I'm a Level 3

This is a sponsored review from BlogHer and Seattle’s Best.

I'm a coffee drinker. On the weekdays, I tote a travel mug filled with coffee to work. On the weekends we brew a big pot and drink from our favorite mugs while we eat waffles, read the paper, and figure out some weekend plans.

I'm a morning coffee drinker, generally. Although offer me a cup with my dessert at night and I won't pass. A cup of iced coffee with lunch on a summer day? Absolutely.

I'm a milk-in-my-coffee drinker. I like my coffee with a splash of soy milk or almond milk or half and half. No sugar, although I love to grind some fresh nutmeg on top.

I'm a coffee drinker who alternates between decaffeinated and caffeinated. I keep both in my cupboard and switch it up frequently. Sometimes I brew up a half-caffeinated blend.

I know precisely the type of coffee drinker I am, but I sometimes find buying coffee confusing. I like my coffee full-flavored, but without being too intense. Does that mean I want a breakfast blend? A French Roast? An Italian Roast? The one in the most stylish packaging (which is often how I choose)? It seems that no matter how many times I buy coffee, I find myself on the aisle at the Supermarket trying to figure out if I want an American Roast or a European Roast?

Enter Seattle's Best, with a system that simplifies the coffee selection process. With the new Level System, consumers are able to easily find and choose from a selection of Seattle’s Best Coffee blends that span the entire range of coffee enjoyment, from a mild, light, crisp Level 1 to a bold, dark and intense Level 5.

(Plus the packaging is great.)

Level 1: Mild, Light, Crisp

Level 2: Bright, Lively, Easy Drinking

Level 3: Balanced, Smooth, Full-Flavored

Level 4: Rich, Elegant, Complex

Level 5: Bold, Dark, Intense

I think I'd like a morning cup of Level 3, with a dash of milk and a sprinkling of fresh nutmeg.

In addition to Levels 1 through 5, you can choose from a decaffeinated blend ("D"), an Organic Fair Trade Certified blend and flavored coffees Cinnamon (“C”) and Hazelnut (“H”). I'm so excited to try the cinnamon.

How do you like your coffee? Mild and light? Full-bodied and nutty? Bold and intense? With cream? With sugar? With a dash of cinnamon? Visit the site and then tell me how you like your coffee for a chance to win $100 to Amazon, courtesy of BlogHer.

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Comments

[Deborah R]

Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/AsTheNight/status/56434639094554624.

[Patrice]

I'm a level 2. I like to add cream and sugar.

[Kelly]

If I'm drinking hot coffee, I like it strong with a healthy dose of cream or milk. If I'm drinking iced coffee, I like it with half and half and flavored syrup (like peppermint).

[Joy F]

Lots of milk and sugar.

[Crystal F]

I would have to go with mild. I don't really drink coffee, I eat the grounds. lol Thank you!!

[Roxanne Ellis Raymond]

Mmmmm I love sugar and cream but have been trying to put in less sugar.

[catherine copeland]

I just love Bold and intense Full-bodied and nutty coffee with cream & sugar

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[Tina M]

I like my coffee with cream

[Tina M]

http://twitter.com/#!/HappyTina0115/status/56535017232400384

[chris]

bold, 1 sugar and skim milk

[ohkeeka]

I don't drink coffee, but my husband likes his coffee with cream and sugar.

[Steve W.]

Level 3 for me.

[Cynthia C]

I like a medium roast coffee with a little fat free half and half.

[Cynthia C]

Tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/clc408/status/56679488427261952

[Debra F]

I like the darkest roast I can get, but then I do add nutrasweet and half and half - light and sweet. I know it doesn't make sense to say I like a dark roast with tons of cream, but the dark roast has a wonderful flavor.

[Debra F]

tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/fairydancer35/status/56791759178575872

[patricia]

I am a level 3 but add Cream and Sugar!

[VickieB]

I think I'd be closer to a 4 with a 5 thrown in on the weekends
vlbsweeps at gmail dot com

[VickieB]

tweet http://twitter.com/#!/vlbsweeps/status/56850547407458304
vlbsweeps at gmail dot com

[Timbo]

I like mine strong, so I'd definitely go with a 4 or 5 :D

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[Timbo]

I just tweeted this giveaway here :D

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[joni]

Level 3 here
dolniaks[at]consolidated[dot]net

[SJerzGirl]

I like iced coffee the best with cream and sweetener, but for actual flavor factor, I'd have to go with full-bodied and nutty. I like the occasional extra shot of espresso as well. A touch of vanilla works for me or cinnamon sprinkled on the dry grounds before brewing is good, too.

