What’s the best coffee?

[Anonymous]

We also used to do Major Dickason’s but switched when the flavor changed awhile back. We now have a subscription to Grit (locations in Cville and Richmond).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Every time one of these threads comes up I order some of the suggestions. And none have been rich and bold enough for me. So I keep going back to Starbucks dark roast espresso.

You don't think Cafe Bustelo is rich and bold?

Also try Green Mountain Coffee - Dark Magic (not the kcup, the actual coffee).

https://www.amazon.com/Green-Mountain-Coffee-Magic-Bagged/dp/B0066GX7ZM/ref=ast_sto_dp_puis

I find both of those to be better than Starbucks Dark.

[Anonymous]

La Llave is the strongest nice tasting one imo. Bustelo is a little stronger but not as smooth.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Every time one of these threads comes up I order some of the suggestions. And none have been rich and bold enough for me. So I keep going back to Starbucks dark roast espresso.

Qaurtermaine French Roast (already mentioned). I walked into a new coffee roaster in downtown bethesda where they had a dish of darkly roasted beans on display. I thought, "Ah, finally a place to rival Quartermaine." Nope. They said that was an example of how NOT to roast coffee. How disappointing. If you like it strong and dark, Q French Roast is the only game in town. They roast their beans in Rockville.

[Anonymous]

Just use more. We have the same preference for bold and dark and have been alternating between all of the above mentioned and we really can't tell a difference.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just use more. We have the same preference for bold and dark and have been alternating between all of the above mentioned and we really can't tell a difference.

If you use more of a medium roast coffee, it turns out bitter. Good strong coffee has to be darkly roasted.

[Anonymous]

I’m certainly no expert, but if you want to go down the rabbit hole, James Hoffman has a Youtube channel where he analyzes everything coffee related.

https://m.youtube.com/@jameshoffmann

Here are a few of his videos that you might find helpful, but he has far more material to explore:

Personally, I like to keep it simple and go with instant. My favorite is DeLallo Instant Espresso, but because I’m cheap I generally drink Aldi’s store brand instant.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/DeLallo-Instant-Espresso-Powder-for-Baking-Drinks-100-Instant-Coffee-Non-GMO-1-94-oz-Jar/138929299

[Anonymous]

Counter Culture

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I like illy

illy bold is top shelf

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Every time one of these threads comes up I order some of the suggestions. And none have been rich and bold enough for me. So I keep going back to Starbucks dark roast espresso.

I have to admit their new 1971 dark roast is distinctly excellent. Reading the descriptions on social media made me lol. People say it tastes like a jiffy lube.

[Anonymous]

I like the coffee at ihop

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I like the coffee at ihop

Dirty water

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I like the coffee at ihop

Different strokes for different folks. It is all good.

[Anonymous]

Pike place is still my go to!

[Anonymous]

I like Rustic Route coffee. Local women owned shop. You can pick size - small medium, large. You can also pick whole beans or ground. Also have subscriptions. Free shipping to MOCO. I found it by accident when I was googling looking for places that sold fresh roasted beans in smaller quantities. Feels good to support a local business.