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IcyPeas

(21,737 posts)
Mon Sep 1, 2014, 03:08 PM Sep 2014

coffee anyone? okay, but what kind?

I'm in search of a new brew. I usually get beans and grind them at Trader Joes. I've tried a dozen or so of their coffees. The latest being Bali Blue Moon - but I am finding it too bitter all of a sudden. (maybe my taste buds have changed?)

What kind of coffee do you guys drink at home?

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coffee anyone? okay, but what kind? (Original Post) IcyPeas Sep 2014 OP
usually folgers fizzgig Sep 2014 #1
I love coffee... hlthe2b Sep 2014 #6
No need to change coffee, just perk it up pinboy3niner Sep 2014 #2
Kicking Horse just had a little booth at my local independent grocer. NYC_SKP Sep 2014 #3
Some of us are so poor we can only afford... pinboy3niner Sep 2014 #4
cool, this is even sold in stores near me. IcyPeas Sep 2014 #5
I want you to know NYC_SKP, IcyPeas Sep 2014 #52
If you can find it tabbycat31 Sep 2014 #7
It's amazing what's available online that will ship to you pinboy3niner Sep 2014 #8
I just posted that below - it's my favorite too LynneSin Sep 2014 #39
Our daily brew is Eight O'Clock, Habibi Sep 2014 #9
Good stuff-- I wait for it to go on sale... TreasonousBastard Sep 2014 #11
Waldbaums? IcyPeas Sep 2014 #16
You too? My mother used to run into... TreasonousBastard Sep 2014 #22
These days I add Cardamom before brewing. blogslut Sep 2014 #10
I shall do this! MrMickeysMom Sep 2014 #25
Yes blogslut Sep 2014 #27
my favorite...fresh ground cardamom hopemountain Sep 2014 #34
Shade grown from places we visit geek tragedy Sep 2014 #12
Dean's Beans Berkeley Sharkbite adirondacker Sep 2014 #13
Have you had Philz? mackerel Sep 2014 #29
I haven't, but it looks good. adirondacker Sep 2014 #30
Maybe just by a cup as a treat if you're in the city. I think there is one in Berkeley mackerel Sep 2014 #33
Cafe du Monde. Plain. malthaussen Sep 2014 #14
Nothing but coffee beans that come from the ass of an Indonesian civet will do pinboy3niner Sep 2014 #15
I just don't think I could do it..... IcyPeas Sep 2014 #17
Butt, at bottom, you know you really want to pinboy3niner Sep 2014 #18
no, IcyPeas Sep 2014 #20
We sometimes change our minds after our first thoughts pinboy3niner Sep 2014 #21
learn something new every day ! steve2470 Sep 2014 #42
I alternate between Yemeni Sana'a and Jamaica Blue Mountain hobbit709 Sep 2014 #19
If you can swing it, JBM Is the best coffee out there IMO, adirondacker Sep 2014 #31
I like Caribou Skittles Sep 2014 #23
i love coffee but i drink whatever is on sale. can't afford much more. orleans Sep 2014 #24
how about Community coffee Skittles Sep 2014 #35
never heard of it. orleans Sep 2014 #46
aw it's a New Orleans brand in a bright red bag Skittles Sep 2014 #47
I'm low maintenance. RandySF Sep 2014 #26
If you're coffee is suddenly to bitter for you, sprinkle some cinnamon on the grounds just before mackerel Sep 2014 #28
We love Peet's Coffee. That makes us Peetniks, lol. R B Garr Sep 2014 #32
Best part about Trader JOe's tabbycat31 Sep 2014 #40
Folgers here, but Sherman A1 Sep 2014 #36
Community Coffee- we've been happy with all their roasts. MerryBlooms Sep 2014 #37
Trader Joe's Peaberry - it's my favorite!!! LynneSin Sep 2014 #38
this one sounds like a "must try" IcyPeas Sep 2014 #41
If you do not live close to a Trader Joe's then call ahead to see if they have it LynneSin Sep 2014 #45
old thread of mine about coffee steve2470 Sep 2014 #43
nice IcyPeas Sep 2014 #44
Cameron's 'Jamaican Me Crazy' LongTomH Sep 2014 #48
If you look online, try the coffee fool dot com. astral Sep 2014 #49
that you. I am checking it out now. IcyPeas Sep 2014 #50
My own... I also sell my roasts at my business... JCMach1 Sep 2014 #51
I very seldom drink coffee, RebelOne Sep 2014 #53
New England or Dunkin Donuts. nt ohnoyoudidnt Sep 2014 #54

fizzgig

(24,146 posts)
1. usually folgers
Mon Sep 1, 2014, 03:12 PM
Sep 2014

sometimes chicory or some nice whole-bean sumatran if i feel like splurging.

