coffee bean recommendations

[terry_tr6]

I'm not a coffee snob (i go through a lot of whatever is on sale ground in big cans) but did enjoy some fresh ground now and then. I got a nice little electric grinder for my B-day after wearing out the manual one I'd chuck in my drill press for grinding and started looking for some un-ground coffee. At Aldi's they had 2 kinds, Simply Nature "Fair trade certified organic single origin, blah blah, one from Honduras, one from Peru both medium roast. Got the peruvian one and IMHO AWFUL. bitter burned taste, gave me cramps.

Any suggestions for a moderate priced mild whole coffee i can find in a grocery store? the last i got was at a farmers market and i have no idea how to get more of it...

 

[us2]

We drink 8 o'clock. Good coffee reasonably priced and several different roasts to try. We normally brew espresso and add hot water to get the strength desired in each cup. I usually make my cup stronger than my wife.

 

[Rpg]

Starbucks has a wide selection of whole bean coffee. They are quite consistent (unlike many other brands).

Try a light roast.

 

[RobertJ.]

San Francisco Bay French roast, available at Costco. I haven't drank coffee for a couple of years now, but that and a French press did it for me.

 

[sousana]

Mild I'd go with a Starbucks Blonde roast, Whole bean of course.

For me, I prefer either Expresso roast or Sumatran, Dark roast, Whole bean.

 

[Bro. Dave]

Here is another vote for Eight O'Clock brand coffee. After trying almost everything, including roasting my own green coffee beans, I've come back to Whole Bean Columbian from Eight O'Clock brand.

Inexpensive compared to boutique roasters, consistent, and available has been a powerful impetus for daily usage.

As an aside, at some point you may find that a quality burr grinder is an investment with unexpectedly positive return on quality of your coffee The difference between whirly blade grinders and burr grinders is a real and discernable thing
.

 

[Telecaster]

I've been drinking Gevalia Colombian for years and every time I try anything else I end up throwing out the bag and going back to my tried and true favorite. I'm not sure if it comes as whole bean, but it's worth a try.

 

[Funflyer]

We've been grinding our own coffee for years and only use Trader Joe's brand. They make a dark, medium and decaf. I like to mix the decaf and dark and everyone who has tried it raves about how good it is. They run $4.99 for a 13oz can.

 

[pawngal]

another vote for 8 O'clock, reasonable price, available most everywhere. The Columbian is my favorite. I also recommend a burr grinder for an even grind.

 

[M1A]

I have been grinding whole bean coffee for a long time.
I buy 5 lb bags of whole bean Dark Sumatra Mandheling from Coffee Bean Direct. The site explains the different coffee and tea available.
Coffee Bean Direct - Shop Coffee Beans Online - Free Shipping

 

[fiasconva]

Another vote for 8 O'clock. You can get it ground or beans at Sam's and
Walmart ( if they have any in stock). Good coffee!

 

[Salty RI]

Another vote for Eight O'Clock, I have been drinking it all my life, it was the only kind my father sold in his store, buy it on line from the company, you can save a few bucks a bag.

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[boatbum101]

Chalk up another for 8 O'clock Colombian Whole Bean ( pre ground is sawdust ) & burr grinders .

 

[oink]

I'm partial to 100% Kona light or medium roast, but you did say moderate priced you can find in a grocery store.

 

[terry_tr6]

OK! i'll try 8'oclock. have never been impressed by starbucks and no trader Joes. but i have seen the 8'oclock.

 

[len917]

Starbucks has a wide selection of whole bean coffee. They are quite consistent (unlike many other brands).

Try a light roast.

found the cheapest starbucks whole bean at Costco as a 2 fer.

 

[Maddog 521]

Dark roast low acid coffee works for me. I've tried many beans from a variety of companies and most are pretty good.

 

[MORSNO]

Our daily coffee of choice now that we are retired is Kona Coffee Company flavored coffees in either Toasted Coconut or Chocolate Macadamia Nut. We pick it up at the Commissary for just over $5 a bag, and it less than at the PX/BX/NEX in Hawaii, go figure.

