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What's your favorite coffee brand?

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  • fljoemon
    fljoemon Posts: 757
    edited February 2015
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    A friend of mine from Germany introduced me to Jacobs .. I think this coffee is awesome.

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    LBGE & Mini
    Orlando, FL
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  • Hibby
    Hibby Posts: 606
    edited February 2015
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    Kauai - Na Pali Coast
    I cook. I eat. I repeat. Thornville, Ohio
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  • evie1370
    evie1370 Posts: 506
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    Believe it or not Costco Kirkland Brand Columbian Roast, really good. We mix it half and half with flavored, which we get from our neighborhood coffee shop, College Hill Coffee.

    I have a Cuisinart that will grind it fresh. We load up the beans and water, set the program for 10 minutes before we get up so it is fresh, hot and ready. My one indulgence, really good stuff. OK one of my MANY indulgences!

    Medium BGE in Cincinnati OH.

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    "I don't know what effect these men will have upon the enemy, but, by God, they frighten me. " Duke of Wellington, Battle of Waterloo.
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  • NDG
    NDG Posts: 2,431
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    Lavazza or Illy or local roaster (always whole bean) is our top choice . . .  but normally end up drinking whatever whole bean goes on sale at whole foods.  I will try some of the kinds listed here next time.

    Just got a new machine, Bonavita (knock-off design of the Technivorm) and been very happy with it.
    Columbus, OH

    “There are only two ways to live your life.  One is as though nothing is a miracle.  The other is as if everything is” 
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  • MrWilliams
    MrWilliams Posts: 112
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    I've been buying Costa Rican from the local roaster - $15 or $17 per bag.  When I'm low on cash I buy 8 O'Clock brand on sale.
    My preparation method, since you asked, is as follows:
    1. bring two travel mugs worth of water to a boil.
    2. fill the travel cup with boiled water to heat cup.
    3. grind some beans and place in a Melita drip cone on top of heated mug.
    4. pour water (after it has cooled for 2 mins) over ground beans slowly.
    5. add half and half and hit the road.
    XL BGE & Mini - CT USA
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  • sctdg
    sctdg Posts: 301
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    I roast my own coffee .I buy green beans from Roastmasters or Sweet Marias. I roast Columbian ,Brazilian ,Sumatran and various Central Americans in a Behmor 1600 drum roaster . For espresso dark roasting Brazil and Columbian .I use a Nespresso  machine and fill my own reusable capsules from Sealpod . Makes a real nice shot .Grinder is Breville Smart Grinder .  My drip brewer is essentially a pour over ,Bonavita BV1800 ,no bells and whistles just a straight constant correct brewing temperature every time . My Choice if I was buying roasted coffee would be 8 Oclock whole bean  Columbian . Grind per cup . Very rarely buy coffe out,and Charbucks is not at all drinkable .
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  • MrWilliams
    MrWilliams Posts: 112
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    @sctdg - the Bonavita BV1800 is on my list for next toys.  Its a long list though.
    XL BGE & Mini - CT USA
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  • danv23
    danv23 Posts: 953
    edited February 2015
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    Just found a deal (i cant get locally)



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  • bigbadben
    bigbadben Posts: 397
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    I prefer to roast my own green coffee beans....
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  • RiverDoc
    RiverDoc Posts: 572
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    Starbucks or Caribou
    -Todd
    Franklin N.C. LBGE and a SBGE
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  • boydwhitt
    boydwhitt Posts: 2
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    egger ave said:

    Although I frequent Starbucks several times a week as my "office on the road" I am not fond of their coffee. McDonalds has great internet, coffee is no better IMHO. Has anyone else found a better coffee brand to brew at home? Looking for a good espresso grind as well. BTW, I drink it black or with heavy cream with no syrups because of the carbs and lousy taste IMHO.


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  • boydwhitt
    boydwhitt Posts: 2
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    we grind our own beans from Counter Culture coffee in Durham NC 
    Great beans
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  • Dave in Florida
    Dave in Florida Posts: 1,157
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  • nolan8v
    nolan8v Posts: 400
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    Cafe Du Monde (CDM) with chicory.

