coffee_snob unhinged lives in the land of starbucks and still refuses to drink it 120130 ... iPsycho i have become a little snobby myself, i used to love starbucks organic shade grown mexico. It was the best but the asshole don't carry it anymore. any suggestions on good coffee? i like to grind right befor i brew. i normally prefer coffees from the south american region as the tend to have subtle notes of cocoa or nuts. 120130 ... unhinged i don't really go as far as bean origin, I just like dark roasts. the darker the roast the better. i also like to grind the beans myself right before brewing. the next time you need beans, go to a local roaster and ask somebody there. my still favorite roaster in milwaukee had a booklet at the counter that described the characteristics of every bean/roast that they sold. 120130 what's it to you? who go blather from