6.29.2010

coffee bean direct {giveaway}

I don't indulge in much anymore, other than food and drink (and my waistline hates me for it), but I must admit that my biggest indulgence in the liquid category is coffee. You can't just give me any old coffee and expect me to enjoy it. My husband and I believe in purchasing the best quality that we can afford for our java habit, since we don't splurge on much anymore.
We tend to buy Fair Trade, organic coffee when we can, and when I came across Coffee Bean Direct, I thought that their selection of beans was great. They sell their coffee by the pound, by the 5lb, and even in 25 lb bags.
They also offer sampler packages, in case you'd like to try a few kinds before buying in bulk. Coffee Bean Direct roasts their own coffee beans, which eliminates a middleman and gets gourmet coffee at great prices to your coffee maker.

We tried out the Costa Rican La Amistad Organic which is grown on La Amistad farm, a farm that has been dedicated to organic growing practices for over 10 years.
I must say that it was wonderful! It was smooth, a bit nutty, and not acidic like some other brands we've tried. We got whole bean coffee and ground it ourselves, which makes for a better brew too.
My husband and I have been thoroughly enjoying it with our breakfasts, both iced and hot. It's a great way to wake up to the day.

You can find many more varieties and roasts at Coffee Bean Direct. Which is your favorite?

Coffee Bean Direct is kindly offering 1 K&K reader
A Small Coffee Lovers Gift Basket
  • Two 1lb Bags of Fresh Ground Coffee
  • A 12oz Package of Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans
  • One Package of Cookies
  • Three Premium Biscotti
  • One Coffee Bean Direct Coffee Mug
To Enter
Visit Coffee Bean Direct and leave a comment here with the type of coffee or tea that most appeals to you.
Extra Entries (leave a separate comment for each one):
  • Sign up for Coffee Bean Direct's e-Newsletter (2 entries--leave 2 comments)
  • Blog about this contest (2 entries--leave 2 comments)
  • Subscribe to my updates
  • If you're a Fan of Katydid and Kid on Facebook leave a comment letting me know
  • If you're a Fan of Coffee Bean Direct on Facebook, leave a comment letting me know
  • Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect
  • Follow @CoffeeDirect on Twitter and leave your Twitter handle in the comment
  • Follow @katydidandkid and tweet this giveaway, leaving a link to your tweet in the comments. You can tweet once per day (leave a comment each day). You can copy and paste my tweet if you'd like: Win a Coffee Lovers' Gift Basket from @CoffeeDirect http://goo.gl/fb/IpcEE @katydidandkid #giveaway
US Postal addresses only.You must do the first entry in order to enter ("I want to win, thanks!" comments will NOT be considered). You will have until Sunday July 11th at 11:59pm EST to enter. The winner will be chosen via random number generator the next day and notified by email. I'll also post the winners on my blog HERE. If I don't hear back from the winner within 72 hours, I'll pick another.
Disclosure: I received a pound of coffee from Coffee Bean Direct for review purposes.


415 comments:

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Braley Mama said...

Holy Frioles, a 25lb bag of coffee:O)
I would love the cookiedoodle, I love love flavored coffee:O)

Ellen C. said...

I like flavored coffees. Thanks for the chance.

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geniuswaitress said...

I love a good Earl Grey, so I'd like to try their Earl Grey Zephyr tea.

mar said...

The Whole Bean Regular Decaf Coffee appeals to me the most!

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tamathamc said...

that is a hard one, there are many really interesting flavors to choose from but my favorite is irish cream

Anonymous said...

You can't go wrong with hazelnut coffee. Charlotte
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elizabeth p said...

The Vermont Maple Crunch sounds delicious! I am queenesperfect at yahoo.com

vrtish55 said...

Would love to try the Hazelnut Coffee. vickers_73460 AT yahoo DOT com

vrtish55 said...

Follower via GFC/Vickie Riddle vickers_73460 at yahoo dot com

one frugal lady said...

The chocolate raspberry coffee sounds great!
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one frugal lady said...

I subscribe to katydid and kid via e-mail!
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Small Footprints said...

I'm an email subscriber (reducefootprints (at) gmail (dot) com).

Thanks!

mindy said...

the columbian supreme sounds great thanks for the giveaway minsthins at optonline dot net

Nofearon said...

There many to pick from but if i had one choice I would try Blueberry Cinnamon Cobbler
Nofearon@rocketmail.com

Nofearon said...

