Customer Reviews for Emeril's - Big Easy Bold Coffee Keurig K-Cup Pods, Dark Roast, 24/Box
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Chicory should not go in coffee
on January 12, 2011
Posted by: Rightous Ike
from PHILLY, PA
Chicory was used in coffee during the American civil war because coffee was scarce in the south. In some parisian blends and southern pockets it is still used to make low quality coffee stronger. It is filler just like rice in beer.
Pros: Exceptional/Interesting Flavor
Cons: Unbalanced Or Sharp Acidity, Chicory, Unpleasant Flavor, Unpleasant Aftertaste
This was in the sample pack that came with the Keurig. I didn't expect to like it but was very pleasantly surprised. I would definitely purchase these.
I have to admit I tried this only because I have been satisfied with the food products from the Emeril line. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same for the coffee. I thought it was too strong. It may be good for people who like a strong coffee. But in my opinion, there was no flavor. Just pow of a bitter taste.
Cons: Not Enough Flavor, Unpleasant Aftertaste, Unappealing Or Flat Aroma, Unpleasant Flavor
We received this coffee twice in different variety packs...& then ordered a large box of it. This is one of our favorite k-cups we have tried thus far. Overall it is a good, BOLD, dark coffee. It drinks easily, & maintains good flavor/aroma, even when it has cooled down. I was kind of hoping that since this is an Emeril-tagged product, & with his Louisianna connection, that this would have a touch of chickory to it. Unfortunatly--it does not, or it's so light I can't taste it. Overall, a pretty good cup of coffee.
I mostly drink Iced Coffee and I tried all of the samples my Mother got for Christmas with her new Keurig maker (the largest one they manufacture) and this K-Cup was my favorite for Iced Coffee because the flavor still punches through the ice ,cream and sugar. This coffee may be to robust or hearty for the average consumer and may not appeal to the average joe drinker. It is a meaty drink but after drinking Iced Coffee every day since Christmas I still dream of getting a new supply of this particular blend from Emeril. At first sip I didn't like this coffee but the more I drink it the more I appreciate it's robust, meaty , almost direct flavor to the palette. Don't buy this coffee if you like lighter coffee blends or do not like a strong flavorful aftertaste. I love the aftertaste of this coffee, it's not diluted by adding ice ,cream or sugar. In my opinion from all the K-cups I have tried this one is my favorite.