National Wildlife Blend; Keurig K-cups, Kcups (24)

National Wildlife Blend was developed by Green Mountain Coffee Roasters especially for our friends at National Wildlife Federation, a group committed to inspiring Americans to protect wildlife for our childrens' future. Beans for this blend were grown under the shade of a forest canopy, providing winter habitat for migratory songbirds.

A smooth and balanced medium roast wtih subtle hints of chocolate and caramel.

Keurig K-cups, Kcups (24).

Review of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters National Wildlife Blend

          as prepared in a Keurig single-serve brewer

Reviewed: March 2006 by www.coffeereview.com 

Aroma           7
Acidity         7
Body            6
Flavor          7
Aftertaste      7

Origin: Central and South America.

Roast (Agtron): Medium (na/56)

OVERALL RATING: 85

Notes:  Sales of this coffee help support the National Wildlife Foundation provide habitat for songbirds and other wildlife. It is certified organically grown and Fair Trade, the latter meaning the green beans were purchased from small-holding farmers at a “fair” or economically sustainable price. Keurig brewing devices were among the first single-serve brewers on the market, starting in the mid 1990’s with office models and now with three home models, the no-frills B40, the B60 with more flexible brew-strength/serving size, and the full-featured B60 (www.kuerig.com). This coffee is certified organically grown and Fair Trade, the latter meaning the green beans were purchased from small-holding farmers at a “fair” or economically sustainable price. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is one of the country’s leading specialty roasters, offering a particularly wide-ranging variety of origins and roast styles, including one of America’s largest selections of Fair Trade/Organic coffees.

Blind assessment:  (As brewed in a Keurig B60 single-serve brewing device using a “K-Cup” capsule at a cup volume of 5.25 ounces): A coffee either pleasingly subtle and delicate or disappointingly subdued and shallow depending on taste and expectation. Caramel, flowers and a hint of smoke or perhaps cinnamon in the aroma. In the cup gently acidy, light-bodied but silky in mouthfeel and mild in flavor, with hints of caramel, cocoa, pear and sweet flowering grass. Very sweet but simple finish. 

Who should drink it: Keurig owners who prefer a strong environmental statement coupled with a gentle sensory one.