I Tested Every Trader Joe's Coffee Product (so you don't have to)
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- Опубликовано: 16 июн 2024
- I FINALLY FINISHED EDITING THIS MONSTER.
(Also, I just got a new mic setup and I know there are a few parts of this video where I'm slightly out of sync with the audio but I'm still on a learning curve with the editing so it'll be better next time! Promise!) Anyways, here y'all go, this is officially the longest video I've ever made so uh, hope y'all gain some insightful knowledge from it. Should I do this again? Where would you want to see coffee from?
0:00 Intro
8:10 Whole Bean Coffee
13:17 Pre-Ground Coffee
23:03 Instant Coffee
26:57 Ready To Drink
31:37 Final Favorites
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Okay y'all, I'm gonna go take a long nap and I'll see y'all next week!
Also I just got a new mic setup (yay, no mic on screen!) but I know there are a few parts of this video where I’m not completely synced to the audio. Sorry about that, still on a learning curve with editing and didn’t want to delay this video any further! Will be better next time! :)
Wow Morgan so many videos so quickly I feel like we're getting spoiled here I like it.
For what it’s worth, most video editing software has an automated means for synchronizing separate audio and video sources (by using the camera’s audio to line things up), which makes A/V sync a lot easier. Also all things being equal it’s best to have the video slightly ahead, since we tend not to notice that as much (since we’re used to there being a slight audio delay in real life due to the speed of sound being only 1 foot per millisecond).
Another trick I like to use is to unmute the camera audio and just listen, and nudge it around until there’s no audible delay between the two versions of the sound.
Don’t do your sync by trying to line up the sound to your lips, that’s a really hard way to do it and usually doesn’t sound very natural.
Another thing you can do to make things easier is to start every video take by clapping once, loudly, which will give you a nice visual indicator of where the audio waveforms should line up.
Oh also your editing is pretty good! I do notice the desync in a few places but it’s not hugely distracting. You’ll absolutely get the hang of this soon enough. Just keep doing what you’re doing. :)
It's really great, keep that up
I noticed you didn't get the coffee ice cream things.
Morgan: is describing the Sumatran coffee
Morgan: “...which isn’t everyone’s cup of tea”
Me: correct, it is coffee
lol
I said this out loud as I was watching!
Don't you love how people use expressions? Very appropriate, knowing tea is one of the two common options. XD
I said in my head: "Not everyone's cup of coffee"
haha you know you're a coffee drinker if you spend 2 hrs drinking coffee and your instinct is to take a nap after
That or you've got adhd, caffeine puts me right to sleep
@@anarchistangel2314 I was coming here to say this! My coworker the other day said coffee puts them to sleep and I’m like uhhhh you may actually want to look into that...
@@anarchistangel2314 I'm sleeping after coffee too, it's not only an adhd, it's might be the difference in brain receptors
Shout out to Coffee Naps, which I strongly recommend.
Thats literally textbook add
Missed opportunity of calling this episode "I Tried Every One Of Trader Joe's Joes".
a tall and dark one for me plz
They should really name one of these coffees Trader Joe's Trader's Joe
@@mexicanhalloween Darth Vader voice : NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
My brain reading this: “I tried every one of Trader Joe’s joes tra- joes Trader Joe’s jo”
I think i saw this title on someones OnlyFans
I really love how non judgmental you are about things like ground coffee, flavored coffees, and decaf coffee. I've been a barista for 9 years and have trained countless baristas and had endless conversations with customers and the sheer volume of snootiness about "decaf is just hot brown gross water" and "flavored coffee is lying to yourself" has really driven me crazy. I love being able to grind my own coffee to fit my needs, but my absolute favorite coffee blend of all times is from Target, their Archer Farms Hot Buttered Rum Light Roast Coffee. Yes, it straight up smells like candy, and that aroma will fill the kitchen for the whole day and it just makes me so happy. Similar to your vanilla blend, the flavor is more muted after it's brewed. I feel like that "aroma" is more the experience than the actual flavor itself.
