Ok. Ill admit it. Im becoming a coffee snob. Folgers just isn't doing it for me anymore. Actually, cant stand the stuff.
I know I like the green mountain breakfast blend coffee which is costa rican mild roast.
I want to explore more. what are some good sources for coffee comparison.
I know what coffee tastes like in Indonesia, but I would like to have a comparison of what different location coffee taste along with what coffees contain what location and roast of bean.

 

Yeah, I've noticed. Used to see you all the time in the breakroom, but all of a sudden you became too good for us!

You're kidding, right? How much more diverse could you get than what's offered in the breakroom?



Seriously tho, I must not have ever had any 'real' coffee besides what can be bought in the local stores. I HATE the flavored stuff that we've dubbed 'ph00' in the breakroom. Tastes too 'perfumey' to me. Real coffee I can imagine might be like different tobaccos, each with its' own traits ad characteristics, but I've never had the chance to explore those possibilities. I would imagine to get the true experience of that would require one to be at least in the country of origin, or know someone who could send it directly from that country to you. Otherwise, who knows how long it might sit in a warehouse somewhere, losing some of its' flavor, aroma or characteristics.

 

not ph00. no flavorings other than the bean.
It started with hitting the local coffee shop. they serve costa rican in the evenings. I cant nail down what folgers uses, but its probably what ever is cheapest instead of what tastes best.

coffee in indonesia is VERY strong and a dark roast.

 

Use to love the coffee in Germany. Strong and dark, a little bitter. Reminds me. My turn to bring a coffee can into work.

 

Sounds more like your preference for, uh... nevermind.

 

My wife, who's a coffee snob in denial, will not drink anything but the French Roast from San Francisco Coffee Company. I have to admit, it's really strong & really good, tastes just like the stuff we had in Germany, but don't tell her I said so! Heres the link:

http://www.gourmet-coffee.com/french-roast-bulk.html

 

You haven't had Costa Rican coffee till you've really had the stuff in their country! There is a diff. I carted back almost 10lbs on my last trip there

 

Kopi Luwak, if you want a real diverse cup o joe.

Kopi Luwak, also known as caphe cut chon (fox-dung coffee) in Vietnam and kape alamid in the Philippines, is coffee that is prepared using coffee cherries that have been eaten and partially digested by the Asian Palm Civet, then harvested from its feces. The civets digest the flesh of the coffee cherries but pass the beans inside, leaving their stomach enzymes to go to work on the beans, which adds the coffee's prized aroma and flavor. Only around 1,000 pounds of civet coffee make it to the market each year, and a pound can cost up to $600 a pound in some parts of the world and about $100 a cup in others

 

Im with you on the good coffee vs crappy ph00 stuff. Down here we have a local company called Community Coffee. They have a private reserve label that is really good. My favorite is the Columbia. Its really dark and strong without being bitter. They have quite a selection too.

Those who drink it, usually refuse anything else......

http://www.communitycoffee.com/ccc/default.aspx

 

Sorry, to me Coffee is not measured in taste, it is measured in it's relative ability to deliver the goods.

Show me a cup that delivers the jitters, and I am happy.

 

I really think the key to good coffee is a good coffee machine - one with a grinder. I have one and it almost doesn't matter what kind of coffee beans I use, so long as they are fresh and not ground already. That said, I usually do the 8 o'clock coffee brand. Keeps me up all day long!

 

You keyed in on an important part there. Proper preparation is a must.

I fresh grind my owns beans. And when It comes to the "machine" french press is the only way to go. Use water that is just off of the boil, 190 degrees to 205 degrees is perfect.

 

If your COSTCO has a coffee roaster in it try their fresh roasted coffee... comes in a few different types and no phoo phoo flavors.. just good rich coffee..

 

I'll second the Costco coffee. They have really good coffee. We have been on the Seattle's Best Coffee kick for sometime now. We buy whole beans and grind them when we need to. Really good taste. I also grind it fine and use it in a rub for steaks on the grill and oven combo. Can't get enough of it.

 

Coffee flavored steaks....

Now that is different.