Perhaps you could provide some information for a coffee beginner. I recently began drinking coffee and I'm not yet sure how to explain what I like.
Using well known brands to illustrate, I like "duller" coffee that seems to have texture but not so much of a sharp taste. For example I prefer Star bucks and Mcdonalds over Dunkin Donuts (I've only had Dunkin Donuts Kuerig coffee, not fresh made) and Chic-fil-a's new coffee (although I do like their new blend, I just don't care for the acidity). That being said, I prefer the smoother taste of McDonalds Coffee and Chic-fil-a over the burnt taste of Star Bucks.
I know that's not very helpful, but I wonder if you could help me pick one of your coffees based on this? Also, how many cups can be brewed with 2 pounds of coffee? Finally, what kind of coffee maker do you recommend?
Thanks for your questions.
The "sharp" and "burnt" taste tends to come from darker roasts like espresso roasts or "medium" or "full city" roasts. For a milder flavor your best bet would be our House Blend. It is a light to medium roast that tastes mild but still has some subtle nuance to it without the over powering flavor.
The number of cups depends on some factors. Generally speaking you would use about 6 oz of coffee per 8 oz cup so somewhere between 32-40 depending on how strong or weak you like your coffee and cup size as well. This can vary by the type of grinder you use or the strength of your brew.
The hands down best coffee in my opinion comes from a french press. That isn't to say that drip or even Keurig coffee etc. is inferior or a bad choice. I own and frequently use a Keurig simply because it is fast and I only want one cup. It does take a little more time and effort to measure and grind, boil water, and wait for the coffee to extract when I use my french press.
A lot self described coffee purists will say only this method or that method, but when it is 7:30 am and you have to get the kids fed and off to school or you are running late for work etc. a drip machine or Keurig makes sense. If it is Sunday morning and you want a great cup of coffee before working in the yard, watching football or going to church etc. you can't beat a french press.
There is no completely right or wrong answer for any of these questions. It comes down to personal preference and time. I hope this helps and feel free to ask as many questions as you like.
