My favorite would be a very dark roast, made very strong, preferably through an espresso machine, served with steamed whole milk, a "coffee crema" in France, a latte here.
I mostly drink it black if I don't have the perfect scenario #1.
I am having a difficult time making the perfect cup at home anymore. I've tried numerous things. I have a real swiss espresso maker that weighs a ton, (forget the name), but tired of the cleanup for one cup of coffee. Then I went to a crazy thing that looks like a syringe, had great reviews, it got messy...long story. then I received the "free" Senseo, machine. I like the concept, but the coffee isn't strong enough for me and really doesn't taste good.
Sweet pea has a new fancy machine that is very clever, and makes great coffee. It's a Nespresso with very pretty, colorful pods. I'm trying not to think about it.
Signed,
Unhappy with current coffee making