Rating of the best coffee brands for 2020

“I will stop if I want to,” Tatiana shouts, drinking a huge cup of Americano without sugar in the morning.
“I am the master of my life,” Mikhail repeats, following before work for a glass of latte to the shop near the house.
Subway cars and bus saloons say something similar. The whole country is busy, but there is a detail that cannot be resisted at either 8:00 or 13:30.
Coffee - ground, beans, powder, mate? It is not so important when the product in all its variations is irreplaceable.

Discovery history

The sultry summer of 850 AD notably baked the head and shoulders of the shepherd Caldim in the Far East. A herd of sheep, the third grazing on his account, gallops across the field and jumps over the corrals, and this is due to unknown berries growing nearby.

What would have happened to humanity if a man had not shown curiosity to try alien fruits?

As it turned out, the sheep ate coffee beans, after which they were overwhelmed by a surge of unheard-of cheerfulness. Village after village, the tale of magic berries spread throughout the world.

This and other stories about Sheikh Omar, the Spanish wars, Turkish sellers and plundered shops are full of light. The hunt for coffee has existed since its inception. The natural drug did not stop even the pure souls of the priests, who told the people: “offspring, the drink of the devil,” and drank cup after cup in between services.

The modern interpretation of the drink consists of:

• Arabica - discovered in the 9th century in Ethiopia. It grows only in the mountains, the further to the sky, the more interesting the taste. A distinctive feature is the oblong grains collected from the tree. Arabian varieties are always sour.
• Robusta - found in Congo, IX centuries later than Arabica (XVIII century). It grows only on plains, the grains of this bush are always round, as if pot-bellied. Robusta is easily identified by its bitter taste on the tongue. In the world, only 35% of grains of this type are turned into production. Probably, robusta turned out to be the miraculous berries in the legend of Caldim.

Utility

Besides the main goal of taming sleep, coffee does a good job in other areas. It is scientifically proven that drinking the drink has a beneficial effect on creativity. Urgently recommended for writers, artists, musicians and mathematicians!

Honore de Balzac himself admitted that the culprit of the inexhaustible ideas for books is the powder from grains taken on an empty stomach!

On the eve of important competitions, athletes should not even breathe over coffee, since insignificant milligrams in the blood will lead to inevitable disqualification. That's how hard it is to win.

Moderate consumption of the drink successfully trains the heart muscle and prevents problems with the cardiovascular system.

Rating of the best coffee brands for 2020

Whole bean coffee

Jacobs Monarch classic coffee beans

Magic advertising Jacobs adorns television in the CIS for no more than 10 years and, we can say that the brand is young, albeit promising, if not for one "but".In 2020, the German-based company is celebrating its 124th birthday!

The progenitor of the coffee monopoly turned out to be an ordinary merchant Johann Klaus Jacobs with a small shop as a start-up capital. His brainchild found a place in the sun even after a century, and most importantly, the Germans vouch for their work.

The classic Jacobs Monarch beans are the best way to invigorate and open up a second wind for productive work. A standard pack weighs 230 grams and costs between 180-230 rubles. The price, however, does not bite.

The brand is often remembered both in commercials and on billboards. The packaging, created with a small valve for curious noses, is not averse to tell about the enchanting smell of the products.

What we see inside: the grains are almost the same size, medium rare, as stated on the wrapper. Occasionally you come across broken things, however, a coffee grinder is still waiting for them. The smell is really strong, it will spread to the whole house in the next 6 hours.

It is better to brew coffee in a time-tested Turk, then Jacobs Monarch takes on its original appearance - a beautiful, fluffy foam, does not taste bitter and does not leave a sour aftertaste of a cheap drink, unobtrusive notes, just before a leisurely morning.

The composition is literally a spoonful of robusta in a barrel of Arabica. Germans, what to take from them!

• Quality production;
• Acceptable price;
• Good condition of the beans;
• Excellent ratio of beans;
• Nice smell;
• High foam;
• Convenient packaging.

• Broken grains;
• Lack of composition on the package.

Egoiste noir coffee beans

Heavy and high quality deluxe on sight. Owns the daring name of the domestic company "Khors". The ambitions of Muscovites are not empty, because real Colombian coffee is supplied to the factories of luxury Switzerland. Most likely, the product is called "selfish" because the brand does not hesitate to declare the rarest grains and flavors on the packaging.

