I like
Kona coffee the best. That rich volcanic soil and moist climate makes for a rich, potent brew. Jamaican Blue Mountain is also pretty good and it is reported to have the highest caffiene content of 'em all. The Japanese buy nearly the entire crop (they like the high caffiene content) but you can still find it here and there.
What does everybody put in their coffee??
I quit using cream years ago but Land 'O Lakes has come out with a fat-free half 'n half that is pretty good. I put cream and sugar in the first cup of the morning but go black for the rest of the day. So I guess, then, that it
is possible to go back after going black
Sometimes, if I have coffee at night, I have it black put nutmeg in it. Lots of it. I grind it fresh from the nut with a rasp from my toolbox.
In the Winter, I drink a lot of green tea in the afternoon. The best I have found is from
Teas of Green in Berkely. The owner makes regular trips to Asia and handpicks the tea himself. My favorites are
Pi Lo Chun (deep and rich) and
Genmai cha (mild and toasty). The only problem is he doesn't carry
Lapsang Souchong, the Guiness Stout of teas. Its
extremely dark and potent with an overwhelming smokey flavor. Good for evenings in front of a fireplace. And, of course, it is sacrilege to put
anything in green tea.