The 10 best coffees that you can buy in supermarkets

A selection of recommendations in the world of coffee brands; more than one will surprise you.

There is no doubt that coffee consumption is a kind of tradition that is part of society on a daily basis. According to some reports, the average number of coffees consumed by Spanish citizens is 2.5 cups per day. Generally in the morning and late in the afternoon. But how do we know which are the best coffees? But how can we know which are the best coffees in supermarkets?

As is the case with most food products, taste is subjective. There are those who like a bitter, sweet, intense, decaffeinated, etc. taste. For this reason, in this article we will make a list of the 10 best coffees that can be found in supermarkets based on consumer data, taking into account the OCU (Organization of Consumers and Users) association.

The 10 best coffees in the supermarket

There is an exaggerated amount of premium brands and so-called white brands that we can find in major supermarkets in Spain such as Mercadona, Lidl, Carrefour or Eroski.

The following are the most recommended brands.

1. Bellarom, from Lidl

It is the exclusive brand of the German supermarket and the most consumed in Spain. Curiously, it is not an exclusive brand of the coffee sector, but rather it is on the white label.. Its price is very cheap, at around 3 euros per 100 grams.

2. Bonka, by Nestlè

The company specialized in producing all kinds of chocolate products, with Swiss capital, is also the second most consumed brand in our country. There is a small negative point: its price. It costs almost twice as much as its competitors, about 7 euros per 100 grams.

3. Dia, from Dia

It is another own brand of the Spanish supermarket chain Dia, famous for its good value for money in all its products, and coffee could not be missing. According to the score given to it by users, it is very close to the first two brands..

4. Alipende, by Ahorramás

We found this brand in fourth place for an important peculiarity. It is that its presence is scarce in the whole of Spain. Ahorramás supermarkets are only present in the Autonomous Communities of Madrid and Castilla-La Mancha. In these same provinces, it is the leading brand.

5. Aliada, from Corte Inglés

In fifth place we have another national and own-brand brand. The El Corte Inglés shopping centers are not only famous for their fashion and electronics department stores, but also for their have a gourmet supermarket section with a Wide range of food products..

6. Hacendado, from Mercadona

Mercadona's coffee is another white brand that embodies our list. It is curious how this type of product tops the list in terms of consumption of this beverage. Hacendado is the Valencian chain's own brandat a good price, moreover. One of the best coffees for those who usually go to supermarkets.

7. Eroski Basic, from Eroski

Eroski also has its own brand of coffees and is among the 10 most recommended of all supermarkets. Unlike its rivals, this brand is priced well below the previous ones. Some consumers consider it to be somewhat bitter.

8. Nespresso, by Nestlè

Surprisingly, the brand championed by the famous actor George Clooney is not on the podium of recommendations to buy in supermarkets. Some consumers have alluded to the loss of flavor when it comes in capsule format (plastic) and not ground, and this is one reason why it is not better valued. (plastic) and not ground, and this is one of the reasons why it is not better valued.

9. La Estrella

Curiously, this is the brand least known by users. It is not usually found in regular supermarkets. Not in vain, have been producing coffee uninterruptedly in Spain for more than 120 years, offering multiple varieties to satisfy all tastes.offering multiple varieties to satisfy all tastes.

10. Marcilla, by Julián Marcilla

Another of the emblematic national brands. Founded as a family business in 1907 by Don Julián Marcilla, this coffee has earned a place among the top 10 coffees that can be found in supermarkets throughout the country. However, it obtains the last place for a simple reason, and that is that it is the most expensive brand in the whole list, exceeding 10 euros per kilo.

Bibliographic references:

• Consumer and User Organization