Really enjoyed this video :)
You NEED to try Roaming Goat Highlander Grogg. It's my cousins favorite and I love it too. I'm going to screenshot and buy her this archers farms one too try. It's like.... butterscotch and the lovely natural faint vanilla, primarily Carmel notes linger for hours (if you brew it daily it's pretty persistent 😍) if not all day.
I love certain blueberry flavored coffees. Doesn't make sense at first, but I'm leaning toward citrus, floral nowadays, and blueberry falls smack in the middle of that. Plus, the smell is heavenly and different.
@Jeannie Park Several years ago I found a Berry Blend coffee sold for retail by Dunkin Donuts. The coffee itself was kind of acidic, but it smelled AMAZING so I know exactly what you mean. I find they pair really well if you sweeten it with honey instead of regular sugar.
@@laurenivey Speaking of Target, their Good & Gather Ethiopian is decent! During Covid, I had resigned myself to middling coffee, but the Signature Reserve Suke Quto K-cups knocked my socks off. So yes, supermarket coffee revived my love for decent coffee, and I love nothing better than surprising finds in supermarkets.
@@jeanniepark8860 I'm sorry what ☺? My roommate & I are bouncing between big ole cans of McD's & affordable Kroger coffee (decaf, breakfast, and dark roasts) and blueberry, huh? I'm so intrigued
You're drinking a thousand gallons of caffeine today and James Hoffman is making coffee out of donuts. Does Coffee RUclips have a death wish?
Yes
@@morgandrinkscoffee *Death Wish Coffee enters the chat*
That's what we made today!...🏴☠️☕
as someone who cannot drink coffee due to Big Anxiety, I like your funny words you magical barista
hey now you have a decent decaf recommendation!!
I have anxiety and bipolar. I have discovered the magic of decaf with my chemex, but it's not for everyone. If you like tea decaffeinated Earl Gray is pretty good
@@genner-vincenthodgson5177 herbal teas are great too 🍵🌸
@@amandamills4410 yes! I love lemon zinger tea, it's very comforting. Do you have any recommendations?
@@genner-vincenthodgson5177 Well I LOVE tea here are some of my favorites:
*"Egyptian Chamomile" by Harney & Sons
*Bigelow's Chamomile & Lavender "sleep" tea
*Twinnings "Nightly Calm"
* Celestial Tea's "Tension Tamer"
*Yogi's "Egyptian Licorice"
*This is where I start to get ridiculous*
*Rishi's "Peach Blossom" White tea (very low caff)
*Mem Tea's "Red Zen" and "Crimson Berry"
AND
last but not least a black tea just for fun
"Hot Cinnamon Sunset" by Harney & Sons
... My tea cabinet is very full
Morgan: "I am going to go take a six hour nap and eat, like, 8 tacos. That is the plan for the rest of the day."
Me, on my first day of vacation: "Finally: a goal I can aspire to."
I noticed how excited you were for the instant premixed coffee. I've tried many of these before and have found that i HIGHLY prefer many korean brands, like Namyang and Maxim. I've learned that they do tend to have more sugar than i would prefer. I shake the packet up and down for 10-20 seconds before opening. This lets the lighter weighted instant coffee and milk powder rise to the top and the heavier sugar crystals drop down. Then pinch the bottm before you dump it into your cup, adjust as you wish.
I agree. For instant premix, I also really like Maxim, specifically the mocha flavor (taste like regular coffee to me, not mocha, but it’s good). Super handy for camping and the occasional hankering for that particular flavor.
I haven’t tried Namyang but I’ll check it out!
I was going to suggest that Morgan hit an Asian grocer, particularly Korean, but even the big Chinese chain in town has a lot of the same coffees.
That said, I stopped drinking the 3-in-1s, because I read the ingredients, and... palm oil. SOOO bad for you. Get the un-creamed and add your own safe cream.
