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Whole bean coffee online?

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preslove

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I recently bought a french press and am now hooked on good coffee. French presses require coarsely ground coffee, which means I can't get any pre-ground stuff. I've been grinding the beans at the super market, but would like have more of a selection. Any good stores online?

Also, anybody have recommendations on inexpensive grinders?

 
I think a solis maestro plus might be ok for french press, it's the cheapest I can think of at $150. The problem with cheaper grinders is that you'll end up with a lot of silt and sludge in the cup because they throw in a lot of fine particles with the coarse, even on a coarse setting. I love french press coffee, I use a mazzer mini for that and espresso.
I don't have any experience with a zazzenhaus hand mill but that might work too at a much lower price.
 
Originally posted by: swtethan
do you want to buy it bulk?
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Not really. I only drink one cup at a time. I want a wide selection and maybe options for < 16 ounces. I'd like to be able to say "I want a light roast today," or "I'd like that peruvian medium roast."
 
I love metropolis' redline espresso blend, its only $11 a pound. Check out the Intelligentsia Blends for some pretty good coffees at good prices too.

As far as the grinder goes, thats for one that does fine enough for a good shot of espresso, maybe someone is familiar with something a bit cheaper that can do coarse stuff.

Also when you order you really shouldn't buy a bunch of bags at once. Coffee is best for about 7 days starting 2-3 days after roasting. I'd order coffee every 2 weeks if possible.
 
Originally posted by: everman
I think a solis maestro plus might be ok for french press, it's the cheapest I can think of at $150. The problem with cheaper grinders is that you'll end up with a lot of silt and sludge in the cup because they throw in a lot of fine particles with the coarse, even on a coarse setting. I love french press coffee, I use a mazzer mini for that and espresso.
I don't have any experience with a zazzenhaus hand mill but that might work too at a much lower price.
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Damn 🙁

Originally posted by: LolaWiz
what type of coffee are you looking for? anything in particular?
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I'm a coffee snob noob, so anyplace with quality stuff is fine.

 
Originally posted by: Soybomb
I love metropolis' redline espresso blend, its only $11 a pound. Check out the Intelligentsia Blends for some pretty good coffees at good prices too.

As far as the grinder goes, thats for one that does fine enough for a good shot of espresso, maybe someone is familiar with something a bit cheaper that can do coarse stuff.

Also when you order you really shouldn't buy a bunch of bags at once. Coffee is best for about 7 days starting 2-3 days after roasting. I'd order coffee every 2 weeks if possible.
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Thanks for the info. Tooling around I found out you can order different grind qualities. I think I'll just order french press ground bags instead of whole bean since I don't want to spend $200 on a grinder 🙂

As for:
Coffee is best for about 7 days starting 2-3 days after roasting. I'd order coffee every 2 weeks if possible.
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How do you know that places like intelligencia aren't keeping roasted beans in warehouse for longer than a week?
 
How do you know that places like intelligencia aren't keeping roasted beans in warehouse for longer than a week?
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These places are very small roasters, they'll usually write the date of the roasting on the bag with a sharpie even. If you pick up some starbucks beans you're guaranteed they're not fresh but with places like this we're in the gourmet market with specialty sellers for customers who demand the best.
 
Originally posted by: everman
I haven't tried this but I've heard it works well, sweet maria's sells a nylon filter screen that can filter out fine sediment:
http://sweetmarias.com/prod.brewers.frenchpress.shtml

It will probably take a bit more time to press it down, don't try to force it.
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Hmmm... interesting. I might try it 'cause I have the Bodum 8 Tasse press. Thanks for the the sweetmaria link. Their french press tip sheet looks very informative.
 
Personally, Gevalia is my favorite.

I like their Signature Blend and buy it whole bean. It's smooth and flavorful without any bitterness. :thumbsup:
 
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