups of 100% Colombian from big coffee companies like Folger's and Maxwell House. I am not the person who likes coffee for the caffeine aspect of it. Granted, we all could use a boost in the morning and I am one of those people. On the other hand, I want to have something that tastes good while also giving me that boost. When I consumed the City Roast Colombian Supremo blend from Coffee Bean Direct Coffee Roasters, my mind was permanently changed.

The first thing that stood out to me when I received this blend was the packaging. I am used to the typical coffee bag that looks a lot like the following image:

The bag that I received from Coffee Bean Direct Coffee Roasters looked like this:

Shoutout to Housewife on a Mission

You might not think that the packaging on a bag of coffee makes any difference; however, first impressions mean all the difference in the world. The uniqueness of the bag I received made me want to peruse the contents within. I was not disappointed. The smell of this coffee told me right away that I was in for a treat. As the coffee brewed, the smell soon filled my house and increased my excitement level for what was to come. From the first sip to the end of my first cup, I knew that Coffee Bean Direct Coffee Roasters wasn't messing around.

Coffee that's advertised as being Colombian usually falls into the category of being unremarkable. This roastery took it to another level and could easily give any similar offerings from corporate coffee entities a run for their money. Since it is so common, people are more likely to have Colombian over any of the other daring flavors. I recommend that all of these individuals make the switch over from their corporate selection to something from Coffee Bean Direct Coffee Roasters.

This company interests me to no end due to the considerable amount of blends it has in its inventory. It is my personal goal to try every coffee and tea in their selection eventually. I mean, they have a maple bacon smoked coffee. Any coffee house that's capable of mixing two things I love together in the same bag is more than deserving of my attention. It doesn't stop there with all their enticing options. I recommend that you go over to their website and purchase a bag for yourself today. You will not be disappointed.

Black Feather Roasters LLC. - Roy, Utah

As a general rule, I always try to sample what a roaster produces before I write anything about them. The coffee that they produce elicits an emotional response from me, which in turn leads to the words flowing off my fingertips. However, I am not against responding to other forms of inspiration, which is where this profile of Black Feather Roasters in Roy, Utah comes in.

Since I am a Utah resident and I continue to delve deeply into the Utah coffee scene, the names Ron Ford and Black Feather Roasters keep coming up. While there are many different coffee roasters in the state of Utah, this particular one seems to have quite the reputation. After briefly talking with Ford via Facebook, I can see why he's receiving so much attention.

This man is working to build his business the old-fashioned way through hard work and love for what he does on a daily basis. You will find him selling his delicious blends at the farmer's market in Ogden or through his website. When you see him and all his bags of beans and grounds, I recommend that you stop and pick up a few.

I have not had the opportunity to try any of his countless blends available in whole beans or grounds, but I fully intend to do so in the future. You also have the option to open a wholesale account or purchase a t-shirt to represent this up and coming brand. I was surprised to find that he's even selling empty burlap coffee bags.

For a limited time, you have the option to order a 4.5 pound sampler of his greatest blends. At the price he's charging, you would be hard pressed to find high quality coffee that's as affordable anywhere else. .Regardless of the price, you should take every opportunity to support a local artisan that's trying to make a splash in an otherwise crowded marketplace. 

Caffe D'arte - Alderwood Roasted Coffee Blends - Fabriano and Velletri

Fabriano

When I heard about such a thing as wood roasted coffee, I was fascinated with the idea, but I was consumed with the worry that it was nothing more than marketing fluff. That all changed when I poured my first cup of coffee using this blend. With each sip, you can taste the wood that was used to roast it.

Caffe D'arte is one of the premier coffee shops in Seattle, Washington, a place that's often regarded as the coffee capital of the United States. Their line of wood roasted coffees is unique when compared to their other blends. You will soon know what you're dealing with the moment that you smell what's coming out of the bag.

Normally, coffee tastes nothing like it smells. This coffee is different from those blends. As your coffee begins to brew, you will find that it smells exactly like what greeted you when you first opened the bag. You have to be careful. If the other people in your house smell what's coming out of the kitchen, they will want to drink all your coffee.

Velletri

I wasn't sure what to expect when I tried this blend. After all, it came with the Fabriano kind. Their descriptions are very similar. When it comes to the actual taste of the product, they couldn't be anymore different. You can tell that they are kind of alike. This blend is unique enough to stand on its own two feet.

