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| Organic Coffee Company consists of 100% organic and shade-grown Arabica beans. Available in a wide variety of flavors and roasts. Certified by Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA) International. Decaffeinated by water extraction process. |
Coffee that is good needs to be savored but sometimes we need to move our feet into the get-along shoes and move it out the door. But still we need to have a good cup of java that we can drink slow or drink fast. I learned a few years back, that good coffee is worth the difference in price. I want flavor. I want some bite to it but I don't want it bitter. I want it smooth. In essence I want something like the Organic Coffee Company provides its customers. So I was delighted when given the opportunity to sample four of their products. Do I like them all? Well, I have favorites and I have doeables but less liked. So according to my taste testing, here goes.....
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| Coffees I received. Did you notice they are all ORGANIC COFFEE! |
- Organic French Roast, This is a strong, roast that opens the eyes and says "good morning" in a big way. If you like a cup that is distinct you will most likely enjoy this French Roast. I found it a mite stronger than French roasts I have tried in the past and will need to moderate the amount of beans I use per cup when brewing.
- Zen Blend, I am really enjoying this blend. It is smooth but has a definitive bite to it.
- Gorilla Decaf, Now there is a very real need for good, full-taste decaf coffee. Gorilla Decaf is definitely full-taste and completely enjoyable. I'm one of those folks that needs decaf later in the day so I can go to sleep at bedtime. Also, I'm one of those folks who the doctor has said "cut the caffeine," (you know, so the old ticker keeps ticking along as it should) so decaf is a very real need for me. I am not "short-changing" myself when I decaf my coffee using Organic Coffee Company's Gorilla Decaf! Good stuff.
- Hurricane Espresso Decaf Now for those that want that "jolt" of expresso but not the consequences, then Hurricane Expresso Decaf will be a good choice.
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| Meet the Rogers Family They're the ones who started the company in the 70s |
Now in the morning when I brew my coffee and in trying to comply with what the good doctors tell me to do, I am brewing half regular coffee and half decaf. That way I get a bit of both worlds. But then later in the day, I brew the decaf and using the Organic Coffee Company products I have NOT sacrificed taste and enjoyment! That is saying a LOT!
Next time I visit San Francisco, I hope to stop by and meet some of the good folks at Organic Coffee Company. They have coffee shops City College of San Francisco's downtown campus. (NOTE: As I am finalizing this post, it is a rainy day in North Carolina and I am enjoying a cup of Organic Coffee's Hurricane Expresso's Decaf!
GIVEAWAY: Now for all of CHAT WITH VERA's readers, you have a chance to win the same 4 bags of this ORGANIC coffee. Isn't that super! This is a real nice GIVEAWAY. At the local grocery store, these coffees cost $9.49 per bag. So the prize value is nearly $40. Isn't the Rogers Family Company generous to provide such a nice prize. These are 12 oz. bags of coffee, too. No skimping with 8 oz. or 10 oz. or 11 oz. bags. The giveaway prize will go to one U.S. reader. Begins August 18 & ENDS September 10 @ 12:01 a.m. ET. Open for US addresses only.Next time I visit San Francisco, I hope to stop by and meet some of the good folks at Organic Coffee Company. They have coffee shops City College of San Francisco's downtown campus. (NOTE: As I am finalizing this post, it is a rainy day in North Carolina and I am enjoying a cup of Organic Coffee's Hurricane Expresso's Decaf!
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DISCLOSURE: I received the coffees reviewed in exchange for my honest opinion. I received no compensation for this review. Giveaway prize is provided by the Organic Coffee Company and will be shipped directly to the winner.
Coffee grown in the shade has a better quality and they use Earthworm composting are two things I learned after visiting their site.
ReplyDeleteThey use a water process and carbon filtering to remove the caffeine instead of using chemicals.
ReplyDeleteI learned that this company grows their own coffee beans which i think is wonderful! I also learned that coffee grown in the shade is higher quality which I certainly didn't know before!
ReplyDeleteI learned that the coffee is grown in the shade and also that the decaf is created by using water versus chemicals.
ReplyDeleteI find it fascinating that anyone would choose chemicals to process their decaf coffee when water works. Why put more chemicals into our bodies?
ReplyDeleteI love buying organic, whenever possible!
ReplyDeleteI love trying new teas!
ReplyDeleteThey have flavored decaf coffee - would love to try it!
