I don’t make coffee super often… because I’m an absolute heretic and drink Java Monster or Cafe Mocha Soylent and occasionally hate myself… but when I do I want a good cup, something not too bitter or burnt-tasting but with a good flavor.
So I’m looking for something that is… y’know, fancier than Folgers but not exactly Kopi Luak either.
My current go-to is Lavazza Intenso. I just got an aeropress (thanks to all the folks on here who recommended it) and I have a hand burr grinder … somewhere…
So. What should I be trying, assuming I want tasty coffee that isn’t priced like it’s made of gold?
Ideally you’d look for the specialty coffee roasters in your area/country and order freshly roasted coffee from them if the price suits you.
My personal “cheap” go to is from the Lidl brand (Bellaron?). It goes for about 8-10€/kilo, it’s a medium roast (lowest "intensity’) and tastes decent. Whole beans of course. It’s 100% arabica which is what you should go for anyway. Supermarket coffees are usually darker roasts and you might want to grind coarser than usual. Just don’t be discouraged if the first few brews aren’t to your liking. You might have to adjust. Good luck!