Folgers is a brand of coffee that produces ground coffee, instant coffee, and K-cup pods for single-serve brewing systems. The company was founded in 1850 in San Francisco and is now owned by the J.M. Smucker Company.
- Founded in 1850 by James A. Folger in San Francisco
- In 1963, Folgers was acquired by Procter & Gamble
- In 2008, J.M. Smucker Company acquired Folgers from Procter & Gamble
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Folgers' Classic Roast Ground Coffee is a medium-roast coffee that is made from mountain-grown beans.
Folgers' Instant Coffee Crystals are made from 100% pure coffee beans and can be used to make a quick cup of coffee.
Folgers' K-Cups are small pods that are used to make a single cup of coffee in a Keurig brewing system.
Folgers Simply Smooth is a low-acid coffee that is made for people who have stomach sensitivities. It is made from beans that are specially roasted to reduce their acidity. Folgers Classic Roast is a medium-roast coffee that is made from mountain-grown beans.
Yes, Folgers coffee is gluten-free. It is made from 100% pure coffee beans and does not contain any wheat, barley, or rye.
Folgers coffee can be purchased at most grocery stores, as well as online at the Folgers website and on Amazon.
The caffeine content of Folgers coffee varies depending on the blend and the brewing method. On average, an 8-ounce cup of Folgers coffee contains about 80 milligrams of caffeine.
Folgers does not currently offer a fair trade certified coffee. However, the company is committed to responsible sourcing and has set a goal to source 100% of its coffee beans from responsible sources by 2020.