re: Looking For Good Coffee Recs

I grew up in La. but never drank coffee until about 15 yr ago (now 67). Tastebuds aren't all that discriminating but for a number of years now have been buying from Sweet Marias from out in CA. Have also been home roasting with one of their small roasters (though used air popcorn popper for several years) and using their green beans. You can experiment with all different kinds of origins, fine tune your own roasts, blends, etc. Their prices are about the best I've seen. They have a lot of good info on their site, too.

Since the quality begins to diminish as soon as beans are ground, by roasting and grinding yourself, you're assured of freshness.