CoffeeCow Reviews Emeril’s Big Easy Bold Coffee K-Cups

“I am committed to using only the finest and freshest products. 

People have come to expect that, and I will never let them down.” 

~ “The Bam Bam Man,” Emeril Lagasse

At 6 or 7 years old, Emeril Lagasse began cooking – and he’s never stopped. Emeril continued to follow his dream (his love of food), becoming a celebrity chef and successful business man in the process.

It’s clear that Emeril knows food, but does he know coffee? We’re going to put him to the test and review Emeril’s Big Easy Bold Coffee K-Cups to see if his coffee is as good as everything else “The Bam Bam Man” creates.

General Information: Emeril’s Big Easy Bold Coffee K-Cups feature an extra bold, dark-roasted coffee. Each box contains 24 single serve cups for use in your Keurig K-Cup brewer.

The Test: At CoffeeCow, we think the best test of coffee boldness is the morning - does it kick you into gear or make you want to cuddle in your comforter? With that being said, we went to bed with the alarm set for an early morning.

Waking up groggy is no fun, but we’re looking forward to our first cup of coffee. Half asleep and still in our PJs, we find our way to the kitchen where our Keurig and K-Cup await us. It’s as easy as 1-2-3: K-Cup, mug, button (in that order) and BAM, coffee is served!

We experience a pleasing aroma and intense gourmet flavors upon first sip. Big Easy Bold has a good mouthfeel but seems to have a sharp acidity that can be a negative.

The Result: On a scale from 1-5, we rate Emeril’s Big Easy Bold Coffee K-Cups a 4! This coffee has a great combination of kick and gourmet flavor, perfect for any time of day, every day.

Ideas about what we can review next? Let us know in the comments below!

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Top 5 K-Cup Products at CoffeeCow (i.e. What Are Our Customers Buying?)

Do you sometimes rely on reviews and referrals to make a final decision on a product or service?

Reviews and referrals may help you narrow down your options or put your mind at ease if you’re on the fence about a decision you’ve made. At CoffeeCow, we understand this and encourage our fans to check out what other people are saying about the products we carry. In an effort to help you make that difficult choice on what K-Cup to try next, here are the Top 5 K-Cup products at CoffeeCow.com:

#5 - Emeril’s Big Easy Bold Coffee K-Cups: Celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse’s gourmet coffee is so heavenly that it’s no surprise Emeril’s Big Easy Bold Coffee K-Cups come in at number five on our most popular K-Cup list! Whether you need a kick start to your day or a pick-me-up to get through it, Big Easy Bold K-Cups are a fabulous choice. If you enjoy bold, intense coffee, we highly recommend these K-Cups for your CoffeeCow.com shopping cart.

#4 - Green Mountain Nantucket K-Cups: Coming in at number four, Green Mountain Nantucket K-Cups will instantly transport you to the island of Nantucket, MA! With a striking mix of flavors, Nantucket Blend K-Cups are known to delight the senses. Go ahead CoffeeCow fans, kick back and relax with this full-bodied coffee. Don’t forget to send us a postcard!

#3 - Green Mountain Dark Magic X-Bold K-Cups: Ready to be spellbound? Green Mountain Dark Magic X-Bold K-Cups will captivate your senses as our third most popular K-Cup product! Remember to add this extra bold roast to your CoffeeCow.com shopping cart and begin to brew your own magic.

#2 - Coffee People Original Donut Shop K-Cups: Announcing the runner up as CoffeeCow’s most popular K-Cup, please welcome Coffee People’s own – Original Donut Shop K-Cups! There are no surprises with this K-Cup, just the old-fashioned coffee taste you love. As dependable as Donut Shop K-Cups are, they’re a must-have for your coffee arsenal.

#1 - Green Mountain Breakfast Blend K-Cups: The winner is……Breakfast Blend K-Cups from Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (applause)! It’s not a shock that the number one K-Cup product at CoffeeCow.com is from Green Mountain Coffee. The fact that three out of the five on our most popular K-Cup list has the Green Mountain Coffee label pays tribute to how good this coffee truly is. That’s why we encourage you to wake up to Breakfast Blend K-Cups.

 Where would these K-Cups be without Keurig? We imagine that Keurig would be the first acknowledged in an acceptance speech from any one of these marvelous K-Cups. If you are ready to experience all that Keurig has to offer, check out our selection of Keurig single serve brewers today!

Dark Roast vs. Bold

Did you know that dark roast coffee and bold coffee are actually two different animals? If you didn’t, you’re not alone. Many people mistake one for the other or think they’re the same, not realizing they are very different - right down to the process in which they’re made.

Dark Roast Coffee

What does the term “dark” mean when referring to coffee? Dark coffee generally deals with the roasting technique. When the roaster roasts the coffee beans, they go through what is referred to as the 1st crack and the 2nd crack. The term “crack” is actually the sound the beans make as they become hot in the roasting process. It sounds like popcorn popping, but the beans are actually cracking. The 1st crack creates light, mild, and the early part of the medium roasts, while the 2nd crack creates medium dark and dark roasts.

This means that the same beans roasted differently will have different flavor profiles. Darker roasts will have more of a smoky overtone with a little more bitterness on the finish while the lighter roasts will have more fruit and earthy qualities.

Roasters know that catastrophe strikes when roasting past the 2nd crack! Roasting past the 2nd crack leaves the beans overcooked, bitter, burnt, and less desirable, as most of their flavor will be lost.

At CoffeeCow.com, we believe that coffee tasting is similar to wine tasting, and just as fun. Coffee has many flavor wheels, charts, and an entire process to roast and triple taste a coffee to determine the best roasting method for the bean. Try brands such as Dolce Gusto: Dark Roast/Grande Intenso, Tassimo Gevalia: Dark Italian Roast T-Discs and Wolfgang Puck: South Pacific Organic Pods, just to name a few.

If You Gotta Be Bold, Try Bold Flavored Coffee

Could singer/songwriter Des’ree really be talking about coffee in the 1994 hit song entitled “You Gotta Be”? Sure, love will save the day, too. We’re just saying that coffee - especially bold coffee - is just as capable of saving the day.

Let’s start with the basics and explain what “bold” means when you’re referring to coffee. In general, bold coffee simply means there’s more coffee flavor.

Think of it like this: Say you use a teaspoon of coffee to make a 6 oz. cup of regular coffee. The bold coffee would be like using two teaspoons of coffee to make the same 6 oz. cup, leaving you with more coffee flavor instead of just more coffee.

Oh, and we’re bold alright. Bold enough to carry coffee with those day-saving, bold flavors you love! Savor the boldness with brands such as Cafe Classics: Classic Bold Pods, Green Mountain: Double Black Diamond X-Bold K-Cups and Emeril's: Big Easy Bold Coffee K-Cups.

As Des’ree might say, all I know, all I know is coffee will save the day. For a full list of our coffee products, visit CoffeeCow.com today!