How much is the price of 600 rubles per 500 grams? Let's find out right now!

It’s surprising if half of the cost is not borne by the packaging, made in elegant black and cool metallic. In addition to the zip-zipper, the bag is equipped with a flap. Let's get the product out for trial and here's another plus. Everything is evenly roasted, the grains are oiled, they smell good, not a single grain is ground during transportation.

Freshly brewed coffee has a slight golden froth. The taste of the drink is stronger than that of other brands, notes of acid are felt, but no bitterness! The aroma, as well as the smell, remain for a long time, and beckon for the next cup.

Noir gets along well with milk or cinnamon, not a single additive is lost, but only complements the picture. According to the composition, each package consists entirely of Arabica.

• A brand with a worldwide reputation;
• 100% Arabica;
• Rich taste;
• Persistent odor;
• Beautiful and convenient packaging;
• Valve presence;
• Oiled and selected grains;
• Composition on a pack.

• High price;
• Bitterness is present.

Jardin Espresso Gusto coffee beans

"Pere-French", "non-Russian" - the Jardin brand originates in the CIS, although advertising is unobtrusive and slips "frog" breakfasts under strong espresso.

The St. Petersburg company is engaged in manufacturing side by side with Egoiste Noir in Swiss factories, however, it should be noted that completely different processes take place within the walls of coffee shrines.

The Jardin experts adhere to the 70 to 30 rule, where most is the hot air flow that roasts the grains, and the least is the temperature inside the rotating roasting drum. This way, the product cooks evenly, leaving no chance for damp batches or Arabian coals.

It is difficult to find Jardin beans in small quantities, because the premium brand focuses primarily on wholesale purchases for coffee houses, and after that - for individual consumers. This fact, as it were, hints that there is someone who cares about reputation and quality!

On the other hand, a kilogram will last for a long time and it costs 700 rubles. Dark-roasted "Jardine" beans, large and absolutely all whole. The coffee comes out extremely strong and even bitter.The flavor will not drown out neither sugar nor milk, what can I say, a true espresso.

• Manufactured in Switzerland;
• Special roasting system;
• The company targets professional coffee shops;
• Bargain;
• Economical consumption;
• Good grain appearance.

• Available only in large packs;
• The coffee tastes very bitter.

Coffee beans Kimbo Aroma Gold Arabica

Italy sends hearty greetings and wishes you a very good morning with Kimbo Aroma. The company is popular all over the world, and how Canadians love it! Russians keep up with the cult of coffee and are ready to spend a record 1200 rubles per 500 grams. Why are Europeans so good?

Kimbo is a manufacturing giant. In Naples alone, there is a factory of 40 thousand squares. All processes, from sorting green beans to roasting, processing, are carried out under the watchful eye of specialists. Most importantly, the luxury brand works with 100% Arabica.

The packaging is made in black and gold shades. A distinctive feature of Western products is environmentally friendly materials, namely, degradable paper as a wrapper.

In search of a gastronomic mystery, turn to Italians. After opening, the frantic smell of African plantations will not rush at you, only during brewing will a heavy aroma be hammered into every corner of the house (no matter how the neighbors come). The beans are dark roasted, heavily oiled and very pliable under the fingers.

The drink has many shades, you can't feel it at once. Light bitterness, or maybe sourness after all? Need time. Thanks to the variety of flavors and the quality that is noticeable from the first try, Kimbo is bought up even for fabulous prices. The foam is dense, royally golden, the fortress is a solid five.

• Italian production;
• World name;
• Thorough inspection of products;
• Pure Arabica;
• Stylish, eco-friendly packaging;
• Intense aroma;
• Large, oiled grains
• Unusual taste.

• High price;
• Difficult to find in stores.

Coffee capsules

Coffee capsules Nescafe Dolce Gusto

He is known by thousands, loved by millions and have billions in their homes. Nescafe - coffee, ashtray and nail tin in one bottle. This is the case when Russian ingenuity and solid production merged together for a good purpose - to raise workers in the early morning.

Machine coffee has gained incredible popularity in recent years, and no matter how brands try to retrain from instant products to capsules, only a few have coped with it. The flesh and blood of the world brand Nestle has done everything filigree, even providing a personalized coffee maker for use.

The price of the product is absurdly ridiculous - 320 rubles for 16 servings. There are so many variations of drinks that you can drink either honey raff or cappuccino every week.

