Given the choice and an optimal morning, whole bean all the way. Even though I have an electric grinder, I’ve got a hand grinder that’s quiet, fun to use and does a great job before the water is even hot.
But I keep ground on hand for lazy days and a jar of instant bustelo for a really quick hit (especially for an iced coffee). The pod is the least desirable option, but if that’s all that’s around I’m not going to say no. It’s a lifesaver in an office - although next time I have to go to the office if I have room in my luggage it would be fun to pack some beans, grinder, and aeropress just to be that guy and make the pod people jealous. And bring extra beans to earn a few favors.
Given the choice and an optimal morning, whole bean all the way. Even though I have an electric grinder, I’ve got a hand grinder that’s quiet, fun to use and does a great job before the water is even hot.
But I keep ground on hand for lazy days and a jar of instant bustelo for a really quick hit (especially for an iced coffee). The pod is the least desirable option, but if that’s all that’s around I’m not going to say no. It’s a lifesaver in an office - although next time I have to go to the office if I have room in my luggage it would be fun to pack some beans, grinder, and aeropress just to be that guy and make the pod people jealous. And bring extra beans to earn a few favors.
Were those beans? Or were they beans?
Whole bean, always!
Whole bean, manual grinder, glass Aeropress. Light roast beans from near and across the country. Occasionally international.
Café Bustelo Instant Espresso.
Does anyone here roast their own beans? I’m curious how long it takes and if it’s worth the wait.