With hot coffee, I also want cream and sweetener, but would rather have the more mellow #2.

[SJerzGirl]

Using Seattle Best's survey, I appear to be a Level 2. I have tweeted this sweepstakes and you can find that tweet at http://twitter.com/#!/SJerzGirl.

[Tina Hadley]

I am soooo a level 4! Mix it up with a bit of white mocha, sugar free vanilla syrup, and fat free milk in the blender with a few ice cubes and you have the perfect frappe!

[Betty N]

I would be a level one with cream and a little sugar but I keep stronger for my coffee drinking friends

[Betty N]

tweet here
http://twitter.com/#!/Grandma3710/status/57051780537794561

[sherri crawford]

i think i would like level 4 or 5 with a bit of cream a couple sugars a squeeze of chocolate syrup then an ice cube to cool it enough to drink it up!

[kolpin]

i'm a mild-mannered 1, but spice it up with flavored creamer
kolpin4680 at gmail dot com

[jim scott]

Coffee pot brews all day long. We Loooooove Coffee!

[Jeff]

I like my coffee with normal sugar and cream.

[Jeff]

tweet

http://twitter.com/#!/ekieu/status/56416462214144003

[Holly C.]

I like my coffed bold and intense!

[Holly C.]

http://twitter.com/#!/hbbs55/status/57201467265789952

[injaynesworld]

Level 5 all the way.

[injaynesworld]

Tweeted.

http://twitter.com/#!/Jayne_Martin/status/57223561919737856

[injaynesworld]

Level 5 all the way.

[Eve]

I like my coffee light with cream and sugar! I think level 3 would be me as I do like to taste that coffee flavor.

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[Eve]

tweeted http://twitter.com/shopgurl/status/57333048332648448

[debp]

I like mine really strong, with just a little milk. Sometimes I will throw in a couple of mint leaves in with the grounds, to give it a minty flavor.
twoofakind12@yahoo.com

[chantelle Rodriguez]

I would love to try the Fair trade hazelnut . I think level three suits me , I have one cup a day with a shot of oranic vanilla soy milk . Usually in the afternoon to fend off the fade.

[Susan C]

I'm a 2 with cream!
smchester at gmail dot com

[MelissaOklahoma]

I think I'd pick level 1 to 2 depending on my mood and time of day. And cream and sugar always!

[kaholly]

I'm a level 5 coffee-aholic. I prefer it rich and unflavored with just a touch of sugar, but every once in awhile, I absolutely love treating myself to hazelnut!! Iced coffee in the summer?? Nothing better!!~karen

[Lauren G]

I'm an occasional coffee drinker, with cream please!

[lisa]

I like my coffee medium intensity with vanilla rice dream.

[lisa]

Tweet: http://twitter.com/flowergirl523/status/57536441932185600

[lisa]

Blogged: http://insanityisforthelame.blogspot.com/2011/04/reviews-im-level-3.html

[Ali]

I'm mostly a tea drinker these days. When I do have coffee I'm usually a 1 with lots of cream.

[Denise S]

I would be a level 1.
lazybones344 at gmail dot com

[Susan C.]

I'm definitely a level 2, with skim milk and sugar.

[Katie]

D since I'm preggers, but generally bold with cream, no sugar. Except on rare occassions. Mmm. I miss coffee.

[Jenny]

5 and like it black!

[Jill L]

I'm a level three totally black.

[Jill L]

Tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/chipdip2010/status/57606330613104640

[Susan E.]

I like mine strong and black and just pure coffee with no added flavorings.

rogsdock[at]gmail[dot]com

[Tabathia B]

Level 3 with lots of cream & sugar
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

[Tabathia B]

tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/ChelleB36/status/57663462536527872
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

[Jessica P]

I like it mild, but depending on my moood I could see going up to a 3. I would like to try them all though to see for sure!

pestkaj(at)yahoo(dot)com

[Rachael]

WOOO! I am definitely a level 4 or 5, black! A coffee purist, of sorts... <3

[Susan]

I'm a 4. I drink one large cup in the morning, light and sweet with a flavored creamer. Yum!