Japanese Blendy Stick is good too. I also like the Vietnamese Trung Nguyen G7 instant coffee as well.
have you ever tried birdy robusta from Thailand? it’s pretty good stuff mate
I know a guy at my work who drinks them and they are good the Korean coffee
If you want more 3 in 1 coffees, you will find many varieties in Asian markets.
yesss nescafé
the Maxim original and Maxim gold are my favs
@@marykatewhiteside2204 agreed, my Korean friend introduced me to maxim gold and I’ve never gone back! So good
There are Korean versions of that coffee+creamer+sugar combo, and there is a mark on the packet that you can pinch while pouring it out to adjust the amount of sugar you’re adding. They are amazing when you figure out the right amount for your taste!
If you are still looking for what to do with all the leftover coffee I would recommend you freeze them and make a lot of cold brew. Every time my coffee goes stale or a family member gives me supermarket coffee I like to make cold brew, it uses up a lot of coffee without wasting and it makes supermarket coffee taste better.
That Illy is ground for filter. You can tell by the little symbol on the bottom front of the can. They have specific grinds for every brewing method. My personal choice is the classic roast (the red ring) ground for Moka. It's the perfect camping coffee, verry pleasent, round and mellow. Their darker roasts are verry bitter and might work for espresso but not for anything else.
Came here to say the same, I’ve used that in my Moka pot
Tbh I was sure that you would just do one type of coffee everyday for several days, yet you went straight ahead into heart attack zone. I'm kinda scared but also kinda impressed.
I snagged a small tin of pre-ground Illy at a different store, and it has directions for espresso machine and moka pot. I’ve had no luck with it in my Gaggia Classic, so as far as I can tell Illy grinds their coffee to be brewed in a trusty moka pot.
UPDATE: My hunch was correct, it’s moka pot grind.
I got the Intenso in Toronto recently and actually love it as espresso. Honestly I think it makes the best home espresso drinks.
I'm so glad the algorithm is picking this up
lol I was just watching James hoffman make donut coffee
I was curious about your username so clicked on your channel. Your channel is a hidden gem bro
No no, finish up over there, it’s absolute chaos here
Lol me too
We all were.
Morgan is better. James likes only stuff that is at minimum expensive. Morgan seems to have taste of "normal" coffee enthusiast, James is ultra snob about coffee
Watching you taste so much coffee back to back reminds me of the time I started hallucinating because I did three cuppings working at Mr. Green Beans and drank cold brew all day in between them
I was apprehensive about watching this. It would be so easy to make this a laborious, boring chore of a video. But you did a fantastic job with it. Lots of cute moments throughout. Really good job!
I totally agree with texture being key on beverages 😊 I know it's really hard to describe the ones you don't like, but it's always helpful to give flavor notes for people that have different palates. Cheers and thanks for the reviews!
The illy coffee is ground for a filter preparation. In the front of the canister you can see a drip filter with a coffee pot symbol. For espresso you see a espresso mug and when it’s whole beans, you’ll see a coffee bean symbol.
For the illy coffee - you can tell how you’re supposed to make it based off of the little symbol on the bottom part of the front of the canister - sometimes there will be a moka pot - sometimes an espresso cup but I think that one had a drip coffee symbol on it. Nice review though!!
This is the Kitchen and Jorn style content I'm here for tbh.
The garlic doing it's job: no vampires in this video!
The Barista Espresso blend is my favorite at TJ’s and it’s inexpensive. It’s the perfect everyday coffee. I’ve tried so many coffees from there and it’s the only one I’ve like so far.
Espresso for the Illy coffee was the way to go, it's an Italian blend (from my hometown! :) ) and we don't really do anything apart from espresso lmao
the instant coffee at around 24:26 sounds just the korean coffee sticks, which are VERY popular in korea, and pretty cheap, and yes like you said about the TJs one, very sweet. seems like a copy of those lol
One of my go-to drinks is the their cold brew concentrate mixed with their vanilla almond milk (Not the creamer, but the normal milk carton). It is thick, creamy and doesn't dilute the coffee flavor too much. Love it!
