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Do you mean which beans or brewing method?

Beans is personal preference, but key is to buy beans roasted within the last two weeks. The bag will have a roast date on it, if it doesn't then they're commercial beans and probably stale.

Personally love v60 pour-overs or moka pots. But have recently gone down the espresso rabbit hole and haven't looked back.

The key is to get a good grinder.

For traditional coffee just a Baratza Encore which you can get refurbished for ~$110.

For espresso you need to spend some $$ and would recommend Eureka Mignon or Niche Zero. A decent espresso set up will cost $700 at the minimum between the machine & grinder, but you can easily spend up to 4 grand.

 

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Starbucks Breakfast Blend 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08ZWDNMSZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_…

I make 4 shots of espresso with this and mix it with Silk Dark Chocolate Almond milk as creamer. 

I actually get the Almond milk delivered too:

https://www.amazon.com/Silk-Organic-Original-Almond-Milk/dp/B00503DQIA?…

I use 1/2 container as creamer per 4 shots of espresso. 

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I am also big into espressos and prefer a medium roast. I think Lavazza makes a good med roast bean. I also agree with the above, if you can find a locally roastery that would be good. The more recent the roasting, the better the cup.

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