Hey guys,

Just wanted to ask your opinions. So the other day I went to Artisans roast and ordered a filtered coffee. Personally I found it a little light and a slight tinge of sour. So I went online and it seems that everyone is chasing this lighter more acidic sort of coffee (unless I am much mistaken). Is it weird that I think a darker more bitter roast which would not be as sour is better? Or am I missing out on some flavor or taste that I did not really pick up from the cup? Could it be that what I am missing is the flavors of the coffee oil which would not be there because of the filtering?

Also I am looking to get a manual grinder to make some coffee with a french press. Can anyone recommend any coffee beans that might be worth trying?

Really cannot remember d.. but I wanted to test if I would like it (keeping mind open to new stuff). It would appear I should ask the barista for a darker roast next time. Just curious but what do you guys see in the lighter roast. Is there anything i should look out for when drinking it? A better understanding may give me a bit more appreciation for it.

Hey Coffee Sifus,

I finally got my Hario Ceramic Grinder and cant wait to get some coffee beans to brew using a French Press method. I am looking for a relatively darker roast, slightly more bitter with interesting flavors. I am not really looking for that acidic slightly more sour coffee. Can someone please recommend where and what beans I should get? Any recommendation on how to brew it are also greatly appreciated. I know I mentioned that I wanted a darker roast but I am willing to keep an open mind to any suggestions that you may think are interesting. Thanks in advance guys!

Edit: Also I went to Ben's at Publika yesterday to get some beans. Although its helpful they labeled flavors and roasting dates of their beans, very little info about the roasting was mentioned.

This post has been edited by nicknyhk: May 26 2014, 12:02 PM