I don't think I've ever felt more grateful for a video before. As an avid coffee drinker and TJ shopper, this was incredibly helpful. I'm excited to add the decaf and cold brew to my offices and kitchen!
Im just living for watching you get sassier and less restrained with more time and coffee in this video 💖 10/10 will come again
Loved just watching the time go by in the background 😆 love the dedication it’s awesome great video!!!
I think I ended with around 3 hours of footage to scrub through
@@morgandrinkscoffee 🤯
"My filter is slipping"
😏 Coffee puns
I feel like you and James are the two coffee people of youtube lmao, James is more organized and neat and your videos are more chaotic, the contrast is perfect
I found those instant coffee packets for camping several years ago-- they are so easy for morning coffee. And the cold brew bottles are great in the summer. Very interesting video. I have a caffeine buzz just from watching.
the way i ran straight for the pre-ground light roast in the bag because that's my favorite of their coffees!
I totally did not expect you to test them all in one go! Thanks for a fun watch. The 3 Iin 1 coffee packets are my go-to for camping and coffee emergencies while traveling.
The explanatory, placid tone of this taste-test was calming and entertaining.
Like your blood is 50% coffee 💪💪
I’m so glad you liked the Colombian! That’s usually my go-to since per ounce, it’s pretty affordable and the taste is pretty nice. My personal preference is light-medium roasts as well since I love tasting the distinct flavors and also because of the high caffeine hehe but that’s more of a treat hehe so the TJ whole bean medium roast definitely does it for me!
I know this is an older video - but I just wanted to comment (after watching like 50 videos in one day) I love how you let your personality stay in the videos, leaving some word mix ups and the laughter. Its amazing
Yay! Live audio Morgan is back!
Also, thumbs up for the Sumatran whole bean dance of revulsion 🤣
"Dance of Revulsion" Thank you, I was looking for the correct phrase and you Nailed it!
The thing I admire most is how much enthusiasm you can show for the most instant basic commercial coffee as a (meanwhile) high profile barrista.
I'm not from the US but it was so fun to watch you try all of these! Thank you for this video!
thank you for your sacrifice!! this was so fun to watch and i appreciate your process
I don't have Trader Joes where I live but this was the first video I have watched of yours and your personality was so wonderful I watched every one of the tastings. This was such an enjoyable video, loved it :)
Idk who is putting that fine grind into a french press lol
Im so happy you made a matcha video! I do a super simple matcha latte every morning, about 12 ounces of warm milk, a teaspoon of matcha, and froth it up!
This is the first time I've seen someone make such a time-consuming video and actually get more energized as the video went on
Great run on the Coffee, As for the Illy extra dark roast, It is drip profile. On the front of the can is a picture of recommended brewing method. I looked at all the cans to make sure of the recommended blend.
I have had the illy drip coffee in a French press and it has turned out quite good. I was very careful to wait a long time for the grounds to settle on the bottom, did not press the plunger, and poured very slowly. I have also used and enjoyed their moka pot preparation. As mentioned by another commenter, it should have a small symbol on the canister with the recommended preparation. They make several different preparations in very similar cans.
Great work Morgan! Thanks for “taking one for the team”. Such hard work, and I really appreciate you saving us time and money.
This was the exact video I needed. I was almost about to buy that unknown origin espresso blend but it makes me nervous to buy cheap coffee for espresso! I’m definitely going to try it now though 😸
Thank you for making this video. I've seen so much Trader Joe's coffee items and I've always been so curious on the thoughts on their products from others. I am so appreciative that I am receiving the reviews from a barista.
Great vid! Great reviews. I really love your light hearted nature and at the same time you obviously have a great palette and not to mention are pleasant to listen to.
I LOVED this video!! So glad you tried all that so I don’t have to! Thanks again!
Had to watch this in two parts, thanks for giving insight. I’m excited to try that cold brew 👍🏼
I gotta wonder what the person handling the checkout thought when she came through with her basket.
