Maxwell House
Original Instant Coffee
| Roaster Location: | Northfield, Illinois |
| Coffee Origin: | Not disclosed. Contains coffee of the Robusta species. |
| Roast Level: | NA |
| Agtron: | 0/0 |
| Est. Price: | $7.79/8 oz. instant |
| Review Date: | March 2011 |
| Aroma: | 4 |
| Acidity: | 2 |
| Body: | 7 |
| Flavor: | 3 |
| Aftertaste: | 3 |
Blind Assessment
Wet wood and salted meat dominate, though subdued. Hints of composty fruit and caramel. Negligible acidity; lightly syrupy mouthfeel. Lightens up a bit in the finish, but not much.
Notes
An instant coffee evaluated as mixed in proportions of 2.5 grams to 150 ml or 5 ounces of hot water. Assuming a larger cup size and a more generous 3 grams per serving, this product costs approximately 10 cents per serving. Maxwell House is a brand of Kraft Foods. Visit www.kraftbrands.com/maxwellhousecoffee for more information. Visit
Who Should Drink It
Not the worst of the instants.
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This review originally appeared in the March, 2011 tasting report: Instant Coffees and Starbucks VIA: Beyond Bad
