Are you a coffee connoisseur? 

I have learned over the years not to mess with someone's morning coffee routine. I have just recently discovered the pleasure of a cup of Joe to start my day, but it's a little bit different than most.

I prefer iced coffee over traditional scalding hot coffee that most people seem to enjoy.

This is my favorite brand of iced coffee by far.

The brand is Stok cold-brewed coffee, and it is readily available all across Bismarck Mandan, and North Dakota.

There are several versions you can buy of Stok, but I prefer the unsweetened version like pictured above.

I like to add a splash of Starbucks sugar-free caramel creamer and a couple of shakes of cinnamon, and I'm ready for my day. A low-calorie shot of goodness with a jolt of caffeine to get you ready for your day.

If you have never tried Stok iced coffee before, you should give it a shot. You can usually find it for under $6 bucks. There is also a Starbucks version that is very good, too, but it's more spendy.

What about the worst coffee brands sold in North Dakota?

Our friends at 24/7 Wall Street ranked the 6 worst coffee brands in the United States, and here's what they came up with. Let's see if you are drinking any of these brands.

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#6-Kirkland Signature

The article says this is the in-house brand for Costco. Bean sourcing appears to be the biggest problem.

 

Nestle To Pay 7 Billion Dollars To Use Starbucks Coffee
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#5-Nescafe

The article says the brand's failure to offer organic, certified coffees is a problem.

 

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#4-Yuban

The article says a recipe change is the biggest concern with this brand.

 

US SEC Fines Keurig Dr. Pepper On Inaccurate K-Cup Recycling Claims
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#3 Green Mountain Coffee

The article says a corporate direction shift is causing concerns with this brand.

 

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#2 Death Wish Coffee

The article says the extremely high caffeine content is causing concern among customers.

 

J.M. Smucker Company Announces Its Raising Coffee Prices By 9 Percent
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#1 Folgers

The article says that Folgers, once known as the symbol of American coffee culture (I can still hear the jingle in my head..."The best part of waking up...is Folgers in your cup"), has seen its reputation tarnished by a string of questionable practices.

There you have it, no mention of Stok, my favorite brand.

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