What’s The Best Cheap Coffee? | James Hoffmann Blind Taste Test

Coffee expert James Hoffman ranks cheap coffee in this revealing blind taste test...

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[ibate]

I think what viewers who don’t know James Hoffman need to know is his scale: he has tasted pre ground that is almost 70 years old and amazing coffees that sell for hundreds-thousands per 100g.
So his 0-10 is very different to normal and he is being very kind here attempting not to discourage people not in the coffee world

[Ryees]

Watching James try not to shit on these and be pragmatic is the best part.

[Willf]

My favorite part of the pandemic was getting high and watching James Hoffman review every piece of coffee equipment that IKEA sells. I must’ve rewatched that video 25 times.

[andyatch]

I love how James is not anti-chain but is very pro-independent. The way he talked about number 4 screamed Starbucks but it was pret. I also love how he wants to encourage people to see coffee differently

[darkmage]

It’s impossible to watch James and NOT have an overwhelming urge to brew a cup!

[Schmiddis_focus]

I could listen to James talking about coffee all day long. He is like the dumbledore of coffee.

[miroslavk]

I like the way how James H. described this. He is very professional and honest. Thanks for inviting him for a blind taste to this channel.

[SeiphersZone]

I love James and how he talks about coffee and perspective depending on the target audience

[becbec]

Ok so I don’t even like coffee but I found this fascinating simple because of the knowledge and enthusiasm in this conversation.

[robertmarsh]

In the coffee world, I feel like James Hoffman is the biggest guest anyone could hope for. I would love to meet him and have him try my coffee and give me some feedback or tips!

[dhichkuaoo]

James got me into brewing coffee at home. Started with cheap Ikea french press, then a few moka pots, one aeropress, and finally a delonghi machine. There is nothing better than finding an independent shop and try their beans and realising how different coffee can taste when u stop drinking the chain coffee. Probably have tried 16-17 different brands on the last one year and only thing i buy in my foreign travels now a days is beans.

[timo]

what James said about Starbucks its true, the beans quality themselves is not that bad, but the dark roasting profiles, non traceable beans and the grocery store no roast date regulation is what makes Starbucks below average. For starters I experimented on buying French Roast (yes their darkest beans to date) and even brewing them with Moka Pot, there is still some sweetness to it (tho smell quite rancid because its a 2 months old coffee, backdate 6 months on the best before date and you will likely get the roast date) because the Arabica beans is quite intact even tho pretty much burnt

[phil]

Caffè Nero is probably the best large chain coffee in my experience. I’m surprised that it wasn’t included in this test. It’s still not great, but by large chain standards I’ve found it to be the best.

[datamusic]

Always prefer supporting independents - in most areas, local green grocers / butchers, and coffee. I still get a coffee from the big names, but its not my first option. Love James as always!

[Showmetheevidence-]

Don’t love McDonald’s coffee myself, and I’ve never been a Starbucks fan… but love learning more every time I see or hear something from James.

[gravelrhoads]

I've been on a journey of discovery this year when it comes to coffee and James Hoffman has been a large part of it. My coffee game has definitely been elevated.

[rideitalia]

The difference in price / culture and flavour is so striking compared to here (Italy). Fascinating.

[PinkSheep]

My mom is allergic to citrus (lemon, lime/orange) and now I KNOW why she cannot have COKE from a comment James made in this Coffee video! 🤯

[alicew]

I wish you'd included Caffè Nero as well, independent is always far superior but I do think it's the best of the chains in the UK

[bloochoob]

His hair is excellent, he looks like drawings of brainy profs in comics from the 1970s like the Dandy and Beano 😂