Has anyone tried Beaumont Coffee at Aldi's?

[paulispumonti]

Another potential recession hedge manuever......Should I spend $4.99 for 34.5 ounces of this or pay the xtra $2-3 for Maxwell House

[peachy55]

I like most of the blends of coffee in the 12 ounce foil bags Aldi's carries. I just purchased the classic medium roast ground coffee that is fair trade certified. I was very pleased with the taste!

[Florida Hound]

I have read almost all the coffee-related threads on Chowhound, and I saved this thread to my profile with the idea that one day I would have to try this inexpensive coffee that most posters said was reasonably good. I am sipping my first cup right now. When I pulled open the bag of whole bean Beaumont Morning Roast (a task in itself- finally got the scissors), I smelled really nothing much. I am used to that "moment" of opening a new bag of Dunkin Donuts whole beans and being hit with an incredible aroma. Beaumont.... nothin'.
Now, I gotta tell ya, this cup of coffee is more of the same. Nothin'. I can taste my usual sweetner, but not much coffee. I will tinker with maybe an extra Tablespoon of Beaumont tomorrow, and use the entire bag one way or another (maybe a spoonful to extend the Dunkin beans, as a compromise for a few mornings...).

[My favorite extenders to mix in with my Dunkin Donuts whole beans are either ground Folgers Classic Roast Medium or 8 O'Clock 100% Columbian beans. No new contenders this morning.]

[Clams047]

It's hard for me to imagine why anyone would buy / drink Maxwell House. This thread has me wanting to try the Aldie brand. We've had such unexpected, good luck with most Aldie products that it's worth a try. Our current preference is New England Coffee (DD perhaps second) which is typically available as a sale item at Stop & Shop around here every few weeks.

As for DD, ever notice how it's typically about the same price at the grocer vs. the store, except the DD stores sell 16 oz bags vs. 12 oz at the grocer?

[getzgilberto]

We love Beaumont's Morning Roast. After years of going through "phases" liking Coffee Fool, Starbucks, Seattle's Best (pre-merger) and Tully's, we tried "lowly" Beaumont coffee from Aldi and we haven't looked back. We hand grind with a hand built Camano Coffee Mill from Red Rooster Trading Company. Adjusting this conical burr mill to a very coarse grind and using filtered water and double walled Bodum stainless steel french press (6 scoops of coarse ground coffee for 36 ounces of water and 4 minutes brew time) produces our ideal cup.

[Brawny71]

Hey, I love your username. I'm a big bossa nova fan. While I'm on the subject of names, I should remind the originator of this topic that there was no Mr. Aldi (not literally, anyway), so no apostrophe S.

[Brawny71]

I'm three years late in answering, but just in case anyone stumbles upon this, I'd say you'd be a fool to pay more for Maxwell House. (And if you're going to be a coffee snob...really, Maxwell House?!) Read the ingredients. I'll wager they are both "100% pure Arabica beans". And while on the subject., the beans at Aldi labeled "Morning Blend" and "Donut Store Blend" are exactly the same. I've had both and cannot taste the difference. Their labels have exactly the same text.

[planetiowa]

Even if someone prefers a different coffee, one can economize by using 1/3-2/3 Beaumont coffee. I didn't like it at first. I missed my Folger's. So, I "tapered" off by decreasing the amount of the more expensive stuff. I transitioned painlessly in just a few days.

[Tripeler]

Perhaps the Morning Blend is for household use, while the Donut Store Blend is for their commercial customers? Any way you cut it, it HAS to be better than Maxwell House, which as I recall is the very bottom of the heap in cheap coffee.

[DaveBeaumont]

I love this coffee....The Donut Store Blend is my favorit. When our family members come to visit, we alway break out several kinds, so everyone can get to try their favorite. It is the best.

[CynthiaJFinnegan]

I love Beaumont coffee; it's one of the best I've ever drank (the best would be a blend called Heavenly Bliss from a Phoenix coffee roaster called Grinders Coffee Co.). In fact, I wish Aldi would open stores here in Arizona just so I could buy the coffee.

[planetiowa]

Everyone should remember that it's IMPOSSIBLE to lose testing an ALDI product. They'll refund the money AND give you a replacement. You can always donate the nonperishable item to a food bank. Someone will like it. In the case of coffee, try my trick. I tapered off Folger's by blending that with the Aldi coffee. Or, you might like to do half and half. Either way, you'll save money.

[givemecarbs]

I did not know about their return policy planetiowa. Neat-o! No wonder some hounds refer to Aldi's as the no-hawaiian shirts TJ's!

[CynthiaJFinnegan]

It's a "Double Money Back" guarantee. If you're not satisfied, for whatever reason, you get double your money back.

