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I'm in search of a new brew. I usually get beans and grind them at Trader Joes. I've tried a dozen or so of their coffees. The latest being Bali Blue Moon - but I am finding it too bitter all of a sudden. (maybe my taste buds have changed?)
What kind of coffee do you guys drink at home?
fizzgig
(24,146 posts)sometimes chicory or some nice whole-bean sumatran if i feel like splurging.
but i drink my coffee with cream and sugar, so i'm less picky.
hlthe2b
(102,357 posts)I make home lattes with Nespresso pods. I make brewed coffee usually with Starbucks--whatever East Africa blend they have available for iced coffee or their pikes blend, if not available (I hate pikes hot, but with cream and iced it is pretty good).
When I am just making brewed hot coffee I can use just about anything, but when economizing or dieting (sans cream) I like Dunkin Donuts gingerbread. It is a seasonal coffee--should be back around Octoer, but I stocked up before it went away.... I find it has an almost nutty spicy flavor that is really intriguing.
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)Good stuff, organic fair trade.
I bought a pound of "Three Sisters".
https://www.kickinghorsecoffee.com/en/store/coffee/three-sisters-medium
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)...Two Sisters.
IcyPeas
(21,904 posts)according to their store locator. thanks
IcyPeas
(21,904 posts)I did buy this and I am at the end of the bag already. It's very good. Thank you so much for suggesting Three Sisters. I will be buying it again.
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tabbycat31
(6,336 posts)Try the Trader JOe's peaberry coffee (it's seasonal according to the staff).
One of the best things about going there is sampling coffee (shot glass size) every time.
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)I can have the finest coffee grown in Vietnam, Cà phê Buôn Ma Thuột, shipped to my door. Shipping is an extra expense, but it sure beats having to pick it up personally.
The coffee you want may not be one you can order, but it's worth checking out to see if your hard-to-get fave is available that way.
LynneSin
(95,337 posts)it's the best and the price is amazingly good
Habibi
(3,598 posts)and I'm always surprised at how guests exclaim over it. It's good. Me, when I have a little extra money, I like to buy a pound of something at one of my locally-owned coffee shops.
TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)at Waldbaum's and load up on the Columbian whole beans.
Lately I've found several Chock-Full-O'Nuts blends to be particularly good. And cheap when on sale.
And yes, there are some good imported things at Costco, BJ's and Trader Joe's but not always worth the cost.
IcyPeas
(21,904 posts)We used to shop there in the 60s on Kissena Boulevard in Flushing, Queens. That's a blast from the past. they don't have them here in los angeles.
TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)Trump's mother there a lot in the olden days.
But, over the years they merged with A&P. I'm not sure who bought who, or who else was in on the deal, but on Long Island the A&P's became Waldbaum's.
(They are still very good for dairy.)
blogslut
(38,016 posts)I get it for a sweet price at the Asian market. Super yum.
When I wanna be super fancy I also add cinnamon, a few whole cloves and a cap-full of vanilla.
As for coffee, I buy Master Chef and Cafe Bustelo and mix them together. Strong and cheap - that's how I like it.
I brew mine on the stove in a percolator. I've done the whole coffee-purist thing. I'm over it. Give me punk rock slag from hell.
MrMickeysMom
(20,453 posts)I've been through the stuff you waste money on, back to Maxwell House and like it strong with "something else" (usually added after brew).
Cardamon? The little things in the black or green pods?
blogslut
(38,016 posts)I get the green ground kind. I usually add about 1/8 of a teaspoon to my percolator - which yields roughly five 12oz cups of coffee for me.
hopemountain
(3,919 posts)with colombian fresh ground from the grocery outlet... yum. would love a cup right now - but it's late
geek tragedy
(68,868 posts)in Central America and Mexico. Better flavor and socially responsible.
adirondacker
(2,921 posts)It's a baragain at $9.95/lb
http://www.deansbeans.com/
I'm a coffee snob and all of their coffee ranks among the best I've ever had.
mackerel
(4,412 posts)adirondacker
(2,921 posts)Next time I'm in SF I'll make it a point. 16.00/lb is a bit steep for my budget and I'm Really satisfied with Dean's @ 10.00/lb.
We have a local roaster, but the grade is way low (think 8 oclock) for the price (11.00/lb). It sucks because I really want to support the local community. I've seen start up roasters make great coffee, only to sacrifice quality with production once they put it out on the market.
Thanks for the tip!
mackerel
(4,412 posts)and I think San Jose too. I was told that they pay there barristas higher than minimum so maybe that's the reason for
the higher cost. It's pretty good coffee. One of my workmates brings us about 1/2 every time she goes to the Bay Area.
malthaussen
(17,216 posts)Although if bitterness is a problem, chicory is no solution.
-- Mal
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)The true connoisseur knows his civet's ass from a hole in the ground.
Kopi Luwak
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kopi_Luwak
IcyPeas
(21,904 posts)no. I know I couldn't.
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)you can't crack me. I won't do it.
