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1. ws4ever
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   Vashon's French roast was served at a friend's house. Great stuff! Nice strong taste and easy on the stomach lining, which is first priority for me.

   Posted 1 month ago #         

2. ellenater
   Member

   

   Lighthouse is best to me. So much love for them. I can even make it at home. George at C&P pulls the best shots. The decaf is astoundingly good.

   Posted 1 month ago #         

3. maplesyrup
   Member

   

   Admiral Way 7-11.

   Posted 1 month ago #         

4. ws4ever
   Member

   Oops, the words I chose probably weren't the best. Which coffee beans/ground coffee that you buy at a supermarket/Costco/etc., make in your coffeemaker at home, tastes great, is easy on your stomach, and is in the low to medium price range? Thanks--

   Posted 1 month ago #         

5. MargL
   Member

   We've been partial to Peet's Major Dickason's Blend. It's not the -most- expensive but it's not exactly cheap, either. I usually stock up when it's on sale at Safeway. Wish they carried it at Costco...

   Posted 1 month ago #         

6. flowerpetal
   Member

   

   I go to Tully's and buy a bag of Sulawesi. It is full bodied and just what I need in my coffee maker in the morning. If you come to enjoy it; plan ahead for your next purchase as it is sometimes not on the shelf which typically happens when I procrastinate until my cannister is empty!

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7. Irukandji
   Member

   

   Tully's has Sulawesi?! I'm in.

   Posted 1 month ago #         

8. ws4ever
   Member

   Thanks for specifics!

   Posted 1 month ago #         

9. anonyme
   Member

   My fave is the Ravensbrew 'Wicked Wolf' sold at Bird on a Wire Espresso on Henderson. Also a great place for a cuppa!

   Posted 1 month ago #         

10. Crowe
    Member

    

    You can buy Light House at C&P. George does pull the best shots! YUM! Supporting local small biz is nice :O)

    Posted 1 month ago #         

11. JoB
    Member

    i am following this to buy coffee for hubby..
    it would help to know if your are a fan of darker roasts such as those served at Starbucks or lighter roasts?

    Posted 1 month ago #         

12. flowerpetal
    Member

    

    JoB, the Sulawesi is a darker roast; like French Roast (sorta) but more complex. A lighter roast that too is a treat is Tully's Evergreen. Its just not the wow I need in the morning.

    Posted 1 month ago #         

13. squareeyes
    Member

    

    My absolute favorite grocery store bag o' coffee is Peets French Roast. However, I am currently buying Cafe Bustelo online at javacabana dot com for a third of the cost of Peets (even at Safeway on sale prices).

    Posted 1 month ago #         

14. flowerpetal
    Member

    

    Hi Squareyes, this is interesting! How long do you have to wait before your coffee is delivered? Have you used it before? Is the coffee fresh as it is in the store? I'm liking the idea; if I could remember to order in advance. Thanks.

    Posted 1 month ago #         

15. squareeyes
    Member

    

    Javacabana is in Florida, a 10oz brick of Cafe Bustelo is only $3.03 (10oz can is $3.30), no sales tax, no shipping fees. My last order took at least a couple of weeks. Since it's so inexpensive, I order about six bricks at a time. When I'm down to two I'll order again. As for freshness, I love my coffee but don't seem to notice between fresh/not fresh so I can't help you there. Granted, it's not Peets, so it's not the joy that Peets is - but it is a good balance of taste vs cost. They sell other brands of coffee too...

    Posted 1 month ago #         

16. RainyDay1235
    Member

    

    Dunkin' Donuts Cinnamon Spice

    Posted 1 month ago #         

17. ellenater
    Member

    

    Trader Joes... the one that is "____ and Mellow". It's amazing on the stomach!

    Posted 1 month ago #         

18. westseattledood
    Member

    

    I get Tully's French Roast - it is't my fave, but nice n smokey if the beans are fresh; plus the price is about as expensive as I can justify. But dang squareeyes, I will be checking javacabana. CHEAP!

    And, one can always blend more spendy stuff with cheaper stuff. Sometimes it works; sometimes not really great. Oh well.

    Lately, If I could justfy it, I would use Cafe Appassionato or the Ravensbrew they serve up at Bird. Very nice.

    Posted 1 month ago #         

19. homedk
    Member

    We usually order French Roast or Mocha Blend from Cafe Mam, http://www.cafemam.com/, which we discovered at the Green Festival a year or two ago. It's great!

    Posted 1 month ago #         

20. k
    Member

    Tony's Carmelita Blend, Intelligentsia El Diablo Roast & Stumptown Hair Bender

    Posted 1 month ago #         

21. ws4ever
    Member

    Ravensbrew website! Kirkland's French Roast served with milk/sugar is pretty good--trying this for first time. Bird for Ravensbrew, or C&P for Lighthouse, planned in near future.

    Posted 1 month ago #         

22. heidi
    Member

    It's usually best to buy from the smaller independents...they buy smaller quantities more frequently so you are assured the freshest beans. Also it's really good idea to grind each pot fresh. I just got a grinder at Target for $15. Ask your favorite shop when their coffee was delivered and if there are any specials blends their roaster is offering!

    Posted 1 month ago #         

23. odroku
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    Casi Cielo owns my soul...when it's available.

    Posted 1 month ago #         

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