    "You can live in any city in America, but New Orleans is the only city that lives in you."
    Chris Rose 

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  • NDG
    NDG Posts: 2,431
    edited February 2015
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    @MrWilliams . . the Bonavita BV1800 is what I have as well.  Had a budget and did lots of research . . as @sctdg said, it doesnt have horns & whistles (no pre-morning program, etc) but we are VERY happy with it.  Bump it up your wish list a few spots!

    Also, I forgot about Tim Hortons . . thats my go-to road stop!
    Columbus, OH

    “There are only two ways to live your life.  One is as though nothing is a miracle.  The other is as if everything is” 
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  • Bbqjedi
    Bbqjedi Posts: 8
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    I like dunkn doughnuts French vanilla
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  • greenenvy
    greenenvy Posts: 87
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    nolan8v said:

    Cafe Du Monde (CDM) with chicory.


    Love that one on condensed milk and ice. aka cafe sua da.

    “your body is not a temple, it's an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.” Anthony Bourdain, Kitchen Confidential

    LBGE in SATX

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  • NDG
    NDG Posts: 2,431
    edited February 2015
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    anyone ever used a "Mocha" to make coffee in?  I was on the road all last week with another sales guy from Italy . . . he swears by it.  He showed me a picture and it looks like this . . 
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    Columbus, OH

    “There are only two ways to live your life.  One is as though nothing is a miracle.  The other is as if everything is” 
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  • mahenryak
    mahenryak Posts: 1,324
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    Hi All:

    I suppose you can add me to the snob list.  I have been buying green coffee predominantly from Sweet Maria's Coffee and roasting my own for going on five years now.  I try to follow the rule of 10s: Roasted coffee not stored more than ten days, freshly ground coffee brewed within 10 minutes, unless it is espresso, in which case, 10 seconds (though I very rarely drink espresso).  Drip coffee maker needs to brew very close to 200 F and finish the brew cycle withing 6 minutes.  Then no heated warmer after brewed.  Of course, use of a french press is even better.
    LG BGE, KJ Jr, Smokin Bros. Premier 36 and Pizza Party Bollore



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  • yzzi
    yzzi Posts: 1,843
    edited February 2015
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    My coworker roasts his own beans so we buy his as well as buddy brew coffee which is local in Tampa. I learned a lot from my coworker and get to flavor lots of varieties from all over. I really like Peaberry and kimmel varieties from papa new guinea.

    Hopefully he doesn't mind me posting his link:
    http://philsroastedcoffee.weebly.com/coffee-we-sell.html
    Dunedin, FL
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  • Dave in Florida
    Dave in Florida Posts: 1,157
    edited February 2015
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    Also good.....http://www.armadillopepper.com/Wake-the-Fk-Up-Coffee-CFE-WTFU.htm?gclid=CJPD7_6Az8MCFdcZgQodl7oAGg
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  • U_tarded
    U_tarded Posts: 2,042
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    NDG said:

    anyone ever used a "Mocha" to make coffee in?  I was on the road all last week with another sales guy from Italy . . . he swears by it.  He showed me a picture and it looks like this . . 

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    we use one occasionally.  I prefer french press but its good, my wife calls it an Italian coffee maker great for a strong cup or 2, similar to percolator type but stronger.  Also, it uses a larger grind not a fine espresso grind.  
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    edited February 2015
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    danv23 said:

    Just found a deal (i cant get locally)



    That's a good deal but it is only about $3 more on Amazon right now.  Just FYI for the future (in case you don't have a coupon).  Plus prime...get it in 2 days. 

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,977
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    boydwhitt said:

    we grind our own beans from Counter Culture coffee in Durham NC 

    Great beans
    Bean Traders is better!
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • Optiontrader
    Optiontrader Posts: 174
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    I buy green beans from various sources and roast my own.  It's a lot of fun and I get to experiment with different roasting profiles and blends to tweak what I like.  SWMBO says I've become a coffee snob.  A little like when I bought my egg...
    Brighton, IL (North East of St. Louis, MO)
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