After reading the reviews, I can say that I understand why some people who like bold, strong coffees aren't into Newman's Special Blend. It's a bold, strong coffee for people who don't really want a truly bold, strong coffee. I love coffee, but have never been a big fan of Joe Mugg's or Starbucks (not that either are really that strong), preferring McDonald's or Duncan's to them. Newman's is a great everyday coffee for those who want something just a little stronger and more flavorful than your medium roast Maxwell House or Folger's brews.

I don't care for bold coffees. I am new to coffee. I would have never purchased this but it happened to come in a variety pack. I would say it's great even for someone who doesn't like bold coffees. I do add a little cream/sugar or flavored coffee creamers and it's great with whatever you decide to mix it with... Nice bold flavor, but not overwhelming. Try it!

I buy these in bulk from my local buying club, and keep that box in the car so I can take 3-4 in to work each day. We have a Keurig in the break room, and I brew on the least-water setting. Black is how I take mine, just the way God intended coffee to be. ;-) Some days, I'll give a cup to a friend when they comment on the great aroma, and usually win a convert.

The flavor is excellent. I like a stronger cup of coffee but not a tiny cup of coffee. I don't like bitter or harsh. I enjoy a heavier body coffee. Even though this is maybe only a medium body, this coffee has enough flavor to brew a large cup without compromising flavor. Definately one of my all time favorites.

I started drinking cafe au lait in New Orleans as a kid. I now live in the Seattle area & I LOVE GOOD, STRONG COFFEE!! This is the closest to a[...] latte as you can get. The rich, nutty, full, non-bitter flavor is perfect. I brew it on the middle cup and add some half n half and agave syrup. I also like Dark Magic (not quite as deep, full flavored) and Caribou Blend (not as strong) & most french roasts (all have a touch of a burnt roast flavor), but this is my favorite.

We have a Keurig at work --which is why I now have one, because it's the greatest thing since sliced bread.I'm having a few issues with delayed or slow drip, even after descaling, so I pray it doesn't conk out. Anyway, this is a great coffee. Some mornings, it has tasted just the slight bit too bitter, but I think it's because I was reaching for it everyday, so perhaps I just have different moods. I just ordered some, and I have a beef that the price is higher than the others. Keurig, is it your practice to raise the price on one of your best selling coffees? That's bull. It's almost a dollar higher. Hmmm, that little dollar sure adds up to more profit for Keurig...

I enjoy this coffee. It has a good full flavor but not overwhelming. I like that it is fair trade and organic. Two major pluses. It's smooth enough to enjoy black, and just as enjoyable with a bit of cream. Good consistent coffee. Makes me smile first thing in the morning... I also like that it does not tend to foul my Keurig coffee maker.

I've never been a huge coffee drinker, I'm more of a tea person. I decided to try out different brands of coffee to add one cup daily for the health benefits. It took me a couple tries to find my right coffee, but this is it! I absolutely love Newman's organic special blend bold coffee! I won't buy any other kind. I love that it has a bold flavor but not so strong or overbearing. I think if you are looking for a great coffee this is the one!

I can't really describe what I thought this coffee tasted like, but it was unpleasantly bitter. I had a few sips and tossed the rest of it. At least I only tried the stuff in the sampler pack--I don't know how I could've lived with a whole box of this stuff.

I have always liked Newman's Own Products, but this time you made a big mistake changing the coffee. I would like the "gold label" original coffee back. Until then I am buying another product. Your current organic brown label coffee is just plain awful!!