I have come to the conclusion that Caffe D'arte needs to make air fresheners with this scent. It's perhaps the best smelling coffee I've ever smelled in any form. In the world of food, we have a tendency to taste with our eyes before we ever do so with our mouths. This coffee from Caffe D'arte has an advantage in that respect.

I changed it up a bit when it came time to test this blend. I added some cream and then cream and sugar to see the differences in taste. The addition of cream and sugar seems to enhance this blend more than most I have tasted. I also tried it with nothing added whatsoever. All of the variations were stellar variations in and of themselves.

Summary

I'm glad that the excitement that I felt before I received this blend wasn't misplaced. It has quickly become one of my favorite coffee blends. I keep pouring cup after cup only to be dismayed to find that my cup kept coming up empty. Whenever I want something that's full of flavor, I reach for this coffee.

Luckily, for the sake of the public, these are not the only two blends that Caffe D'arte makes. You have the option to pick from their expresso, drip coffee, and organic fair trade blends. I haven't tried any of these varieties yet, but I hope to do so in the future.

In the meantime, you need to get your hands on anything and everything from Caffe D'arte. The products that they send around the country make you feel like you're sitting in their shops in Portland or Seattle. It's hard to replicate the experience that you get when sitting in a coffee shop, but they come close.

Coffee in my Neck of the Woods Part 1 - The Daily Rise Expresso - Layton, Utah

The Daily Rise Expresso

Layton Location

1985 W. Antelope Dr., Layton, UT 84041

801-774-0585

The Daily Rise Expresso in Layton, Utah is one of those coffee shops that you remember from the moment you drive up to it. Normally, it's difficult for a coffee shop to have the classic coffee shop atmosphere while also lacking a building that people can go into. Everyone has the tendency to associate drive-thru coffee joints with coffee that's somehow subpar. The talented individuals at The Daily Rise Expresso take this notion and turn it completely on its head.

All of the professionals that you deal with at The Daily Rise Expresso couldn't be more friendly. Normally, the experience that you have at any drive-thru involves getting whatever you ordered and getting out of there. When you go to The Daily Rise Expresso, you will find that time seems to fly by as you talk coffee with one of their representatives. They do everything in their power to make you feel at home for however long you at their location.

The building behind this location is actually their roasting house, which produces amazing smells that fill  the air all around the location. It helps that when they open their window to take your order, you're greeted with all the smells coming from inside the building as well. These smells are not the illusion that you might find in the coffee section at the grocery store. Their drinks taste as good as their shop smells.

I've been to this particular location before and I plan to go back again in the near future. They have a much bigger Ogden location that I will also head to soon. There are so many reasons for you to go to The Daily Rise Expresso. They have the perfect mix of quality drinks and superb customer service. This combination ensures that you will have an excellent time whenever you decide to pay them a visit.

Death Wish Coffee Company - Review #1

Death Wish Coffee

From: Death Wish Coffee Company

I came across the delicious brew from Death Wish Coffee Company through a Google search looking for new types of coffee. From the moment I read about it, I knew that it would be the perfect jumping off point for this coffee project. After all, how can you not read about a coffee having 200% more caffeine than all the other major brands and not pay attention?

I didn't know what to expect from this coffee going in. All of the other strong coffees I'd had in the past were too burnt tasting for my liking. This coffee had the same smooth taste as a regular cup of 100% Columbian, but this is no regular cup of coffee.

To put this into perspective, my wife is someone who hates coffee and never has any of the blends that I try. She refuses to touch the stuff no matter how hard I try to get her to. She took one smell of the grounds in my bag of Death Wish Coffee and had to have a cup. She now drinks it on a daily basis, which is bad for me because the bag is not endless.

In my previous experiences with coffee, I thought that nothing could come along to change my preconceived notions. Death Wish Coffee arrived and taught me that there's another territory into which coffee needs to venture. It made me realize that coffee didn't have to be secondary to energy drinks, its hyperactive cousin.

My only complaint is that, at some point in the near future, the bag that I received will be empty. I think I might shed a tear on that day.

For the people who are on the fence as to whether they should try Death Wish Coffee, it's time to get off that fence and place and order. From the moment that you try your first cup, you will be hooked and will keep coming back for more on a daily basis. The warning label that's printed on every bag is not a warning at all. It's an invitation to get your mind blown.

