An unexpected, BIG perk-up!
By Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (49833)
October 21, 2025 1:04pm CST
If you know me, you know I love my coffee. I have loved it for most of my life--since I was a young girl. To me, dark roast is the best. Not a cream and sugar girl, just the plain good coffee. Brands don't usually matter a lot, although over time I have discovered a couple of brands that are horribly bitter, and I avoid those.
My daughter went to her friend's house recently and had coffee. She loved the coffee (she drinks hers like I do!) and asked her friend the brand...the friend showed her the FIVE POUND bag she purchased online that a friend recommended. And miracle of miracles, it's a lot less than any coffee at the store. But the name threw us for a loop!
Daughter went crazy and ordered it for herself, and one for her Mama. I didn't know she was doing this, but the package arrived today. With coffee prices climbing every single week and no end in sight, this was an extremely welcome ''perk'' and I am happy! It's not even my birthday or anything...
A wonderful surprise!!!
Hqve you had any good surprises lately?
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@MarieCoyle (49833)
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9h
I was surprised when I heard the price for five pounds was $22.00. The cheapest coffee anywhere around here is usually at least $6 for 12 oz. And I noticed on my last trip to the store that many of the coffee brands have now shrunk the 12 oz. package to 10.oz., for the same price. Ahhhh ''shrinkflation!'' Less product, more money!!
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@wolfgirl569 (123855)
• Marion, Ohio
5h
I will have to look that up for hubby. Coffee is getting expensive
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@wolfgirl569 (123855)
• Marion, Ohio
5h
@MarieCoyle I looked on Amazon and found the big bag. Wish I could get a small bag first in case hubby doesn't like it
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@MarieCoyle (49833)
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4h
@wolfgirl569
It was good. It's a dark roast but not offensively dark. But I know people like different strengths and brews, so I do get it.
@kaylachan (80072)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7h
Nothing as good as that. I hope that coffee is as good as it sounds.
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@MarieCoyle (49833)
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9h
Oh, I'm sorry it gives you heartburn. I'm lucky, the only time I have ever suffered from heartburn, was the times I was pregnant, and those days are long gone!
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@sallypup (66390)
• Centralia, Washington
9h
@MarieCoyle It's just me. I can't handle orange juice now, either. I had orange juice in a restaurant one morning and had a stomach ache for most of that day.
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@MarieCoyle (49833)
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4h
@sallypup
Coffee is acidic, as is OJ, which does give some people heartburn. 
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@MarieCoyle (49833)
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1h
I think it says, you found what works for you and you like it. I drink instant in a pinch, and I do keep it in my pantry. But for my daily coffee, I just brew a regular pot.
@MarieCoyle (49833)
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9h
Like I often say, I can live without a lot of things. Right now, coffee is not one of them!
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@snowy22315 (197674)
• United States
7h
I may have to check out that brand!!! where did she get it? I have to admit I took a page from Jim Bauer resident penny pincher about adding some of the bagged coffee from Big Lots into my can of Aldi coffee, which was a decent deal.That bagged coffee was like 1.99 for 10 bags or something. I noticed lately Amazon has been posting the cost per oz. for the coffee they are selling. That's helpful.
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@MarieCoyle (49833)
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5h
Snowy, it came from Amazon. The price went up two dollars but I checked the listing and it’s still the cheapest ground coffee listed.
@RasmaSandra (90026)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7h
I am so glad your daughter gave you all that coffee but what a strange choice of name, Anyway I am a tea drinker,
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@Marilynda1225 (86594)
• United States
7h
I'm like you and love my coffee (no milk or sugar)
Love that picture of the brand of coffee and what a wonderful surprise from your daughter.
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@MarieCoyle (49833)
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4h
She and I have been coffee people for years and years. Many a special moment and memory made between us over a cup of coffee! Thanks, Marilyn. 
@Traceyjayne (5933)
• United Kingdom
6h
I’m pleased you were able to get your coffee. The price has gone up here by a stupid amount.
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@Deepizzaguy (115271)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
7h
My latest surprise is getting the medicines I ordered from the medical clinic came in this afternoon.
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@MarieCoyle (49833)
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4h
That is something you just have to have, I am glad they came for you, George.
