I don’t make coffee super often… because I’m an absolute heretic and drink Java Monster or Cafe Mocha Soylent and occasionally hate myself… but when I do I want a good cup, something not too bitter or burnt-tasting but with a good flavor.
So I’m looking for something that is… y’know, fancier than Folgers but not exactly Kopi Luak either.
My current go-to is Lavazza Intenso. I just got an aeropress (thanks to all the folks on here who recommended it) and I have a hand burr grinder … somewhere…
So. What should I be trying, assuming I want tasty coffee that isn’t priced like it’s made of gold?
Never thought of this. That explains why after trying the coffees from most Sofia roasters (soft water), I always come back to my local roaster’s (coastal area, hard water). Although they taste even better with homemade barista water! 😅
Barista water?
https://www.baristainstitute.com/blog/jori-korhonen/december-2020/how-make-your-own-coffee-brewing-water
Really useful if the water in your area is hard. It makes a lot of difference in the taste.