Recently I received in the mail, a free sample of Seattle’s Best Coffee. When I signed up for the sample, I was asked which level I’d like to try. I’ve had their brand of coffee before only at a coffee shop they have inside the base hospital in San Antonio. I don’t remember what I thought of it then, as it was a busy day and I was running back and forth between appointments. At the shop they didn’t have the levels, so I wasn’t aware of them. It was quite refreshing to have them, surprisingly, as rather than “light, medium or dark roast”, they have 1-5, each explaining the difference.
Level 1 – Mild, light, crisp.
Level 2 – Bright, lively, easy drinking.
Level 3 – Balanced, smooth, full-flavored.
Level 4 – Rich, elegant, complex.
Level 5 – Bold, dark, intense.
Each level also describes the flavor profile, such as chocolaty, medium acidity with a nutty nuance and clean finish, pleasing acidity with a little bit of sweetness, etc. It also tells you what it pairs great with. I chose level two, which explains “Spontaneous and fun, you’re a curious optimist. Fond of going off the beaten path, you enjoy creating your own adventures and seeing where your heart leads you.” It has a flavor profile of “Slight aroma of cocoa and lively acidity” and says it goes great with citrus fruit.
I chose level two because strong coffee upsets my stomach, but I wanted to have plenty of flavor and a smooth experience. I don’t like a lot of coffee, in fact I consider myself pretty picky. I loved this coffee. I added just a drop of coconut milk, and drank it this morning alongside 2 eggs and a few slices of avocado. It was smooth, full of flavor, and did not upset my stomach one bit. I definitely recommend trying this coffee, even if you think you’re not crazy about having a cup in the morning. It’s given me plenty of energy (in fact, I just scrubbed my kitchen floor!) and was a surprising experience.
I will be looking for this on my next grocery trip (2 days away!) and I highly recommend trying it for yourself. 
Disclaimer: I wrote this review of my own will. I was not reimbursed. Everything in this post is purely my opinion and was not altered or influenced in any way.
