Lynn, Eight O’Clock Coffee, And “The Marshmallow Candy Bar!” Recipe

By Lynn

Eight O’Clock Coffee

When I was sent the email request to try some Eight O’ Clock Coffee I jumped at the opportunity – I LOVE coffee and they have a limited edition called “Chocolate Mint Coffee”! Now I had to try it, coffee AND chocolate! Sounded divine! And yes, it lived up to it’s expectations. It’s a little hard to describe but this is what they said: “The new Eight O’ Clock Chocolate Mint is a decadent blend of 100% Arabica coffee and cool, refreshing peppermint swirled with the temptation of smooth dark chocolate notes.”

Sometimes coffee mixed with chocolate can become bitter but this wasn’t the case here. It didn’t taste like mocha or hot cocoa. It was coffee with a taste of chocolate and a hint of mint. Very tasty and works as a nice desert coffee or a yummy afternoon pick-me-up.

I was also sent some K-Cups to try with my Keurig and they worked nicely, they didn’t have a chemical taste that some other coffees have, but I do prefer Eight O’Clock ground coffee that I can put in a filter. I had tried the Original medium roast (I prefer light and medium roasts) and my husband tried the Dark Italian roast, he said it was very pleasant and would drink it again! 🙂

A recipe I was given and I am definitely going to try soon as my desert treat is:

“The Marshmallow Candy Bar!” Recipe

Ingredients:

Tbps. mini marshmallows
1 snack size chocolate caramel candy bar
Keurig Brewer
Eight O’Clock coffee K-Cup Portion pack

Directions:

Start by putting one Tbsp. of mini marshmallows and one snack sized chocolate/caramel-type candy bar in the bottom of a mug. Then, pour your Eight O’Clock Coffee over the candies. If you’re using a Keurig® brewer, simply brew the coffee into the candy-filled mug. Stir until the candy melts, and you’re done! Test before adding extra milk or sugar – it’s so delicious you may not want to add anything else!” Doesn’t that sound so good?

It is competitively priced at Walmart (where I could see it online). I haven’t seen any Eight O’Clock coffee at the grocery stores I usually go to, but I’ll be sure to keep my eyes open! Their website says the coffee is currently available at Walmart and Sam’s Club here in Washington state.

Coffee is a great Christmas gift idea, you can put a few candies and marshmallows in a mug with the Eight O’Clock coffee or just with the Chocolate Mint Coffee – it will go down very well! 🙂

About Lynn:

I met Lynn in MOMS Club and she has two children. One of which is the same age as my daughter and they love to giggle and play together. Lynn Hooper is also a local Mary Kay Consultant while also being a full time mom. “A lot of what the business stands for is true to my heart. Mary Kay Inc. has a foundation that donates funds to help end domestic violence and also funds research into cancers that affect women. Mary Kay also has what’s called "The Golden Rule" which means God (faith) first, family second and business third. A great principal for me and nice to know I am part of a team that believes in this too.”