Coffee beans. How do I make them make coffee?

[Harbo]

Coffee is at its best generally about 5 days from roasting - something that store bought coffees can never achieve.

Rod

 

[MrTeroo]

If you go down the filter method, avoid the machines that keep the coffee hot - it can stew them.
Use a cheap filter funnel placed over your mug.

Rod

There is a cunning way around that - just make the amount you need.
1 cup, 2 cups

That's how I use mine.

 

[Farmer Giles]

Ditto about Starbucks, mediocre coffee and don't pay their UK taxes, I avoid a lot of companies like Starbucks and Boots, they avoid tax, I avoid them.

Coffee bean wise, I like to try a variety rather than stick to one bean.

Also ditto on the high fat low carb diet and no statins, I like my cholesterol