[planetiowa]

No, they don't double the money. Here's their guarantee:

"Quality, taste and satisfaction are always DOUBLE guaranteed at ALDI. If for any reason, you are not 100% satisfied with any product, we will gladly replace the product AND refund your money."

Even so, it's generous.

[eddieeddie]

One of the most horrific coffees I have ever tasted. I will gladly pay more not to have my mouth assaulted by this sludge.

[HillJ]

Well, that's telling it like it is. I could say the same of inconsistencies in whole beans roasted by top names too. I never buy pre-ground coffee but some of the whole beans bagged thru Aldi's have been fine. It's really hit or miss w/many whole bean roasters tho. Right now my fav is Peet's.

[planetiowa]

I didn't like Beaumont at first. I used the remaining Folger's to mix with it. I tapered off the Folger's. Now, the Beaumont tastes fine. I enjoy saving the money!

[velochic]

Just wanted to put in a plug for Aldi's German Roast coffee. We used to live in Germany and I would swear that this is the same as Dallmayr coffee, which is significantly more expensive to purchase in the US. It has been our go-to coffee since moving back from Munich and it is a quality coffee product for everyday. I've never tried the Beaumont because the German Roast is so good.

[John E.]

The Beaumont coffee at Aldi is about the same as supermarket coffee, not much better, nor much worse. It is considerably cheaper however.

[planetiowa]

I didn't like the Beaumont the first time I made it. I was used to Folger's. I still had some Folger's left, so I started adding more and more Beaumont everyday. Yes, I tapered off Folger's! Anyway, I now save money by buying coffee at Aldi. Remember, if you don't like something they sell you, they'll refund your money AND replace the product.

[justathought4u]

Thumbs up for the Beaumont Coffee at the Aldi store. Go for it.

[alliedawn_98]

I bought the Beaumont Costa Rican Blend beans a couple of weeks ago and I really like them. It isn't as good as the local coffee shop's in-store roasted beans but IMO, is better than Starbucks.

[paulispumonti]

Thanks for ressurecting this post!! On that note, they have a bag of Zambian roast that is really good too..... What a deal also on these 12 ounce bags $2.99-$3.99

I still haven't tried the Beaumont big can coffe yet The 34.5 or so ounces at all of $4.99

[alliedawn_98]

I think I paid either $3.99 for the Costa Rican Blend. I'm looking forward to trying some of the other blends, too.

[HillJ]

The "Dunkin Donuts-ish" bag of joe Aldi's is selling of late is excellent as well.

[paulispumonti]

Yes, I;m running out to Aldi's tomorrow!!!!!! I was at the grocery store today and the Price of coffee has soared- $8.99- $9.49 for your name brands standard 34 oz container...what's up with that??

And a major BOO to FOLGER'S for shrinking the size of their containers on most varieties from 34.5 ounces to 27.5 or thereabouts

[gilado]

OMG! The absolute best. I've been drinking this for over a half of year now since my son who's always on a budget turned me on to Aldi "Period". I have to say most everything at Aldi is as great as any other brand, if not better, i.e., canned soup, TP, Chips, etc. And the coffee, "Forget About It. Honestly, I like it better than the same size bag I used to buy from Starbucks. I thinks its actually better. Anyone agree?

[bkmd519]

I realize that this link is really old, but I TOTALLY agree with you, paulispumponti! I have tried MANY coffees in my day (Starbucks, TONS of "exotic blends" at Costco, Folgers, organic blends, etc.). I have to say, Aldi's Beaumont Donut Store Blend coffee is THE BEST I've ever had. I have never looked forward to my morning coffee as much as I do with this. It's SO GOOD!

[Pamblah]

I LOVE this coffee..... it IS better than Starbucks....and so much more economical. I buy the whole beans and use them in my Gaggia machine.
We can't decide if it's the coffee or the machine.... LOL

[iluvcookies]

I stock up on this when I visit my grandma... she is lucky enough to have Aldi less than 5 minutes from her!
The decaf is not bad either, I keep some for when I want coffee with dessert. It's comparable to Folgers. Def worth the price. Aldi's version of Fiber One bars is also good. Bet if you post/search on the Chains board you will find lots of Aldi lovers there who can guide you through all the great stuff there.

[BETHPC]

Hi. I just tried my first cup this morning, and found your post after googling the brand after I had my first taste. I will have to tell you that you really should save the extra $$ and go back to Aldi if you haven't already! Personally, I don't love Maxwell House, but I have bought Folgers for years and the Beaumont is definitely worth the $3.00 savings (for me, anyway.) Have a great weekend :)

[chipman]

If you don't like good coffee, what difference does it make?