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

[Dawn V]

I'm a three on the weekdays, a 4 on the weekends.

[Anne C]

5 every day, morning and evening...

[Jenny Burkett]

after working 3rd shift and then coming home to take care of my kids.....i'm a 4 with some yummy chai or hazelnut:)
Jenny B

[Julia]

Level 3, man!

[steph]

3 here with lots of whipped cream!

[steph]

http://twitter.com/#!/DesMoinesDealin/status/54008543443042304

[apples]

I tend to enjoy the full-bodied coffees, but I tend to add lots of cream and sugar. A little vanilla syrup doesn't hurt either!

[shelly aka allysmama]

I'm a 2...and I love my coffee blonde and sweet (cream & sugar)~~ Like I used to be!
bleatham*at*gmail.com

[shelly aka allysmama]

tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/sleatham1/status/54090987710058496
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[amy]

I'm sure I'm a Level 5 person, with lots of cream. That's the only way to wake me up in the morning! :)

[Georgia]

Love my coffee Dark, extra Cream, 2 equals. That's it.

gmissycat at yahoo dot com

[Georgia]

Tweeted here too

http://twitter.com/#!/gmissycat/status/54129802231283713

gmissycat at yahoo dot com

[Mami2jcn]

I like it mild and light with sugar.

[Mami2jcn]

tweet-http://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/54163871094669312

[Christienne]

I'm a non coffee drinker so far, never tasted it. I never wanted to get addicted to it, but every one seems to enjoy it so I may just have to start!

[Ginny]

I'm a 5 with International Delight creamersm always!

[Maggie B]

I'm definitely a number 1, with way too much cream and sugar.

[Jaimie]

I looooove coffee, but I am a weirdo and can't drink it after 5 PM or I won't sleep (and I'm only 24...totally makes no sense). I love my coffee sweet, milky and lukewarm (I don't really like anything hot). It's got to have lots of milk and at least 2 packets of Splenda. Flavoring (caramel or vanilla) is a definite plus.

[Kendra aka The Meanest Momma]

i like my medium roast coffee with steamed milk and vanilla syrup.

[Kim V.]

Level 4 please, w/1 Splenda and a little half n half.

[ANGEL JACKLYN]

I LIKE IT ALMOST TOO CREAMY TO TASTE LIKE COFFEE! OH, & WHIP CREAM TOO- WEIRD I KNOW. [email protected]

[ANGEL JACKLYN]

2ND ENTRY TWEET @ http://twitter.com/#!/kytah00/status/54386067796791297 [email protected]

[Lisa]

When I drink coffee, I like my coffee bold and black with a full-bodied flavor. I think the Level 5 might be my favorite. LPoser1 [at] gmail [dot] com

[Katie]

I think I'd go level 4. I drink my coffee with hazelnut creamer, but milk and 3 sugars will do in a pinch.

[Karina]

Level 3 with hazelnut

[angie finnegan]

level 4. goes great with Chocolate. enough said...

[Gina @ The Crave to Save]

I would love a level 3 or 4 with half and half and truvia! I love coffee!!
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[Gina @ The Crave to Save]

tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/CrazyItalian0/status/54532305355669504
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[Charity L.]

I am a Level 3 as well. I don't like mine real bold but it has to have plenty of flavor:) Please enter me in the giveaway. Thanks!

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[Charity L.]

Tweeted.
http://twitter.com/#!/kingsdaughter24/status/54687405319532544

[Kelly Massman]

I'm a level 3 with sugar and cream!
Thanks!
kmassmanATgmailDOTcom

[Debbie Bellows]

I'm probably level 3 and I like it with cream and sugar!

[Debbie Bellows]

i tweeted!

http://twitter.com/bellows22/status/54731576172494849

[lesli]

I think i would be a level one or level two. I like more of a light roast, nothing bitter or strong and intense. And I like flavored coffee especially a good Hazelnut at breakfast time! And I drink my coffee black!

