It has
been some time since I've had the chance to sample a new coffee and
honestly I have been a bit glum about it. Not just because I enjoy
trying out new types of coffee and learning about their origins but
because I do have so many friends and readers who are interested in
drinking coffee and enjoy reading the Coffee Review segments. Well
I'm happy to say that this review has been brought to you by a very
close friend of mine and was completely unexpected. I just happened
to be at her place to visit when she disappears into her kitchen for
a brief moment, coming back out and placing a 9.5 FL oz (281mL)
bottle of RealBeanz Iced Coffee Cappuccino in my hands with a grin on
her face as she said “Here. For the Coffee Review”.
Pulling
the bottle out of the refrigerator, I noticed that on the label
itself in bold letters below the type of coffee that it is was
'ENERGIZE'. What did that mean? Glancing on the side of the label it
explains the natural energy giving supplements that was also in the
coffee which included a list of Guarana, Panax Ginseng, Yerba Mate,
Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Pantothenic Acid. Right then and
there I knew that this combination was going to alter the taste of
the coffee at least a little. If any of you consume energy drinks
(and who doesn't now-a-days with how busy our work schedules are),
most of these ingredients are found in most of the beverages you
consume. They're used as an added lift naturally to also help make
the inevitable crash a little less drastic. Popping the bottle open,
I couldn't help but note the aroma was a little less coffee-y (if
there is such a way to describe it) then I'm used to but was prepared
since there was more then just straight coffee, cane sugar, and low
fat milk in it. Taking a sip, I found that the flavor was
surprisingly light and the added Guarana, Ginseng and Yerba Mate I
noticed that it didn't alter the flavor as much as I thought that it
would. With the natural cane sugar, the beverage had a nice sweetness
to it without the thick syrup feel in the back of the tongue and
corn aftertaste that drinks with corn syrup tends to have. After only
a couple of sips, I was already feeling a bit more perky then I was
originally feeling. Perhaps it was the added herbs. Maybe it was
because this was the first coffee I had of the day. I wasn't too sure
but I'm willing to say that it was probably a combination of the two
but I could tell that my alertness level was a whole lot better then
it was when I slogged my way to the kitchen to retrieve the bottle.
RealBeanz
is a coffee company based out of Brooklyn, NY and proudly advertises on their website
that all of their coffees that they offer are made with natural
ingredients and certified kosher. Strolling through their selection,
they have Cappuccino (Energize), Caramel (Focus), Vanilla Nut
(Relax), Mocha (Resist), and Diet Cappuccino (Trim & Fit) along
with Cappuccino and Dark Roast made with Coconut water. What is nice
is that they have the option of not only finding out what stores in
your area carries these beverages but you can also purchase them on
their online store. For those who are interested in trying one of
these iced coffees, I encourage you to try them out.
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