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Default May 07, 2023 at 11:01 AM
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I am very disappointed in Tim Horton's coffee. I bought a 2 lb bag of whole beans coffee on Amazon and it tastes like Folger's.

I've wanted to try Tim Horton's for several years now because Deadmau5 goes on celebrity coffee runs to Tim Horton's in his million dollar cars and I watched every episode of these coffee runs, so I was super excited about this.

This is such a major let down.
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Default May 07, 2023 at 12:16 PM
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It’s just average coffee in my opinion. Actual Tim Hortons cafes are famous because they brew fresh coffee more frequently than other places and it supposed to taste fresh. But actual quality of coffee is just ok. It’s no different than anything else. I thought maybe it’s different in Canada. Nope tastes the same as in a place around the corner from me. Are there Tim Hortons drive through places by you? I know it’s regional so maybe not
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Default May 07, 2023 at 12:43 PM
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I'm sorry it was a let down for you.

I went to one on my way back from a vacation in Fall 2019. I got some frozen Oreo drink I couldn't get anywhere else and a hot apple cider. It was decent. My total was $6.66 and it was a bit unsettling to see that number before a long car ride.

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Default May 07, 2023 at 01:06 PM
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Oh that’s a shame!

There’s a Tim Hortons opened in the city beside me. I’ve not been to it yet.
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Default May 07, 2023 at 02:29 PM
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Oh that’s a shame!

There’s a Tim Hortons opened in the city beside me. I’ve not been to it yet.
I like their sandwiches and donuts. And coffee is fresh. It’s just doesn’t taste different than other coffees imho
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Default May 07, 2023 at 05:23 PM
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Tim Hortons uses cream with 18%!! milk fat. This is usually why people rave about the coffee. However most don't realize that this extreme cream is the root of it's yummeriness. I've had it with milk and it's nowhere near as tasty. Like yourself many have bought the stuff for home and have been disappointed. If you've had Tims with cream and liked it then the way to success at home is a carton of good ol' 18% creamer. It's pretty ordinary stuff otherwise I think. Just my observation.

They do have that policy about fresh coffee and that's good news although on occasion I've gotten one past it's prime. Not often mind you and they will replace it if you ask.
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Default May 07, 2023 at 09:07 PM
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The slight sweetness of the 18% cream will ease the bitterness.

The regular coffee has changed. It is more bitter. I don't know if they added a Robusta bean to their blend or not, but it sure tastes like it. The dark roast is a lot smoother. I actually like it and can drink it black.

Tim's is not my first choice for coffee, since there are so many coffee shops were I live.



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Default May 07, 2023 at 09:51 PM
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I like their dark roast.

The thing Timmy's is most famous for here is their iced cappuccinos - I love them, but they are a whopping 47 grams of sugar - about the same as an equivalent amount of Coke.

A summertime treat that's much healthier is Starbucks' iced passion tea (no sweetener or sugar). I love it so much that I bought a bunch of boxes of the Tazo tea they make it with (Tazo passion tea). I don't like it hot but I looooove it cold, and my husband really likes it now too. Very refreshing drink.


A lot of people who order the passion tea have it mixed with lemonade which is a delicious combination but of course adds sugar.
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Default May 08, 2023 at 07:25 AM
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I'm not a huge fan of their coffee, to me it's just average and there are a lot of independent coffee shops where I am that are better. But I do like their iced coffee, although that's probably more to do with the cream and sweetener in it.

I do like their apple fritter though, I usually stop and get one to have on my way into work.

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Default May 08, 2023 at 08:53 AM
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:sad: I'm sad to hear Timmy's is not that great. One of my favorite authors is Canadian. Characters in her books frequently drink Tim Hortons. That left me wanting to taste it. Based on what y'all have said I'm going to take it off my bucket list.
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Default May 08, 2023 at 09:06 AM
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I like their sandwiches and donuts. And coffee is fresh. It’s just doesn’t taste different than other coffees imho
Thanks! I’ll give it a try at some point I’m sure. I love fresh coffee!
The only thing is, there are a lot of independent cafes in the city beside me, which is cool and which I’m usually more inclined to try
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Default May 08, 2023 at 05:34 PM
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Thanks! I’ll give it a try at some point I’m sure. I love fresh coffee!
The only thing is, there are a lot of independent cafes in the city beside me, which is cool and which I’m usually more inclined to try
That makes sense! Supporting independent cafes!
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Default May 10, 2023 at 09:08 PM
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We don't have that brand in this part of the world. Still, I completely understand the disappointment of being excited to try a product and then it doesn't live up to expectations.
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I once tried this really expensive coffee that was called "Death Wish Coffee" I suppose because it was supposed to be really strong. It ended up being a disappointment, but I think it was because I used the wrong brewing method perhaps. I do understand the disappointment though.

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I once tried this really expensive coffee that was called "Death Wish Coffee" I suppose because it was supposed to be really strong. It ended up being a disappointment, but I think it was because I used the wrong brewing method perhaps. I do understand the disappointment though.
I see this brand of coffee in the stores, but even if it doesn't give me an anxiety attack from the amount of caffiene it doesn't sound very good.
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Default May 19, 2023 at 12:46 AM
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I've got to echo most of the people here. I tried Tim Hortons when I was in Montreal and after I ordered a small can to use back home. It's good coffee, just nothing to write home about. Nothing worthy of a special order.

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Default May 21, 2023 at 04:54 PM
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We have wonderful locally roasted coffee called Tablow. Can get it at local coffee shops or buy it to make coffee at home. Nice smooth taste with lots of flavor. I seriously make better coffee drinks than I get out including the iced coffee I make

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