Attn: Coffee snobs

I started out drinking coffee 10+ years ago just at work. Maxwell House/Folgers.
Preferred Maxwell House. Went on to drinking that at home. Didn't realize how shitty it was until my girlfriend started drinking it with me and made me buy something better. Got hooked on Dunkin Donuts Jelly Donut or Cinamon roll.
Stayed at a hotel awhile back, they had Bold, Decaf, and Gourmet blend. Tried the "gourmet blend" and it was surprisingly good. (With my chocolate caramel creamer)
It wasn't "Community coffee" but something similiar. I want something that tastes like that to have at home for a change or when company comes that just wants regular coffee. Went to the store and saw nothing labeled gourmet blend. Got 8 o'clock coffee original. That was good, but now as good as the hotel stuff. Any ideas? Phone Post 3.0

Don't like it really dark. The Maxwell House I drank was Master Blend if that helps. Phone Post 3.0

Stay away from anything Starbucks. Their coffee is like poop. Phone Post 3.0

"(With my chocolate caramel creamer)"


You cannot be a coffee snob while using flavored creamer

I'm sorry, you just can't.



Kona coffee beans, freshly ground....BLACK

That is good coffee my friends.

I'm definitely NOT a coffee snob. I was asking advice from the snobs. With all the shit I put in it I'm aware I don't really like Coffee Phone Post 3.0

Trader joes coffee good value

We have so many "craft" coffeshops but I couldn't go everyday Phone Post 3.0

Get a French press Phone Post 3.0

"Dunkin Donuts jelly roll or cinnamon roll"

"Chocolate caramel creamer"


You like it sweet huh sugar-tits?

DiscoNfrno - I'm definitely NOT a coffee snob. I was asking advice from the snobs. With all the shit I put in it I'm aware I don't really like Coffee Phone Post 3.0

Ah, I see now...my apologies

Carry on

Kona coffees are good.  

If you don't like the strong /  bolder flavors, stay away from dark roasts.  

I prefer a  medium roast and also like a coffee called Jamaica Blue Mountain...but it is expensive.  Last time I bought it was $15-$20 / lb.

And I will put flavors in my coffee.  I guess I'm not a snob either, but I sure do like it.  For me it's a mix of good heavy cream, with some sort of dark chocolate melted into it.  On the fly I'm also happy with the Mexican Chocolate flavor creamer made by carnation.

Any coffee will taste good if you just buy the beans and grind them at home. A decent grinder will set you back about $40. Phone Post 3.0

Most grocery stores usually have a bulk coffee section where your can grind your own. I'd much rather do that because I can see that there aren't and bugs or mold in it.
And take that sugary creamer shit and throw right in the garbage. I like coffee that doesn't need any of that Phone Post 3.0

Maui Mokka...best coffee I've ever had without needing to add anything

Hario Slim Grinder + Aeropress + Fresh Coffee Beans = No Can Defend

Where you located? I'm sure there's a bad ass local coffee shop that has the good stuff. Phone Post 3.0

stillmatic - Hario Slim Grinder + Aeropress + Fresh Coffee Beans = No Can Defend
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stillmatic - Hario Slim Grinder + Aeropress + Fresh Coffee Beans = No Can Defend


Agree that a burr grinder is far superior to the many blade grinders out there.  Electric or hand operated, doesn't matter, but the burr grind is where it's at.



I like the little coffee press too, but I feel my Bunn coffee maker with contstant hot water resivior makes just a good coffee for my liking -- as long as the beans are roasted and ground to my liking.

go for the breakfast coffee's. They are usually lighter roasts.

knocka - go for the breakfast coffee's. They are usually lighter roasts.

This. Even Starbuck's breakfast blends are decent. Try the veranda blend. Not too bitter.

If you want to try something a little more complex, try a Kenyan AA. Real smooth coffee with some fruity tones and almost no bitter aftertaste.

Use filtered water. Coffee is 98% water, so use a Brita pitcher or something similar.

If you are really interested in good coffee, get a french press.