Much cheaper than Arabica, Robusta is still drinkable, though second rate for sure. Something is WRONG with both of these coffee brands. Everyone I know has been looking for another brand. While he was successful at promoting all the products offered by the grocery firm, coffee held a special interest to him. (NOTE) I have NEVER suffered with headachesless than a handful in a lifetime so far for methe big joke in our family is that if mom ever starts having headaches then something will be wrongnow on with the coffee problems Had several K-cups of MH and it was quite good. What the hell is going on? I went to the sink to throw the coffe grounds away out of my Melita filter and they stunk! I wrote to Maxwell House but have received no reply as yet. Can anyone tell me what is in the coffee grounds? Just warm colored water. I have tested name brands like Folgers, Maxwell House, Yuban, Hills Brothers, Don Francisco, Cafe'Bustello and many other store brands. We did a taste test at our house to see if we could lower our coffee cost. thanks! I was later diagnosed with Helicobacter pylori. Blind Assessment. Gives you the runs and just makes you feel awful. I enjoy strong coffees, but this always seems to be a little too strong in all the wrong ways. That should have been my first clue. We fell in love with MaxwellHouse ground coffee when we tried our first container containing Arabica beans. I brewed it and it taste harsh. We brew this in a Bunn Coffee Brewer. Maxwell house was exactly the same. Maxwell House Original Decaf Ground Coffee 29.3 oz Jug. I started buy some of the Barissimo bagged coffees from Aldis a few years ago and those seem ok for around $4.00 I quit drinking Folgers as well, seemed to not feel well at times but may have just been me. It is toxic. Regular coffee gets a bad wrap in the coffee world, but there is a warm place in many coffee lovers hearts and minds for a regular old cup of joe. It is produced in two USA locations: Jacksonville, Florida, and San Leandro, California. I'll be the first one to tell you that I am not a coffee-tasting pro. Tasted like garbage. Writing them now. I was sick all day and couldnt think clearly due to the full body migraine it caused. Cannot compare it o president choice. A clan se friend and I have a personal joke that I will share my end of it. At work we have Maxwell house and it has that funny taste also. All rights reserved. Lately something different is happening. 100% Pure Ground Coffee. Today we are going to focus on Maxwell House when we talk about Maxwell House Wake Up Roast vs Original. The same thing happened. The reason I came to this sight today is because the taste of my Folgers was weird today very strange tasting and pale in flavor. I thought I was going crazy! I have been enjoying the flavored ground Maxwell House coffees (Hazelnut and French Vanilla) for well over a decade, and I notice now that neither tastes like the flavors they're supposed to and the coffee smells and tastes nasty. Purchased another box at a different store. I'm really worried it tastes as bad as hills brothers now. Smooth and full-bodied, our instant coffee has a signature flavor that's good to the last drop. I'd say avoid this flavor for a while. What a horrible taste and after taste! my stomach burns, kinda queezy, i guess it's heartburn? It's been coming to this. She came from the midwest out to my house in CA where we have Nespresso coffee each morning and the problem stopped immediately. Wow! We forced ourselves to drink it and now we are paying for it. For about a year, every time we would be on MH, the coffee stunk (like sick dog poop) and tasted badly. Still I kept buying Columbian. I started having these headaches a couple of weeks ago, and I'm a person who seldom has headaches. folgers instant used to stimulate my mind right before until they gone bad. It's been ground and put into a non-tight can to spoil. Mr. Folger searched the hills for gold for several years without much success, and eventually decided to abandon his quest. It seems to have also affected our taste buds. A short while back, my husband and I started smelling a foul, bitter coffee smell in our house. Burning in my stomach. How Much Caffeine Is In An Espresso Compared To Coffee? The big brands have become very inconsistent in quality and no bitterness. THE TASTE EVEN ALIKE AWFULLY. Having lived thru the shortages of coffee during WWII, I compare the current Maxwell House coffee to the ersatz blends of those days, but worse! Like everyone else I was on here just looking to do some research to see why I have been feeling so ill after drinking my recently purchased jar of instant Maxwell House Coffee. I didn't really like the Hills but will get used to it if it means I don't have the cramps, diarrhea, headaches etc. Simply this: I agree. I'm pretty sure I found a hunk of wood. Instead of calling on inspectors it's better to just NOT PURCHASE their coffees---or any others off store shelves, as they are all alike these days. I've been making it lighter each day and no