sliclee
Single-Sixer
Whose got the best place to buy great coffee beans thank you Lee
NEED TO BUY COFFEE BEANS
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warren5421
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cafebritt.com
What?? There are absolutely countless coffee roasters and sellers out there these days. I am sure there must be at least a hundred in my area. I would think Miami would have a ton of roasters and retailers out there too.
As far as the mail order chains, I like a couple of coffees from Peet's. I also like Ruta Maya. They are a little cheaper if purchased through Costco.com There are several local roasters here that make some good products. Too many to list. Coffee is way to subjective to recommend in my opinion. Way too many styles and types.
As far as the mail order chains, I like a couple of coffees from Peet's. I also like Ruta Maya. They are a little cheaper if purchased through Costco.com There are several local roasters here that make some good products. Too many to list. Coffee is way to subjective to recommend in my opinion. Way too many styles and types.
Sliclee...You are a brave feller asking opinions of the best coffee. As in Chevy, Ford, Ruger, Smith and Wesson, there are no answers that are mutually correct. There is also no consensus, unless heaven forbid, you're in Starbuck's. I don't like the place, but they do have good coffee.
The Pacific Northwest, THE mecca for craft breweries, is also THE mecca for coffee roasters. There are many outstanding coffee roasters up here. But there are others. I never would have thought it, but I used to buy San Francisco Coffee (brand) Dark Roast beans from Costco. They were extremely good. Then one day I bought a bag, and from the moment I opened the bag, it was as rancid as a can of Folgers that's sat in the cupboard for 6-months. I've never tried that coffee again.
Another thing. If you're not buying French Roast or Darker, I don't think there is any difference between canned coffee or boutique coffee. Burning the beans is the only I way I know to get the intense coffee flavors I prefer. Seldom do I find anything but light or medium roast available in a restaurant, and I think they are all in the lower end of mediocre, while at the same time other folks are very complimentary of the coffee. I love coffee, but unless it's dark roast, I often wont even finish my cup in a restaurant.
You wont find it in a store, but way up on Mt. Hood, there is a coffee shop called Mt. Hood Coffee Roasters. They have a roasting process called air-roasting. I have no idea the roasting differences, but I think that is the very best coffee I've ever had. That will now cause me to look them up again.
http://mthoodroasters.com/
http://www.shop.mthoodroasters.com/category.sc;jsessionid=FDF12B259E530005F1638D93E49B55B8.p3plqscsfapp003?categoryId=25
Good luck in your search for the best coffee.
WAYNO.
P.S.
I'm still thinking about this. The best beans in the world don't do ya much good if ya don't have a good coffee maker that extracts everything available from the grind. I have experimented unmercifully for years trying to find a good at-home coffee brewer. I've given up. But, bite my tongue, I have discovered a compromise. My K-Cup machine has me drinking more coffee at home than I have in decades. It works well, and it's hot enough that if I use a quality dark roast coffee, it turns out a pretty decent cup of coffee. Still not as good as a good espresso machine, but far better than any light duty household machine.
The Pacific Northwest, THE mecca for craft breweries, is also THE mecca for coffee roasters. There are many outstanding coffee roasters up here. But there are others. I never would have thought it, but I used to buy San Francisco Coffee (brand) Dark Roast beans from Costco. They were extremely good. Then one day I bought a bag, and from the moment I opened the bag, it was as rancid as a can of Folgers that's sat in the cupboard for 6-months. I've never tried that coffee again.
Another thing. If you're not buying French Roast or Darker, I don't think there is any difference between canned coffee or boutique coffee. Burning the beans is the only I way I know to get the intense coffee flavors I prefer. Seldom do I find anything but light or medium roast available in a restaurant, and I think they are all in the lower end of mediocre, while at the same time other folks are very complimentary of the coffee. I love coffee, but unless it's dark roast, I often wont even finish my cup in a restaurant.
You wont find it in a store, but way up on Mt. Hood, there is a coffee shop called Mt. Hood Coffee Roasters. They have a roasting process called air-roasting. I have no idea the roasting differences, but I think that is the very best coffee I've ever had. That will now cause me to look them up again.
http://mthoodroasters.com/
http://www.shop.mthoodroasters.com/category.sc;jsessionid=FDF12B259E530005F1638D93E49B55B8.p3plqscsfapp003?categoryId=25
Good luck in your search for the best coffee.
WAYNO.
P.S.
I'm still thinking about this. The best beans in the world don't do ya much good if ya don't have a good coffee maker that extracts everything available from the grind. I have experimented unmercifully for years trying to find a good at-home coffee brewer. I've given up. But, bite my tongue, I have discovered a compromise. My K-Cup machine has me drinking more coffee at home than I have in decades. It works well, and it's hot enough that if I use a quality dark roast coffee, it turns out a pretty decent cup of coffee. Still not as good as a good espresso machine, but far better than any light duty household machine.
