Coffee?

[ASA335]

I pretty much didn't care for coffee growing up; smelled great, but way too bitter. Then I got stationed in Turkey and had some of their coffee - it was wonderful! I have since then tried to duplicate it, with some success. Recently I also discovered Italian Mocha Pot coffee and have been trying to duplicate this, but I'm struggling - still trying though. Attached are my Turkish and Italian efforts.

What are your favorite styles?

 

[STCM(SW)]

Like whiskey, every one has there own taste.
I happen to like French roast drip coffee.
Hot, black and strong.
Must be the Navy Chiefs Quarters in me.....

 

[Rustyt1953]

My needs are simple. I have a single pod coffee maker and use Victor Allen Donut Shop blend.

A little sugar and a splash of NDC and I am content.

 

[Old 44 Guy]

A cup of coffee & some spirits around a hunting campfire in earlier years brings back pleasant memories

 

[chief38]

My wife and I are true coffee lovers! We make 8 cups every morning either in our electric perk or in a stove top perk. Over the years we have tried many blends, brands and methods of making coffee and this method and using 8 O'clock Columbian Peaks coffee has been our FAV for over a 15 year period. At breakfast I probably have around 4.5 cups and my wife has around 3.5 cups. We normally do not drink anymore coffee during the day and will only normally have some at night when out to dinner or sometimes when guests are here after dinner and we serve desert.

We have tried some exotic blends as well since our son and DIL used to send us coffee beans from all over the world (like a coffee of the month club). Some we liked a bit but most were too biter for our liking. They enjoy bitter coffee, we don't! At the end of the day, the 8 O'clock Columbian Peaks and an electric perk floats our boats!

When we can get it reasonably I will buy six, 30 ounce bags and that will last us about 2 months or so. Prices have been all over the chart this past year! Hopefully now they will come down - yea, right! lol

 

[soFlaNative]

Don't know about favorite but Maxwell House 100% Columbian thru a Black & Decker drip suits msNative and I.
7 cups in the morning and 7 in the evening, we're blessed with no issues sleeping after consuming mass quantities.

 

[lihpster]

Not a coffee snob. Grew up on drip brewed Folgers. The best part of waking up! Remember one time where Folgers crystals tasted like ambrosia. Apparently, falling into a creek in winter alters one's taste buds!
My go to everyday is now a Hawaiian blend and if I'm feeling fancy, 100% Hawaiian. But I wouldn't turn up my nose at some good old Folgers. Especially from a Stanley thermos.

 

[ASA335]

... 8 O'clock Columbian Peaks ...

I'll see if I can find that one.

 

[alwslate]

Maxwell House 100% Columbian or Original Blend if Meijer is out of Columbian. Strong and black out of a small 1-4 cup drip maker.

 

[Tinyman]

Gevalia Majestic Roast is my go-to -- Publix has it BOGO occasionally and I stock up. Limit myself to just one pot per day.

 

[raljr1]

Mom used to send me to A&P to grind 8 O'Clock coffee beans for her. I loved the smell of fresh ground coffee. The taste? Never could stand it. I drink tea.

Robert

 

[Bald1]

Not a coffee snob. Grew up on drip brewed Folgers. The best part of waking up! Remember one time where Folgers crystals tasted like ambrosia. Apparently, falling into a creek in winter alters one's taste buds!
My go to everyday is now a Hawaiian blend and if I'm feeling fancy, 100% Hawaiian. But I wouldn't turn up my nose at some good old Folgers. Especially from a Stanley thermos.

Only if the Stanley is green enamel. They are trying to fancy up more thermos now

 

[S&W Fan]

My favorite coffee shop closed on Jan. 28-Caribou. Not only was the coffee great but the staff, outside of the past 2 managers, were the best. Met some great regulars there as well. I stopped by most every Monday-Friday on my way to work and met a good friend there most of those days. We would also meet most Sundays.

Been trying to find another place but so far not much luck.

 

[Bald1]

I can drink and enjoy any coffee as long as it is hot, strong and black. But for the last few months PeeTs dark roast is my new favorite.

 

[lihpster]

Only if the Stanley is green enamel. They are trying to fancy up more thermos now

Best is if it's silver after the green has worn off!

 

[pharman]

I am enjoying a cup right now as I type this!

Hills Brothers Donut Shop Medium roast...this is "regular" coffee...NO decaf for me!

 

[Inkgardener]

I rotate half a dozen coffees or so, but it's generally medium-dark, however it's always hot and black.


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[Baxter6551]

I like to grind my beans and have found a very good coffee at great value at Costco. Their Columbian. It comes in a 3lb bag and the price apparently just jumped to $20 a bag.

 

[dockmurgw]

Whatever is on sale. Maxwell House or Chock Full A' Nuts works for us. I lean toward Chock Full A' Nuts because they still use a metal can, works a little better in the percolator at the camp, and I use the cans for all kinds of things.
My wife received a package of Black Rifle coffee as a Xmas gift at work...made a pot, took a sip, dumped it down the drain, rest of the bag went in the trash.

 

[URIT]

Wow, that Turkish coffee making system with the copper cezve had to cost you quite a bit, and it looks great. Different systems for different cultures, but a nice cupa makes for a good day.

I lived in Costa Rica for ten years. There, the coffee making system isn't so costly, because many people use a colador de cafe, a flannel cloth bag stitched to wire. You put freshly ground coffee beans in the colador (sock) and pour hot water over the grounds while holding the "sock" over a cup or pot. The Thai use a similar method for tea and coffee.

Some people use a chorreador (stand) to support the colador while pouring water in the sock. Not really needed, but looks nice.

Amazon sells both these items if you're interested. No need for the added expense of a wood handle on the colador.

It really is all about the freshness of the beans, quality of water, and brewing method.