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Let's talk coffee!

Anonymous — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 03:30:28 GMT

Does anyone have and bold pick recommendations for Kcups? For a long time I was having trouble finding a coffee that not only tasted good but was strong enough not to taste like water. I have tried Death Wish which is good but a little pricey and you have to order it online. They discontinued Jet Fuel. I have been drinking Peets Major Dickason's blend for a while now and it fits my taste. The price is fine and it is available at my local supermarket so I'm never out. I have tried plenty of disappointments with only a handful that I would buy again.

I am not opposed to brewing my own if you have a recommendation that doesn't come in Kcups. I have a grinder so whole bean is fine. Thoughts?

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Cred4All — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 13:31:17 GMT

I like to consider myself a coffee fanatic. That being said, you're limited with the Kcups of course. I've probably tried 80% of all BOLD, French Roast, or other darker types of Kcups and my go-to at this point requires about 30 seconds more work. I'm using the Maxwell House Smooth Bold coffee, scooped into a kcup refillable, on the 2nd 6oz setting I believe. This has been giving me the best all around flavor I can find from a Keurig. Also, I have the Keurig Rivo sitting w/ the Keurig itself, so 50% of the time I use the Rivo Intense espresso pods for a shot in my coffee. 1 shot can make half of the kcups out there taste better .

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Kree — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 15:04:37 GMT

I've become a big fan of Lavazza. I think they offer K-cups too.

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Anonymous — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 16:26:31 GMT

I like the Dark Magic K-cups. Bold and the name actually keeps some of my coworkers from drinking them all (rather superstitious group).

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sunkissed — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 02:13:16 GMT

My favorite at the moment is McCafe's French Roast.

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Anonymous — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 02:43:38 GMT

For many years I was a Bustelo fan.. Nice strong Spanish coffee.. But now I’m all about my Keurig and started drinking the Tim Hortons Dark Roast.. Have not found a K-Cup that can compete with the Tim Hortons

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K-in-Boston — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 23:18:38 GMT

I can't do the K-Cup thing since I probably average 10-12 cups a day. I'm not a fine coffee connoisseur. I'm happy enough with my Dunkin' Donuts (which I also brew at home from whole bean) and Tim Horton's when I can get it (hence frequent Canada trips), which isn't as often since the ones that sprang up down in Rhode Island about 8 or 9 years ago didn't last long. When I'm not too lazy to break out the espresso machine at home, I use Lavazza.

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pizza1 — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 04:40:33 GMT

Starbucks Blond (naturally)...The lighter the roast...the more caffeine content. Your need to go lighter, not darker.

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Cred4All — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 11:59:11 GMT

For all you lavazza folks... (At least if you have a Rivo espresso machine) you can order generic espresso pods made by lavazza, which work in the Rivo, on Amazon in boxes of 50 or 100 and so forth. It's a B.E.A.uuuuutiful thing.

As for the go lighter not darker comment, LOL..... if it's any color with translucency... that's a definite no for me. Have to have my 'tire' dark java.

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Anonymous — Sun, 02 Sep 2018 13:29:20 GMT

Honestly, I never got into the k-cups. I had a Keurig and used it for the first month or two and then got rid of it. The coffee just never tasted as good. It was only good for hot chocolate. I grab multiple cups of Dunkin' a day, or the occassional Starbucks blond roast. I may even venture for a 7-11 or gas station coffee. But that's rare...

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Anonymous — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 19:30:13 GMT

My 2 Go2s are #1 Peer’s major Dickason’s blend, and #2 Starbucks Morning Joe..... Both bold and full flavored without bitterness...those are my favorite from a chain grocery store. But places like Earth Fare and Whole Foods offer some pretty premium coffees.

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chhull00 — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 22:08:37 GMT

i like kahlua

@Anonymous wrote:
Does anyone have and bold pick recommendations for Kcups? For a long time I was having trouble finding a coffee that not only tasted good but was strong enough not to taste like water. I have tried Death Wish which is good but a little pricey and you have to order it online. They discontinued Jet Fuel. I have been drinking Peets Major Dickason's blend for a while now and it fits my taste. The price is fine and it is available at my local supermarket so I'm never out. I have tried plenty of disappointments with only a handful that I would buy again.

I am not opposed to brewing my own if you have a recommendation that doesn't come in Kcups. I have a grinder so whole bean is fine. Thoughts?

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ScoreSizzle — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 05:35:23 GMT

I do Espresso. From Dunkin Donuts or the places that you have to hold you pinky in the air.

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Thomas_Thumb — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 02:06:50 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Does anyone have and bold pick recommendations for Kcups? I have been drinking Peets Major Dickason's blend for a while now and it fits my taste. The price is fine and it is available at my local supermarket so I'm never out.

I am not opposed to brewing my own if you have a recommendation that doesn't come in Kcups. I have a grinder so whole bean is fine. Thoughts?

I advocate grinding and brewing freshly roasted whole bean. The coffee experience is incomplete without a stong aroma permeating the room. Current favorite is Star Bucks Sumatra. Dunn Brothers used to have a great Guatemala but they stopped offering it. The trend toward fewer offerings on beans is disappointing.

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Gunnerboy — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 03:33:24 GMT

I use a French Press. My current favorite beans are from Seattle Italian roaster Caffe D'arte. The beans are a medium-dark roast and named "Meaning of Life".

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Pikaboo-icu — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 04:49:40 GMT

I love DARK coffee. My daily is Tulley's French Roast but when I want it really strong but also great flavor I drink Military Grade Coffee..

It's only available online but it's REALLY good. They also donate 10% to Military Veteran Organizations..

https://www.militarygradecoffee.com/

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Gunnerboy — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 22:14:36 GMT

I just finished a bag of Tully's French Roast. Love it! Is that Military Grade Coffee intense, like an espresso blend?

I just remembered, I meant to order some Tim Hortons! I finally tried their coffee for the first time a couple months ago in Richmond, BC.

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Pikaboo-icu — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 01:29:40 GMT

@Gunnerboy wrote:
I just finished a bag of Tully's French Roast. Love it! Is that Military Grade Coffee intense, like an espresso blend?

I just remembered, I meant to order some Tim Hortons! I finally tried their coffee for the first time a couple months ago in Richmond, BC.

I'm sorta bummed as Costco has been out of Tulley's FR and I've had to buy the small boxes at the grocer. Err

Military Grade is not quite espresso, it's nearly as dark though. Espresso for me has a lil bitter taste but the MG doesn't. VERY strong flavor but no bitterness & it doesn't taste burnt.

I've tried Rev; several flavors and they're also good but MG is my fave! I'll have to try the Tim Hortons..

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marty56 — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 07:32:22 GMT

I like the smell of coffee but I only tried it once when I was 4 years old and that was the last time for me.

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Gunnerboy — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 01:42:10 GMT

@marty56 wrote:
I like the smell of coffee but I only tried it once when I was 4 years old and that was the last time for me.

Give it another try! Maybe with some milk/cream, if its too bitter. I hated the taste when I first tried it at 8yo. When I started waiting tables in high school, I tried it again because everyone else drank it, and I was tired of Coca-Cola. Now, I can drink it black, especially when its premium or well-brewed, but usually I add almond milk.