Review: Taster's Choice Instant Coffee

I have been drinking Taster's Choice on a regular basis for a while now. This coffee has helped me to wake up and get going in the mornings. It wakes me fairly quickly. I enjoy the taste. It is quite bold but not bitter or strong. I have had it with powdered coffee creamer and/or half-and-half. It is good both ways. I like that I feel normal after drinking it. I can go on with my work and daily duties like normal. I don't get the jitters or shakes like I sometimes do with other coffees. You have to admit, there are some coffees out there that just keep you on edge with the jitters! Anyways, the House Blend is not as strong. I have drank it hot and cold, and I find it tasty both ways. It is awesome when it is icy cold! It is the perfect cup of iced coffee! I am really surprised at how much I liked it. I also like how convenient the packets are for when I am out-and-about. They are premeasured and easy to use. They also don't take up much space in the pantry. They are great for camping, too! I appreciate this. It is way too easy to have a quick, good cup of coffee anytime, anywhere!

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Review: Silk Nutchello

This is a wonderful and super healthy treat that can be enjoyed at any hour of the day. The flavor combination that I chose was Caramel Almond + Cashews. It tastes quite different than other drinks. It is nutty with a hint of caramel. It is delicate, yet crisp and vibrant. It is weird how I can taste each flavor at different times. That's pretty cool! I have enjoyed drinking it alone, with ice, or with my morning coffee. My coffee tastes as if it were naturally nutty! The one thing that I disliked was the aftertaste of the cashews. I sensed a slight bitterness that kicked in at the end and took a while to leave my mouth--but this was only when I drank Nutchello by itself. My husband said he liked the drink a lot. I, too, really enjoyed drinking this refreshing and tasty drink. There are many ways to use this in your recipes. Use it in your drinks, smoothies, and shakes. Also, use it to replace milk in your baking.

You can purchase this drink and other Silk Nutchello flavors at your local grocery store or online. The other two flavors you may find are Rich Dark Chocolate + Walnuts and/or Toasted Coconut + Cashews. Which is your fave?

I received this item for free in exchange for testing and reviewing purposes. All opinions are my own.

Review: Coffee Pour Over

This coffee pourover filter, which is stainless steel, is very sturdy. It is easy to wash, dry, and filters the coffee extremely well. I like that we don't have to buy filters, which saves money, and, at the same time, we are doing a little something to help our environment. It also comes with a cute spoon, and a filter holder, both which are very durable as well.

As I brew our morning cup of joe with this pourover, our kitchen seriously smells delicious, as if we were in a coffee shop early in the morning and they had just started brewing fresh coffee. My husband and I are really enjoying our morning coffee. This has really changed how I will be making our coffee from now on as opposed to the regular coffeemaker (it is very old and needs a break). The coffeemaker takes forever compared to this little handy pourover, which takes less than 2 minutes! I am amazed at how well this little thing brews coffee! It smells good while it is brewing, and it tastes good as we are drinking it...till the very last drop. I am also happy to report that there are no coffee grinds at the bottom of the cup. It is definitely a fast and efficient way to brew a great cup of coffee.

This is the way I have been making coffee lately: After placing the filter and holder (with coffee grounds) on top of the cup, I slowly and carefully, pour boiled water to about 1/3 of the filter. As the water is "hugging" the coffee grounds, all while releasing its fragrances and filtering down into the cup, I add more water, while gently bringing the grounds to the center of the filter, until the cup is filled and ready for sugar and creamer. Then, we enjoy!

We will be taking this the next time we go camping with my family. I am sure all of my siblings are going to love this new cup of coffee as much as we do.

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Review: Coffee French Press

My husband and I waited anxiously for the French press to arrive. We were really curious as to what the difference would be from a regular coffeemaker. How is this going to taste? What is it like? Well, we love coffee, and we wanted to try the French press so we could get some answers. We have heard that this coffee was very good, but remained curious...until now. As soon as the package arrived, I opened the box, took the French press out, and washed it. This item comes with a carafe, a plunger, a mesh screen, and 2 plates (to not only assist in the pressing, but also to filter the coffee).

 I then proceeded to add ground coffee and hot water to the carafe. I waited a few minutes for it to steep and release its flavors into the hot water. Apparently, at this point it is "blooming." Blooming is when the hot water forces the ground coffee to expand and release its aromas. Then, I added more hot water and mixed it. I waited a bit more. Finally, I pressed the plunger down. I poured our first cup of French press coffee. The aroma that was being released into the air was delightful and earthy. Next, I added a little sugar and creamer to our cups. Everything was looking good so far. The taste? Yum! This was seriously delicious. It was rich and smooth in flavor. It was strong yet not bitter. This is definitely tastier than how our coffeemaker makes the coffee! Lately in the mornings, my husband and I have been enjoying a cup of coffee made with the French press. Every cup has turned out to be full of deliciously, rich flavor that has brought a smile to our faces.

 I have also made tea with this product. I like to use dry herbs, leaves, roots, and powders for my teas (such as chamomile, dandelion, burdock, guava, horsetail, etc). It has been hard finding something that will fully separate the liquid and at the same time keep all the nutrition, so I am glad that I tried making my teas with this. It works pretty awesome!

This french press was received at a discount in exchange for my unbiased and honest review. All opinions expressed here are my own.

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