Maxwell House Breakfast Blend Mild Roast Ground Coffee, 38.8 oz Canister – Smooth Mild Cup for Relaxed Weekend Pour-Over
Maxwell House Breakfast Blend Mild Roast Ground Coffee, 38.8 oz Canister – Smooth Mild Cup for Relaxed Weekend Pour-Over
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Why you'll love it
- Trusted American heritage brand roasted in the USA since 1892 reduces purchase risk
- Mild Breakfast Blend delivers smooth, full-bodied flavor that is easy to drink black or with cream
- Aroma-sealed canister and bulk sizes offer better cost-per-cup than pods or bags
- Certified Kosher and 100% pure coffee meet religious and clean-label expectations
- Wide variant range across roasts, sizes and packs lets one brand cover whole households or offices
- Pre-ground format eliminates the need for a grinder and speeds up weekday brewing
- Larger than usual volume compared to typical store sizes (42oz vs 32oz)
- Faster delivery than expected (just a couple of days)
- Packaging arrived in perfect condition and well-packaged
- Taste identical to the smaller store-bought version
- Freshness upon delivery, in-date product
- Avoiding Amazon Pantry rules when ordering
- Familiar Maxwell House taste and brand consistency
- Nice container design with signature blue can, grab bar, and snap-on lid
- Freshness seal that releases aroma of fresh-roasted coffee
- Large size reduces frequency of store trips
- Approved by American Arthritis Foundation for easy opening
Perfect for
- Brewing a large pot of mild morning coffee for the family before work and school
- Stocking a workplace breakroom with a recognizable, crowd-pleasing roast
- Quick mid-afternoon pick-me-up with a K-cup pod at a desk
- Pour-over or drip brewing as part of a relaxed weekend breakfast
- Keeping a sealed 38.8 oz canister on hand for high-volume daily drinkers
- Mixing Maxwell House with flavored coffee for variety
- Ordering for employees to take home personally
- Using for office coffee supply to avoid venturing out in cold weather
- Hosting events requiring large volumes of coffee
- Preparing quick 1-minute coffee
About this item
Take a break with the coffee that practically invented breaks. The day's been a whirlwind and it's far from over. But here's the thing — you're not stressing it. Because you've got it all figured out. You're gonna prepare the medium roast made for kicking back and enjoying the aroma. Maxwell House Original Roast Instant Coffee. Just sit back and savor every sip from your steaming cup full of strong, full-bodied Maxwell House flavor. Reset with that consistently delicious taste that hits the spot from the very first sip to the very last drop. And when that cup's empty and you're finally fueled up, you can squint your eyes, gather your gear and roll up your sleeves. Now, you're ready to tackle anything, and there’s plenty of Maxwell House Original Roast Instant Coffee ready for you in your 8-ounce jar. Let's show 'em what you're made of. Maxwell House. To Your Max.
- Product Dimensions : 3.75 x 3.75 x 5.97 inches; 10.49 ounces
- Ingredients: 100% PURE COFFEE.
- Nutritional value: On the product
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this coffee smooth and mild enough to drink black every morning without stomach discomfort?
Yes. The Breakfast Blend is intentionally roasted as a mild, full-bodied cup that is easy on the palate when drunk black, and adding cream or sugar is optional rather than necessary for daily comfort drinkers.
Is the coffee 100% pure with no additives, fillers, or artificial flavorings?
Yes. Maxwell House Breakfast Blend is 100% pure ground coffee with no additives, flavorings, or fillers, which suits buyers who want a clean-label pantry staple they feel good about drinking every day.
Is this product certified Kosher for households that follow dietary guidelines?
Yes. Maxwell House Breakfast Blend is Orthodox Union Certified Kosher, so it meets the religious and dietary standards of Kosher-keeping households right out of the canister.
Will the resealable canister keep the coffee fresh for the whole week after I open it?
Yes. The aroma-sealed snap-on lid locks in the fresh-roasted scent, and the included freshness seal releases the coffee aroma on first opening. After that, resealing the lid after each use keeps the remaining grounds fresh for daily breakfast brewing.
Is this a good choice for a relaxed pour-over weekend breakfast ritual?
Yes. The pre-ground medium grind works well with pour-over cones and drip brewers, and the mild, smooth flavor profile pairs naturally with a slow weekend breakfast where the brewing process is part of the routine.
Is this a good pantry staple for a heavy daily coffee drinker at home?
Yes. The 38.8 oz canister is built for high-volume daily drinkers, so you can keep a sealed reserve in the pantry and brew cup after cup without running out midweek, which reduces stress and last-minute store runs.
