Maxwell House Ground Coffee, French Roast

Maxwell House Ground Coffee, French Roast is a familiar mainstay on supermarket shelves in the coffee aisle, usually stacked beside other ground and whole-bean roasts, instant coffees and near brewing accessories like filters, single-serve pods and creamers. Packaged in an 11-ounce recyclable container that touts its use of recycled materials, this product leans into classic American coffee culture: steady, reliable and designed for everyday use. The brand positions itself as mainstream and approachable — a heritage name that targets routine morning drinkers, households stocking pantry staples and budget-conscious shoppers who want bold flavor without specialty pricing. The label emphasizes 100% pure coffee and sustainability messaging about recycled packaging; there are no organic or fair-trade badges and no child-focused branding or health-halo gimmicks beyond the pure-coffee claim. Processing is straightforward and minimal — green beans are roasted and ground, then packed — so it is not an ultraprocessed beverage base. Sensory cues fit a French roast profile: dark, intense aroma, bittersweet and chocolaty notes with a smooth finish and sometimes a slightly oily sheen on the grounds. Texture is dry, particulate grounds ranging from fine to medium depending on the grind, sold in a screw-top or resealable canister meant for counter or pantry storage. Rituals include scooping into a drip machine, French press or percolator, adding cream and sugar or drinking black, and the package copy promising up to 90 cups highlights its role as an everyday, communal beverage for mornings, office pots and weekend brunches.