What coffee are you drinking?

Best coffee I've ever had is organic Echo Mountain coffee from Mexico. I discovered it on a vacation there. They don't ship to the US, but occasionally a friend picks up a 5 pound bag for me.

We've been to Jamaica and loved the Blue Mountain coffee, but, imo, this one is better.

Starbucks.... Always Starbucks!

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Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:
Starbucks.... Always Starbucks!

Well the question wasn't, "What good coffee are your drinking?"

Peets since I came to this country in 1983 and lived a few blocks away from the original Peets.

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Originally posted by Wine Canuck:
My go to is Kicking Horse - Kick Ass made in a french press. Today it's grocery store brand west coast dark roast in a french press.

If the store brand is president's choice, I would agree it is an excellent coffee for something from the grocery store.

Thanks to Basecadet's reco, I am drinking espresso roasted by Ritual in California a week prior to it being flown in to Montreal. It is 22$ per 500grams but well worth it.

I tried some Sumatra Black Satin Coffee my roomate had and it was quite good.

Starbucks Pike Place is my standard at home. I buy whole beans and grind fresh each time I make a pot.

Very fresh Ethiopian Yirgacheffe from a local coffee roaster.

OK. You're paying $22 / pound? Oh my goodness.

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Originally posted by Mimik:
... I am drinking espresso ... It is 22$ per 500grams but well worth it.

I get the espresso roast whole bean from Sprouts. Not sure the exact timing for roasting to store shelf but I believe it is fairly quick compared to most grocery stores.

I've heard the best beans come from monkey poop!

Starbucks more than anything else. Especially as the cold weather comes on.

Anyone had this ? Or any other la colombe products?

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Originally posted by billhike:
Starbucks Pike Place is my standard at home. I buy whole beans and grind fresh each time I make a pot.

That is the only coffee at Starbucks I do not like, and I really just can not drink it.

I stop at Starbucks Monday - Friday heading to the office and order their bold. On the weekends, we often enjoy coffee we have read about and ordered. We also enjoy espresso and cappuccino more on the weekends.

We have three different coffeemakers in our kitchen, and we get a few odd looks from time to time.

A burr grinder is a must in my opinion for excellent coffee.

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Originally posted by Maverick:
OK. You're paying $22 / pound? Oh my goodness.

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Originally posted by Mimik:
... I am drinking espresso ... It is 22$ per 500grams but well worth it.

I get the same reaction when I tell people I spent more than 20$ on a bottle of wine.

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That is the only coffee at Starbucks I do not like, and I really just can not drink it.

Interesting, as Pikes Place was assumed by many to be response by Starbucks to frequent criticism that they over-roast many of their coffees. I don't mind a dark roast, but do find some burnt flavors in some Starbucks coffees.

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A good burr grinder is a must in my opinion for excellent coffee.

Fixed. And TOTALLY agree.

This morning, Peets Major Dickason's Blend, fresh ground and French Pressed. Delish.

PH

we get French Roast beans from a place in NY called Porto Rico Importing Co.
http://www.portorico.com/store/

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Originally posted by PurpleHaze: I don't mind a dark roast, but do find some burnt flavors in some

ditto. That is why I avoid Starbucks when I can.

Right now we have Peets for the french press and illy for the expresso machine.

Jamaican Blue Mountain

Hair Bender

We just bought a Bialetti Moka Express a couple weeks back and we couldn't be happier.