Coffee of the Month Clubs?

[SheRa]

DF recently started getting into bringing coffee beans into work and grinding them right before making a pot every morning. he has no idea what he wants this year for Christmas, so i was thinking maybe a few months worth of a coffee of the month club. i haven't had any experience with these before, and don't know if it's as good an idea as i think it is. we aren't spending a LOT on each other this year, since we're saving for a wedding in may, but we want to do something for each other. he loves Green Mountain coffee, and i saw that they have a club, but would love to hear any opinions or recommendations that you guys have on this topic.

TIA!

[MaryH]

I have heard good things about Green Mountain (but never ordered from them). My recommendation for on-line (and I have ordered these before) is Peets.

Having said this, IF you could find someone in your area that roasts beans themselves, that would be the best. :D

[Robyncz]

Just yesterday I posted about Storyville Coffee on the French Press thread, but I'll repeat myself here because I received a sample of their coffee last week and was floored by how good it is.

They ship out the beans the day they are roasted and recommend that you use them within 12 days for optimal freshness. They have a weekly subscription program where they ship you a pre-determined quantity of coffee each week. I think it's a little bit expensive because of the shipping cost, but other than the place in town that roasts their own beans, it's the best coffee I've ever tasted. It puts the big-name guys to shame!

www.storyville.com

[funnybone]

I order from www.timothys.com but that's because I used to buy from them in Canada all the time. Our favorite it Best Blend (whole bean), but we order K cups as well now that we have a Keurig in our bar rec room.

[bobmark226]

I drink a constantly changing array of coffees, usually five or six at a time, but I really suggest that if you know he likes Green Mountain, go with Green Mountain, given their wide array of varietals and blends, rather than risk a roaster you're unfamiliar with. (I have many I like, but really, it's trial-and-error with a fair share of duds.)

Also, rather than joining a club, which ties you to a single type at pre-set (although it can be changed) intervals, and which would also have to be cancelled at some point since you mention budget issues, I might go with a variety sampler instead, either one of theirs of choose three or four kinds and make your own. The clubs usually throw in a free gift (travel mug, etc.) but you can add something a nicer of your own choosing if you go that route.

Bob
PS to funnybone: I'm surprised to learn Timothy's is still in business. They cleared out of NYC a while back and I thought they had gone under.

[funnybone]

PS to funnybone: I'm surprised to learn Timothy's is still in business. They cleared out of NYC a while back and I thought they had gone under.




Not in Canada. I prefer their coffee - the roasted beans aren't as dark and oily as a lot of coffee companies in the US. Just what we get used to, I guess. I also like The Second Cup in Canada as well. (Sorry I didn't see your post earlier, Bob.)