I received an email a couple of weeks ago, asking if I would be interested in trying and reviewing the new Folgers Gourmet Select coffees. As we all know- 1) I am cheap and 2) I love freebies. I decided to take them up on the challenge and was looking for my envelope in the mail.
Imagine my surprise when the postman delivers an enormous box to my home. Inside were three full size packages of their new coffee. Within the box was a letter that requested I review the coffee honestly (even if it was bad) and to share it with the company and in my blog.
I drink Aldi coffee so, of course, I was excited to get a chance to drink the real deal. I will admit that I was skeptical that it would be *that* good or that I would want to buy it. I am satisfied with Aldi coffee and my occasional trip to Starbucks.
I decided to open the Vanilla Biscotti first because that sounded delicious. I poured the coffee into my handy little French Press coffee mug and had a big swig. I swear, it was like drinking a cookie. Usually when I buy store brand coffees, I can barely taste the flavoring that they have in the coffee. I knew exactly what I was drinking and it smelled divine.
Let me also say that this coffee can double as an air freshener too. We went to the Air Zoo (taking advantage of National Museum Day) and I drank my coffee on the way there. We were in the museum for four hours and when we opened the door to my car, the car even smelled like a cookie. Now how in the world did they accomplish that?
I haven’t had a chance to sample the other two yet, because I am too addicted to the first coffee that I have tried. It has even curbed my urge to hit the drive through at Starbucks and that says a lot!
The Folgers Gourmet Selections line includes a range of eight ground varieties: Morning Cafe, Espresso Roast, Lively Colombian, Lively Colombian Decaf, Vanilla Biscotti, Chocolate Truffle, Hazelnut Crème and Caramel Drizzle. The Lively Colombian, Vanilla Biscotti and Hazelnut Crème varieties are also available in whole bean. Folgers Gourmet Selections will be packaged in premium bags (depending on the specific variety in 10 to 12 oz.).The suggested retail price is $5.99 a bag, which turns out to be much cheaper than my trips to Starbucks.
If you are interested in enjoying a cup of this coffee, you can get a free sample of Folgers Gourmet Selections. You will receive your sample within six to eight weeks.
I love you, Folgers! You can continue letting me be your guinea pig anytime!
Thanks, Amy. I signed up for the free sample. I want my house to smell like a cookie, too!
Not sure if you have Kroger grocery stores where you are, but their Private Selection coffee comes in “cinnamon roll” flavor. Yummm! We use store brand coffee, too, and I find that if you cut the cheap stuff with the good stuff you get the best of both worlds!
Oh, btw, I looked for the Walmart All You mag online. Only found an ad for it, but I was really impressed that they collaborated with Time Warner on it. Congrats again!
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Thanks so much for checking for it. They don’t have a lot of information on their website, which is unfortunate. They also only charge less than two bucks an issue.
One thing that I do like about that magazine is that they stuff it with coupons for groceries and such. There were over thirty dollars in coupons (for a lot of products I use) so you could get your money back on it.
I like the Kroger brand coffee too! I haven’t tried the Cinnamon Roll- maybe I will add that to my list when I am done with this batch of coffee.
Hope you like your sample- can’t beat the price
Thanks for stopping by, Angie!
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Thanks for the review and the sample! *smile* I sighned up for a sample, and I plan to use it for a how-to when it arrives. *grin* Of course, afterwards, I’ll enjoy it thoroughly.
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All I have to say is this coffee is delicious. I’m trying to locate a store near by that sells it. my boss picked it up at his local grocer and I can’t find it near me. It’s very highly recommended.
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