I appreciate quality over quantity as I only drink a cup or two in the morning, max. My hardware is a Technivorm Moccamaster drip machine and Baratza Virtuoso bur grinder.

I've been tempted to try home roasting but didn't feel like breaking multiple hot air popcorn poppers. Sometimes I buy beans from a local independent roaster. Until recently I was ordering Kona beans from the Big Island but shipping to Canada has skyrocketed. I switched to mail order from Cafe Volcanik and have some Jamaican Blue Mountain beans on the way to try for the first time....however they aren't single estate.

In terms of coffee chains, I accumulate gift cards from Sbux, Tim Horton's and Second Cup because they are the easy gift for many people but I'm not crazy about any of the chains. The cards get used up on road trips and airport stops. Peet's I've tried and just thought was okay.