Reply #9: Here's a few good mail order roasters... [View All]

[Major Nikon]

Lighter roasts are probably what you want if the burned taste puts you off.

http://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com/

http://www.stumptowncoffee.com/

http://counterculturecoffee.com/

http://www.sweetmarias.com/prod.roasted.php

Ditch the whirlybird coffee grinder and the $10 Mr. Coffee maker if that's what you have. Buy a decent quality burr grinder. This one is not bad and is about at the bottom price point for a decent grinder.
http://www.amazon.com/Baratza-285-Maestro-Conical-Grinder/dp/B0000DDVS2

A little device called an Aeropress costs only $26 and makes an excellent cup of coffee. Use ~ 190-200 degree water for brewing.
http://www.amazon.com/Aerobie-AeroPress-Coffee-Espresso-Maker/dp/B0047BIWSK