Nerd Fuel: Green Mountain – Breakfast Blend

It has been a few months since I posted a Nerd Fuel review. So this time, I decided to go back to basics. No fancy foreign coffees, no seasonal blends, etc. I just wanted to try something simple. This morning I took a trip to the local grocery store and picked up one of those small three-pod boxes of Green Mountain’s Breakfast Blend. It doesn’t get an simpler than a “breakfast blend” brew.  “Breakfast Blend” coffees are typically defined as light or medium-light roasts with very balanced taste profile. They are not particularly strong and they go well with most morning meals. Green Mountain’s Breakfast blend is exactly that.

Now, just because this isn’t an elaborate, exotic-origin coffee doesn’t mean it is not a quality product. As soon as I started the brew, I could tell from the rich aroma that this was actually going to be a pretty decent cup of coffee. It had a very silky and rich aroma, not the dank “wet paper” smell some brands give you. Being a light roast, I was surprised at how aromatic it was. I was equally as pleased with my first sip. The coffee itself has a very mild, but well balanced flavor. It’s smooth, with a bright – almost sweet/woody essence to it. To be honest, it was much better than I expected.

I usually prefer bold and flavorful coffees. But I really wanted to try something outside of my comfort zone. Regardless, I honestly went in to this review expecting to find a bland, boring cup of joe. I have to admit, I was proven wrong. In fact, I think this might end up in my top ten list. If you’re a K-Cup addict, you owe it to yourself to try this. Don’t let the boring name fool you.

Score: 4 out of 4

Would Purchase again?: Yes! This is a quality product. The blend borders on perfection for a “general purpose” coffee. I was pleasantly surprised by this one. A must try!