Question: Dunkin D coffee. Keep refridgerate. Clean machine with vinager. Just does not taste that good??? — Donna
Answer: Well Donna, it’s tough to say for sure without knowing what kind of equipment you’re using. Using vinegar to clean your machine is a great step, provided you’re running enough water cycles after the vinegar to make sure it’s properly rinsed. I don’t suggest you refridgerate your coffee rather than keep it in an opaque, airtight container at room temperature. But the real issue might be the coffee you’re buying. Dunkin Donuts sells a decent enough coffee. When it was roasted is anybody’s guess, and Dunkin Donuts won’t guarantee it was roasted recently. They aren’t trying to sell coffee to the connaisseur, and you will definitely find better coffee at a local reputable coffee shop, like a Starbucks, or else any number of the reputable online sources for good coffee.
I agree, Dunkin Doughnuts coffee is crap. I’m not saying that Starbucks always has the freshest coffee but they are not afraid to pull it off the shelf if it gets old. I always buy my coffee from there and if your concerned about the freshness just take a look at the expiration date and buy the freshest one. The Pike Place Roast at Starbucks is typically very fresh. They sell it by the pound and you can see when it left the roaster. One week from the roaster to the store not a bad deal.
Comment by will — November 4, 2008 @ 12:14 pm
It comes down to what they’re trying to sell. Dunkin is not selling good coffee and they probably wouldn’t sell any if they were priced the same as Starbucks. Better than stale coffee, but I agree, doesn’t touch Starbucks.
Comment by Marc — November 10, 2008 @ 11:58 pm