Last night we went down to Chicago for dinner (Foodlife), Fireworks, and Parade. All the Christmas lights were lit for the first time downtown as well. We had a great time with friends from church and Missy from Carolina (who lives downtown). At dinner I drank some Intelligentsia brand coffee and then after the parade and fireworks we went to Intelligentsia for mochas. I used to be a barista at Starbucks. That leads me to this post. The best five coffee brands in the world. Feel free to offer your own favorites.
5. Newport ("roast their own" - not a chain - located in Bannockburn, Illinois)
4. Starbucks ("bold" brands - Espresso, Verona, Guatemala, etc.)
3. Dunn Bros. Coffee ("roast their own" - chain)
2. Intelligentsia (chain)
1. Trader Joe's (brew at home - especially like Peaberry)
An aside: I've never had Peet's. I don't particularly like McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, Gloria Jeans, or Caribou - but can drink them.
5. Newport ("roast their own" - not a chain - located in Bannockburn, Illinois)
4. Starbucks ("bold" brands - Espresso, Verona, Guatemala, etc.)
3. Dunn Bros. Coffee ("roast their own" - chain)
2. Intelligentsia (chain)
1. Trader Joe's (brew at home - especially like Peaberry)
An aside: I've never had Peet's. I don't particularly like McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, Gloria Jeans, or Caribou - but can drink them.