I follow you on twitter
DaILY TWEET
http://twitter.com/TaraFearon/status/17376438667
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JC said...

I like Japan Sencha Green Tea

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JC said...

blogged.http://tcarolinep.blogspot.com/2010/06/giveaway-katydid-and-kid.html
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JC said...

blogged.http://tcarolinep.blogspot.com/2010/06/giveaway-katydid-and-kid.html
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JC said...

Fan of Katydid and Kid on Facebook @tcarolinep JessieKatie S

JC said...

Fan of Coffee Bean Direct on Facebook@tcarolinep JessieKatie S

JC said...

http://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/17379560935 Follow @katydidandkid @tcarolinep

Zoe Right said...

Blueberry Cinnamon Cobbler sounds fantastic
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Snowflake07 said...

I think their Vermont Maple Crunch flavored coffee sounds sooooooooo good! The Blueberry Cinnamon Cobbler sounds equally yummy.
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Snowflake07 said...

following you on twitter (as SnowflakeDay) & tweeted: http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/statuses/17385470052

Rebecca Graham said...

I would like to try the Evening Fantasy coffee.

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Rebecca Graham said...

Facebook fan of Coffee Bean Direct: Rebecca Honey Graham

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Rebecca Graham said...

Follow you on Twitter; rhoneygee
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/rhoneygee/status/17394658881

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Nofearon said...

Daily Tweet
http://twitter.com/TaraFearon/status/17413914061
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Sharon Harmon said...

I would like the Danish Blend! Mmmm! ;)
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cdziuba said...

cdziuba@aol.com I like this:
Decaf Jamaican Me Crazy: $5.50-$5.75/lb

cdziuba said...

Carol P Dziuba a Fan of Coffee Bean Direct on Facebook

cdziuba said...

follow on Twitter cdziuba and tweeted http://twitter.com/cdziuba/status/17418767641

katzkids said...

The Hawaiian Kona Blend coffee sounds really good.I also love the white teas.
Thanks for the giveaway:)
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Julie said...

Blogged about this:

http://vballmommy79.blogspot.com/2010/06/coffee-bean-direct-giveaway.html3

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Julie said...

blogged about this (entry #2):

http://vballmommy79.blogspot.com/2010/06/coffee-bean-direct-giveaway.html

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sue14625 said...

Evening Fantasy sounds very interesting but there are so many Coffee`s and Tea hard to choose just one

Bacallsmom said...

The Super Dark Espresso is something I would like to try.
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Bacallsmom said...

Subscribed to your blog by e-mail (bbentry [at] aol [dot] com)

mogrill said...

Evening Fantasy sounds amazing.Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net

Ebie said...

i always like mocha java, so i'd try their mocha java style blend

ebienic(at)hotmail(dot)com

Danica D. said...

The French Roast coffee appeals to me most.

Winterbreeze85 @ yahoo dot com

Kristen said...

I'd like to try the Guatemalan coffee.

couponboss at gmail dot com

lambherst said...

Mocha Java coffee blend sounds delicious!

lambherst at gmail dot com

lambherst said...

Signed up for Coffee Bean Direct's e-Newsleteer - Entry 1/2

lambherst at gmail dot com

lambherst said...

Signed up for Coffee Bean Direct's e-Newsleteer - Entry 2/2

lambherst at gmail dot com

lambherst said...

Blogged about the giveaway - Entry 1/2

http://lambherst.blogspot.com/2010/06/katydid-and-kid-coffe-bean-direct.html

lambherst at gmail dot com

lambherst said...

Blogged about the giveaway - Entry 2/2

http://lambherst.blogspot.com/2010/06/katydid-and-kid-coffe-bean-direct.html

lambherst at gmail dot com

lambherst said...

I'm a fan of Katydid and Kid on facebook.
User name = Lamb Herst

lambherst at gmail dot com

lambherst said...

I'm a fan of Coffee Bean Direct on facebook.

User name = Lamb Herst

lambherst at gmail dot com

lambherst said...

I follow your blog via Google Friend Connect
user name = Lamb Herst

lambherst at gmail dot com

lambherst said...

Following Coffee Direct on twitter
@lambherst

lambherst at gmail dot com

lambherst said...

Following katydid and kid on twitter
@lambherst

tweet 6-30-10
http://twitter.com/lambherst/status/17441055209

lambherst at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I like the Colombian Supremo coffee.