 

[Jeff423]

As an aside, at some point you may find that a quality burr grinder is an investment with unexpectedly positive return on quality of your coffee The difference between whirly blade grinders and burr grinders is a real and discernable thing
.

On the espresso/specialty coffee forums the consensus is that a $500 grinder and $100 espresso maker makes better coffee than a $100 grinder and $500 espresso maker.
(Assuming that you could find a $100 espresso maker)

 

[Ogandydancer]

I vote Eight O'Clock and would suggest Kroger if you have a Kroger store near you. Someone said you can grind the coffee at Walmart but none of the Walmarts in my area are capable. You can buy the coffee but have to have a grinder at home.

 

[Baggy Wrinkle]

As others have commented, Starbucks has several medium roasts to try. One buddy buys their big bags of whole beans at Costco and runs enough through his high end grinder each morning just for that day. Also consider Starbucks' commercial brand, Seattle's Best. SBC is sold to hotels and restaurants as well as grocery stores. It is not Starbucks relabeled, it is SBC's unique blend and roast.

 

[Muddyboot]

I buy Tim Horton beans at Kroger, its been my favorite coffee for some time..

 

[dasnake]

For us...........

Starbucks dark roast, use it in both drip and espresso.

 

[Just another 22 shooter]

My taste buds have had it figured out for a few yeas now that Dunkin' got it right with coffee. Original, Columbian or Dunkin' Dark; take your pick....they all are perfect for my palate.

 

[armorer951]

Muertos Coffee Company. Owned and operated by firefighters. Their medium roast coffee is very good, and part of the money goes to a First Responder non-profit of your choice. A "win-win".

I roast my own green coffee beans, but for a change of pace, this whole bean roasted coffee is a great alternative.

Muertos Coffee Co.

 

[SMSgt]

Something to know about coffee, regardless of brands: Fresh coffee--beans or ground--gives off gas. That's the reason for the little vents in the coffee bags. Any coffee that is vacuum packed is old and stale. Slightly puffed up is better.

 

[Ogandydancer]

As others have commented, Starbucks has several medium roasts to try. One buddy buys their big bags of whole beans at Costco and runs enough through his high end grinder each morning just for that day. Also consider Starbucks' commercial brand, Seattle's Best. SBC is sold to hotels and restaurants as well as grocery stores. It is not Starbucks relabeled, it is SBC's unique blend and roast.

I never knew what SBC stood for till now. I had an Amateur radio buddy in Greensboro drove a truck for them for years.

 

[Heinz]

I like straight Columbian, Starbucks, SBC or 8 O'clock.

If you have a little local coffee roaster, spring the extra couple of bucks and get some of their Columbian in a medium roast. You shoot S&Ws you deserve it, and you should support other perfectionists.

 

[Kinman]

I don't consider myself a snob, I just don't like anything that doesn't taste good. I drink locally roasted beans that are also ground by the dealer, I get them through a neat deal with the local university. I donate some money and I get a dozen pounds of fresh ground coffee from the roaster. The only catch is that I have to pick it up and only two at a time. Its worth it because its the best damned coffee I have ever drank: Sumatran Blend (Four Seasons Coffee). I remember when they first opened in the early 70's downtown. I wondered what that horrible smell was, followed it to their new store and learned about coffee.
At the club I drink coffee three days a week, you have to be careful with your measurement with many coffees, like Kirkland...its over roasted and bitter if too much is used. I think Folgers or Maxwell House are pretty good for club coffee made in commercial style makers...Bunn. People that add stuff to their coffee get away with drinking nasty stuff.

 

[JH1951]

Not a snob, but I sure do like a good cup of coffee when I want one. Being retired with no major time constraints, I put my Kuerig to rest when it failed to work (third one that died on me).
I now grind my own with an old coffee grinder, and brew with a French press. As for beans, I use a lot of Eight-O-Clock whole bean and occasionally a few other brands.
Kind of interesting to see how popular Eight-O-Clock is here among us.....