You may want to get yourself an espresso maker then. Forced boiling water through finely-ground, compacted, very dark roast grounds. It's the only thing that gets you that stand-a-spoon-up-in-it dark brew. Espresso and cappuccino are the only reasons I go to Starbucks.
..... Make the Perfect Espresso Shot
..... How to Properly Pull Espresso Shots and Tamp
Almost like teaching someone how to do the perfect Sanchin thrust.
It's a great after-meal coffee.
- Bill