The writer Laurell K. Hamilton wrote in one of her novels "I'd never met coffee that wasn't wonderful. It was just a matter of how wonderful it was."
That's largely my take. I do have some bean preferences (I like a lot of Ethiopian ones), but I feel that's a personal taste, much like wine or beer. The best thing you can do is try different ones and see what notes and flavors and roast styles work for you.
Brew styles depend on a bunch of things. I have some very coffee snob friends who swear by french press and other fancy gadgets, and I can't deny that they coffee I've had at their place is amazing.
That said, the last thing I want to do when I need coffee is anything complicated. I use a very good drop coffeemaker, and I grind my beans right before brewing. Clean the coffeemaker regularly, keep the beans in an airtight container, and you've hit the major concerns (we have very good water here, but if you don't, get a filter).
The writer Laurell K. Hamilton wrote in one of her novels "I'd never met coffee that wasn't wonderful. It was just a matter of how wonderful it was."
That's largely my take. I do have some bean preferences (I like a lot of Ethiopian ones), but I feel that's a personal taste, much like wine or beer. The best thing you can do is try different ones and see what notes and flavors and roast styles work for you.
Brew styles depend on a bunch of things. I have some very coffee snob friends who swear by french press and other fancy gadgets, and I can't deny that they coffee I've had at their place is amazing.
That said, the last thing I want to do when I need coffee is anything complicated. I use a very good drop coffeemaker, and I grind my beans right before brewing. Clean the coffeemaker regularly, keep the beans in an airtight container, and you've hit the major concerns (we have very good water here, but if you don't, get a filter).