Favorite Brand of Coffee

SoWal Expert

Mar 22, '08 · 9:18 AM17,400

For all you daily coffee drinkers who brew your own at home, what is your favorite brand and roast of coffee? What do you like about it? With coffee prices being so high, do you forgo your favorite and buy another brand to because it is cheaper?

My favorite is Starbucks whole bean, and I like the darker roasts, like Espresso, Caffe Verona, and Africa Kitamu, and will buy the even darker roasts, like Sumatra and French on occasion to mix it up a bit. Being a fan of Newman's Own philosophy and products, I decided to leave the Starbucks box to venture out, last week. I grabbed a bag of Newman's Own Organic French Roast whole bean coffee. It's okay, but it doesn't have that nice acidic bight of the similar roast that Starbucks has. It is giving me my fix for caffeine, but I probably won't buy it again.

This wasn't the first time I ventured away from my favorite brand. The last time I ventured off the norm, I ended up making soap out of the unused coffee, because my morning cup is just too special to not enjoy. Just curious to read which brand and roast you enjoy the most. :wave:

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percy

Mar 27, '08 · 10:50 AM#52

Which Costco do you shop at? I go to the one on South Lindbergh.

Yep, that's the one! What's better than a Target and a Costco within walking distance of each other?

You know me too well, but the chocolate tones refer to the roasting.

I know. Just having some funn with you. ;-)

Beach Fanatic

Mar 27, '08 · 10:53 AM#53

Yep, that's the one! What's better than a Target and a Costco within walking distance of each other?

Don't forget the free lunch you get when you are there

Beach Lover

Mar 27, '08 · 8:41 PM#54

I tried PJ's coffee, today. It was the flavor of the day, which was the Anniversary Blend. A medium roast with nice acidity and a solid chocolatey roast (not actual chocolate). Very good. I give that roast two thumbs up. The owners seem very nice. If I could drink it without having to leave my house to get the morning cup, I'd do it.

SJ, see my previous post (#19) and get one of these:

No leaving the house required!;-)

Edited Mar 27, '08 · 8:44 PM

SWGB

Mar 27, '08 · 9:25 PM#55

Venti Cat Butt Latte

Seriously, Starbucks is the fallback since it is close, but I really like PJ's. I really like PJ's quart o' coffee large size too. We have a dusty Senseo, cause we bought it when it first came out. If you want to talk about crap coffee buy their brand. Now I'm going to find that reusable pod.

Beach Lover

Mar 27, '08 · 10:02 PM#56

The best coffe in this area if not the southeast can be found in FWB at Maas Coffee. This guy is serious about his coffee. I know it is a long way from SoWal but if you are passing that way please support this local artisan. http://www.maascoffee.com/

SoWal ExpertAuthor

Mar 27, '08 · 10:05 PM#57

thanks 30Abob, but I typically drink my joe at home in my Mr Coffee machine. It is difficult for me to walk the dogs in the morning, much less drive a 4,500 auto, without first drinking a mug of joe.

This evening, I was at the grocery and walked down the isle with coffee. It was a mistake. I was trying to remember everyone's recommendations, and began squeezing the coffee bags, smelling the beens. I was overwhelmed. I turned my nose up at some, and smiled with joy at others. I'm still working on some tasty Starbuck's, so I didn't put any coffee in the cart, even though I spent five minutes smelling coffee.

SoWal ExpertAuthor

Mar 27, '08 · 10:05 PM#58

SoWal ExpertAuthor

Mar 27, '08 · 10:07 PM#59

I know this is the wrong forum, but can someone tell me why the heck my posts sometimes doubles, and after every single post I enter, I immediately see a message noting that my post is a duplicate post, even though many post as only a single post?

picky

Mar 27, '08 · 10:09 PM#60

I know this is the wrong forum, but can someone tell me why the heck my posts sometimes doubles, and after every single post I enter, I immediately see a message noting that my post is a duplicate post, even though many post as only a single post?

Sweet Smiling JOe, I think you're brewing your coffee waaaaay too strong. This never happens to the rest of us. :lol:

SoWal ExpertAuthor

Mar 27, '08 · 10:13 PM#61

This is a test post.

SoWal ExpertAuthor

Mar 27, '08 · 10:14 PM#62

Sorry, needed to do that to copy the exact message:

"This post is a duplicate of a post that you have posted in the last five minutes. You will be redirected to that thread.

Click here if your browser does not automatically redirect you."

Kurt, what's up with this?

