Product Details Return to Top Tasting Notes Originally developed for the Harvard Club in New York City, this classic blend has proved an enduring favorite. While its complex flavors invite studied contemplation (especially over dessert) you're welcome to slurp it all day long... we won't mind. Notes From Origin Harvard Blend frequently features Colombian coffee as one of its components. Known as a clean and hearty coffee, Colombians are prized for their deep berry notes. In the fall of 2007, we were able to buy a container, which is about 137,500 pounds of green (unroasted coffee), from a co-op in the state of Tolima, in Central Colombia, called CorpoAgro and use it in Harvard Blend. CorpoAgro is a relatively young co-op that has fought hard to be able to finally get to a buyer like GMCR. When we first made contact with CorpoAgro years ago, they weren't organic or Fair Trade CertifiedTM and many of their producers were growing amapola - poppies - for the heroin trade - and not coffee because it wasn't paying enough. Transitioning to organic coffee is complicated for any producer group because their costs go up, their yields often diminish for a few harvests and yet they can't charge more for three years (until they get their organic certification). Last year, we were able to help this co-op by buying a container of their coffee at a higher than market price, even though it wasn't certified organic yet. Considered as an investment in their future, we can also consider it an investment in our own future - we recently just signed a number of contracts for their Fair Trade Organic coffee - they finally got their certification. That means their producers are getting more money and we keep getting great coffee.
Originally developed for the Harvard Club in New York City, this classic blend has proved an enduring favorite. While its complex flavors invite studied contemplation (especially over dessert) you're welcome to slurp it all day long... we won't mind.
Ratings and Reviews Return to Top REVIEW SNAPSHOT®by PowerReviews Green Mountain Coffee 12oz Harvard Blend 4.6 (based on 14 reviews)Ratings Distribution5 Stars (12)4 Stars (1)3 Stars (0)2 Stars (0)1 Stars (1) 92% of respondents would recommend this to a friend. ProsSmooth taste (7)Aroma (6)Finish (6)Balanced acidity (5)Pleasing aroma (5)ConsBest UsesAutomatic drip/filter (6)Anytime (5)Reviewer Profile:Health conscious (6), Socially/environmentally conscious (5), Coffee connoisseur (4)REVIEWSReviewed by 14 customersSort byNewestOldestHighest ratingLowest ratingMost helpfulLeast helpfulDisplaying reviews 1-10Back to topPrevious | Next »1/24/2011 5.0Enjoyful,pleasing By Ole Gusfrom Bremen,OhioAbout Me Average Joe, Farmer, Health Conscious, Outdoors person, Socially/Environmentally Conscious, Trail rideProsBalanced AcidityNot BitterPleasing AromaSmooth TasteConsNot in K-cupBest UsesAdapter in K-cup KeurigAutomatic Drip/FilterComments about Green Mountain Coffee 12oz Harvard Blend:Great TasteComment on this review12/14/2010 5.0Not beinBitter is not a Con, It is a Pro By Davefrom OhioAbout Me Chef, Coffee Connoisseur, Coffee Professional, Health Conscious, Socially/Environmentally ConsciousProsBalanced AcidityExceptional/Interesting FlavorNot BitterPleasing AromaSmooth TasteConsNoneBest UsesAutomatic Drip/FilterGiftsComments about Green Mountain Coffee 12oz Harvard Blend:I was very pleased with my order.Comment on this review10/21/2010 5.0my favorite By DMfrom Pittsburgh PAProsExceptional/Interesting FlavorPleasing RoastConsBest UsesComments about Green Mountain Coffee 12oz Harvard Blend:This was and still is my favorite coffee. Unfortunately, now that I have a Keurig, it doesn't come in K-cups, so I don't buy it as often. Please-put this in a K-Cup!!!Comment on this review3/2/2010(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful) 1.0Flunks Harvard By Adgefrom Boston, MAAbout Me Average Joe, Coffee addict, Coffee Lover, Health Conscious, Socially/Environmentally ConsciousProsNot BitterConsNot Enough FlavorUnappealing