When I first started drinking coffee, I was 15. The first brand that I tried was Maxwell House Original. I instantly got hooked. My mother drinks this all the time, maybe that's why I do? I normally prefer instant, but there are times that I will pick up a can or two, if it's on sale. This coffee, especially the original blend, has a smooth taste to it, it's not strong either, and it gets the job done. I've tried other coffees, and of all the ones I've tried, Maxwell is my favourite of them all. Overall, when it's on sale, I stock up, usually in instant format. I recommend this coffee to anyone out there that's as much as a coffeeholic as I am. Or, if you're new to drinking coffee, start out by trying this brand.