Zavida Hazelnut Vanilla Whole Bean Coffee vs Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters Hazelnut

Buy the Zavida if you want a large bag of flavored whole bean coffee with a strong hazelnut-vanilla aroma and a smooth, low-bitterness cup. Buy the Finger Lakes if certification matters to you: it is USDA organic and Fair Trade certified, and it is a straight hazelnut roast with no vanilla. Zavida has the larger review base and higher stated rating, but owners say the aroma outruns the taste. Finger Lakes has little owner feedback to go on, so its case rests on the certifications and the single-origin-style hazelnut profile.

• Choose the Zavida Hazelnut Vanilla if you want a big 2 lb bag, a sweet hazelnut-and-vanilla cup, and a brand with a long track record of flavored coffees.
• Choose the Finger Lakes Hazelnut if you want organic and Fair Trade certified beans and a plain roasted-hazelnut flavor without vanilla.