Even though I’ve loved a good cup of coffee ever since I was a teenager, it wasn’t until my late twenties that I realized just how much of a difference there could be between a basic store brand and a freshly roasted quality brand of coffee beans. Once I tasted the difference, I soon became a full-on coffee snob. While I do have my favourite blends and brands, I always love discovering new varieties to add to my coffee lineup. So when I had the chance to test out Driven Coffee, I couldn’t wait to see how I liked it.
I chose three different varieties to review: Papua New Guinea, Fair Trade Organic Mexico Sierra Azul and Impact Espresso Blend. I tend to favour dark roasts, but wanted to try a medium blend as well to get a better feel for the company’s variety. The coffee is available either as whole beans or pre-ground and since I believe the best flavour comes from freshly ground coffee, I chose the whole bean coffee to test. I loved learning that it was roasted in small batches just before being shipped out to maximize freshness!
When the coffee arrived, the smell had me drooling before I’d even opened the box. I popped two of the bags in the freezer to ensure the beans stayed fresh and opened the Papua New Guinea coffee for my first taste-test. It had a nice medium strength and body with a very smooth flavour. I liked the way the coffee was distinctive at the first sip, yet didn’t overpower. It was a perfect breakfast blend to kick start my day!
Next I tried the Fair Trade Organic Mexico Sierra Azul coffee. I always seem to notice a richer and more complex flavour when drinking organic coffee, so I couldn’t wait to try this one. Sure enough, it had a brightly dark flavour, a rich texture and had me wanting just one more cup more than once! After opening the bag, I couldn’t stop drinking this coffee until it was done!
Finally, it was time to try the Impact Espresso Blend. Smooth and dark, it had the rich, almost chocolaty taste and aroma that makes espresso beans one of my favourite coffee varieties. While it was a little too rich for a morning coffee, I loved having a cup in the afternoon with homemade biscotti or right after supper in a latte to finish a tasty meal.
Driven Coffee definitely met my quality requirements for great coffee. And if your friends and family love great coffee too, and you’re looking for a fun and unique fundraiser for a local sports team, church or school group, you’ll love the Driven Coffee Fundraising Program! There’s no sign-up fees and no minimums when you use the program, so it’s perfect for groups of all sizes. Earn 40% of the sales and even customize the bags with a custom colour and logo! Check out the Driven Coffee Fundraising page for all the details.
Want to test out Driven Coffee for yourself? You’re in luck! One lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader is going to win their choice of any two varieties of Driven Coffee, a $23 value! To enter to win, just leave a blog comment about which type of Driven Coffee sounds most delicious to you.
Whether you prefer a light, medium or dark roast coffee, you’re sure to find a favourite among Driven Coffee’s fresh, high-quality varieties. The Mexico Sierra Azul was my personal favourite, but I’d love to try the French Roast as well. It sounds like such a great flavourful afternoon choice! Check out the full selection online and see which one might make your day a little tastier. If only the best will do when it comes to your perfect cup, you’ll love Driven Coffee!
Daryl Anderson says
Papua new Guinea sounds delicious
Barry Croll says
Papua New Guinea would be the one i would like to try the most
Joni W says
For some odd reason I’m always drawn toward anything Italian :/
Dianne G. says
I think the House Blend would be one I would like. It is lightly roasted and since it is their own blend probably a lot of testing went into it to make it just right.
Victoria Ess says
I LOVE good quality coffee! Papua New Guinea sounds like it fits the bill!
jberry says
Because I take mt coffee black & also prefer it dark, I’d like Mexico Sierra Azul – Fair Trade Organic.
Judy Cowan says
I would say the House Blend sounds good to me.
Heather S says
The house blend sounds good!
Sunshine G says
I’d like to try the Mexico Sierra Azul – I need good coffee these days!
Soozle says
I like the sounds of the Mexico Chiapas SHG blend
Francine says
I like a dark roast, so the Mexico Sierra Azul – Fair Trade Organic sounds good to me!
Lynda Cook says
I’m a mild girl and I would love to try the Brazil Santos, something a little different!!
Anne Taylor says
The Ethiopia Sidamo sounds really lovely!
ivy pluchinsky says
I would like to try the Driven house blend
Cami v says
I feel like I would like the breakfast blend the most
julia g says
I would like the Ethiopia Sidamo best.
aarone mawdsley says
house blend looks good
Lorrie Coleman says
Driven Breakfast Blend sounds good to me
Shelley N says
The French Roast since we love dark roast coffee
Rosanne Robinson says
The Italian Roast sounds delicious to me!
Silvia D says
the Scandinavian Blend sound good!
Louise Gilbert says
House Blend sounds good to me
Ashleigh Swerdfeger says
I’d probably pick a dark roast.
missbobloblaw says
Mmm….they all sound so yummy! I’d have to say that the Mexico Sierra Azul – Fair Trade Organic sounds like something I would really enjoy.
Annamarie V says
The French roast sounds the best to me, I love a good dark coffee.
elizabeth p says
I would love to try the french roast.
Daniela Plume says
I love Peruvian coffee. I would go with the Peru San Ignacio Fair Trade Organic
Bub Slug says
Fair Trade and Organic is best, so the Peru San Ignacio Fair Trade Organic is at the top of my list.
KellyPC says
I think I’d love the French Roast!
Erin F says
So many of them look wonderful, but the Ethiopia Sidamo really caught my eye.
nicolthepickle (Nicole Graham) says
The Columbia Excelso sounds very good.
Amy Pratt says
Scandinavian blend sounds intriguing.
Donnas says
I don’t really enjoy dark roasted coffee so I’d like to try the Ethiopia Sidamo, smooth & fruity with hints of blueberry and cherry. I do think I’d enjoy this coffee.
DebP says
I’d like to try the Scandinavian blend. I’ve enjoyed the Scandinavian coffees I’ve tried.
Linda Svarovsky says
House blend
Courtney says
My first pick would be the french roast!
Julie F says
I would try the Driven Breakfast Blend first
Cheryl says
I would like to try the French Roast 🙂
Jennifer Rote says
I think the Driven Breakfast Blend sounds like a good one.
Ashley C says
The Driven Light House Blend sounds good to me!
Cindy Peterson says
Impact Espresso blend beats out Driven Breakfast blend because of my love of expresso.
Anne Derkat says
The Costa Rica Tarrazu sounds interesting.
Wendy hutton says
I would love to try the French roast
Ariel says
I think I would love the dark roast
sabina edwards says
I would try breakfast blend, thanks very much
Char says
Can’t go wrong with the house blend, thank you!
tammy says
the French roast sounds good
Jeannie says
I like the sound of the Impact Espresso Blend
HH says
House Blend
Darw says
Breakfast Blend!
Rachael Bhardwaj says
i think i would enjoy the house blend.