The 8 Most Beloved Packaged Coffee Brands in America

ah, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a fresh cup of coffee in the morning. But, there are a ton of java options on grocery store shelves these days, so which brand do most people reach for?

the harris poll surveyed coffee drinkers in the united states. earlier this year (more specifically, in January 2020, before the coronavirus pandemic cleared supermarket shelves) to determine which packaged coffee brands are the most popular.

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Some of these winners may surprise you, but that doesn’t make them any less beloved. Here are America’s 8 favorite cups of joe to keep at home. (And to stay informed, sign up for our newsletter for the latest grocery shopping news.)

mccafé is the coffee brand of mcdonald’s and in many ways it should come as no surprise that it appears on this list. For the past decade, America’s favorite fast food restaurant has made a concerted effort to get into the coffee game, offering whole-bean, ground, and single-cup coffee products in grocery stores across the country. according to use today. (Related: The Best and Worst McCafe Drinks at McDonald’s.)

Peet’s is a San Francisco-based artisan coffee chain with 200 locations in 11 states. You can also find Peet’s Cold Brew product sold in approximately 400 grocery stores, which is not only a popular product, but also a reason why Peet’s is on this list. (Related: 8 Amazing Side Effects of Drinking Coffee.)

If you haven’t heard of community coffee, you’re probably not from the South. The baton rouge-based coffee brand is a beloved staple in the south and is now sold in supermarkets in 20 different states. Community Cafe doesn’t have brand-name coffee shops, but given their recent surge in popularity, don’t be surprised if they start popping up. (Related: 11 Big Mistakes You’re Making With Your Coffee Maker.)

There may be no coffee brand more synonymous with home-brewed coffee than folgers. According to USA Today, the brand is by far the most popular judging by total sales alone, which is more than the next two brands combined. (Related: The Best and Worst Instant Coffees at Your Grocery Store, Ranked!)

green mountain roasters started modestly in a small vermont town and was one of the first to focus on roasting fair trade beans. It is now owned by the international instant coffee company Keurig and offers a wide range of flavors, blends and origins of coffee beans. (Related: There’s a scary ingredient lurking in decaf coffees from Keurig, Maxwell House, and more.)

café bustelo was founded in 1928 in new york city by spanish immigrant gregorio bustelo. The dark blend, used for both rich coffee and espresso, is Cuban in style and very popular with homes that prefer a dark, strong blend. (Related: What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Coffee)6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

There may not be a brand more synonymous with America’s coffee obsession than Seattle-based Starbucks. The brand’s meteoric growth over the past two decades has made it a top 10 overall franchise. but while its inclusion on this list is entirely predictable, its second-place status may come as a surprise to many. (Related: 25 Mistakes You’re Making At Starbucks.)

dunkin’ is the surprising champion of favorite packaged coffee brands, according to the harris survey. The long-standing donut chain, which until last year was officially known as Dunkin’ Donuts, began in Massachusetts more than 70 years ago. and now you can brag that it’s America’s favorite coffee brand to buy at the grocery store and enjoy at home.

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