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)I'll wait until you have time to digest this and form your #2 thoughts.
steve2470
(37,457 posts)Thanks for not being a (civet's) ass !
hobbit709
(41,694 posts)adirondacker
(2,921 posts)When I was younger, I attended a culinary trade show in NYC and participated in a blind tasting. JBM came out on top, with Kona a distant second. I sold both in my shop, and brewed it about once a week. I haven't tried the Yemeni, but will put it on my list. Life's too short for bad coffee
Skittles
(153,193 posts)orleans
(34,073 posts)i love 8 o'clock coffee.
my mom & i drank that for the last several years of her life. she used to tell me about when she was younger, working at the A&P, grinding coffee and slicing cheese for customers. maybe i love it because of our coffee times together & the stories she shared. btw--coffee time was at 6pm every evening, and whenever i got up in the morning.
Skittles
(153,193 posts)that good stuff and reasonably priced
orleans
(34,073 posts)the last two i bought are
chock full o' nuts
& maxwell house breakfast blend
Skittles
(153,193 posts)I had assumed it was widely sold
I like a fine cup of coffee but I am no coffee snob - chock and maxwell h will suit me fine!
RandySF
(59,221 posts)Whatever is peeked at the office is fine for my one and only cup of the day.
mackerel
(4,412 posts)brewing. don't ask me why but there is something about cinnamon that just pulls it all together.
R B Garr
(16,975 posts)Last edited Tue Sep 2, 2014, 02:45 AM - Edit history (1)
Two that come to mind that are excellent are Major Dickason's and Cafe Solano. We grind our own beans, as well.
Anything from Peet's is fantastic. One brand has a bit of a licorice hint to it that I don't really care for as much, but I can't think of the name. Even then, Peet's is our favorite.
Usually I get coffee out at Peet's coffee shops, and I get a Redeye, which is coffee with one espresso shot. But I'm going to start grinding/brewing at home more often to save money. Plus it smells so good brewing in the house.
I'll have to check Trader Joe's now, too.
tabbycat31
(6,336 posts)Is they sample their coffees. They are usually brewing a different kind every day and will give you a cup (shot glass sized but they don't care if you go for refills).
I've discovered two favorites that way.
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)I add a bit of Davinci Gourmet's Vanilla Syrup to the cup. They have a wide range of syrups available online and you can catch a sale from time to time.
MerryBlooms
(11,771 posts)We don't buy their flavored offerings, so I can't comment on them.
LynneSin
(95,337 posts)Most coffee beans are twins. That is to say that 95% of all coffee cherries (the fruit of the coffee plant) contain two seeds, side by side. These seeds or beans are what we gather to roast, grind and enjoy as coffee. Two beans sharing one pod mature into what everyone recognizes as the typical bean shaperounded on one side and flat on the other. Hence, their designation as flatberries. The remaining 5% of all coffee cherries worldwide contain only one bean. In the absence of a twin, single beans have more space and grow to resemble the shape of a pea. Peaberries are not only coveted for their scarcity, but also for the way they roast so evenlydue to their rounder shape and higher density.
Weve gained the privilege to acquire peaberries from Java Island in Indonesia. Despite the fact that Java is one of the worlds oldest commercial coffee producing regions, Javanese Peaberries are very hard to come by. Our limited edition beans are grown on Blawan Estate, located on the Ijen plateau where the volcanic soils, plentiful rainfall, and higher elevation contribute further to the exquisite character of this coffee. Our medium-dark roast maximizes the peaberrys grand potentialyielding a cup with fragrant caramel notes, a rich creamy and heavy body, and a long-lasting finish.
Almost as amazing as the rare origin of these Java gems is our low price of just $7.99 for the 13-ounce can of 100% Arabica, whole-bean Peaberries. Your daily cup of java will never be the same!
IcyPeas
(21,904 posts)the description sounds yummy.
LynneSin
(95,337 posts)It's a Limited Edition Coffee that's around only about 2 times a year.
steve2470
(37,457 posts)I confess to being lazy, I stuck with Eight O'Clock coffee whirly-bird method. French press is definitely better.
i took a quick skim through your thread. Someone mentioned http://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com/ and that is one that is on my "list to try" also. They sell it in a market near me, so I don't have to mail order it.
The blend that sounds good to me is: http://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com/product/coffee/frequency-blend
Versatile and balanced, this blend is an easy-to-enjoy coffee with a smooth body. Hints of toasted almond and dried fruit flavors accompany the predominate note of milk chocolate.
LongTomH
(8,636 posts)Flavored with caramel, vanilla and Mexican liqueur (which I suspect is based on rum).
astral
(2,531 posts)I get light-medium roasts there, they have cheaper and more expensive ones too. Tips for cheaper orders (I mean SERIOUSLY cheaper) are:
Order at least three each of whatever you are getting, the same, be it ground or whole bean.
Order on friday
Use the savings code FRIDAY.
Select free shipping.
You will get extra discounts plus free shipping. My bags of coffee have been running less than $10 per bag this way. My favorites include the java ciwidy, ethipian yirgirgieff and the Kenya (not seeing the Kenya on the list today hmmm).
http://www.coffeefool.com/
IcyPeas
(21,904 posts)JCMach1
(27,572 posts)RebelOne
(30,947 posts)but when I do, I prefer Irish coffee no matter the brand.