but i drink my coffee with cream and sugar, so i'm less picky.

hlthe2b

(101,714 posts)
6. I love coffee...
Mon Sep 1, 2014, 03:23 PM
Sep 2014

I make home lattes with Nespresso pods. I make brewed coffee usually with Starbucks--whatever East Africa blend they have available for iced coffee or their pikes blend, if not available (I hate pikes hot, but with cream and iced it is pretty good).

When I am just making brewed hot coffee I can use just about anything, but when economizing or dieting (sans cream) I like Dunkin Donuts gingerbread. It is a seasonal coffee--should be back around Octoer, but I stocked up before it went away.... I find it has an almost nutty spicy flavor that is really intriguing.

IcyPeas

(21,737 posts)
52. I want you to know NYC_SKP,
Thu Sep 25, 2014, 08:12 PM
Sep 2014

I did buy this and I am at the end of the bag already. It's very good. Thank you so much for suggesting Three Sisters. I will be buying it again.

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tabbycat31

(6,336 posts)
7. If you can find it
Mon Sep 1, 2014, 03:37 PM
Sep 2014

Try the Trader JOe's peaberry coffee (it's seasonal according to the staff).

One of the best things about going there is sampling coffee (shot glass size) every time.

pinboy3niner

(53,339 posts)
8. It's amazing what's available online that will ship to you
Mon Sep 1, 2014, 03:48 PM
Sep 2014

I can have the finest coffee grown in Vietnam, Cà phê Buôn Ma Thuột, shipped to my door. Shipping is an extra expense, but it sure beats having to pick it up personally.

The coffee you want may not be one you can order, but it's worth checking out to see if your hard-to-get fave is available that way.

Habibi

(3,596 posts)
9. Our daily brew is Eight O'Clock,
Mon Sep 1, 2014, 03:53 PM
Sep 2014

and I'm always surprised at how guests exclaim over it. It's good. Me, when I have a little extra money, I like to buy a pound of something at one of my locally-owned coffee shops.

TreasonousBastard

(43,049 posts)
11. Good stuff-- I wait for it to go on sale...
Mon Sep 1, 2014, 04:46 PM
Sep 2014

at Waldbaum's and load up on the Columbian whole beans.

Lately I've found several Chock-Full-O'Nuts blends to be particularly good. And cheap when on sale.

And yes, there are some good imported things at Costco, BJ's and Trader Joe's but not always worth the cost.

IcyPeas

(21,737 posts)
16. Waldbaums?
Mon Sep 1, 2014, 05:26 PM
Sep 2014

We used to shop there in the 60s on Kissena Boulevard in Flushing, Queens. That's a blast from the past. they don't have them here in los angeles.

TreasonousBastard

(43,049 posts)
22. You too? My mother used to run into...
Mon Sep 1, 2014, 09:00 PM
Sep 2014

Trump's mother there a lot in the olden days.

But, over the years they merged with A&P. I'm not sure who bought who, or who else was in on the deal, but on Long Island the A&P's became Waldbaum's.

(They are still very good for dairy.)



blogslut

(37,955 posts)
10. These days I add Cardamom before brewing.
Mon Sep 1, 2014, 04:03 PM
Sep 2014

I get it for a sweet price at the Asian market. Super yum.

When I wanna be super fancy I also add cinnamon, a few whole cloves and a cap-full of vanilla.

As for coffee, I buy Master Chef and Cafe Bustelo and mix them together. Strong and cheap - that's how I like it.

I brew mine on the stove in a percolator. I've done the whole coffee-purist thing. I'm over it. Give me punk rock slag from hell.

MrMickeysMom

(20,453 posts)
25. I shall do this!
Tue Sep 2, 2014, 12:15 AM
Sep 2014

I've been through the stuff you waste money on, back to Maxwell House and like it strong with "something else" (usually added after brew).

