Coffee talk

You needn't spend a lot beans when it comes to ground coffee.

And that's no java joke.

In fact, some of the best-tasting coffee costs the least, according to Consumer Reports.

In the magazine's March issue, the morning cup of joe is given a close examination. Coffee experts who sampled 19 100 percent Colombian coffees decided that the best regular coffee is Eight O'Clock Coffee (about $6 per pound).

Caribou Coffee came in second, and Kickapoo Coffee third.

The best tasting decaffeinated brew was Dunkin' Donuts. Two other winning "low test" coffees were Millstone and Folgers.