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I'm an advocate for the middle ground. I get store brand whole bean coffee (1) , and grind it and use a Mr. Coffee. Then put sugar and milk in because black cof

I'm an advocate for the middle ground. I get store brand whole bean coffee (1) , and grind it and use a Mr. Coffee. Then put sugar and milk in because black coffee is nasty. I see no value to obsessing over perfect coffee. I have friends who do and love to talk endlessly about it. Holy crap how boring. Nor am I going to drink Maxwell house unless I have no other reasonable option. 1: typically light or medium roast... if nothing else, dark roasts clog up my grinder

luma 4y ago
You advocate for not buying high quality coffee and then follow it with: > Then put sugar and milk in because black coffee is nasty. If you think your coffee is nasty, maybe it's the coffee?
- xeromal 4y ago
  The only black coffee I've ever liked is cold-brewed and I've tried loads of coffee. Probably most coffee shops in los angeles that are highly rated.
- robbrown451 4y ago
  Maybe, but I just don't like black coffee, and I'm pretty sure I've had "good" black coffee. Too acidic and bitter. I guess you could say I "just don't like coffee," but I do like it with cream and sugar, so.... I mean, whatever. That's what I like.
  - abstract_put 4y ago
    > I've had "good" black coffee. Too acidic and bitter. Without trying to talk you out of your preference, I think there's a distinction that might be useful here. A "good" buttery chardonnay isn't going to be enjoyable if you just don't like white wine. There are a ton of great coffees that do not have acidic and bitter as significant tasting notes, so it might be a case of finding a better match to your preferences? Even with your Mr. Coffee if you use a metal filter compared to a paper filter I imagine you'd notice a flavor difference to the point where you'd have a preference. That said, I don't think there's necessarily a coffee for everyone - it's just not tasty to some. Even then, you might find a medium roast with some dried fruit or toffee tasting notes, prepared as a pour over or similar by a local hipster might be notably less nasty than what you're drinking today.
    - robbrown451 4y ago
      Well what I drink today isn't nasty, since I add milk and sugar. :) I guess all that may be true, it just isn't interesting to me. I'm happy with what I drink. I don't care about loving black coffee.
coffee_beqn 4y ago
I enjoy a good Americano but I just buy the same beans that I’ve found to make a good cup for years and I can make a delicious and easy cup faster than a drip in the morning. It doesn’t have to be obnoxious or difficult. I also do enjoy diner coffee as long as it’s somewhat fresh and not been sitting on the hot plate for hours

luma 4y ago

You advocate for not buying high quality coffee and then follow it with: > Then put sugar and milk in because black coffee is nasty. If you think your coffee is nasty, maybe it's the coffee?

xeromal 4y ago
The only black coffee I've ever liked is cold-brewed and I've tried loads of coffee. Probably most coffee shops in los angeles that are highly rated.
robbrown451 4y ago
Maybe, but I just don't like black coffee, and I'm pretty sure I've had "good" black coffee. Too acidic and bitter. I guess you could say I "just don't like coffee," but I do like it with cream and sugar, so.... I mean, whatever. That's what I like.
- abstract_put 4y ago
  > I've had "good" black coffee. Too acidic and bitter. Without trying to talk you out of your preference, I think there's a distinction that might be useful here. A "good" buttery chardonnay isn't going to be enjoyable if you just don't like white wine. There are a ton of great coffees that do not have acidic and bitter as significant tasting notes, so it might be a case of finding a better match to your preferences? Even with your Mr. Coffee if you use a metal filter compared to a paper filter I imagine you'd notice a flavor difference to the point where you'd have a preference. That said, I don't think there's necessarily a coffee for everyone - it's just not tasty to some. Even then, you might find a medium roast with some dried fruit or toffee tasting notes, prepared as a pour over or similar by a local hipster might be notably less nasty than what you're drinking today.
  - robbrown451 4y ago
    Well what I drink today isn't nasty, since I add milk and sugar. :) I guess all that may be true, it just isn't interesting to me. I'm happy with what I drink. I don't care about loving black coffee.

coffee_beqn 4y ago

I enjoy a good Americano but I just buy the same beans that I’ve found to make a good cup for years and I can make a delicious and easy cup faster than a drip in the morning. It doesn’t have to be obnoxious or difficult. I also do enjoy diner coffee as long as it’s somewhat fresh and not been sitting on the hot plate for hours