Cardamon? The little things in the black or green pods?

blogslut

(37,955 posts)
27. Yes
Tue Sep 2, 2014, 12:31 AM
Sep 2014

I get the green ground kind. I usually add about 1/8 of a teaspoon to my percolator - which yields roughly five 12oz cups of coffee for me.

hopemountain

(3,919 posts)
34. my favorite...fresh ground cardamom
Wed Sep 3, 2014, 12:43 AM
Sep 2014

with colombian fresh ground from the grocery outlet... yum. would love a cup right now - but it's late

 

geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)
12. Shade grown from places we visit
Mon Sep 1, 2014, 04:48 PM
Sep 2014

in Central America and Mexico. Better flavor and socially responsible.

adirondacker

(2,921 posts)
13. Dean's Beans Berkeley Sharkbite
Mon Sep 1, 2014, 05:01 PM
Sep 2014

It's a baragain at $9.95/lb

http://www.deansbeans.com/

I'm a coffee snob and all of their coffee ranks among the best I've ever had.

adirondacker

(2,921 posts)
30. I haven't, but it looks good.
Tue Sep 2, 2014, 01:40 AM
Sep 2014

Next time I'm in SF I'll make it a point. 16.00/lb is a bit steep for my budget and I'm Really satisfied with Dean's @ 10.00/lb.
We have a local roaster, but the grade is way low (think 8 oclock) for the price (11.00/lb). It sucks because I really want to support the local community. I've seen start up roasters make great coffee, only to sacrifice quality with production once they put it out on the market.

Thanks for the tip!

mackerel

(4,412 posts)
33. Maybe just by a cup as a treat if you're in the city. I think there is one in Berkeley
Wed Sep 3, 2014, 12:08 AM
Sep 2014

and I think San Jose too. I was told that they pay there barristas higher than minimum so maybe that's the reason for
the higher cost. It's pretty good coffee. One of my workmates brings us about 1/2 every time she goes to the Bay Area.

pinboy3niner

(53,339 posts)
15. Nothing but coffee beans that come from the ass of an Indonesian civet will do
Mon Sep 1, 2014, 05:20 PM
Sep 2014

The true connoisseur knows his civet's ass from a hole in the ground.

Kopi Luwak
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kopi_Luwak

pinboy3niner

(53,339 posts)
21. We sometimes change our minds after our first thoughts
Mon Sep 1, 2014, 06:25 PM
Sep 2014

I'll wait until you have time to digest this and form your #2 thoughts.

adirondacker

(2,921 posts)
31. If you can swing it, JBM Is the best coffee out there IMO,
Tue Sep 2, 2014, 01:47 AM
Sep 2014

When I was younger, I attended a culinary trade show in NYC and participated in a blind tasting. JBM came out on top, with Kona a distant second. I sold both in my shop, and brewed it about once a week. I haven't tried the Yemeni, but will put it on my list. Life's too short for bad coffee

orleans

(33,986 posts)
24. i love coffee but i drink whatever is on sale. can't afford much more.
Mon Sep 1, 2014, 11:05 PM
Sep 2014

i love 8 o'clock coffee.

my mom & i drank that for the last several years of her life. she used to tell me about when she was younger, working at the A&P, grinding coffee and slicing cheese for customers. maybe i love it because of our coffee times together & the stories she shared. btw--coffee time was at 6pm every evening, and whenever i got up in the morning.

Skittles

(152,964 posts)
47. aw it's a New Orleans brand in a bright red bag
Wed Sep 3, 2014, 05:11 PM
Sep 2014

I had assumed it was widely sold

I like a fine cup of coffee but I am no coffee snob - chock and maxwell h will suit me fine!

mackerel

(4,412 posts)
28. If you're coffee is suddenly to bitter for you, sprinkle some cinnamon on the grounds just before
Tue Sep 2, 2014, 12:40 AM
Sep 2014

brewing. don't ask me why but there is something about cinnamon that just pulls it all together.

R B Garr

(16,920 posts)
32. We love Peet's Coffee. That makes us Peetniks, lol.
Tue Sep 2, 2014, 01:56 AM
Sep 2014

Last edited Tue Sep 2, 2014, 02:45 AM - Edit history (1)

Two that come to mind that are excellent are Major Dickason's and Cafe Solano. We grind our own beans, as well.
Anything from Peet's is fantastic. One brand has a bit of a licorice hint to it that I don't really care for as much, but I can't think of the name. Even then, Peet's is our favorite.

