Organic Coffee Co. Hazelnut Whole Bean Coffee vs Dean's Beans Organic Hazelnut Whole Bean Coffee

Both are organic, Fair Trade hazelnut whole-bean coffees with a medium roast, so the choice comes down to format and flavor style. Organic Coffee Co. sells in a 2 lb bag and leans medium-light, giving a brighter cup with a lighter hazelnut accent. Dean's Beans is a single-origin Peruvian bean with a fuller medium body and a stronger flavored profile, and it is sold in larger bulk sizes. Buyers who want a lighter, everyday hazelnut cup tend to prefer Organic Coffee Co.; buyers who want a bolder, nuttier cup and buy in volume tend to prefer Dean's Beans.

• Choose the Organic Coffee Co. if you want a lighter, brighter hazelnut cup in a manageable 2 lb bag.
• Choose the Dean's Beans if you want a fuller-bodied, more strongly flavored hazelnut coffee and prefer to buy in bulk.