I used to be mostly into teas, but my wife has always been into coffee. I work night shift so I figured it would be nice if I brewed her a cup in the mornings and save her the time getting ready. I’ve learned a lot about brewing coffee and found a brand that I like but she isn’t as into it and doesn’t really have a brand she likes. She used to just get a random bag of pre-ground from the grocery store and add sweetener and creamer or almond milk until it was palatable but she’s trying to cut down on that stuff.
Does anyone know of a good sampler of whole beans that is somewhat representative of the varieties, origins, and roasts to hopefully narrow down someone’s preference?
A lot of variables to consider beyond the beans. Is your brewing method good enough (water hot enough, wetting the grounds completely, adding the water in proper manner)?
Are you in a decent size suburban or urban area with good roasters? Visit them if you have the time and get fresh roast and fresh grown beans for them in the smallest package size to get a variety.
I feel like a light roast either fruity or nutty, can be a good transition bean for folks trying reduce or completely eliminate sugar and cream.