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What we think of McDonald's new McCafé coffee
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By sweetspot.ca
People are reeling over the new McDonald's McCafé coffee.
Blended from 100 per cent Arabica beans, this new brew is challenging reigning champs Starbucks and Tim Hortons for the coveted role of top to-go coffee.
We decided to taste-drive the coffee for ourselves with a few lucky volunteers. (Hey, free coffee in the afternoon? That's what we call lucky.)
Here's what we thought of the new brew:
While I am so not a coffee connoisseur as I like to weigh my down with milk and sugar I actually found the McCafé good. I don't like strong coffee and so I think it was just the right amount for me. Kind of reminded me of Timmy's coffee. I would go get it again. — Liana Peart
It's not bad. I wouldn't describe it as good, but it's definitely not bad. It's sort of like a Starbuck's coffee, but without the bitter basenotes. Or like a less well-rounded Timmy's. I probably wouldn't buy it again unless it was the only thing around. — Jes Watson
Deeper flavour than Timmy’s, lighter than Starbucks. Didn’t taste instant. Still not my thing. — Adina Goldman
The McCafé coffee does the job, overall, though it tastes a bit sour. I think I'll only grab it again if it's free or because of proximity. It's McOK.— Lori Mastronardi
I preface this by saying I know very little about coffee, though I do drink it occasionally. The McD's brew tasted a little watered down, as expected. It also had that hint of burnt flavour (which I kind of love). I most enjoy plain coffee on road trips or when camping (I'll usually drink a latte in the city), so for me, McD's tasted just as I'd expect a regular cup of coffee to taste. Nothing fancy. Just coffee. I'd most likely buy a cup again. With a side of fries. — Mia Shulman
Only 2 out of our 5 tasters would buy the McCafé coffee again, but 3 would pass on this new cup of joe.
We want to know: What do you think of the new McDonald's coffee? What's your favourite to-go cup?
And is it just us, or does the lid look a little bit like a face?
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