At my office, we drew names for Christmas party, and I drew the name of a woman who LOVES coffee, the stronger the better. Can anyone give me some suggestions as to what to buy for her, other than the personalized coffee mug Im getting her? I really need help here, cause I dont drink coffee and Im really stumped here. PLEASE, someone help me before this coming Monday!
2006-12-13 03:29:31 · 13 answers · asked by lilsis3070 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Non-Alcoholic Drinks
A dark roasted Colombian coffee is good and strong.
2006-12-13 03:31:56 · answer #1 · answered by wvucountryroads 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anything with the description "dark roast," "French roast," or "espresso roast" will be suitably strong. My favorite coffees for these roasts come from Kenya and Sumatra. Almost any coffee shop employee in a store that sells whole beans should be able to help you.
One other thing, if you're buying for a coffee lover make sure you buy WHOLE beans, not grounds. Whole beans hold their flavor much better.
2006-12-13 03:51:26 · answer #2 · answered by lcraesharbor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to know whether she loves coffee in the sense of being a heavy coffee drinker, or whether she considers herself a coffee aficionado.
If she is just a heavy drinker, go to starbucks.
If she is a coffee snob then you need to get something European (i.e., Illy or Lavazza, Illy has the cooler packaging). You can get them online at Amazon in the 'gourmet food>coffee section. If you must stick with American, get Peets (online at http://www.peets.com). Coffee snobs look down on Starbucks, trust me, I am one and I give a little disapproving tut everytime I pass one.
2006-12-13 03:41:18 · answer #3 · answered by DrD 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lavazza Gold is generally reckoned to be the best coffee available on the market. Failing that, try anything by Illy. You will find them in good Italian delicatessens.
Good luck.
2006-12-13 03:34:39 · answer #4 · answered by Superdog 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just get anything that says dark roast or bold. Folgers has a great Columbian Roast. If you are looking for more of a gourmet or expensive coffee, Starbucks is my fav. They have a good bold roast.
2006-12-13 03:39:33 · answer #5 · answered by Mel 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I like Starbucks espresso roast. They may have a stronger one. Just look on the label. It will say whether it is mild or bold or extra bold.
2006-12-13 03:37:51 · answer #6 · answered by kat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try Barnie's or Joffrey's they both have amazing coffee, and can help you with the selection. Also anything Colombian/South American is really strong.
2006-12-13 03:33:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her a pound of starbuck's, just ask the cashier which is the strongest (they're all pretty strong there!)
2006-12-13 03:32:52 · answer #8 · answered by Angelina 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
starbucks has strong coffee. and it's reasonable and wrapable.
2006-12-13 03:40:11 · answer #9 · answered by happyday to you 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
starbucks has a bold they would probably like
2006-12-13 03:32:15 · answer #10 · answered by jibjab1978 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