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Guess what? Rachael Ray doesn't like Dunkin' Donuts coffee either

by Joel Keller, posted Jan 17th 2008 2:23PM

Ray Ray with DDWhen Rachael Ray signed on to promote Dunkin' Donuts, it always seemed like the pairing was a curious one. Whatever you may think of her shows or her recipes, almost everything she endorsed up until that time was of reasonable quality. Don't get me wrong, I like DD's coffee -- if I make it at home. But whenever I get it at a store, it tastes like crap most of the time. I don't know if they skimp on grounds, use too much water, or don't clean their coffee machines, but the result is almost always the same weak, bitter brew no matter which store I go to (at least the ones here in New Jersey).

So it didn't surprise me to read this piece on New York magazine's website that speculates that Ray Ray doesn't think much of DD's coffee, either.

In the secondhand account, Ray is described as blowing onto the set of her latest DD commercial in a foul mood (something I've always attributed to her overextending herself, rather than an overall bitchy personality... but I don't know her, so who knows?). The friend-of-a-friend then goes on to say: "I am also told she took one sip of her Dunkin' Donuts coffee, yelled 'What is this shit? Get me MY coffee,' and would not continue until she was given 'her' coffee - i.e., Starbucks."

Now, of course, we have no idea whether this is true or not. But, if it was, it would explain a lot. Look, there's nothing wrong with Ray Ray grabbing the money while she has the opportunity. But usually people will trust a pitchman more if they, you know, actually stand behind the product that's being pitched.

(Not for nothing, but I don't like Starbucks coffee, either; I think the beans are so over-roasted that the brew ends up tasting like dirt. Give me Seattle's Best Coffee, Peet's, or smaller roasters any day of the week and I'll be a happy guy.)

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Julia

I can not believe no one has mentioned McDonald's coffee. As far as a regular cup of coffee goes, I actually prefer McD to Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks. They currently do not offer any latte's or such, but for a regular old cup of coffee, I think it tastes the best. But give me a peppermint mocha from SB anyday of the week!

January 22 2008 at 6:24 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
lin

I Love DD coffee. Here in MA it is always good NEVER bitter. I think Starbucks is bitter.... When I lived in CO I missed DD so much. In MA we have DD ever few miles. In my town alone we have 4. Next time I am in NJ I'll see if it is different... Strange..

January 18 2008 at 9:32 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
D Colin

I like Caribou Coffee that started here in Minnesota.

But back on point-- it would be nice if she believed in the product, but I think it's more of a shame she is pitching for DD in the first place. She makes a big deal about Yum-O (her term for healthy family foods recipes and then started a nonprofit org. that is all about kids/families having healthy relationship with food and cooking) but then is a the spokesperson for DD. I just don't get it-- but I guess the money is good

just my thoughts- thanks

January 17 2008 at 6:59 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Matt

She bugs me. But I'm sorry, that story reeks of being untrue.

January 17 2008 at 5:53 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Mel

I am in NJ and the coffee I get at bunch of DnD is AWESOME - in fact better than the DnD coffee in other states!

that's a shame you've had bad luck Joel!

you better specifiy what part of Jeresy you're in... lol

January 17 2008 at 5:20 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Frank

One thing that I feel is not noted is the difference between iced and hot coffees.

I almost always get Iced coffee, and DD wins HANDS DOWN in that category. Starbucks' Iced Coffee is terrible unless you get them to pour the hot stuff over ice (which waters it down too much, but is better than nothing).

January 17 2008 at 4:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ed

I've always found DnD's coffee to taste great here in NY. Maybe Racheal thought it was this good everywhere when she signed up for the gig.

January 17 2008 at 4:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Insidetrack

You do know that different companies make the brand in the grocery vs the one in the DD stores, right? This could explain your taste issues. Ask when you are in the DD store and compare next time.

January 17 2008 at 4:00 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
LC

I never had a problem with the brew at any of the DD here on Long Island, provided that I put a sweetener in myself.

For some reason, the people behind the counter think that "milk and a little sugar" means "milk and make me a diabetic amount of sugar".

January 17 2008 at 3:58 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
javamama

The new DD coffee that you can now get at the super market is sooooo much better than the donut store version. There is no comparison in the taste. It's like, why don't they use the same stuff at the donut shop that they sell at the super market? RR may not have had such a fit if they had.

January 17 2008 at 3:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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