Coffee chocies for brewing...?

Question

I'm wondering what your favorite type of roast is and what you recommend for someone who is just starting to get into the grinding and brewing of coffee. As of a few days ago, I picked up some Organic Coffee co. Rainforest Blend whole bean and a grinder. I just had some of it this morning and it tasted very nice but I am wondering if there are any you think would be better or just a must have in general.

Answer 1

I prefer a straight Colombian blend for several reasons. Mostly, it is 100% arabica, which is high in flavor and lowest in caffeine. A medium roast gives the most flavor.

To get the best flavor, I have the roasted beans delivered once each month, because roasted coffee has a short shelf life. I keep it covered in the refrigerator, and wash the grinder at least once a week.

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Answer 2

Oh, my gosh! The new Dunkin Doughnut med. roast coffee is wonderful! I've tried many brands of coffee in my life and this is my favorite.

Answer 3

i was in the same position you were several months ago.  I've found that coffee is a matter of personal taste.  I, too, was in the search for the perfect blend, but there are literally hundreds to choose from.

Some that I recommend are:

Tim Horton's

Gevalia mocca Java

Starbucks Breakfast blend

Or you can go to a specialty grocery store and they usually have coffee in bulk. It's about 8 dollars a pound.  But you can get 2 dollars worth of a coffee to try if you want without getting a full 12 or 16 ounces.  

good luck.