Maxwell House Ground Coffee, Original Roast

Maxwell House Ground Coffee, Original Roast arrives in the grocery aisle that smells like morning — the coffee and tea section, stacked near filters, sugar, liquid and powdered creamer, and single-serve pods. The 27.5-ounce metal canister reads as an all-purpose kitchen staple rather than a specialty item, sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with other national-brand ground coffees that promise consistency and value. This medium roast is pitched for everyday occasions: the weekday wake-up, a weekend brunch, a thermos for a road trip, or a quiet reset during a work break. The brand leans on a decades-old American heritage story — dependable, no-frills, and broadly familiar — appealing to shoppers who prioritize reliability and a recognizable flavor over artisanal provenance. Packaging is straightforward: a large, resealable metal can with bold logoing and copy that emphasizes taste and ritual rather than health claims. Ingredient labeling is simple — “COFFEE.” — with no child-oriented characters, no organic or specialty certification, and no implied health halos; it reads as a single-ingredient pantry product. In processing terms, these are roasted and ground coffee beans — a simple transformation of the raw bean rather than heavy industrial reformulation. Sensory notes highlight a warm, toasty aroma, a medium-dark color in the cup, and a clean, full-bodied mouthfeel; grounds are fine to medium grind suitable for drip brewers and standard percolators. Rituals include scooping into a filter, brewing at home, filling a travel mug, and the pause that accompanies the first inhale of freshly brewed Maxwell House.