Frank wrote:
I'm far from an expert in coffee (or anything for that matter <g>), but I'll tell you (and everyone else) something. If you want good coffee, buy green beans and roast them yourself. It's quite easy, doesn't take all that long, and one learns a bit about the whole coffee roasting thing. I can't tell beans from one country or region to another. But, there's nothing as good as coffee from fresh (as in 5 minutes ago) roasted beans, freshly ground, brewed properly in a French Press coffeemaker.
Frank, you're a man after my own heart. This is right up my alley to try. I've considered it but just haven't taken the time. I have made my own wine... love to cook and grill, and am going to construct a solar-powered observatory dome this summer. I definitely like the do-for-selfer aspect of this.
FWIW, I consulted to Starbucks for 6 months (IT related) and worked at the Corp HQ in Seattle a couple of years back. A wonderful work environment, just like a big 11-story Starbucks retail establishment. Has all the problems of any big corporation, but it was a comfortable place to work with all the central staircases, wood flooring, comfy meeting areas with velvet and leather seating, and a fully stocked espresso kitchen in every quadrant of every floor, free for walking up and making.
Cool, now I have something else to try.
Tom C.