relief. They grab whatever & finish their shopping. I have been drinking coffee about as long as them below too. Plus special updates from the Coffee Detective Coffee Store. Three heaping tbs a time get the job done. So I decided to just suck it up and drink it. But I do miss my MH instant it always reminded me of my childhood,and my Dad . Clears up by 6 pm. When I first opened it, for some reason it caught my attention how fragrant it was - now I'm suspicious as to whether Folgers is hiding something with an aromatic additive. https://coffee.org/pages/history-of-folgers, https://www.gocoffeego.com/professor-peaberry/history-of-coffee/1800, https://www.insider.com/best-store-bought-ground-coffee-taste-test-2017-9, https://www.mashed.com/221820/the-real-difference-between-folgers-and-maxwell-house-coffee/, https://www.quora.com/What-is-better-Folgers-or-the-Maxwell-House, https://www.streetdirectory.com/food_editorials/beverages/coffee/maxwell_house_coffee_history.html, https://theoldcoffeepot.com/why-is-maxwell-house-coffee-so-bad/, https://time.com/3715689/mass-brand-coffee/, https://coffeefullflavour.com/folgers-vs-maxwell-house-learn-which-one-is-better/, Battle of the Brands: Folgers vs MaxwellHouse. I had originallythought there was something wrong with the water filtration, so the next day I tried using bottled water, but same result. I had someone go to the store for me and they came home with maxwell house brand. We thought it might be the pot so we changed pots,,,several times. However, it is important to know that caffeine is not required on nutritional labels. I take the medicine and drink coffee everyday. New & improved is not always better. I too, have noticed a big change in MH coffee. I quit drinking Maxwell House. I am an avid coffee drinker for years so this is not due to caffeine. Three days and no heartburn at all. I only buy what I will use within 2 wks, as fresh coffee is perishable. At least I know now it's not our taste buds, or our water, or the coffee maker. MAXWELL HOUSE Maxwell House Wake Up Roast 1.915lbs, PK6. The coffee tastes bitter and that is after I add some Cremona (as I always do). Their sales have to be terrible. Don't drink another drop!!! Even when you first open it, it does not have the same great "fresh coffee" smell in the container. can of coffee? well, same here. But after researching and finding that a lot of people have been feeling the same effects, I was relieved to know I wasn't going crazy! It does not list the bean variety I Noticed. They have officially lost a customer and many others As I will share this with my friends and family. I don't know what these companies did to change what's in those cans but it's not the ground coffee it once was AND this includes all coffee suppliers to fast food and most other restaurants. Just like oil, tobacco, and alcohol they will always deny the facts. Something rotten is brewing over at maxwell house, LITERALLY! I'm not looking for anything to benefit from but they need to solve the problem. I opened the lid on the big plastic maxwell house container and once again got a pungent, chemical smell. I have been drinking mh for over 40 years never had a problem until the past few months. I have no idea what happened. Individual tastes differ so it's important to try different single origins to see your likes/dislikes. Guatemalan, Ethiopian, Costa Rican, Peruvian, Mexican and the list goes on---depending on what's available from your local or online roaster. The last container tasted weird so I switched to another brand. Many people start their day with the Wake Up Roast to awaken their senses and mind. In the meantime I was wondering what I may have eaten that gave me stomach issues. I'm glad to see it's not just me noticing the diffence in my coffee! MAYBE IT IS THE ADDITIVE ROBUSTA BEANS. If the Master Blend is a bit stout for your palate, the Wake Up Roast may be a better choice. After 4 days of not getting better, we started to think it is the coffee. In review of my log on this evening is when I discovered that I became ill after drinking coffee. If you buy and serve this coffee, some will like it, and others will simply tolerate it. Symptoms improved some. Wait till it makes someone deathly I'll before they pull the stuff off the shelves? Definitely not my imagination. I tried it and I agree. Coffee is a stomach irritant, some people are more sensitive to it than others and gets more severe with age, and can actually happen like a light switch. At first I thought my stomach grumblings were due to a stomach bug but the stomach cramps occurred within minutes of taking a few sips of every Maxwell House cappuccino I drank. I went to the store yesterday and bought a canister of their French Roast which I have always liked. This makes a smooth cup of coffee and has a deliciously sweet aroma. Bye-bye Maxwell House. It is widely consumed by households across the United States, as well as within industries and restaurants. We bought a new coffee pot and a new water filter, and it still tastes