I'm trying to find a decent coffee--any suggestions?
By dragon54u
@dragon54u (31633)
United States
July 2, 2010 10:13am CST
I've tried Folger's and all the other swill that's on the grocery shelves. If you like that kind of coffee, more power to ya but it's not for me. I'm looking for something that's rich and had body and most of all, flavor. I like good black coffee that tastes good and strong. I like coffee from Sumatra but that's $5 a bag. I'm currently drinking Cafe Bustelo, a Mexican espresso, but am getting tired of it.
I used to drink Que Buen Cafe but they quite making it. Then I switched to Medaglia D'Oro but the stores quit stocking it and it's very expensive to order because of shipping. I've recently tried coffee from Kenya, which sounded as if it would taste great but I ended up giving it away--$5 down the drain!
Any suggestions?
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@olisaur (1922)
• United States
2 Jul 10
If you haven't tried Peet's coffee, I highly suggest it. It's pretty strong and much more bodied than that mass-produced grocery store stuff. It's a brand that came from a coffee shop, like Starbucks, so it's a little on the expensive side, though.
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@dragon54u (31633)
• United States
2 Jul 10
Thanks! I've seen it in the stores but never heard if it tasted good or not. Coffee is one of my few remaining indulgences and I'm willing to pay a little more, even though it goes against every instinct. I'll try it next time it goes on sale!
@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
2 Jul 10
you are talking brewed coffee, right? if brewed, my son likes 8 o'clock in the red bag he said. the red bag is the strong. hes a big coffee flavor lover also.
its why i asked him.
its why i asked him. @dragon54u (31633)
• United States
2 Jul 10
That was sweet of you to research for me! 
I've tried 8 o'clock, my ex inlaws like it and I have it each time I visit them. It's good but after tasting all the coffees that I have, it's nothing special for me. 8 o'clock was the maker of my favorite coffee, Que Buen Cafe espresso which I used in my drip coffee maker--also economical since I didn't have to use much for a few cups. I'm going shopping tomorrow and I guess I'll buy the Sumatra coffee at Walmart, I just want something different, strong and tasty.
I've tried 8 o'clock, my ex inlaws like it and I have it each time I visit them. It's good but after tasting all the coffees that I have, it's nothing special for me. 8 o'clock was the maker of my favorite coffee, Que Buen Cafe espresso which I used in my drip coffee maker--also economical since I didn't have to use much for a few cups. I'm going shopping tomorrow and I guess I'll buy the Sumatra coffee at Walmart, I just want something different, strong and tasty.
@macdingolinger (10385)
• United States
2 Jul 10
I don't care for folger's either. I do really like Community coffee. Their "in-between" flavor is good. But I also like their medium blend. They have a better flavor. I drink some off brand now that is actually real good, it's just cheaper than community! You can also order community coffee on line.
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@dragon54u (31633)
• United States
2 Jul 10
I just went to their website and they're not that expensive. I might try it but I'd have to order it online, wouldn't I? I don't see a store locator there.
@chrisdarryn (71)
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2 Jul 10
wow..i hav't even heard of those brands of coffee before the only coffee i really like is nescafe, nescafe gold blend is ok too. I live in the uk and thats one of our biggest sellers
www.channel4.com/food/advertorial/nescafe/products.html
This site gives a 10%off on your first order. It has sumutran coffee.It is exspensive tho
www.finestcoffee.co.uk
Maybe this site will help its wholsale priced coffee
http://www.discountcoffee.co.uk/coffee-beans-b15?gclid=CNrniKCbzaICFR4B4wodQFFSwg
@dragon54u (31633)
• United States
2 Jul 10
I used to drink Nescafe about 30 years ago but I don't like it now. I've gone to the "world" aisle of the grocery store and they carry foods from a lot of countries but not coffee! My problem is that I want good coffee but I don't want to pay a lot for it.
Did you know that instant coffee is made from "robusto" beans that are considered too inferior to sell for ground coffee? I didn't until I had to write a series of coffee articles!