[Miriam]

I think I'd like level 3 w/ a splash of creamer and some raw sugar.

[bpinks]

Level 4 with lots of cream :)

[Dawn K.]

I'm a level 3 (caffinated) morning person with some half and half and sugar.

On busy work days, I require an afternoon cup to power through the paperwork on my desk.

[Stephanie]

Right now I'm a 0 b/c I gave up caffeine for Lent. This has not stopped me from sniffing the coffee of those around me, however. As of Easter, I'll be returning to my usual coffee consumption. I think I'm probably a 3-4 with milk and sugar. And occassionally cinnamon. :)

[Robin M.]

Mild with one splenda and a splash of skim milk.

[Lace Lady]

I'm a solid 2, with lots of milk (whole!!)...I've been doing lattes since before that place with "a store on every corner" was founded!

[Leah]

I don't drink the coffee, but I do make it for my boyfriend :-) He is definitely a 4 or a 5, black. No extra stuff in his coffee. I usually buy him fair-trade, organic, shade grown coffee to be nice to the birds.

[Tracy]

I'd have to say I'm a level 4. My favorite is coffee with hazelnut or hazelnut creamer, no sugar needed.

[Janet]

I like my coffee Organic Fair Trade Certified and decaf! With real cream - none of this skim milk bs. ;) Once in awhile I'll go with soy, which for some reason makes me feel giddy!

[Dawn P.]

I am probably a number 3 and my favorite way to prepare it would be to use a packet of hot cocoa mix and about 2 tablespoons of Non-Dairy French Vanilla creamer. A much cheaper and tasty way to have your own Vanilla Mochaccino at home!

[Claudia]

Seattle's Best all the way - level 3 regular and decaf, usually black but sometimes with sugar in the raw and milk or cream.

[shel]

I'm a level 2...bright, lively and I usually spike it with some Hershey's to make a mocha.

[shel]

Tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/auntiethesis/status/55151012998156289

[Jill H.]

I like mine with Hazelnut creamer

[Jill H.]

Tweet

http://twitter.com/jillyrh/status/55154420236812288

[Nicole]

I love Seattle's Best! I'm going to go with Level 4, cream, and a touch of sweetener.

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i'd probably be a 3 with extra cream and splenda
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[Val]

Most days I'm a 3, but keep a stash of 4 in my freezer for special 'me' times.

[Maria]

I'm a level two with some milk and sugar.

MCantu1019 at aol dot com

[Stacy]

It's funny, I hardly ever drink drip coffee anymore as I'm the only coffee drinker in my household, so brewing a pot tends to be pretty wasteful unless I drink the whole pot (and that's just no good for anybody around me!). I'm probably a solid 2 now, with cream and a touch of raw sugar, whereas I totally used to be a level 4 before.

Ah, Seattle's Best. Years ago when I worked in Seattle there was a Seattle's Best a couple of blocks away from my work & I got super spoiled having their lattes within such easy walking distance!

[Rachel]

I like my coffee with a nutty taste, a little bit of plain or light milk, and no sugar.

[Rachel]

tweeted!

http://twitter.com/#!/clarkerrr/status/55391249917677569

[Jessie C.]

I like Mild and light with soy milk

[Jessie C.]

tweet.http://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/55480621224558593

[Sunshyn V]

I like my coffee full-bodied with sweetener and perhaps a dash of vanilla.
sunshyn (at) mail(dot) com

[Sunshyn V]

I tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/The_Sunshyn/status/55645029317869568
sunshyn (at) mail(dot) com

[Alecia]

I would say I'm probably a level 3. I like it with half and half and a little bit of sugar if any!

[Claudia M @cdmtx65]

level 5 - black - all the way :) hello wake up !:)

[Claudia M @cdmtx65]

http://twitter.com/cdmtx65/status/55700528423895040

[Susan]

I'm a level 3 with cream in it

[Susan]

http://twitter.com/#!/susan1215/status/55784700375072768

[MJ]

I'm a level 2 I'd say, but I rarely drink coffee...mainly tea for me!