How does the easy-open lid help older adults who drink coffee every morning?
The new yellow 'Easy-To-Open' top is approved by the American Arthritis Foundation, which means it is specifically designed to open with less grip strength than a traditional screw-on lid, making the morning routine easier on stiff or arthritic hands.
How does Maxwell House Breakfast Blend compare to a flavored coffee for daily wellness drinkers?
Plain Maxwell House Breakfast Blend is a clean, mild base that you can customize at the cup. Many heavy drinkers mix a scoop of instant Maxwell House with a flavored coffee to add variety while keeping cost low, which is harder to do with a single flavored pod or bag.
How does drinking this mild roast compare to drinking a dark roast on a sensitive stomach?
Mild roasts like Breakfast Blend are often gentler for everyday drinkers than very dark, oily roasts, and the smooth, full-bodied profile is easier to drink black without adding extra cream to mask bitterness.
How does this 38.8 oz canister compare to buying a smaller 11 oz or 12 oz bag every week?
The 38.8 oz canister costs meaningfully less per ounce than the smaller bags, reduces the number of times you have to remember to restock, and the resealable lid keeps the coffee fresh across multiple weeks of breakfast brewing.
Is this product roasted and packaged in the United States?
Yes. Maxwell House has roasted coffee in the USA since 1892, which is part of the brand's long-standing American heritage and gives long-time loyal buyers a familiar product they trust.
Is the freshness seal safe to leave on the canister until I am ready to brew?
Yes. The freshness seal is designed to stay in place through shipping and shelf life. You only break it when you are ready to open the coffee, and the aroma of fresh-roasted coffee is the signal that the seal worked properly.
What is the best way to brew Maxwell House Breakfast Blend ground coffee for a full pot?
Use roughly 1 to 2 tablespoons of grounds per 6 ounces of fresh, cold water in a standard drip brewer. For a fuller pot, scale the same ratio up. The pre-ground medium grind is calibrated for drip and pour-over brewers, so no extra grinding is needed.
Can I use this ground coffee in a pour-over cone or a French press?
Yes. The medium grind works well with pour-over cones, drip machines, and reusable K-cup filters. For a French press, you may want to let the brew steep a little longer and let the grounds settle before pouring, since the grind is slightly finer than a coarse press grind.
How should I store the canister after I open it to keep the coffee fresh?
Keep the snap-on lid tightly closed between uses, store the canister in a cool, dry pantry away from direct sunlight and heat, and avoid scooping with a wet spoon. The aroma-sealed lid and built-in freshness seal will keep the remaining grounds tasting fresh for several weeks of daily brewing.
Is this coffee compatible with Keurig single-serve brewers?
Yes, as long as you use a reusable K-cup filter or My K-Cup style pod. Maxwell House also sells its own 180-count K-cup compatible pods in the Breakfast Blend roast for buyers who prefer the pre-filled format. This 38.8 oz canister of ground coffee is the bulk format, not a pod.
Is this 38.8 oz canister the same coffee that comes in the Maxwell House K-cup pods?
It is the same Breakfast Blend roast profile. The canister is the larger, more cost-efficient ground format for drip and pour-over brewing, while the K-cup pods are the same blend portioned for single-serve machines. You can use both in the same household depending on the brewer.
What is inside the package when it arrives?
You will receive one 38.8 oz aroma-sealed canister of Maxwell House Breakfast Blend Mild Roast ground coffee with a snap-on easy-open lid and a freshness seal on top. No extra accessories, filters, or brewer are included. You will need a standard drip brewer, pour-over cone, or reusable K-cup filter to brew it.
Is it safe to drink Maxwell House Breakfast Blend every day?
Yes for most healthy adults. It is 100% pure ground coffee with no additives, and the mild Breakfast Blend roast is designed for everyday drinking. As with any coffee, drink it in moderation and consult your doctor if you have specific health conditions, are pregnant, or are sensitive to caffeine.
Will the coffee be fresh and in date when it arrives?
Yes. Maxwell House uses a printed freshness date on the canister, and customers consistently report receiving an in-date product with the freshness seal still intact. The aroma-sealed lid protects the coffee during shipping.
What is the difference between Maxwell House Breakfast Blend and Maxwell House Original Roast?
Breakfast Blend is a milder, lighter-bodied roast designed to be smooth and easy to drink black or with cream, while Original Roast is a more traditional medium-bodied everyday cup. Both are pre-ground and come in the same 38.8 oz canister, so the choice is really about how bold you want your daily cup to taste.
