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Need recommendations for good coffee - whole bean
Free Republic ^ | 10/21/12 | Self

Posted on 10/21/2012 7:26:51 PM PDT by randita

Eight O'Clock whole bean coffee has been my mainstay for years. Lately, it has been horrible. I can hardly drink it any more. Wonder why it's gotten so awful. Other family members have concurred.

I'm looking for recommendations on some other brands to try that would be similar to what Eight O'Clock used to be in a similar price range.

I'm not extremely picky but since I usually only have one cup of coffee per day, I would like it to be very good.

I live in a rural area so don't have the luxury of bopping into a gourmet coffee shop on a regular basis, unfortunately.

Thanks for your input.


TOPICS: Food
KEYWORDS: 8oclock; coffee; coffeewholebean; eightoclock; wholebeancoffee
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Craving a great cup of coffee...
1 posted on 10/21/2012 7:26:56 PM PDT by randita
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To: randita
Filipino Baraco, either from Batangas Province or Laguna Province. Very nice.
2 posted on 10/21/2012 7:32:48 PM PDT by John Leland 1789
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To: randita

Start roasting your own. I did, and never looked back. Try:

www.sweetmarias.com


3 posted on 10/21/2012 7:33:02 PM PDT by Magnatron
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To: randita

If you only drink one cup I’d recommend a Keurig. It lets you get a variety of coffees, is easy and less wasteful.

8 O’clock has become a cut rate brand of coffee so I’ve quit buying it.


4 posted on 10/21/2012 7:33:28 PM PDT by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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To: randita
One of my favorites is Millstone. Been drinking it for years.

If you can get to a Sam's store and buy the big bag (about $18), it's very reasonable in cost.

I tried 8 O'Clock one time years ago and did not like it. Never bought it since.
5 posted on 10/21/2012 7:35:03 PM PDT by Dan in Wichita
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To: randita

Depending on your location I might suggest “Community Coffee”. My preference is the Breakfast Blend. You can order it online also. http://www.communitycoffee.com/


6 posted on 10/21/2012 7:35:40 PM PDT by A_Tradition_Continues (formerly known as Politicalwit ...05/28/98 Class of '98)
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To: randita

We are into Caribou Coffee here, but I don’t know if you can get it where you are. It’s in our local grocery stores.


7 posted on 10/21/2012 7:35:40 PM PDT by freemama
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To: randita

http://www.wickedjoe.com/java/

Sells locally here, not sure how far their reach is so you may have to order online. Looks like their 2lb bags are where the best deal is, around $14.


8 posted on 10/21/2012 7:35:44 PM PDT by mquinn (Obama's supporters: a deliberate drowning of consciousness by means of rhythmic noise)
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To: randita

http://www.thunderbirdfoundation.com/index.cfm/shop/product.cfm?product=46


9 posted on 10/21/2012 7:35:55 PM PDT by Utah Binger (Southern Utah where the world comes to see America)
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To: randita

Cafe Duran from Panama. . .

http://www.durancoffee.com/index.html

One problem: seasonal availability. When it’s sold for the year, that’s it. . .


10 posted on 10/21/2012 7:38:06 PM PDT by Salgak (Acme Lasers presents: The Energizer Border. I **DARE** you to cross it. . . .)
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To: Magnatron

So did I! Home roasting is far better than anything you could ever buy.


11 posted on 10/21/2012 7:40:02 PM PDT by rwh
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To: randita

I, too, would recommend buying Green Coffee Beans, roasting them, grinding them, and brewing your cup of coffee within the same hour. Best cup of coffee I’ve ever had in my life.


12 posted on 10/21/2012 7:40:18 PM PDT by Experiment 6-2-6 (Admn Mods: tiny, malicious things that glare and gibber from dark corners.They have pins and dolls..)
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Anybody use Kicking Horse?

http://www.amazon.com/Kicking-Horse-Coffee-Power-12-3-Ounce/dp/B001SJR4XS/ref=sr_1_14?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1350873226&sr=1-14&keywords=coffee


13 posted on 10/21/2012 7:41:24 PM PDT by randita
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To: randita

Anything you can get at Jean’s Beans. Seattle’s Best is very good but they got bought by Star Bucks and I only see them at Subway sandwich shops. Maybe they sell the bean bags.


14 posted on 10/21/2012 7:41:30 PM PDT by rabidralph
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To: randita

One additional note about “Community Coffee”. Purchase 4 bags of their coffee and they will match your purchase by sending 4 bags to any APO or FPO address... http://www.communitycoffee.com/AboutUs/MilitaryMatch.aspx


15 posted on 10/21/2012 7:41:44 PM PDT by A_Tradition_Continues (formerly known as Politicalwit ...05/28/98 Class of '98)
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To: randita

I order a great Sumatra dark bean from Agapao Coffee and Tea out of Santa Fe, NM. It comes fresh from the roaster and has a balanced flavor with very little or no bitterness. (I brew a strong pot). Best dark roast I’ve every had.

If you ever eat at Zia’s (by the rail yard/REI)this is the coffee they use and it’s how a friend and I found it. We stayed an extra hour just drinking the coffee.

I should be getting in 24 bags anytime now to replenish my (and others)supply.

Enjoy


16 posted on 10/21/2012 7:41:50 PM PDT by Texaspeptoman (Even cannibals get fed-up with people sometimes...!)
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To: Magnatron
I hear you. I roast, and buy green Costa Rican Tres Rios Magnolia every year when the price drops at harvest-time. I had to buy early this year, so I bought 10 lbs, and I'll buy more as the season progresses.

/johnny

17 posted on 10/21/2012 7:41:55 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: randita

Costco coffee beans. I like the French Roast. They roast these themselves.


18 posted on 10/21/2012 7:44:15 PM PDT by alamogal
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To: randita
Seattle's Best is available online.
19 posted on 10/21/2012 7:44:45 PM PDT by rabidralph
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To: randita; driftdiver

If you only drink a cup a day, I’ll go along with driftdiver and say get a Keurig. Very good cup of coffee & very convenient, plus you get the option of variety if you choose.


20 posted on 10/21/2012 7:45:15 PM PDT by nuconvert ( Khomeini promised change too // Hail, Chairman O)
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