Usually I get coffee out at Peet's coffee shops, and I get a Redeye, which is coffee with one espresso shot. But I'm going to start grinding/brewing at home more often to save money. Plus it smells so good brewing in the house.

I'll have to check Trader Joe's now, too.

tabbycat31

(6,336 posts)
40. Best part about Trader JOe's
Wed Sep 3, 2014, 10:07 AM
Sep 2014

Is they sample their coffees. They are usually brewing a different kind every day and will give you a cup (shot glass sized but they don't care if you go for refills).

I've discovered two favorites that way.

Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)
36. Folgers here, but
Wed Sep 3, 2014, 04:44 AM
Sep 2014

I add a bit of Davinci Gourmet's Vanilla Syrup to the cup. They have a wide range of syrups available online and you can catch a sale from time to time.

MerryBlooms

(11,728 posts)
37. Community Coffee- we've been happy with all their roasts.
Wed Sep 3, 2014, 06:36 AM
Sep 2014

We don't buy their flavored offerings, so I can't comment on them.

LynneSin

(95,337 posts)
38. Trader Joe's Peaberry - it's my favorite!!!
Wed Sep 3, 2014, 09:27 AM
Sep 2014
http://m.traderjoes.com/digin/post/peaberry-from-java

Most coffee beans are twins. That is to say that 95% of all coffee “cherries” (the fruit of the coffee plant) contain two seeds, side by side. These seeds or “beans” are what we gather to roast, grind and enjoy as coffee. Two beans sharing one pod mature into what everyone recognizes as the typical bean shape—rounded on one side and flat on the other. Hence, their designation as “flatberries.” The remaining 5% of all coffee cherries worldwide contain only one bean. In the absence of a twin, single beans have more space and grow to resemble the shape of a pea. Peaberries are not only coveted for their scarcity, but also for the way they roast so evenly—due to their rounder shape and higher density.

We’ve gained the privilege to acquire peaberries from Java Island in Indonesia. Despite the fact that Java is one of the world’s oldest commercial coffee producing regions, Javanese Peaberries are very hard to come by. Our limited edition beans are grown on Blawan Estate, located on the Ijen plateau where the volcanic soils, plentiful rainfall, and higher elevation contribute further to the exquisite character of this coffee. Our medium-dark roast maximizes the peaberry’s grand potential—yielding a cup with fragrant caramel notes, a rich creamy and heavy body, and a long-lasting finish.

Almost as amazing as the rare origin of these Java gems is our low price of just $7.99 for the 13-ounce can of 100% Arabica, whole-bean Peaberries. Your daily cup of “java” will never be the same!

LynneSin

(95,337 posts)
45. If you do not live close to a Trader Joe's then call ahead to see if they have it
Wed Sep 3, 2014, 12:54 PM
Sep 2014

It's a Limited Edition Coffee that's around only about 2 times a year.

IcyPeas

(21,737 posts)
44. nice
Wed Sep 3, 2014, 12:38 PM
Sep 2014

i took a quick skim through your thread. Someone mentioned http://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com/ and that is one that is on my "list to try" also. They sell it in a market near me, so I don't have to mail order it.

The blend that sounds good to me is: http://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com/product/coffee/frequency-blend

Versatile and balanced, this blend is an easy-to-enjoy coffee with a smooth body. Hints of toasted almond and dried fruit flavors accompany the predominate note of milk chocolate.

LongTomH

(8,636 posts)
48. Cameron's 'Jamaican Me Crazy'
Fri Sep 5, 2014, 03:25 PM
Sep 2014

Flavored with caramel, vanilla and Mexican liqueur (which I suspect is based on rum).

 

astral

(2,531 posts)
49. If you look online, try the coffee fool dot com.
Sun Sep 7, 2014, 12:43 PM
Sep 2014

I get light-medium roasts there, they have cheaper and more expensive ones too. Tips for cheaper orders (I mean SERIOUSLY cheaper) are:
Order at least three each of whatever you are getting, the same, be it ground or whole bean.
Order on friday
Use the savings code FRIDAY.
Select free shipping.

You will get extra discounts plus free shipping. My bags of coffee have been running less than $10 per bag this way. My favorites include the java ciwidy, ethipian yirgirgieff and the Kenya (not seeing the Kenya on the list today hmmm).


http://www.coffeefool.com/

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