Coffee is a critical component of my day. And it's delicious.

Hot coffee on wooden table
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I'm not a huge fan of coffee chains and think that they prioritize the flavored, sweet, gimmicky coffee and ignore the basics. The basics mean, the coffee should taste great black. Add some sugar if you want, maybe a little cream, but the mark of a great coffee place is how the roasted, ground bean tastes without anything to dress it up.

The cup of coffee and beans
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Here are a few for you to consider for the new year.

And if you're a roaster looking to transport your roast, you can contact Kenny at Accurate Transport, a listener of the show who called in to give his information, at Kenny@accuratetransport.net

Enjoy!

Boro Bean in Hopewell from Drew on 287

Barista's Coffee House in Linwood from Sharyn in Springfield

Blue Bears Cafe in Princeton from Patricia in Hamilton

Turtle Beans in Bordentown from Jill in Hamilton

Rook Coffee in Monmouth and Ocean County

Coffee Corral in Red Bank

Runway Cafe in Lumberton from Bob in Lumberton

How You Brewin' in Surf City from Susan in Waretown

Ventnor No. 7311 in Ventnor City

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The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 talk show host Bill Spadea. Any opinions expressed are Bill's own. Bill Spadea is on the air weekdays from 6 to 10 a.m., talkin’ Jersey, taking your calls at 1-800-283-1015.

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