Coffee questions

[drmeow]

I hope this is the right forum for this. I am not a coffee drinker, but I like to have coffee in the house to serve to my guests. I have two French presses - a small (1 or 2 serving I think) and a regular size. I'd like to get some 1 - 4 serving size packages of coffee (so most of it stays sealed until I have a guest) for guests. What do you recommend?

[magicarpet]

1. Hawaiian coffee is good,... very flavorful,...

It is called Kona,...

Source Artificial Intelligence,....

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Kona coffee is recognized for its smooth, mild taste, and low acidity, making it a popular choice for coffee drinkers.
Rare and Exclusively Grown:
The Kona Coffee Belt is a small area, limiting the production of Kona coffee, which contributes to its higher price.
Hand-Picked and Processed:
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100% Kona Authenticity:
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Examples of Kona Coffee Producers:
Big Island Coffee Roasters, Kona Coffee & Tea, Hawaii Coffee Company, Greenwell Farms, and Kona Coffee Company.

[drmeow]

2. Thanks

I'll have to see if any of those brands sell small packages like I'm looking for.

[mercuryblues]

3. Find a store like

The Fresh Market. They let you buy the quantity you want. They sell whole beans, but there is a grinder free to use.

[drmeow]

9. I hadn't thought of that

I know there are different roasts and different ways to grind coffee - what would be a good "kinda acceptable to most people" option? I literally never drink coffee so I have no idea about these things.

[mercuryblues]

11. I like Kona

Jamaican Blue.

Any medium blend is my go-to.

[magicarpet]

4. One route you might consider is getting the Kruger cup.

Although Kruger cup has its own machine that brews coffee per cup.

There is no reason you can't open the Kruger cup or a few for that matter. Pour the grounds from the Kruger cup into your French coffee brewer. And the hot water. Let it sit awhile. Then serve it up.

The thing is these Kruger cups are all sealed, and should have an extended shelf life. So that might be good for your arrangement.

Here are some Kruger cup canisters with the fresh coffee grounds in a sealed single serving cup. If you look around you will find these all over the place. Try Amazon too.

https://rossocaffe.com/collections/reserve-edition-collection

More,
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[usonian]

5. A couple of options

First, Starbucks (the brand I love to hate) makes an instant coffee called Via.
I even took some on a trip where I was unsure what coffee would be available.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1735672/things-know-starbucks-via-instant-coffee/
A review, not a purchase link.

Another which I have tried (I live a weird life) is to get some K cups and find a CHEAP Keurig at the thrift store or a knock-off.
I have seen (and bought) a big Keurig for $20 to $24, and a one-cup knock-off for $8.
I visited my daughter's place and brought some inexpensive but good Italian Roast (Safeway/Signature brand) but forgot to being the machine. So I found that $8 model (clean) at a thrift store nearby.

Both of these options last a long time and deliver a quality brew.

Added bonus, my favorite coffee, Philz, came out with k-cup versions.

A bag just lasts too long for one person before it loses its freshness, and I have tried several methods of storage, not including nitrogen flush.

Happy ☕️ coffee ☕️ time!

What have I done recently? My son in law and friends visited and I got out the Mister Coffee, not knowing how much they would drink. I opened a bag of Peet's Italian roast (good stuff) and sent the rest home with them. They'll consume it twice as fast as I could.

[drmeow]

7. Thanks

I've always been told by my coffee drinking friends that instant coffee is really bad. Maybe I'll try having some of the Starbucks instant coffee around. I do have some gift cards to use up.

The K-Cups would be a viable option except that they are an environmental disaster - otherwise I would have bought a Keurig years ago!

[usonian]

10. I use so little of everything, living by myself, and recycle a lot of stuff, that my impact is minimal.

Anyway, the Via may not be gourmet quality, but why invest in something you basically never use?

Some grocery stores, besides "coffee and tea" shops may have do-it-yourself dispensers so you can get beans in any quantity.

When I lived near a Peet's store, they would package small bags of beans, so that might be a reasonable option.

[mwmisses4289]

6. Do you have a vacuum sealer?

You could portion out your coffee (1-2 tablespoons per 6-8 oz water) then seal it and store it. Then you would have the perfect amount when guests come over.

[drmeow]

8. That WOULD be a good idea

unfortunately I don't have a vacuum sealer! I've toyed with getting one multiple times but I just don't think I'd use it that often.