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imin2fun81 said...

The Decaf Caramel Royale: sounds absolutely delicious!

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jerseygirl137 said...

I'm a big fan of flavored coffee and Sinful Delight sounds just wonderful.

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jerseygirl137 said...

Signed up for Coffee Bean Direct's e-Newsletter.

jerseygirl137(at)yahoo(dot)com

jerseygirl137 said...

#2 Signed up for Coffee Bean Direct's e-Newsletter.

jerseygirl137(at)yahoo(dot)com

jerseygirl137 said...

Became a fan of Katydid and Kid on Facebook.

Sharon Rooney

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jerseygirl137 said...

I'm a Fan of Coffee Bean Direct on Facebook.

jerseygirl137(at)yahoo(dot)com

jerseygirl137 said...

Following you via Google Friend Connect.

jerseygirl137(at)yahoo(dot)com

jerseygirl137 said...

Following @CoffeeDirect on Twitter as @jerseygirl137

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jerseygirl137 said...

Following @katydidandkid and tweeted

http://twitter.com/jerseygirl137/status/17456799693

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The Sunshyn said...

I tweeted this
http://twitter.com/The_Sunshyn/status/17464283594

sksweeps said...

I'm torn between the decaf Chocolate Raspberry and the Decaf Seville Orange!

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Daikon Dot said...

Hawaiian Kona Blend sounds tasty!
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Daikon Dot said...

I signed up for Coffee Bean Direct's e-Newsletter Entry 1

Daikon Dot said...

I signed up for Coffee Bean Direct's e-Newsletter Entry 2

Daikon Dot said...

Following @CoffeeDirect on Twitter with @daikondot

Daikon Dot said...

Following you on twitter and here's my tweet: http://twitter.com/daikondot/statuses/17469378166

CathyH said...

Dark coffee like the Sumatra but many I would like to try!
cathyhorner at embarqmail dot com

CathyH said...

fan of Katydid and Kid on facebook
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jerseygirl137 said...

Tweet

http://twitter.com/jerseygirl137/status/17484626167

jerseygirl137(at)yahoo(dot)com

Nofearon said...

Daily Tweet
http://twitter.com/TaraFearon/status/17504248673
Nofearon@rocketmail.com

Nofearon said...

Daily Tweet
http://twitter.com/TaraFearon/status/17504248673
Nofearon@rocketmail.com

clc408 said...

I would love to try the Sumatra Mandheling Organic Fair Trade.

The Sunshyn said...

I tweeted today
http://twitter.com/The_Sunshyn/status/17510454783

abfantom said...

I would love the Hawaiian Kona Blend

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Nicole C. said...

I would love to try the Jamaican Me Crazy coffee.

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lambherst said...

Tweet @lambherst 7-1-10

http://twitter.com/lambherst/status/17540020989

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Daikon Dot said...

Today's Tweet: http://twitter.com/daikondot/statuses/17551199280

Margie said...

new "liker" of Coffee Bean Direct on Facebook
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jerseygirl137 said...

Tweet

http://twitter.com/jerseygirl137/status/17564539604

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Deb ~ tnshadylady said...

following you on twitter http://twitter.com/tnshadylady/status/17566663905

Jennifer T. said...

I'd love to try the Dark Sumatra Gayoland Organic Fair Trade coffee.

Jennifer T. said...

I'm a facebook fan of Katydid and Kidunder username Jennie Tilson.

Jennifer T. said...

I'm a facebook fan of Coffee Bean Direct under username Jennie Tilson.

lambherst said...

Tweet @lambherst 7-2-10

http://twitter.com/lambherst/status/17588870160

lambherst at gmail dot com

The Sunshyn said...

I tweeted today
http://twitter.com/The_Sunshyn/status/17592315544

jerseygirl137 said...

Tweet

http://twitter.com/jerseygirl137/status/17644548042

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marcia goss said...

Tweet.
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The Sunshyn said...

I tweeted today
http://twitter.com/The_Sunshyn/status/17663470894

Jackie said...

Wow...the Hawaiian Kona Fancy sounds really good! I had no idea coffee beans were grown in the US. Thanks!
jackievillano at gmail dot com

Jackie said...

I subscribe via google reader
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lambherst said...

Tweet @lambherst 7-3-10

http://twitter.com/lambherst/status/17679965658

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