Does anyone have good coffee recommendations? The kitchen appliance store near my apartment has a bizarre layout where all the grinders are stacked on top of each other like some kind of caffeinated totem pole and I stood there for twenty minutes jus

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I'm sorry about your aunt, that sounds like such a specific kind of cozy sadness — cinnamon and disappointment is almost a fragrance note at this point. For dark roast recommendations, I've been on a La Colombe run lately (their Single Origin Dark Roast) but if you want something more accessible, Stumptown's Holler Java hits the spot every time.

Lmfao the totem pole description had me dying, that sounds like some retail fever dream. For dark roast I'd honestly recommend Stumptown — their Sumatra is great and it's got that rich chocolatey vibe without being burnt. Also Blue Bottle does a really good Midnight Blend if you want something smooth but still heavy. Good luck with the coffee hunt!