Or Flat AromaBest UsesAutomatic Drip/FilterComments about Green Mountain Coffee 12oz Harvard Blend:A friend brought Harvard Blend whole bean as a gift but I was not impressed. Tasted harsh.Gift:YesComment on this review11/17/2009 5.0It's my wife's favorite. By Joseph the Tea Drinkerfrom Bunker Hill, New JerseyProsConsBest UsesComments about Green Mountain Coffee 12oz Harvard Blend:Simply put, I am not a coffee drinker, tea is my cup. However, I grind and brew coffee every morning for my wife. I have tried practically every coffee out there. When she had her first cup of Harvard Blend it was her favorite. With but a few exceptions, she's been waking up to it every morning since.Gift:NoComment on this review11/27/2008 5.0Perfect all around coffe By Sharonfrom Miami BeachAbout Me Coffee Connoisseur, Foodie, Health Conscious, Socially/Environmentally ConsciousProsAttractive Mouthfeel/BodyBalanced AcidityExceptional/Interesting FlavorGood With Sweetener/WhitenerLong, Satisfying AftertastePleasing AromaConsBest UsesAlso great in percolatorAutomatic Drip/FilterComments about Green Mountain Coffee 12oz Harvard Blend:Since GRMC discontinued the Costa Rican Dark Peabody I have been looking for the perfect coffee for my office - something to appeal to all tastes and to clients. Stumbled on this one and from the first bag it was a huge hit with everyone. Now it is a part of our regular Cafe Express order.Gift:NoComment on this review6/28/2008 5.0Wonderful By Cassandrafrom Jasper, IndianaAbout Me Coffee Connoisseur, Health ConsciousProsBalanced AcidityPleasing AromaPleasing RoastConsBest UsesAutomatic Drip/FilterComments about Green Mountain Coffee 12oz Harvard Blend:I have tried many different coffees. But this by far is one of the best coffees I have ever had. I decided to get it for the first time after seeing other peoples reveiws about it. And I am very pleased. I will diffently reorder again and again!!!!Comment on this review6/6/2008 5.0Best I've Ever Had By Nancy SWA Flygirlfrom New York,Scottsdale,AZ,Baltimore,MDAbout Me Coffee Connoisseur, Socially/Environmentally ConsciousProsAttractive Mouthfeel/BodyBalanced AcidityExceptional/Interesting FlavorGood With Sweetener/WhitenerLong, Satisfying AftertastePleasing AromaPleasing RoastConsBest UsesAutomatic Drip/FilterComments about Green Mountain Coffee 12oz Harvard Blend:I'm VERY picky about my coffee and so is my significant other. This coffee is our favorite and it doesn't churn in our tummies like some of the other high-end brands (I won't mention any names, but one starts and ends with "S". He and I love to wake up to Harvard Blend!Comment on this review12/7/2007 5.0Our favorite all the time By Jim world travelerfrom Boca Raton, FLAbout Me Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple TastesProsAromaFinishFull BodySmooth TasteConsBest UsesAnytimeComments about Green Mountain Coffee 12oz Harvard Blend:The blend provides perfect taste.Comment on this review10/29/2007(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful) 4.0What A Fine Coffee Should Be By Lsqudfrom Allentown, PAAbout Me Chef, Foodie, Frequent DinerProsAromaFinishFull BodyRobust flavorSmooth TasteConsFirst sip a little harshBest UsesEveningMorningComments about Green Mountain Coffee 12oz Harvard Blend:I used this product for the first time for breakfast and while it was brewing it smelled great, it filled my house with the most pleasant aroma. The first sip was a bit harsh to my palate, like the package might of had a pin hole in it and been exposed to air in transit. Of the other 5 people present I was the only one to notice it. Even with the first sip bitterness issue the coffee itself was excellent.It was bold yet balanced with notes of mildness and slight undertones of French roast beans. The combination was perfect together, it was not flowery nor was it to strong and tarry.Excellent coffee to drink while sitting on the deck on a brisk Fall night and watching the stars.Comment on this reviewDisplaying reviews 1-10Back to topPrevious | Next »