I've drank coffee for over 40 years. I consider myself a total coffee snob for sure. I prefer the dark roasts, but I dislike the bitter aftertaste of a Starbucks. I buy the Dark Italian Espresso Roast whole bean bags by Eight O'clock. They are sold in Walmart for $12.98 for a 2 lbs. bag. I grind the beans at the beginning of each week. It is by far the smoothest dark roast I've ever had and the added plus of no bitter aftertaste. In a single cup, Keurig style maker I use 2Tbsp of grounds per 8 oz water, but you can adjust that to make it weaker. I can't stand coffee that tastes like hot water. Hope this helps!