[Wendy Smith]

Majority of the time I drink iced coffee with skim milk with no sugar but I do like to mix it up and drink it warm with whole milk. Sometimes as a treat I mix the iced coffee with chocolate soy milk...mmmm I'd say I mix between Level 3 to Level 5

[Stephanie]

Blogged it baby! http://bigmariolife.blogspot.com/2011/04/whats-your-level-plus-chance-to-win-100.html

[amy b.s.]

i'm guessing i'm more of a 4, but every now and then, it's nice to relax with a slightly milder cup. with a dash of cream and a pinch of sugar. perfection.

[Courtney]

I stick to "milder" caffeine (like soda) most of the time, but when I've shorted myself on sleep I desperately need a breakfast blend with Splenda. Gets me through the whole morning!

[Janice Whitaker]

Mild with some cream
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[Cindy]

I'm a heavy, half-caf coffee drinker. I will normally start the day with a 4 cup perculator using level 2 coffee and add milk. Then mid morning...I switch to half caf. I generally go through 2 pots per day.
Dove056 at aol dot com

[Cindy]

Tweet - http://twitter.com/#!/Dove056/status/56006548056584192
Dove056 at aol dot com

[Marilyn Wons]

I'm a 3!

[Jaclyn Reynolds]

I drink the darkest blend black. I don't like sugar or creamer in my coffee. :)

[Margaret Smith]

I'm a 3 with lots of milk. Thanks so much.

[Ann F]

I'm a level 4 with milk.

[Rebecca Graham]

I like a bold cup of coffee in the morning and afternoon and night with just a little bit of sugar.

rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

[LAMusing]

I'm more a tea kind of girl - so I'd try Level 1

[Norma]

I used to like mine strong and black, but as I've gotten older I like a milder blend with a splash of cream. I'd guess I'm a 3

[Scott Martin]

I’m a level 3!

Scott Martin
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[nicole]

I'm a 2 with skim milk.

[Judith]

I like mild and light.

[Judith]

Blog http://sodahoney.blogspot.com/2011/04/read-seattles-best-coffee-level-system.html

[debra hall]

im a 3 all the time

[Elizabeth]

I like my coffee with skim milk topgun34er(at)hotmail(dot)com

[Elizabeth]

https://twitter.com/#!/kotekbug/status/56188427883921408 topgun34er(at)hotmail(dot)com

[Stephanie V.]

I like it light (milk) and sweet (honey)
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[SANDY]

3- like it with a bit of splenda

[Tari L.]

Actually, I don't like coffee. My husband does though and he likes a light coffee with a bit of cream.

[Nicole W.]

Level 4 - and don't I love that it makes my tastes rich, elegant and complex?! My husband likes his coffee black, and I take mine with Splenda which I'm sure that repulses coffee purists. C'est la vie.

[Linda Fish]

I like my coffee with cream and sugar or flavored

[Kyl Neusc]

like it mild with some sugar

[Sarah Hirsch]

i don't drink coffee, although adding some cinnamon or vanilla does sound tasty.

[Nadine L]

I am definitely a 2 with lots of milk and sugar

[Nadine L]

I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/eyzofblu63/status/56394548624101377

[Bacallsmom]

I like my coffee very strong with NO cream or sugar. If the spoon stands up in it, it's about right for me. ;-)

[Eva Kieu]

level 2 with lots of creamer!!

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[Eva Kieu]

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

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[Deborah R]

I'd be a Level 3 because I like my coffee balanced, smooth and full-flavored. I generally drink coffee in the morning, with a little bit of sugar and cream. For a special treat once in a while, I like to ice some coffee and toss it in a blender with vanilla ice cream and a little milk for a coffee smoothie. :D