Each week I review a new delicious K-Cup on an "official" coffee grading system that emphasizes four critical categories: (1) Aroma; (2) Strength; (3) Taste; (4) Marketing Tactics that Forced Me to Force My Office to Purchase Said K-Cup. I will conclude each review with an Overall grade. This week I review a blend from west coast institution, Peet's Coffee and Tea: Major Dickason's Blend.
Aroma: 9
Let me first start off by saying, why Peet?! Why no stores in South Florida?! I love flying to the West Coast and stopping off at a Peet's Coffee and Tea location. I love the coffee and the smell really draws you in. Dropping a K-Cup into your Keurig (although not nearly the same experience as being at the store) provides the similar aromatics of a rich coffee roast.
Strength: 8
If you have read my earlier K-Cup of the Week entries, you know that I like my coffee strong (See Black Tiger and revv®). For example, I had two Black Tigers yesterday morning and thought I transformed into a samurai ninja. Peet's is strong, but not as strong as the tiger herself or revv® -- which may be a good thing -- for society.
Taste: 10
I salute you Major Dickason. You are smooth and consistently one of the best tasting K-Cups I have ever had. Thank you, sir.
Marketing Tactics that Forced Me to Force My Office to Purchase Said K-Cup: 10
First, its Peet's Coffee and Tea. Second, the blend was named after loyal customer Key Dickason. The Major himself walked up to the original Peet's and brought his own blend to the store. Mr. Peet "tinkered" with the blend and there you have it, the Major's blend was born. A great story; a great coffee.
Overall: 10
If you are looking for a reliable, great tasting dark roast, look no further, than Major Dickason's Blend from Peet's Coffee and Tea.