Straight, black, and hot. I love coffee and go through at least a pot a day (would be more but I started drinking more water). I like the dark roasts and bold flavored coffees the best, but can drink just about anything unless it has been over-sweetened or creamed to death. (I am a sucker for the Starbucks Caramel Macchiato, though). I used to buy beans and grind them fresh every pot, but we went on a budget and coffee was one of the sacrifices, so for my daily brew it is usually one of the cheap national brands like Folgers or Maxwell House.