Knowing Trader Joe's, the cashier probably didn't think anything when she came through -- instead, they SPOKE OUT LOUD what they thought LOL. If you know, you know... where my Trader Joe's peeps at, you guys know how talkative and engaging the cashiers are, commenting on every item you've selected. XD
@@DaisyShutan oh absolutely. The cashier probably let her know what coffees they’ve tried and what they thought
One of those damn college students again
@@DaisyShutan so true, I love the Trader Joe's cashiers for that reason! They're so nice and fun to talk to
"Sumatran coffee, it's not everyone's cup of tea." - Morgan 2021
For anyone in Texas the HEB cafe olé Houston blend is just like that vanilla flavored coffee, it’s MAGICAL! Can’t recommend enough
Morgan, that was awesome! Thanks for "taking one for the team"! I definitely wondered about some of TJ's coffee selections.
Thank you forf the fun video! I felt the Sumatra reaction. I had a flashback to when I bought it. TJ's some interesting small lots every once in a while. One that really stood out to me in the last year was their Honduras Colibri Esmerelda light roast, although it was more of a medium. Those little juice nuggets were gnarly-good.
Happy to have found this video, RUclips algorithm did well on this suggestion. I have watched 2 of your videos so far and find them really nice to watch and easy to enjoy. Next i'm going to dive into your video catalog and see if you have anything to say about the coffees I drink and if you have anything similar or better to try.
When I had a Trader Joe's near me, I liked to get their coconut & almond milk creamer, and the canned single-origin whole beans (I think). Sometimes they even gave out hot coffee in store to test out, if I'm remembering correctly.
I love that you did this, because recently I've gotten into coffee more and I've tried a bunch of the products in this video 😆
My wife works at TJ's, so this was really fun to watch! I haven't tried everything because I found out I love the Joe's Medium (we have the whole bean version of both normal/decaf available here), and just stuck with that... I have some new things to try now!
Morgan: *drinks lots of coffee.*
Also Morgan: I’m so tired.
5 mins in and I know I already love this video. Your personality and vibe make me so happy and I also love love coffee.
Love this review!! Your explanations and knowledge of all things coffee are wonderful! Definitely going to check out the Columbia now.
Wow I loved this video! You put so much work into it and it was incredible (newbie to coffee RUclips, but really appreciated it!). Thanks so much 😄
I agree that Illy's packaging obscures the instructions. I used 16 fl oz of water and 13g of coffee in a French press. (How's that for mixing units?) It made a decent mochachino.
Not sure how your video got on my recommended page but I’m so happy it did! I love your personality and overall style!
The red cans of cold brew are my after lunch treat during the work week, I tell everyone about them
"i'm so tired"
hey morgan uh would you like some coffee for that
Watching and listening intensivly even though there’s no Trader Joe’s in my country
I don't really understand why this channel appeared in my feed, but I love the vibe on it. Very relaxing
Thank you for this video! You mentioned James Hoffman. I really enjoy James' videos, but he's on a whole other level. Your videos are very relatable and useful to the average coffee drinker, of which I'm one. If I'm looking for something I can actually use, I go to your videos. If I'm looking for something to generally expand my knowledge of coffee on an academic or scientific level, I go to James' content. Keep up the great content!
i just discovered this channel and oh god this cements that while i'm LOVING all the vids, morgan has a WILDLY different taste in coffee than me XD
I'd love a video from you with how you brew your coffee! Such as the ratio, what you look for in a bean! Like a beginner's guide for "Be Your Own Barista" series.
As a former (almost) self proclaimed TJs junkie, I enjoyed this video lol. A big fan of the bottled cold brews. Agreed, the nitro isn't the best. With the understanding that TJs takes private labeling to the next level, some of these products can be found elsewhere. The whole bean coffee is hit or miss. Since roast dates aren't disclosed, I usually have a better experience with the beans within the first few days of opening the package. If you're on a budget and need convenient drip coffee, the medium roast TJ coffee is one to go to. Also not sure if they changed the policy for covid, but in the store you're allowed to ask to sample just about anything. My friend works there. Also they do have a coffee cart sampling station. In my area even during covid they would brew and leave it for self serve, not sure if that changed. I only stopped shopping there because they don't have a delivery service.