The capsules are made in variegated, rich colors, from which the mood involuntarily rises. Inside is coffee powder that should be shaken well. The matter remains small, choose a larger mug and, finally, invigorate the nervous system!

Coffee is not devoid of a chemical aftertaste, but this is concealed by manufacturers behind an amazing smell. Foams will be like at the most crazy party, but still the capsules need milk or sugar support. One on one Nescafe does not draw a victory.

• Deliveries to all countries;
• Cheapness;
• Many types;
• Cheerful wrapper;
• Fast cooking;
• Natural smell;
• Lots of foam.

• Chemical taste;
• Works only with Nescafe coffee makers;
• Medium strength and richness.

Coffee capsules Tassimo Jacobs

Ardent fans of machine coffee probably know about the passions that are happening between Tassimo and Nescafe. Companies compete in the Russian market so closely that a collision is definitely inevitable! The same products, the same tastes, almost the same plant, but both brands are still afloat.

Tassimo is a relatively young brand that entered the world no more than 15 years ago. Before getting to the counters of Pyaterochka, the company marched through Scandinavia, Western and then Central Europe, and by 2014 it reached the “great and mighty” one.Over a ten-year journey, the brand has picked up influential friends and BOSCH on this list.

The joint release of coffee makers and special capsules was beneficial for Tassimo, however, the drink is unlikely to replace coffee brewed in a Turk and will really become necessary in the office, for 350 rubles.

The taste of undissolved powder will torment the throat the first times. It is worth noting that not only the name on the box changes, there is a huge gap between latte and americano in strength, volume, amount of foam and bitterness. A well-deserved plus of Tassimo is the ability to please every customer and the speed of preparation.

• The brand is recommended in Europe;
• Nice price;
• Unobtrusive odor;
• Cooperation with renowned companies;
• A large number of flavors;
• Saturated shades;
• Dense foam.

• A gritty taste in the mouth;
• Suitable only for Tassimo coffee machines;
• Wateriness.

Instant coffee

Instant coffee Tchibo Gold Selection

“Every week is a new world” where Tchibo shoes, feeds, travels and supplies coffee supplies. The German brand specializes in completely dissimilar industries, however, it does not lose its grip in any of them.

Noble and strong, as the producers say, Gold Selection is widely known and loved. Instant coffee is sealed in a gold zip-bag or branded glass jar in the range of 100-200 rubles for 250 grams. The product exudes an incredible aroma from the very first opening. Preparing coffee takes less than 3 minutes! Light foam swirls on the sides, the liquid is rich in color, from the strength it drives the teeth.

Baristas advise to try Chibo in tandem with lemon, so the coffee will show the best qualities. Despite the lack of a certain individuality, the drink feels like a natural grain.

• European brand;
• Nice price;
• Natural smell;
• The aroma is intense, without bitterness.

• Bothers quickly;
• Acid taste.

Ground coffee "Jockey"

Do you have tickets in the front row? You simply cannot miss the best-selling coffee brand in Russia! The jockey has been on the market since 1999 and may not offer so much, but it is thanks to the small number of products that manufacturers focus on product quality.

Ground coffee for 200 rubles, 100% Arabian, brought from sultry Africa, India and a little bit from South America (trusting the composition) in medium roast. Jockey is suitable for coffee machines, Turks and boiling water.

Sold in small packs in our signature red and green colors. Surprisingly, absolutely the entire space is filled with compressed powder, no one forces you to pay for air. As for the taste, "Jockey" is losing ground in solubility, grains of sand will slip between the teeth every now and then, the taste is 4 out of 5, the strength is not the best, it will not save you from a three-hour sleep.

For the budget segment, the brand is rightfully “product of the year” since 2008, but it is still far and long before luxury.

• Domestic manufacturer with recommendations;
• Budgetary price;
• The smell imitates natural;
• The pack is filled to the top;
• Economical consumption.

• Weak taste;
• Poor solubility.

As we found out, coffee is an integral part of the life of a modern person. "Cappuccino or Espresso?" - the matter is serious, like everything related to the drink, including dependence and quality. Sometimes it is better to overpay and enjoy real Arabica than synthetic powder.

Remember how book heroes and brooding characters of old films enjoy every sip. This is beauty, grace. Coffee - frankness and mystery in one bottle, which is why it is worth choosing wisely.