[Rachael]

retweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/chezfarmhouse/status/57788571909750784

[Lee Ann]

I like mild coffee with lots of cream or milk, no sugar, and a sprinkle each of cinnamon, nutmeg, and chocolate powder.

[Pearl]

Level 5--at full strength in the morning with milk. After that, 1/2 caff but still level 5.

[Margie]

I usually add some cream & Splenda in my morning coffee. I think I'd like to try the level 2. Sounds really good!

[Cindy D]

I'm a 3 or 4, depending on the time of day, phases of the moon, yumminess of treat being eaten with the coffee, etc. I love a good cup of coffee on a Sunday morning reading the newspapers with my sweetie on the couch.

[Joanne Semanie]

#4 Everyday - light, no sugar

[Suzanne K]

I'm a level 3 decaf, and I always put lots of yummy flavored non-dairy creamer in!

[Janssen]

Unbelievably I've never had a cup of coffee. I do love the smell, though. . .

[Bart]

The smell of coffee reminds me of breakfast at my dad's house. But I don't drink it myself.

[nancy]

Level three with sugar and low fat milk.

[Eva]

I like my coffee with ample amounts of evaporated milk and sugar

[Eva]

I tweeted:

http://twitter.com/#!/holud/status/58134783275958272

[Milissa]

I like my coffee with soy creamer and agave sweetener.

[AprilG]

Level 2 with lots of sugar and cream

[Lisa K.]

I'm a 2, with some artificial sweetner :)

[Marcia Goss]

I'm a level 3, with Coffee-Mate.

[Marcia Goss]

Tweet.
http://twitter.com/#!/mgoss123/status/58286924879757312

[sy]

level 1, i like my coffee mild and add lots of sugar and cream.
songyueyu at gmail

[sy]

http://twitter.com/#!/syytta/status/58302024915234817

[Leslie D.]

I will admit it...I love my husband's coffee. Specifically when he is drinking it. The aroma is what gets me. I love to dunk donuts in his mug, to his chagrin. So, I guess I like a rich coffee; black please. Thank you.:)

[Kerry]

I'm a level 4.

[Kerry]

tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/KerryBishop/status/58353079766093824

[jolene]

flavored with cream and sugar

[PBPD]

I'm not really a coffee drinker, so if I tried out Seattle’s Best, I'd have to go with the Level 1.

[Alicia]

In someone else's cup. Not a coffee drinker, but everyone else around me is.

Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<

[simplydab]

I'm a level 4, although occasionally I'll take a walk on the level 5 side :)

I like my coffee with sweetened with stevia, and with a touch of creamer (sometimes plain, sometimes flavored - at the moment, it's Creme Brule)

[nanjhall]

I like my coffee mild and light so I guess I am a level 1.

[nanjhall]

My tweet: http://twitter.com/njhhb/statuses/58552892981903360

[jules]

We are coffee snobs. We get ours from a local roaster, freshly roasted-whole beans. It makes SUCH a difference. We grind fresh each morning. Now, with that said, it is expensive! I'd love to find a off the shelf alternative because of this. We would be level 3

[Bikeohio]

Tweet: http://twitter.com/bikeohio/status/58717977310273536

[Sarah L]

I don't like coffee (or even mocha flavoring).
I *do* like Amazon.
Thanks for the contest.

[Sarah L]

blogged: http://slehan.blogspot.com/2011/04/win-100-visa-blogher-seattles-best.html

[M.A.]

Bold, dark and intense for me!

[Jes G]

I need a full pot of Level 4 with just a splash of water to cool it down:)

Definitely like the new packaging and marketing of Seattle's Best and as always, the coffee's!

Thanks Slice of Pink, and BlogHer for a great giveaway!
greimanjATcomcast.net

[Daniel M]

just a normal coffee with 1 sugar

[Debbie C]

I like my coffee mild with lots of cream and sugar.

dchrisg3 @ gmail . com

[Debbie C]

I follow you on Google Friend Connect/Blogger. (Debbie C)

dchrisg3 @ gmail . com

[Debbie C]

Tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/DchrisG3/status/59035086225539072

dchrisg3 @ gmail . com

[MelissaO]

Definitely full-bodied, but moderated by a fair bit of whole milk and Splenda. Maybe a 4?

wolverina401 at gmail dot com