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.

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.

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

George Howell mail order.

I tried to like LaCoop but their coffee is mediocre.

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

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 wrote:We were gifted a Jura. Any ideas?

Where do you live?

This is so subjective.

You prefer one roast over another?

We were gifted a Jura. Any ideas?