I have Cambridge Gourmet Coffee, Carmel French Vanilla flavor, and Coffee-mate creamer – original. So my question is how much carmel french vanilla stuff do I put in the filter? I only need some for about 2 coffee cups worth, also how much of creamer and sugar do i put in? Thx for your help, and if you can’t tell this is my first time drinking coffee.

I’m looking for some suggestions for good coffee to give as a gift. The person really doesn’t care for Starbucks, and I’d really like to give a variety pack of nice coffee. Also, any good decaf blends would be great too!

Thanks!

thats kind of a odd mix…big macs and coffee..

If so, what did you think of it? Is it really worth the expense and the "process?"
In case you don’t know and are curious: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kopi_luwak

I’m thinking about opening a gourmet coffee house in my area and need a good name. A name that will catch attention but also is clear that the business involves coffee (espresso). I’ve played with the idea of using my name (Tammy’s …..) but it doesn’t seem very "coffee" to me! I appreciate any and all suggestions! Thanks!
I would like it to be a combination of a place that you can pick up and go but also a trendy, comfortable atmosphere that you can hang out at, read, play chess and socialize. I’m picturing some standard cafe tables and chairs and also big "fluffy" chairs in groups <a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/TammyB/Latte.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket – Video and Image Hosting"></a>.

it is always grouped with Maxwell house and the generic brands. Is there really a difference, or is it just packaging and marketing?

When I make coffee using my regular coffee maker, I use one tablespoon ground coffee per two cups of water. I used to work at a gourmet coffee shop and this is how we did it. I just can’t get a nice dark cup of coffee using my french press. What is your water to grounds ratio?
I know you are supposed to use fresh coarse ground coffee.
and water just off a boil.
ANYBODY? Please?

What do you recommend for the best coffee?

I read on this site that a ‘burr’ style of coffee grinder should be used over a ‘blade’ type to get a more consistent grind. What type of grinder is usually used in the gourmet coffee section of the grocery store where you grind your own beans?