Freshly ground beans with the correct temperature water is the secret. We use a BUNN coffee maker, brews a pot in about 3.5 minutes. Bought a lot of coffee on line, but found the best value in Tim Hortons that we get from Sams Club. Around Thanksgiving I'll get Hawaiian Estate coffee for the holidays. If it wasn't $50.00 plus a pound I'd drink it all the time.
BUNN ftw
There's a lot to be said for simplicity.
Hot, fast, consistent .
Beans from a local brewer- conscious cup. They're fair trade dealers, so always a good selection.