Kudos to you doing a tasting video with so many coffees in one video instead of breaking up into several different videos like a part 1, 2, 3 and 4 for each category. That one pre-ground coffee that you weren't completely sure how to brew it, because it was ground pretty fine might be ok to brew using the Turkish method of making coffee.
‘Coffee from Sumatra isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.’ (paraphrasing)
Excellent turn of phrase! 🤣
I've always had a soft spot for Joe's Dark Roast. I always brewed it with the AeroPress, over ice, and added some cream for a tasty iced latte.
Totally inspired by this video to start just bulk buying coffee products and trying them. Watched this video and not 24hrs later found myself in Trader Joe’s to try some of these haha
This was such an interesting video and I can tell how much time and planning (and editing!) went into it, really great stuff!!!
Thanks for this. I really like Trader Joe's so this is very useful. My favorite coffees are French Roast and Italian roast. And always black.
As a side note, I've been drinking illy coffee for awhile now and is one of my favorites.
Old Town white coffee is really good! It's a 3-in-1 instant coffee; there are different flavours, and one with less sugar. You can usually find it in Asian grocery stores
i'm not much of a coffee person but this was so pleasant to watch! Thank you for the wonderful reviews and your insight!
You forgot their coffee ice cream which is the only TJs coffee product I buy.
I am just so impressed by your taste buds and sense of smell, that is just so cool how you can describe things
Love the cold brew concentrate too, also cost effective--very nice with milk and maple syrup. Not so big on the camping coffee. You have my admiration--you must have been wired for a week.
Great reviews! I totally agree with you - their whole bean Colombia Supremo has always been solid and surprisingly tasty. Occasionally their limited edition single origin coffees can be tasty, but overall TJ’s coffee has more often than not been over roasted. For around the same price per lb, I’ve found Happy Mug Coffee a lot better.
“I’m so tired” after having so much coffee 😂😂 very me
I was randomly recommended this, I don’t drink coffee at all but you’re so captivating that I was hooked immediately
This was just fantastic. This was my first Morgan video and - Imma go watch them all now. Nice work!
One last note, I noticed price wasn't covered at all - I think it is important to note how CHEAP most of those coffees are compared to other comparable brands. Go TJ's!
I’ve never clicked soo fast before in my life😂😂😂. LOVE THE CONTENT MORGANN!!! ❤️
Thank you for such a thorough and responsibly handled testing of these products. I really appreciate your open and respectful approach to coffees in various forms. As a Trader Joe's employee, I can say that your store offers only the biggest sellers of our selection, so if you ever see new ones displayed please share your opinions with us. We are offering more small batch roasts now, and they are each quite unique.
we actually liked the cold brew concentrate, it saved our butts when we were visiting my parents in the States and they don't drink coffee so there was nothing to make coffee with, and my husband doesn't like dehydrated coffee mixes, so with this we just added it to boiled water or heated milk, and it worked out great for our situation.
I literally just found this channel cos coffee lover yet I'm hooked and now subscribing to dream about all the products and stores we dont have here in Brazil *cries*
As someone that writes for Coffee and Tea at Trader Joe's.... I'm so happy that the ILLY Ground Coffee is finally off of my shelf! It took so long to get rid of it LMAO the Vanilla is my favorite coffee. It's the one that I constantly grab off the shelf for my kitchen.
the french teacher in my high school said she put butter in her coffee and you talking about the fat giving body reminded me of that! video ideas? 🤔 butter and oils in coffee?
you have to try it. Butter is just cream beat up
A lot of older people I worked with did that as well. They said it helped them poop 🤷🏼♀️ it really isn't that bad tbh