The perfect cup of coffee
This post is going to be a little different than the normal format. Why? Because I’m not stating a well thought out opinion, I’m asking for one! It has come to my attention that I am out of the good coffee loop! Oh, so what do I do? What do I do? Where will I go? Well, that’s why I’m coming to YOU, dear faithful readers. What are your favorite coffee roasters and why? What coffee makes you excited? And heck, are there coffees I should totally stay away from? What coffees are like drinking sulfuric acid? What coffees are, well, you get my drift.
Before everyone lists the shops and roasters everyone I already know about, let me list a few that I know about:
- Starbucks – they used to be excellent. It’s OK if there’s nothing else around.
- Stumptown Coffee Roasters – again, they used to be good, and they still are I guess. But I’ve noticed a major slip in quality recently. I think they’re on the Starbucks path.
- Dutch Brothers – worst. coffee. ever.
- Pete’s – not the best, not the worst. I do have to say they’ve stayed consistent at least.
- Portland Coffee Roasters – Pretty decent. I would rate them somewhere in between Pete’s and Stumptown.
- Blue Gardenia – They very well might be the best coffee out there right now, but there’s only a few places one can get their coffees.
- Folgers, Maxwell House, et al -coffees that use robusta beans are worst than Dutch Brothers!
- Trader Joe’s – Decent coffee, limited selection though. And not used at any coffee shops
- Panache – Let’s just say they’re a half point above Dutch Brothers.
- Illy – a little too mass-produced. But it’s decent espresso.
- Longbottom – ew. Ick. Gross.
- Seattle’s Best Worst – I think you can guess my opinion here.
There’s a few others I know, but trying to think of every name of every coffee is a bit of a daunting task. So have at it! Give me your opinion, dear readers! What are your favorite coffees and where do I get them?
9 Comments
Lindy
And how many times have you been to Dutch Bros? Maybe you just got something made by an inexperienced barista because I love Dutch Bros and drink it almost exclusively. I do admit the coffee has an earthy taste but that’s why I like it- not burnt like Starbucks. You are right, I didn’t like this blog very much at all. That’s ok- we can still be friends and have different opinions.
Aaron
I’ve been there four times within the last two years. Not a lot, but four times where it’s just crap. Granted, I get strait americanos or lattes, but one shouldn’t have to sweeten up coffee to make it good.
Lindy
You should try a signature drink like the kahlua kicker or the annihilator… I ask for then 2% because those are both breve drinks. Also, if you like white chocolate, do not order a mocha. Mocha at Dutch Bros means chocolate milk instead of milk or half and half. I like to order a white latte.
Lindy
And why is my emoticon thingy so angry looking!>!?!?!!?! I’m NOT ANGRY!!! GRRRRRRR!
Nathan
Where the hell is Coffee People? Did they leave Portland, or something? Granted it’s been 6 years since I’ve lived in Portland, but back in the day they were the best.
Aaron
Coffee People was bought by Starbucks, and before that, they were bought by Deidriche. You still can get Black Tiger Espresso at one shop in Beaverton, and there’s a shop in NE called Jim and Patty’s which is run by, well, Jim and Patty (ie the people who started coffee people), but ultimately, CP is history. I cried a little when it happened actually.
Aaron
I have to ask Nathan, how did you customize your avatar? I thought I had it on full random.
Nathan
It looks like your blog supports Gravatar, which is where my picture is coming from.
Heather
Are you sure Starbucks bought Coffee people? I thought Starbucks just bought the old store locations, or took over the leases. Coffee people is still at the airport right?