Which Coffee is More Popular: Folgers or Maxwell House?

When it comes to coffee in the United States, two of the most popular brands are Folgers and Maxwell House. But which one is better? In terms of caffeine, Folgers Classic Roast provides 40 mg per cup while Maxwell House has 112 mg.

Which Coffee is More Popular: Folgers or Maxwell House?

When it comes to coffee, two of the most popular brands in the United States are Folgers and Maxwell House. Folgers has been the best-selling ground coffee since the 1990s, while Maxwell House was the most popular American coffee brand until the late 1980s (via Coffee Fandom). But which one is better?In terms of caffeine, Folgers Classic Roast provides 40 mg per cup, while Maxwell House has 112 mg. So if you're looking for a morning boost, Maxwell House is the better choice.

It also has a stronger scent when you prepare it. Many people have a strong preference for one over the other. In our opinion, Folgers is a better cheap cup of coffee. Interestingly, it was Maxwell House Original Blend that had a more classic taste of coffee.

This is likely because it's been around for centuries and has become a family brand. Death Wish Ground Coffee is the strongest coffee in the world and is made with organic Arabica beans. This type of bean produces coffee with less bitterness and more flavor, although it's more expensive. To keep prices competitive with Folgers and other budget brands, Maxwell House had to return to using a mixture of Arabica and Robusta beans. Maxwell House's slogan “to the last drop” is famously linked to former US president Theodore Roosevelt, and has served the company well for decades. Ground coffee becomes obsolete faster than other types, so if you don't want to spend time preparing an ideal cup of joe, you should opt for ground or instant coffee from large manufacturers. It's difficult to say which brand of coffee is best as they offer a variety of products that are stronger, lighter, full of caffeine, decaffeinated, flavored, etc.

Ultimately, both Maxwell House and Folgers have their advantages over each other. For those who find Folgers so popular, they can really enjoy its taste and incorporate it into their daily routine.

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