SoWal ExpertAuthor

Mar 27, '08 · 10:14 PM#63

SWGB

Mar 28, '08 · 12:02 AM#64

SJ, tthhiiss ooccaassssiioonnaallyy hhaappeennss ttoo mmee ttoooo.

I think it is simply a glitch with the database. Although that doesn't sound right, because as of yet I have been unable to duplicate the circumstances that will result in that message.

Beach Fanatic

Mar 28, '08 · 9:17 AM#65

Cool - I will look for some free trade pods, then, bluemtnrunner. I didn't know they existed.

This site has reviews on several fair trade pod coffees. I haven't tried them yet but I will.
http://www.singleservecoffee.com/archives/005632.php

I got the ECOPAD from amazon.com and put my own coffee in it sometimes. Usually I just use the pods though...too lazy in the morning to deal. :sleeping:

Beach Fanatic

Mar 28, '08 · 10:54 AM#66

I know this is the wrong forum, but can someone tell me why the heck my posts sometimes doubles, and after every single post I enter, I immediately see a message noting that my post is a duplicate post, even though many post as only a single post?

Yes, I agree...too much coffee....how many scoops are you putting in the Mr. Coffee.....and I hope it is a newer machine because those older MC's would spontaneoulsly ignite!

Beach Fanatic

Mar 28, '08 · 4:00 PM#67

This site has reviews on several fair trade pod coffees. I haven't tried them yet but I will.
http://www.singleservecoffee.com/archives/005632.php

I got the ECOPAD from amazon.com and put my own coffee in it sometimes. Usually I just use the pods though...too lazy in the morning to deal.

How about fair trade, organically grown coffee that is roasted and sold right here! Amavida in Seagrove and Seaside. www.amavida.com

SoWal ExpertAuthor

Mar 28, '08 · 9:44 PM#68

Yes, I agree...too much coffee....how many scoops are you putting in the Mr. Coffee.....and I hope it is a newer machine because those older MC's would spontaneoulsly ignite!

That Mr Coffee is probably only ten years old and works like a charm, every morning.

SoWal Insider

Mar 28, '08 · 10:10 PM#69

This is a test post.

Sorry, needed to do that to copy the exact message:

"This post is a duplicate of a post that you have posted in the last five minutes. You will be redirected to that thread.

Click here if your browser does not automatically redirect you."

Kurt, what's up with this?

The thread had too much coffee? :idontno:

SoWal Insider

Mar 29, '08 · 11:31 AM#70

I've been grinding, brewing and drinking Eight O' Clock Columbian for several years now, it's as much as I can justify spending on coffee on a regular basis now. For everyday brew it's pretty good. I used to spend much more before the kids, and felt much like Jimmy from Pulp Fiction...

I love PJ's "french breakfast blend", it is a full bodied and chocolatey. When I was in about three weeks ago they were giving away the tins to store your coffee in when you bought a bag. Needless to say, I have several tins now.

If I run out of PJ's and have to buy at the grocery store I love the Eight O'Clock brand in the hazelnut flavor.

I can't stand it when someone makes weak coffee. Yuck! What is the point? I put a heaping scooper for each cup....then of course add flavored creamer, hazelnut is my favorite.

Beach Lover

Mar 30, '08 · 7:41 PM#71

Coffee? LOVE our Coffee. We get ours sent in, my fav would be the Holiday Jingle Bells Cinnimon coffee. Boca Java, Been using them for years and years...comes when I need it and when I don't!

WWW.BocaJava.com
:clap:

SoWal Expert

Mar 30, '08 · 7:53 PM#72

I love PJ's "french breakfast blend", it is a full bodied and chocolatey. When I was in about three weeks ago they were giving away the tins to store your coffee in when you bought a bag. Needless to say, I have several tins now.

If I run out of PJ's and have to buy at the grocery store I love the Eight O'Clock brand in the hazelnut flavor.

I can't stand it when someone makes weak coffee. Yuck! What is the point? I put a heaping scooper for each cup....then of course add flavored creamer, hazelnut is my favorite.

I hate this too. The stronger the better as far as I'm concerned.

Beach Lover

Mar 30, '08 · 8:24 PM#73

I've been grinding, brewing and drinking Eight O' Clock Columbian for several years now, it's as much as I can justify spending on coffee on a regular basis now. For everyday brew it's pretty good. I used to spend much more before the kids, and felt much like Jimmy from Pulp Fiction...

Heads up to anyone who drinks Eight O' Clock coffee, the 12 oz bags are B1G1 free at Publix, excluding decaf. The sale ends 4/1.

Edited Mar 30, '08 · 8:27 PM