If there’s such an organization called CSA, Coffee Snobs Anonymous, then I’m a prime candidate. Nothing beats a superb cup of dark roast coffee. No cream. No sugar. Just good fresh roasted brew.
My interest occurred began at the age of twelve when I asked to drink coffee like my parents. My mother said yes, but I had to drink it just as she did—black. Even then my stubborn tendencies often got the best of me, and so I agreed. They drank instant. Bad. Really bad. But I refused to admit the dark, hot liquid was . . . less than best.
As I grew older, I pushed aside the instant granules and began the process of searching for the best ground coffee. Pardon my age, the choice of coffee brewers then was the percolator method. Later the Mr. Coffee makers came into the picture. Picky didn’t describe my search for the beans that roasted into a rich flavor with nutty tones.
Then I graduated to grinding my own beans, and another search began for the best quality according to my tastes. Now I value a few brands and types, and it’s difficult for me to try others. Starbucks Kenya brand is amazing. Kauai Coffee’s Estate Reserve Peaberry is delicious, so are Nespresso VirutoLine capsules, especially the Stormio and Elvazio flavors.
I prefer a Bunn coffee maker. Although I’m constantly looking for the best machine. For variety, a French press is a taste treat.
Now I’m researching methods and types of beans to make my own blend. This is slow, because I know I’ll make many mistakes, and I want to study each type of bean, method, and resources. Yet, this is so fun! I plan to call my blend – Expect an Adventure. Like, what else would I call it?
For th
ose of you who are thinking about home roasting, I suggest visiting www.sweetmarias.com. The information is incredible, and for the coffee enthusiast, it’s addictive.
What kind of coffee do you prefer?
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I LOVE FOLGERS COFFEE WITH A LITTLE CREAM AND SUGAR
You’re speaking my language when you talk coffee. My favorite (and we use a Bunn too), is Folgers Black Silk. The stronger the better for me. I’m of the age where I remember the old Maxwell house commercials where the percolator makes a “music” sound. Loved my grandmother’s old electric percolator that sat on her kitchen table. I would sit and watch for the coffee to start popping up in the clear top. That was entertainment for me, LOL.
If you ever come up,with your own personal blend you should offer it in a contest and please be sure and throw my name in the hat!
I have taken a liking to the Houston blend at HEB. I just like the flavor. I have tried Gevalia and theirs is very good too. They have many flavors and their different roasts are good too.
Community Dark Roast is my go to every morning or when ever I need a jolt. Love it