Did You Know Some Of Costco’s Kirkland Brand Coffee Is Actually Roasted By Starbucks?
There is no shortage of Costco items that we absolutely obsess over. From the pizza at their food court to their bottled margaritas, to the frankly irresponsibly large bags of their Kirkland trail mix I insist on keeping near me at all times, there is something for everyone. But did you know that Costco sometimes has some help bringing you your favorite items? It turns out that some of its Kirkland brand products are made by outside companies, including some of its coffee.
According to Moneywise, a ton of Kirkland products are actually manufactured by big brands and then sold under the Kirkland name. This isn't exactly a huge surprise, as other retailers like Trader Joe's do similar things, but honestly, I am a little shook because some of the items say it right on the packaging and I've just never noticed!!
Take, for instance, Kirkland brand coffee. At least some of these items are made by Starbucks. How do we know this? Well, it's right on the label! Yes, when it comes to the two-and-a-half-pound bags of coffee varieties like Kirkland’s Signature House Blend Medium Roast, Espresso Blend Dark Roast, and Decaf House Blend Medium Roast, they come labeled with a "Custom roasted by Starbucks" stamp. WHO KNEW? Certainly not I. Please don't make fun of me.
This would certainly make sense given that we LOVE Starbucks coffee and we LOVE Kirkland coffee. Now, of course, not every single coffee sold at Costco is actually Starbucks in partial disguise. If you want some Starbucks beans, well, make sure you look for that stamp.
Moneywise shared a few other products under the Kirkland label that are either confirmed or heavily rumored to be made by big brands including Jelly Belly, Bumble Bee tuna, and Reynolds aluminum foil. You can check them all out on their post.
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