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I'm going to go with the previous posters. I like the fourth one as well. It looks like it will sit many as well as compliment many different sorts of interior designs and colors. The neutral wood tones will go well with just about anything. :) Just my two beans worth. Cheers! Brandon @...

William, This is a really, really subjective question. There are so many varieties each with their own subtle variations (even in the same blend)! The best advice to give is to go slowly. Enjoy each cup. Find what you like best. What is best tasting to me is not the same for you. Experiment...

I disagree. Coffees of Hawai'i puts at least 10% pure Kona beans in every bag. Guaranteed. It's enough to make the island kick you in the teeth. FWIW. :)

Interesting!!! The globalization of the economy would naturally affect coffee (as it is one of the most widely consumed beverages in all recorded history) but to hear that an historically closed nation such as China would adopt American coffee trends is truly astounding! Any news links/articles...

Air = Bad. Water = Bad. Counter those two things, and you should be good. Also, despite the persistent myth, putting your coffee in the fridge is NOT a good idea to keep it fresh! Quite the contrary! Moisture can be introduced in this way! So don't even think about it! Cheers! Brandon @...

Well said! I am new to this whole online game as well! Was looking for a way to explore a hobby AND potentially earn a little pocket change to sweeten the deal (or at least pay for hosting costs). So far it's been an arduous journey, but I've thoroughly enjoyed writing, talking, and sharing...

Coffee is coffee! Grind it, roast it, blend it, drink it! Doesn't matter!!!! If you ENJOY it, don't bother with elitist criticism. It's pointless. Do what you enjoy, my friends! That being said...I love light roasts! OMNOMNOMNOM! Cheers! Brandon @ HalfCafReviews

Hm. Odd. I've been drinking nigh on a pot a day for a long time now. I quit drinking coffee for some time due to travel and I needed a break. Nothing happened. I missed my coffee, surely, but I didn't nearly die or anything! Cheers! Brandon @ HalfCafReviews

Well, I am of the mind that since I always am in motion and am always drinking coffee, my drink should be like me! Fast, quick, delicious, and BIG! (Haha) Hence, I use a 16 oz Mr. Coffee mug (purchased my my mother, God bless her) filled with my roast of the day, doctored liberally with both...

Could not have said it better, Ellie. Thank you for that enlightened response. I literally can think of nothing to add to that! Starbucks is a conglomerate eyesore these days, but we are indebted to them here in the States for bringing quality coffee recognition to the masses.

Well, the concept of "beginner" and "roasting" don't really mesh well together. It's a fairly complicated art. Anyone can roast, 'tis true. However, roasting and roasting WELL are two totally different things. And I'm going to share a tip that many roast machine vendors will hate me for: the...

I drink a pot a day. No joke. I'm an addict. I have a problem. Is there such a thing as Coffee Anonymous? Haha. Cheers! Brandon @ HalfCafReviews

That sounds like a great vacation idea! Wow! Keep in mind, though, that coffee plantations are rarely glamorous, tourist-centric affairs in third world countries! That being said, I wouldn't mind doing something similar!

I am Brandon, your friendly coffee addict and local blog webmaster! I have been drinking coffee since I attained the age of reason! I enjoy a good cup of gourmet coffee, but I do not enjoy paying ridiculous prices for it! As a result, I am attempting to dash about the online world gathering...