WANTED: Coffee Shop Merchandise

I fully anticipate opening up an Instagram account devoted to this blog to showcase all of the coffee I'm drinking and other items I receive. A slideshow of pictures of cups and bags of coffee is only going to go so far. Everyone will become bored of the situation before long. To remedy this monotonous predicament, I am asking for any piece of coffee shop merchandise. These items will be prominently featured in the Instagram account as well as on the blog.

I don't want to limit the types of items I could potentially receive. I am leaning on the generosity of the coffee shops that come to my blog. I want to see something that represents you, whether it's a t-shirt, coffee cup, bag of grounds/beans, or some other item. I want to see it and the world does as well.

If you want to get in touch with me, you can do so at 801-941-2092 or allenglines@gmail.com.

Things I'd Like to Review - Item #1 - Tim Horton's

As a citizen of the state of Utah, I am nowhere near a Tim Horton's location. For those of you who don't know, Tim Horton's is a coffee shop/restaurant chain that has been operating out of Canada since 1964 and came to the United States in 1986. There are countless locations of this restaurant and some of them in the United States. When something is a major part of the cuisine of any country, I can't help but be intrigued.

That's where I need your help. I want to desperately try and review coffee from Tim Horton's. I understand that they sell coffee online, but that's not the same. I would absolutely love it if someone sent me some coffee from an actual Tim Horton's location or at least a grocery store in Canada. I feel like at that point I would get the genuine article and be bale to write my review from there.

If you're interested in sending me Tim Horton's coffee, please send me an email at allenglines@gmail.com or call me at 801-941-2092.

To Any and Every Coffee Shop

WANTED: Coffee Shop Merchandise

I love what you do and I want to represent you in this blog. If you could send me any sort of product that you have available, I will post pictures and do an individual profile on your shop. I am not limiting the types of products that I am requesting. If you are willing to send it to me, I am more than happy to provide it with coverage.

Send me an email at allenglines@gmail.com or call me at 801-941-2092 and I will provide you with my mailing address.

What's In It for You: One word, exposure. I have a built-in audience of over 50,000 visitors who are excited to hear about you.

For the Coffee Shops with No Coffee or Merchandise to Send: Perhaps we can work out a sponsorship deal. This deal would lead to you being mentioned in every single post that I make on my blog for $1 each day. Email me if you are interested in such a deal.

Hello and Welcome

Who doesn't love a nice cup of coffee? I know I do. The best thing about the country that we live in is that you don't have to settle for the coffee brands that you see at the grocery store. While many of those brands produce an excellent cup of java, you should look a little bit deeper if you want something that's truly excellent. The common misconception is that Starbucks is where coffee begins and ends.

Starbucks, the mega coffee giant, churns out excellent coffee products around the nation. Unfortunately, their presence in retail spaces and the grocery store has the tendency to undermine the value of independent coffee houses. You might be reading that statement and think that I'm a bit of a hipster and I only like things that aren't associated with corporate entities. On the contrary, I've down many cups of Starbucks coffee with glee and I plan to do so in the future.

My favorite part of the world of coffee is the amount of competition that's present in that market. You aren't forced to drink Folger's every day. You could venture out of the grocery store and go to another store that carries several different brands you might have never heard of. A lot of independent coffee houses also roast on the side, which is a definite bonus for anyone who loves coffee. I'm someone who wants to venture off the beaten path and see what's out there to try.

The goal of this blog, which is affiliated with One Man Dines Local (Click Here), a destination devoted to my experience dining at establishments in and around Utah. That blog has an established audience of 50,000 viewers anytime I post something on there. It might not look like anything now. Prior to my recent reboot of it, I had written hundreds of posts based on nothing more than the word of others and information I could find online. I found that approach to be a little artificial, so I scrapped all of the posts and went back to the beginning. The audience from that blog will carry over to this one, creating the opportunity for an ample amount of exposure for anyone who's represented here.

I want everything coffee to be represented in this blog. I will go over concepts, review various flavors of coffee, and even take a look at the various coffee makers on the market today. If it has anything to do with coffee, I want to look into it. The end goal will be a thorough informational resource that coffee lovers can refer to whenever they are curious about something. Luckily, the world of coffee is changing every day and I don't think that I will run out of material anytime soon.

In the meantime, I'm looking for any sort of donations and sponsor to help me progress through this epic journey. These can take the form of money or coffee-related products (beans, grounds, makers, etc.). I don't want to place any limitations on this area because that would hold the journey back. If you're interested in supporting this effort, send me an email at allenglines@gmail.com or call me at 801-941-2092.