No EqualMarch 31, 2008 L. Gregory(Washington State) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
We were the grind your own beans, french press coffee people. Till I decided to try this from a local Co-op. I'm not sure why since I wouldn't even think about buy pre-ground coffee such as Folgers, let alone drink instant coffee. But boy am I ever glad I tried this product. It's super easy, quick, tastes amazing, rich and bold without the acidic after taste. Okay it's instant coffee, so keep that in mind but if you looking for a quick coffee fix, you won't be disappointed.
Excellent CoffeeMay 22, 2008 Jane H. Weaver 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Mount Hagen coffee is wonderful tasting and grown organic. The only coffee my family will drink.
Super Organic CoffeeJune 18, 2008 K. Wilson(Glenfield, NY USA) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Was drinking way too much coffee by the pot and this organic instant coffee allows me to cut back on coffee but have a real nice organic cup of coffee whenever I want to...I am also an organic bean grinder person so this is just the greatest substitute....am going to try the decaf one soon...thanks Mount Hagen!!!!
Mount Hagen vs Taster's ChoiceAugust 22, 2008 myoho guy(Northern California USA) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I like freshly-ground, brewed coffee, but sometimes I'm in a hurry and just want a reasonable facsimile that looks, smells, and tastes like it and delivers my morning "buzz". Generally, any instant can be made drinkable if you doctor it up with enough creamer and sugar. Many of the previous reviews heaped praise on this drink, so naturally I wanted to see if Mount Hagen is really that good. To make this review a bit different, I decided conduct a coffee "throwdown" between Mount Hagen Organic Instant Freeze Dried Coffee and Nescafe Taster's Choice Instant Coffee, Regular, 0.49-Ounce Single Sticks, 7-Count Boxes (Pack of 24). I wasn't expecting the Nescafe to be better than the Mount Hagen; it's just that I do drink that brand and like it. For the review, I brewed a cup of each of the instants according to instructions. Here's what I found:
Aroma- Neither of these brands has a rich aroma, but the Mt. Hagen had the edge here, mainly because it's a darker roast.
Taste- Fairly close results; the Taster's Choice was not bitter and had a fairly clean finish (no undesirable aftertaste). It was pretty watery when brewed according to instructions, though. Mount Hagen chalks one up in the win column for richer flavor and a fuller body.
Convenience/Affordability- Taster's Choice is more convenient but is not more affordable than Mt. Hagen (price/ounce). Nescafe scores here on convenience.
Eco-friendliness- Mount Hagen would seem to win because it's an organically-grown product (not sure if it's Fair Trade, though). However, it may have a larger carbon footprint than the Nescafe, since it's imported from Germany. The 2 brands tie on this category.
In the end, I would go with the Mt. Hagen for at-home use because of it's slightly richer flavor and it's organically grown. I wouldn't mind keeping a couple of tubes of the Taster's Choice around in a drawer or the glove compartment for a caffeine-based "emergency", though.
Full bodied flavor, easy and organic - perfect combinationMarch 7, 2008 V. Vanderbent(Riverdale, NY USA) 2 out of 3 found this review helpful
We drink this every day. Beats having to make coffee from beans thanks to the full, smooth flavor. Highly recommended.
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