If you love coffee as much as Lorelai and Rory, you’re in luck. Scott Patterson (aka Luke Danes) just released three Gilmore Girls-thematic coffee blends which fans of the series can prepare at home.
24 years after the series premiere, caffeinated drinks Luke’s Diner, Dragonfly Inn and Stars Hollow are available exclusively at Warner Bros. Studio Hollywood — and not even I need a ticket for the trip to buy them. Actually I dropped by the Warner Bros. Studio Store on my day off to pick up all three novel Gilmore Girls blends because, like Lorelai and Rory, I am a coffee addict and wanted to try them.
I need a coffee on a drip.
(This quote could be attributed to Lorelai, but it could also be attributed to me.)
Each one of them Gilmore Girls coffees is inspired by another place in the series:
- Luke’s Diner Blend – A medium roast coffee with subtle notes of dried figs and walnuts.
- Dragonfly Inn Talk Brisk Blend – that’s it It has twice the caffeine of Luke’s Diner Blend and is murky roasted, which is apparently heavily inspired by Lorelai, who not only runs a diner but also needs “coffee on the drip.”
- Stars Hollow Signature Blend – lightly roasted coffee with hazelnut flavor.
These novel blends — which retail for $20 for a 12-ounce bag — are the result of a collaboration between Patterson Scotty P. Large Coffee Mug and Warner Bros. In an exclusive interview with Elite Daily, he says, “Branding our unique coffee blends in this way allows fans to have a unique connection to their favorite memories from the show.”
Now you can sip coffee from Luke’s Diner while watching (or re-watching) Lorelai and Rory enjoy it too.
The opportunity to try each of them Gilmore Girls coffee blends is an experience that took me back to when I first started watching the show. My love for coffee started in high school because I wanted to be more like Rory Gilmore. I would brew a whole pot every morning before class and the smell of coffee would fill the kitchen as I got ready.
These days, I just quickly make myself a single-serving cup of coffee and get to work, so having to take the time to re-brew the entire pot was nostalgic. Gilmore Girls Patterson’s coffees are very aromatic and made my apartment smell what I imagine was like Luke’s Diner.
“I’m Full” at Luke’s Diner Blend
Of the three, I would recommend Luke’s Diner Blend to any regular coffee lover. It was delicious, medium roast, not too aromatic or sturdy. I can see why Lorelai loves it so much.
My favorite part of Luke’s Diner Blend: the packaging. The back of the bag features adorable cartoon drawings of Luke and Lorelai with a description full of references to the show, like “we’re ‘all’ in this beautifully complicated medium roast.” Since it’s the most generic (and who wouldn’t want to try Luke’s official coffee?), this is the blend that will get you Gilmore Girls-loving friend as a gift.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
I like the Stars Hollow “Only With My Oxygen” mix
My personal favorite of the bunch was the Stars Hollow Signature Blend, because my favorite coffee flavor is hazelnut. If you’re also a hazelnut fan, you’ll love this coffee on its own or with your choice of milk. I poured my Stars Hollow blend over ice and milk and added homemade cool foam on top. To my surprise, it made an iced coffee that was as good as something I usually order at my local coffee shop.
The best part was that because I did it at home, it was a lot cheaper. If Luke needs a novel barista, I’m ready to throw my resume into the mix.
Rating: 5 out of 5.
Dragonfly Inn Blend Will Make “Words Come Together and Work”
Someone who needs an extra boost of energy in the morning can try Dragonfly Inn Talk Brisk Blend. The double-caffeinated coffee is a murky roast that is so sturdy, you’ll be able to speak at the speed of delicate à la Lorelai.
Since I drink coffee almost every day, the caffeine doesn’t affect me as much. I can even have a coffee with dessert for dinner and still get to bed on time. However, this blend kept me up well past my bedtime. It’s a great choice for those late-night study sessions like the ones Rory had at Yale.
Rating: 4 out of 5.
TL;DR: These Gilmore Girls Coffee is like Luke and Lorelai – worth the wait
Overall, I’m a huge fan of Patterson. Gilmore Girls coffee blends, and I can’t believe it took 17 years after the show’s original run before fans could finally buy a pack of the same Luke’s Diner coffee that Lorelai and Rory love so much.