horrible. I don't know what's in the cans of pre-ground coffee in grocery stores but many people seem to think it's very low grade Robusta---probably why all those cans state "100% Pure Coffee". I think there is an opening here for a maker that doesn't add plastic to your brew. I made a huge mistake by buying a can of Maxwell Coffee at the Dollar Store, The can read MORNING BOOST IN YELLOW. Maxwell House also offers decaf and lighter-caffeine blends. Saturday night sick all night throwing up for hours. it s not bitter like dollar store mexican coffee. The coffee still tasted bad so I bought a new percolator and a new tub of coffee. We have noticed after immediately drinking coffee from last few cans my wife and I felt extremely nauseated and had to immediately use the bathroom. Want to add that I now drink chock full o'nuts coffee and I no longer get sick to my stomach or have headache like I did when I was drinking maxwell house! im not an expertbut i drink my coffee without sugarjust cream.so i feel that makes me a bit more qualified abt reviewing it. Except Organic, what ever these companies have done to make a buck has ruined coffee. After noticing black pieces floating in it, I picked one out and found it was a piece of stretchy rubber or elastic (black). I felt the same thing .. nauseous and diarrhea. Hope it helps when you buy your next can/bag of coffee. And then *poof* it was gone and the supermarket said it wasn't available anymore. i'm a folgers fan but in these days of saving $$$ i thought i'd try the other popular brandmaxwell house. I'm convinced its mostly saw dust thats just been soaked in coffee. Been suffering with stomach issues for yrs. Anyone else having this reaction? He said the taste its like brunt horrible. For example Beneful dog food is a leading cause of canine diabetes because of all the additives and sugar. We drank Maxwell house master blend for years, & loved it!! I can't believe this is happening to so many people. Couldnt pinpoint why I have felt fatigued, nauseas and my stomach has been terrible running to the bathroom and my daughter pointed out she thinks its the coffee. Please take the plastic taste and odor away. I will never buy Maxwell House again. I've never had a residue issue with Folgers instant or drip. It will sicken me. Put in two teaspoons to a sixteen ounce glass. I will have to stop drinking this coffee. I stopped using the Maxwell House and started using another brand and the headaches stopped. Memories as a child---I loved smelling that just poured coffee at my Mom's bridge parties, would go & smell that wonder aroma that waifed from the cup before she added her cream and sugar. Double check where it comes from and where it was packed. I made a comment on this site a while back about Maxwell house International instant decaf. It was good coffee back then, so used it a good while till prices came back down within reason. I will not be drinking anymore out of this container and will be getting the Kroger brand again. I have been using the coffee for some 40 years but only changed to the decaf over the last 15 years. So sad if it is because they are using a cheaper bean. However, putting them side by side, one realizes that there is no Folgers vs Maxwell debate. WHERE THE HELL THEY GETTING THE COFFEE ? I've drank Folgers and have loved it for years..usually I drink it black but for over 6 months it needs creamer at times to make it flavorable..I (like many others) have been suffering severe migraines- any headache for me is abnormal..so this month I bought this different. Less bang for the buck but a really good coffee.e. I didn't relate it to the coffee right away but did notice that the coffee now had an unusual scent. Maxwell House coffee is good to the last drop. My wife and I have been drinking Maxwell House for over 30 years. UGH just as bad as the first. I had been buying Maxwell House French Roast K-cups for years and years. I have suffered with sharp abdominal pains and acid reflux for about a week. No more problems. I bought some 8 Oclock and yum there is that coffee smell and flavor. My stomach cannot tolerate Folgers lite so I'm going to recommend Starbucks House Blend. Features specially roasted coffee beans, suited for medium roast instant coffee. I now notice I cannot find the words "100% Arabica" on the package. The caffeine content in Maxwell House is exactly similar to Folgers. I had some McD's coffee the other morning as we were traveling, and it was good. So at work we serve Maxwell house original. no recall, something definitely wrong! I checked ALL store shelved coffees---the only brands that are 100% Arabica are the ones sold in vented 12oz bags AND not all those are good. I stopped using it. Wow. I used the restroom, and now the effects are almost entirely gone. This coffee taste like they mixed dirt into it to make more profit. Sale $6.99. I had my skin peel and break out in blisters, that hurt so bad. Now apparently you've found another market and decided to tune your product to them. It makes me irate