Everything to do with Coffee

[Knuckle Dragger]

My local Winco sells it in bulk, a nice medium light roast and not expensive to try out. It’s pretty good considering it comes from a grocery store and here it’s 7 bucks a pound. Check your local roasters and small coffee shops. We used to have a broker for our raw products, now I’m clueless to what and where to get anything special.

[JonM]

No problem. Their "thanks for your purchase" email was rather interesting as well. A bit overkill, but memorable.

[Siress]

My pops and I used to roast coffee years ago. I really enjoyed Tanzanian pea berry, medium light roast brewed in a French press. Simple, non acidic and smooth with no need for cream or sugar.

Got a source for the pea berry you'd recommend?

[CrowsFeast]

Forgot to mention That I have a cheap blade grinder and a french press which I purchased years ago when the employer got rid of the employees coffee pool, implemented free coffee in the new lunch room kitchen, which turned out to be undrinkable swill. Still trying out various beans that I can get at the grocery store to find the one that I like best.

[BenoitOWN]

Well if your up to discover countries I can supply you with roasted coffee. 8-12$ per 380-400grams depending on roast + Shipping. Whole or grounded by my virtuoso.

[splat15k]

Hmmm; seems there is no elegant way to reply to a comment, but thanks for the recommendation! Looks like they have a bunch of options that sound very tasty.

[JonM]

I've been brewing a couple different blends from Bird Rock Coffee Roasters. They have several options available under $20/lb. I've been satisfied with what I've tried so far (Monkey Bite Espresso and Bird Rock Blend).

[splat15k]

Baratza Virtuoso grinder and a percolator for me. Used to do french press, but the perc saves me some time in the morning. I've been considering diving into the espresso world, but it's a bit pricey for a quality setup that I'm not sure I'd really use all that often.

Does anyone have a recommendation for decent quality roasted whole beans available to purchase online (and also aren't >$20/lb)?

[Knuckle Dragger]

My pops and I used to roast coffee years ago. I really enjoyed Tanzanian pea berry, medium light roast brewed in a French press. Simple, non acidic and smooth with no need for cream or sugar.

[Jonnydread]

I just picked up a hand grinder and I’ve been loving it coupled with my pour over setup

[CrowsFeast]

If it's got cream in it, you've made a mocha frappa whatever and I no longer consider it coffee. 🙈

How dare you disparage the Canadian National drink: Double-double!

It depends on what I'm doing what I prefer in terms of coffee. Usually like just a standard cup with cream and sugar (like a double double) but if I'm going to a nice cafe I like to get a late to sip while I read my book and listen to music.

Did have a nice espresso at my girlfriends brother's place this weekend though (he's got a fancy automated burr grinder, espresso press, brewer thing). I do enjoy an espresso, but haven't really found the right occasion for them.

[kerilpatel]

I swear that trying this tea. I forgot coffee.
P.s I was also a coffee fan.

[OpusX]

I use a hand crank grinder and a GSI Outdoors french press for my coffee everyday. The insulated press is indestructible, and can let the beans steep for up to an hour and still be steamy.

Typical coffees are the Aldi's whole bean "special" (single origin, organic, dew-picked and flown from Iraq, cleansed in the finest quality spring water, etc) and Costco's big 3lb bag of [insert country that grows coffee] rotator. Both are surprisingly good for the low price points.

[JonM]

I'll grind my own beans and brew in a french press. It's not as convenient as a Keurig, but the results are noticeable.

[flyweightnate]

The Nespresso machines are nice; the Classic line allows off- brand pods but I find myself preferring the branded pods. It certainly tastes better; the knockoffs tend to leak both aroma while stored, and water when used. Yuck.

Other than the option to cheap out, the Classic pods are 30% cheaper.

Most importantly, the Vertuo has 4 espresso varieties, but some great drip, long espresso, americano, and (yuck) flavored options. The Classic has over a dozen espressos.

I use the classic, my wife brings the Vertuo to the office.

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