Eau Claire Cafe Opens; Maxwell House Ranks Last

Eau Claire has a new independent coffee shop, Grind n’ Go Coffee House, where owner Cassandra Riehle serves specialty drinks and baked goods in a refreshed, book-nook setting. In a contrasting consumer review, Consumer Reports ranked Maxwell House last among 27 coffees, criticizing its bitter, burnt flavor and relatively poor value compared with brands such as Folgers and Café Bustelo. A Kansas City television segment features Skyline Coffee owner Andrew Lower discussing the meaning of coffee culture, while a Columbus-area event will offer a guided tasting of light, medium, and dark roasts with Deep Blue Coffee Roasters owner Denis Moore.