Sturgis270
Single-Sixer
Locally here in S.E. Wisconsin there is only one roaster that I know of (may be more). Berres Bros. They are located in Watertown , Wis. I made a mistake once of buying some of their French Roast and now I'm an addict. About once a month I can find an excuse to take a drive out there and get my beans which I grind fresh each morning. I really love retirement! http://www.berresbrothers.com/
Galaxiedan
Blackhawk
http://www.relentlessroasters.com
http://www.eternitycoffeeroasters.com
http://www.drinkperla.com/store-2/
Top 3 from Google right in Miami
http://www.eternitycoffeeroasters.com
http://www.drinkperla.com/store-2/
Top 3 from Google right in Miami
As a side note... it is kind of hard to believe that everyone used to buy their coffee beans 'green' and they had to then roast them and then grind them and then put the grounds in a pot and cook em... and strain....
So, here's a question for you experts... can you buy 'green' non roasted coffee beans?
So, here's a question for you experts... can you buy 'green' non roasted coffee beans?
wizofwas
Buckeye
Fresh Market has coffee beans in bulk so you can buy as much as you want. Grind it there or at home. Plus they usually have samples of the coffee that's on sale for you to try. Sale coffee changes every week.
mike campbell
Single-Sixer
Walmart...8 O'clock.
Some things can't be improved upon. A cup of hot black coffee from freshly ground 8 O'Clock beans is one of them.
Some things can't be improved upon. A cup of hot black coffee from freshly ground 8 O'Clock beans is one of them.
But all of these beans have been pre-roasted. I was asking about 'green' beans that have not been roasted yet... I presume these specialty coffee roasting places buy green beans.
ChiefMuzz
Blackhawk
Coffeebeandirect.com is a good source for unroasted "green beans".
I don't have the time or knowledge to roast myself, plus I have a great roaster right near where I work. I go once a month and get my beans
I don't have the time or knowledge to roast myself, plus I have a great roaster right near where I work. I go once a month and get my beans
Coogs
Maximum
If ya can find Jamaican "Blue Mountain"...............................ain't too bad. Bring some home every year. Coogs.
wizofwas
Buckeye
Blume, green coffee beans can be bought on line by the pound or more. A little reading says that you might be able to buy green coffee beans from any of the local roasters in the area. But I didn't find any stores that sold green coffee beans to the public. I wouldn't think that there would be much of a market for that.
mistermills357
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Starbucks has some killer African, and some Sumatran too, I like the bold stuff myself.
http://store.starbucks.com/products/sumatra-whole-bean-011028479/
http://store.starbucks.com/products/sumatra-whole-bean-011028479/
In this vain (again) do y'all have suggestions for a good coffee bean grinder.
wizofwas
Buckeye
I'm using a Mr. Coffee coffee grinder that I got about a half year ago. It grinds 4 - 12 cups at a time in fine, medium or course grinds. So far, no problems and it was only about $25.00.
Bkat
Blackhawk
SamV said:
I like Peet's Major Dickason's Blend. My local Kroger carries it so I don't have to mail order. As someone else mentioned, genuine Jamaican Blue Mountain is also a favorite.
Chuckbuster II
Single-Sixer
blume357 said:
My first choice
http://www.burmancoffee.com
Also
https://www.sweetmarias.com
https://www.chriscoffee.com/default.asp
Larger Quantities maybe??
http://www.royalcoffee.com
As for dark roast versus light or medium roast... With a Dark roast the flavor you have is primarily a "Roast Profile" and not all beans will hold up to it. Lighter roast points will usually give you more of an "Origin or Varietal" flavor profile where many different flavors are present in different degrees depending on where the coffee was grown, how it was processed from tree to dried bean, what specific coffee variety is present etc. All multiplied of course if a blend of beans is used rather than a single origin. Some coffee's change considerably at different roast points, perhaps having strong cherry or blueberry tones at a lighter roast then being quite chocolaty at darker points. Roast Profile, how it gets to a certain roast point, Light to Dark, also has a big effect on flavor of the finished product. And just as not all coffee's stand up to a "Dark" roast, not all are good at a lighter Roast point.
enough for now
Kevin
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Any body still using a percolator? I always thought the taste was better than through a drip machine.
I'm with Ka60tm. Years ago I was always trying different gourmet coffee beans or expensive ground coffees, and every type coffee maker on the market (for the record, a decent French press makes about as good a cup of coffee as can be had anywhere) but no longer do anything beyond ordering my K-cups from Keurig. My wife prefers the Italian Blend, I like the French Roast. Both are strong coffees, and having a fresh brewed cup every time, and in just about two minutes, works great for us. We even bought a small Keurig that we use in our small camper, or in motel rooms whenever we travel. Its hard to beat having a consistent high quality cup of coffee every time and with the convenience of Keurig as the icing on the cake. I will admit it is a bit expensive compared to buying a can of Folgers for a Mr. Coffee drip pot. I spend right about $100 a month for our Keurig K-cups sent direct to me with no shipping costs each month.
