Best whole coffee beans?

[Anonymous]

We were gifted a Jura. Any ideas?

[Anonymous]

This is so subjective.

You prefer one roast over another?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We were gifted a Jura. Any ideas?

Where do you live?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is so subjective.

You prefer one roast over another?

+1

This is like asking for the name of the best beer or wine.

[Anonymous]

My favorite is Mayorga. I have liked all of their varieties so far.

[Anonymous]

George Howell mail order.

I tried to like LaCoop but their coffee is mediocre.

[Anonymous]

We only like dark roasts. I like trying out different brands. I’m currently enjoying the Sumatra coffee from Trader Joe’s.

[Anonymous]

You want freshly roasted beans. There are plenty of local roasters. If you are on VA, Misha's in Alexandria is highly regarded.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We only like dark roasts. I like trying out different brands. I’m currently enjoying the Sumatra coffee from Trader Joe’s.

If you recommend coffee from TJ's you know nothing about coffee.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You want freshly roasted beans. There are plenty of local roasters. If you are on VA, Misha's in Alexandria is highly regarded.

+1

Misha's is very good.

[Anonymous]

Any local place that roasts fresh and often. Buy as small of bags as you can and replace often.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any local place that roasts fresh and often. Buy as small of bags as you can and replace often.

Coffee is fine for a couple weeks if stored properly.

In the freezer is not proper. PSA

[Anonymous]

Qualia in DC treats coffee like produce so it's very fresh
https://www.qualia.coffee/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any local place that roasts fresh and often. Buy as small of bags as you can and replace often.

Coffee is fine for a couple weeks if stored properly.

In the freezer is not proper. PSA

Yes, and most people keep it for a year+. Gross.

[Anonymous]

Don't use dark roasts in a superautomatic machine like a Jura. The oils on such beans will eventually gum up the works, literally, so should be avoided. It is possible to periodically clean the grinder by using a product called Grindz, but that requirement can be avoided if you limit yourself to less oily medium or to light roasts; use other brewing methods when you want a dark roast, e.g., Aeropress or a SCA-certified brewer.

I have enjoyed whole beans from Black Rifle Coffee, Electric City Roasting, and others, but find the most economical way to purchase whole beans is through Costco. While their in-warehouse selection is limited, they offer many more options on-line.

If you buy largers bags of whole beans, you might like to use a vacuum-sealing storage container, to keep the beans fresh longer. I use containers made by Airscape, available in different sizes from amazon.