Coffee
Everyone's favorite wake-me-up can be somewhat complex if you're really looking for a great cup of Joe.
Beans
The key to good coffee  is to buy whole beans and grind them when you are ready to make the coffee - not before.
Even with whole beans, coffee doesn't keep long. You want to buy the coffee from a purveyor who has roasted it recently â preferably in the last couple days. Find a coffee company in your area who roasts locally, or try Internet sources that roast their own beans and then immediately ship to you.
Online coffee providers to consider are La Colombe and Peet's.
Pods
Coffee pods are convenient ways to make espresso one by one with no mess and no grinding. While the result is not as good as freshly ground beans, it's convenient and the quality is decent. Pods only work with espresso machines specifically made for pods.
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