that so many people are reporting these symptoms to the company and they are not addressing this or doing anything to stop it. Almost instant diarrhea. So I tried another brand still the something. They need to know they are losing loyal customers. My question is does Maxwell house make Master blend other than mild. I went ahead and made a pot, took one sip, and poured the rest out. It actually was very unpleasant and sorta scary. Maxwells houses journey to fame began in 1873 when a traveling salesman Joel Cheek found out that his cheaper coffee beans had better flavor than the costly ones he usually sold. Switched to Folgers Colombian - good flavor and no rash! And the smell is not even appealing. Sad. Unfortunately this large container is as bad as the last one. Sadly, returning to once what was Maxwell House will never be seen again. I am further inclined to suggest that the corporate "bean counters" are implicated in making some bad decisions. Did not biuy again until this past week I decided to try it again. different process/machines/chemicals in processing? Drank Maxwell house coffee for years now when I drink it I get headaches and stomach cramps/diarrhea.Its like there is poison in it! I mean, WOW!! Normally drink Dunkin, but in todays times, because of Covid, switched to MH. ALL supermarket coffee brands no longer specify ARABICA on the cans--except for CFON "new york style", they ALL now say simply, "100% coffee". Ive had this brand and roast before and the flavor was fine, but this had a taste of just bad coffee. The Foldger Maxwell headaches/anger symptom? I suspected it was related to the coffee and stopped drinking it and switches brands. $6.99. Is it a bad batch or what? Only with very strong chamiomile tea can we counteract all of this. Sometimes it's not possible to get beans fresh to use within 15 days of roast so I either do without OR have hot tea those mornings. GROSS TASTING AND SMELLING BUT CHEAP. Ok, So I've been drinking dark roast coffee from a local coffee shop for a year or so. Sothanks for the gross disregard for our health, MH! Children should not drink coffee or take caffeine. Pesticides, mix ins, ???? We ran out an my husband picked up Maxwell House instead. This particular variation by Maxwell is for those coffee enthusiasts who prefer coffee that is not too strong nor too weak. BVR Rating 209 reviews. Tin is recyclable where facilities exist. I woke up at 4:30 this morning feeling the best I have felt in a while. I am going to see how to have it tested. I am now searching for a better coffee. I think those suggestions may be coming from short term coffee drinkers? I found this site. I also had bowl of honey bunches of oats, some milk, and a glass of orange juice. There are so many other symptoms of past, I am now putting together with this whole coffee thing back when I was brewing the Starbuck's, Peet's etc. Can't get through a cup. Even the smell of it from the can is awful. About 5 years ago I cut down to one cup a day, and just a few days ago I was put on Paxil for anxiety. I love the all decaf Maxwell House coffee. We thought possibly it was our coffee maker. Have headaches everyday. for some reason I can't explain, all coffee is tasting weak to me. Our coffee smells like skunk when being made. So glad to have found all of this information. Mom used pre-ground Foldgers. I will not be buying Maxwell House again. We had looked long to find a replacement for Folgers. Eventually leading me to write about my own experience. Very strange. As soon as I take a sip, I instantly start feeling nauseous, heavy chested like somone wighing 100lbs say on my chest, and the migraines I get last at least 6 hours. Don't know what other brand to buy though. It tasted like plastic. Its not just MH it's folgers as well, noticed about a week ago my coffee was not tasting the same, subsequently got another can thinking i may have gotten a bad batch (?) For some time (year & a half? its a step above that. The Chain brands add tons of fillers and artificial ingredients that should not be consumed. Folgers cooffee give me no problems. Now its just crap. I have been having severe "tennis elbow" for over a month and a half. I got this from my Mother-in laws house that is probably 3 years or older. Now seeing everyone else with issues gives me a little hope that I'm correct. Maxwell House Decaffeinated Instant Bags Coffee. There was a five foot long empty area where all the other varieties of Maxwell House used to be. I dink instant and have to add and add to just get a taste of coffee. I enjoy expensive coffee as much as the next guy, but economics demands Folgers Columbian. Then I proceeded to get migraines with the Nassau every day I drank the coffee. So, we've already discussed the Folgers vs Maxwell House coffee rivalry. If so, maybe there should be a class action against this company. The caffeine content of Folgers Coffee House is just enough to give you the ideal hit youre looking for from a cup of coffee. 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