ReplyDeleteThey have coffee farms in 3 countries & use a varing temp/air flow process.
ReplyDeleteI learned they use Terra Preta and worm compost for fertilizing. I love organic!
ReplyDeleteI think the ROgers Family method for decaffeinating is so simple and innovative. I love that it preserves the flavor without using chemicals.
ReplyDeletei learned that to be organic coffee farmers must use only natural, non-toxic fertilizers and pest management techniques on their farms. they grow their own coffee on beautiful, bio-diverse, organic coffee farms
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the way you folks are digging out the facts on organic coffee growing and production. Isn't it fascinating. Makes you hungry for a good cup of their brew right now!
ReplyDelete1. Their coffee farmers must use only natural, non-toxic fertilizers and pest management techniques on their farm.
ReplyDelete2. Producing organic coffee requires certification. Rogers Family Coffee is certified through OCIA & USDA.
I think it's interesting that during the decaf process, sometimes flavor has to be infused back into the beans because they've been soaked so thoroughly.
ReplyDeleteThey are carbon negative and the coffee is shade grown under a canopy of trees
ReplyDeleteRich darker roasts extract more flavor out of the bean but reduce the caffeine level.
ReplyDeletethey make organic coffee which is all i drink so i would love to try their coffee's
ReplyDeleteThey use Terra Preta Fertilizer and Worm Composting and they are USDA as well as OCIA Certified Organic :)
ReplyDeleteI learned they restored thousands of acres of rainforest by farming only with shade grown farms. Also, the company was Established in 1979.
ReplyDeleteI learned they harvest shade grown beans and are certified organic which means thye never use pesticides
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Love the coffee prepared with automatic coffee machines.
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i learned that coffee farmers must use only natural, non-toxic fertilizers and pest management techniques on their farms and they are carbon negative!
ReplyDeleteAlmost all decaffienation methods basically involve soaking green, unroasted beans (which are really tropical evergreen seeds) in a liquid tank to precipitate out the caffeine.
ReplyDeleteI like that they are 100% family owned!
ReplyDeleteAlso their community aid program has restored thousands of acres of rainforest by farming only with shade grown farms, and planted our own coffee on our own organic farms! Sorry forgot to add that!
ReplyDeleteI find it fascinating that just by soaking the coffee bean in hot water can assist in removing the caffeine!
ReplyDeleteI learned that it is shade grown and family owned!
ReplyDeleteI learned that their coffee comes from Mexico
ReplyDeletei learned that they de caf coffee by soaking the beans in a liquid tank and sometimes flavor has to be re injected
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I learned 1) the started in 1979 and 2) they are family owned
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The fact that we are growing our own coffee on biodiverse shade coffee farms makes us a carbon negative company and We've been busy implementing worm composting programs around the world and turning coffee pulp into rich, organic fertilizer for the new crop.
ReplyDeletethey use only water to decaffeinate
ReplyDeleteI learned that Refrigerating or freezing opened (or unopened) coffee does not extend its shelf life. In fact, it might actually result in freezer-burn of the beans.
ReplyDeleteI also learned that the lifespan of a newly opened bag of coffee is about the same as a fresh loaf of bread.
Since I am the only one in our family that uses coffee, I DO FREEZE mine but I place it inside a freezer bag (not just a plastic bag) before placing it in the freezer. I know some folks simply fold the original coffee bag over and put it in the freezer. I want it more "air tight" and protected. Good coffee is expensive and I protect it the best way I can. Also, since I use half-regular coffee and half-decaf (in deference to my doctor's wishes), I will have two bags open and using from them at a time. Not the best plan, but the best I can think of under the circumstances.
DeleteI found it interesting that the longer you roast a coffee, the less caffeine remains.
ReplyDeleteI had learned that awhile back and found it interesting, too. I prefer a mild roast most of the time anyway.
DeleteVery interesting to read about the family and all that they have done. Established in 1979 the coffee is grown on restored acres of rainforest
ReplyDeleteI always assumed that dark roast coffee had more caffiene. Perhaps that comes from expresso where the caffiene is higher not because the coffee is dark roast, but because it is so concentrated.
ReplyDeleteCoffee has been the favorite morning coffee drink most especially for those who have the best coffee maker at their kitchen or pantry area. They always make sure that they can come up with a delightful taste of coffee.
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