I've been buying from a local roaster for years, and have pretty much perfected making coffee in a French press. I enjoy the ritual of waking up in the morning and making a good cup of coffee to go with breakfast. However, since we had our first child, it's been pretty hit-or-miss when when it comes to making a cup in the press or having to throw in a K-Cup to get by. Switching back and forth really has made me appreciate the importance of fresh ground beans, compared to whatever the hell it is that they pack into KCups. It's not just the flavor either, the lack of caffeine I get when I use the Keurig over making actual coffee is so huge that I might as well not of had a cup at all. I've recently switched over to making a cup of tea on the busy mornings and that's made a big difference.
I really need to invest in a decent drip machine that has a timer set for 6 AM. At least then I could grind my beans the night before, and have a decent cup in the morning. It's crazy how much having a child wreaks havoc with your basic life rhythms.
I really need to invest in a decent drip machine that has a timer set for 6 AM. At least then I could grind my beans the night before, and have a decent cup in the morning. It's crazy how much having a child wreaks havoc with your basic life rhythms.