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Barista Describes Brand of Coffee as Tasting Like ‘Wet Dog’ [PHOTOS]
Have you ever thought about moving your coffee game up a couple of notches past Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts?At Yahoo.com, I checked with coffee expert, Lorenzo Perkins, a certified coffee instructor and barista who taste tested several 'off the shelf' grocery store coffees. Here's what Perkins said about Maxwell House, "This stuff tastes like wet dog with a fish oil aroma mixed with despair. This is what death would taste like." So I'm guessing he's not a big fan.
If you're a big coffee fan like I am, and you're ready to up your game, there are a handful of coffee roasters to choose from in the greater Danbury area who would love to help you out.
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Getty Images 1Sacred Grounds - Sherman
Sacred Grounds located in Sherman is a new addition to the area and is a wholesale and retail small batch roastery. There're open Monday through Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday from 10am to 6pm.
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Getty Images 2Redding Roasters - Bethel
Redding Roasters Coffee Company is located at 81 Greenwood Ave in Bethel. Their coffee beans are imported from Brazil, Costa Rica, Ethopia, Guatemala, and Kenya and range in price from $14 to $18 per pound.
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Getty Images 3Shearwater Coffee Roasters - Trumbull
Shearwater is located at 100 Corporate Drive in Trumbull, CT and is strictly an organic coffee roaster. Shearwater roasted coffee can be found in restaurants and coffee shops throughout Connecticut including Mezon in Danbury. You can also find their coffee packed for retail sale at Whole Foods in Danbury and most Caraluzzi Markets.
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Screen Shot of 'The Bean' in Cheshire 4The Bean Coffee Roasters - Chesire
The Bean is located at 118 South Main St in Cheshire, CT and doubles as a coffee shop and bakery.
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Getty Images 5Kent Coffee and Chocolate Company - Kent
Kent Coffee is located at 8 South Main St. in Kent Connecticut and has been in business for 23 years. One of Connecticut's very first coffee roasters, they sell specialty coffee from all over the world and some of the finest chocolate that will make your tastebuds high five each other!
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