02-07-2007, 12:03 AM
Peet's aged Sumatra.
But really, this is like arguing about the best barbecue. Everyone has different tastes and coffee has a strong, unique flavor to begin with.
I had a friend who opened an independent coffee shop. About a year later he bought a bean roaster and started roasting his own beans in the shop. He noted a 20% increase in business when he was roasting presumably because of the wonderful smell it generated outside the store. Not long after, he opened a second cafe, but sold them both once he realized that roasting raw imported beans for wholesale was much simpler and more lucrative than running a retail coffee shop.
I think a French press makes the best coffee, although my sister is pretty handy with a manual Melitta. Retail- I like Dunkin Donuts.
But really, this is like arguing about the best barbecue. Everyone has different tastes and coffee has a strong, unique flavor to begin with.
I had a friend who opened an independent coffee shop. About a year later he bought a bean roaster and started roasting his own beans in the shop. He noted a 20% increase in business when he was roasting presumably because of the wonderful smell it generated outside the store. Not long after, he opened a second cafe, but sold them both once he realized that roasting raw imported beans for wholesale was much simpler and more lucrative than running a retail coffee shop.
I think a French press makes the best coffee, although my sister is pretty handy with a manual Melitta. Retail- I like Dunkin Donuts.