How do you know if coffee is stale? Simple test: If it's bitter or
flat, it's too late. Coffee is actually known by connoisseurs as a
'sweet' beverage. But shush... you're not supposed to know that. And
who doesn't want you to know? Coffee companies who make their living on
convenience. And yes, believing that freshness is as simple as
'burping' air out of a coffee container, is convenient. Truly fresh
coffee is a pain because you have to order it frequently.

Indubitably some of you have been to this site; but for others, this
seems like a decent place for a coffee newbie to start.

http://www.coffeefool.com/?Click=11540

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I agree with this coffee commentary from The Coffee Fool site

Beans should be shaved not ground; a good bean grinder will actually
peel the beans down to nothing, opposed to a free for all purée style
grinders.

SO! Having said that, did you know you can get 10 free dollars from
Google for shopping at Starbucks?
Yeah, you sign up for Google Checkout (plug in your CC) after you sign
up for G.C. you are presented with this offers participating merchants.

At Starbucks site, they have a 2 bag minimum purchase; Im thinking
about ordering the Guatemala Casi Cielo® I've never had beans from
this region (lol) BUT they say it's used in the finest food joints
around the woild. http://tinyurl.com/2hc467

You can also shop by world region, http://tinyurl.com/dgq3u

See, now that I think about it, the Guatemala Casi is listed as a med
roast, I better get something darker, but usually I buy the Eight
O'Clock beans.

Maybe a real aficionado can advise. I want something I can enjoy for 2
bags worth.
Sometimes something tastes good but you don't want it everyday.


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