Friday, January 15, 2010

Grounds for Change Organic Coffee Review & Giveaway



I have to have my coffee. I just can't get started in the morning without it. But since I'm expecting I can't have any caffeine, so I have to settle for decaf. Do you have any idea how hard it is to get a decent cup of decaf coffee?  Store bought decaf tastes like water. If you buy premade coffee in a restaurant or convenience store it tastes like mud because its been sitting for hours.  I haven't had a decent cup of coffee in almost a year. Until I received a sample of Grounds of Change coffee. This is great organic coffee that sells for a very reasonable price. I would highly recommend it to any coffee lover.


For my review I received the 3 Pack Sampler which includes Peru "Cafe Femenino", Mexico "Chiapas", and First Light Blend, all in decaf.  I tried the "Cafe Femenino" first. Did you ever open a pack of coffee and you just knew it was going to be excellent because it smelled so fresh and delicious.  I coudn't stop breathing in that amazing scent.  I could tell  by the dark color and texture that it was as fresh as possible, newly roasted and freshly ground. I had to stand there and watch it brew, feeling my mouth water as I waited for what I knew was going to be the first cup of good coffee I had in ages. And I wasn't disappointed. It was smooth, not bitter at all, and strong enough without being overpowering.  Literally, one of the best cups of coffee I've ever made myself at home.  I've since tried the other two varieties and found them just as satisfying. 



In addition to coffee, Grounds for Change also offers organic teas, hot chocolate, chocolate bars, and more.  All for the same reasonable prices.  You can find great gifts for friends that include a wide range of their products and even cute little mugs. Or sign up for their coffee of the month club where you're sure to get a sampling of all the varieties they have to offer. 



One lucky reader is going to get the chance to try out the same sampler pack that I received from Grounds for Change in either regular or decaf, whole bean or ground.  These are not small little one time only samples. They are large 8 oz bags. To enter, please visit Grounds for Change and tell what item you would like to try the most.  For additional entries, you can do any of the following, but you must complete this initial entry first. Entries that do not follow these guidelines will be deleted.
***Please note that the options have changed-read carefully before entering***



1) Subscribe to my blog by email
2) Subscribe to my feed
3) Follow my blog on friend connect
4) Blog about this giveaway with a link to New Age Mama and Grounds for Change(5 Entries)
5) Follow me on twitter and tweet this giveaway-Leave the link in your commnet (Once a day)
6) Become my friend on  face book
7) Become my friend on myspace
8) Comment on any non-giveaway post (1 entry per comment)
9) Enter one of my other giveaways (You can enter as many as you want, but only one bonus entry)
10) Grab my button and tell me where I can find it
11) Subscribe to the Grounds for Change newsletter at the bottom of the page
12) Follow Grounds for Change on twitter
13) Become a fan of grounds for change facebook


This giveaway will end at midnight on 2/1/10 and is open to the US only. The winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Thanks again to Grounds for Change for offering this great prize!



***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way. ***

320 comments:

Terri L said...

I'd like to try the Seabrook blend

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Anonymous said...

I want to try the Humane society blend- in honor of dearly departed policedog April- who saved my life when I was 7.writer61@yahoo.com

h. mcnaron said...

the solstice blend sounds interesting.
I love that they are committed to social justice AND good coffee.

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mandala said...

I'd like to try the Equinox
Blend

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Anonymous said...

I would like to try the Cafe Femenino NON-decaf coffee!
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FIBERONE said...

I think the Equinox blend would be good.

Sarah said...

I'D LIKE TO TRY THE THEO CHOCOLATE BARS.

Deborah Wellenstein said...

I'd try the Equinox blend. Thanks!

Tricia316 said...

I think the Sumatra Telong would be yummy!

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PS. If I am the winner, I will be in New Orleans rebuilding Katrina houses for the first week of Feb. without internet so it may take me a few days to reply.

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I follow you on GFC- Tricia31

PS. If I win I will be in New Orleans the first week of Feb. rebuilding Katrina houses as a volunteer. I won't have internet access for a few days.

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mickeyfan said...

Equinox blend sounds good to me.

Aileen said...

Since all the coffees sound good and I'm having trouble making up my mind, I'd like to try the 6 pack coffee sampler.

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julis55 said...

I'd like to try the Seabrook blend

Bacallsmom said...

I like a dark roast, so I would really like to try their French Roast.

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cmcathiem02@gmail.com said...

I like the Seabrook blend.

Anonymous said...

I'd like to try the Guatemala "Forestal":) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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Kathleen W. said...

I'd love to try the Vienna Roast blend. I bought some of their teas last year at Ten Thousand Villages and they were good.

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Jennifer said...

I would most like to try their Sumatra
Telong coffee.

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Michelle M said...

I'd love to try the Jasmine Green tea. Thanks for the chance!

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llinda29 said...

I want to try Vienna Roast

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Cynthya said...

I'd like to try the Nicaragua
Segovia coffee.

Anonymous said...

Somehow I really messed up my blog post entries yesterday -- I must've been half asleep. My blog post for the giveaway is here. Sorry!
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Jenn said...

I'd really love a coffee explorer membership!

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clc408 said...

I'd love to try the Fair Trade Certified, Organic Certified
Guatemala "Forestal"

clc408 said...

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marthajane said...

I'd like to try the Nordic Blend coffee -- but they all sound interesting and delicious.

Anonymous said...

I'd love to try the Sumatra Telong.

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I am Following Grounds for Change on twitter.

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PatZ said...

I'm a coffee freak. I'm drinking coffee right now! I would love this prize.

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momznite said...

I'd like to serve the Equinox blend.

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Desi @ Wee Share said...

I would like to try their hot chocolate

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mindy said...

the french roast thanks minsthins at optonline dot net

Mike Frizzi said...

I love the contest! Anything that gets the word out about organic coffee is ok in my book. We should all try to buy organic products whenever we can!

lezanac said...

I would love to try the Espresso
Blend ground coffee lezanac@yahoo.com

Linda Kish said...

I'd like to try the hot chocolate

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sharonjo said...

I'd choose the Equinox Blend. I'd really love to try all their blends, or at least be able to get a good whiff of them. I love the smell of good coffee beans almost as much as the taste!!

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chlorinebrain said...

I would really like to try the French Roast.

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Jenn said...

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helenlam said...

I like the Nordic blend

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Heather said...

Their Nordic blend sounds delicious!

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Barbara said...

Love to try the hot chocolate blends. I'm picky about my drinking chocolate and think theirs sounds great.

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Smooshy said...

i want to try the vienna roast blend!

Wanda said...

Not that I don't love coffee, I do, but I'd MOST like to try the THEO Dark Chocolate with Orange bar. Chocoholism R Us.
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Snowflake07 said...

I would like to try their French Roast Coffee Blend (described as a very dark roast).

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LilyBiscuit said...

I think the Seabrook Blend Coffee sounds great. It has caramel notes....sounds delicious! Thanks!

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ky2here said...

I'd like to try Nordic Blend Coffee.

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I would like to try the organic hot cocoa (chocolate).

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Christie said...

I want to try the HOT CHOCOLATE! :)

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I would like to try the Wildlife Trust dark roast blend.
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