Coffee, Anyone...?

[Mike682]

Well, my job now has Starbucks Coffee in the cafeteria. Since all I have to do is head to the lower level to grab a cup, I can't stop drinking this stuff. So far, I tried a bunch of their coffees and the ethiopian sidamo is my favorite.....

" I am cornholio......are you threatening me???"

Hehe :D

[Willow]

As I type this I am enjoying a mild with a shot in the dark (shot of expresso).

We drink the stuff everyday. We bought their coffee maker and buy their coffee 1/2lb per week. I generaly drink 1 cup a day, but on the odd day I may buy one at work.

Within 5 mins walking there are 4 Starbucks 1 of them in the Atrium of the building I work at.

I find coffe is like wine they each have their taste. AMJ was our fav till discontinued. Now we drink Komodo dragon.

[CrBoy]

I'm drinking a huge cup of coffee right now... I'm a huge fan of this amazing dark beverage...!!!

I drink at least 4 cups per day! :D
We produce Arabian Coffee here in my country, so everybody is addict to Coffee...

[McLoki]

We also have the starbucks coffee available at work. I drink 1 or 2 32oz cups of it per day. (insulated cup so stays at a decent temp for about 4 hours or so)

Michael

[Ron-P]

Enjoying a hot cup of Starbucks Caffè Verona right now, mmmmmmm yummy.

[CrBoy]

What's the deal with the Starbucks Coffee...? :confused:

[Mike682]

Breakfast blend right now....second cup for me so far (actually my 4th since a cup is 8oz)

[Willow]

What's the deal with the Starbucks Coffee...? :confused:


They use quality beans and brew the coffee at the right temperature.

Coffee is not just grinding beans and pouring hot water on them.

[Ron-P]

What's the deal with the Starbucks Coffee...?
Ummm, it's good coffee.

[Mike682]

What's the deal with the Starbucks Coffee...? :confused:

Starbucks is strong coffee. Put it this way: I got used to starbucks and now a cup from 7-eleven of Dunkin Donuts feels and tastes watered down..

[ninerbj]

Hey Willow!! Why wast you time with Starbucks when there is a "Timmies" on every corner!!
I would kill for a large Timmies!!

[CrBoy]

Starbucks is strong coffee. Put it this way: I got used to starbucks and now a cup from 7-eleven of Dunkin Donuts feels and tastes watered down..

I got ya... Nothing better to keep you awake than a huge cup of strong coffee... no milk, no coffee cream, no nothing.

Have you try the REAL Cuban style Coffee...? Half Cup of that will keep you awake for 1 week :cool:

[Ron-P]

no milk, no coffee cream, no nothing.
All this stuff does is ruin a good cup of coffee.

[Mike682]

I got ya... Nothing better to keep you awake than a huge cup of strong coffee... no milk, no coffee cream, no nothing.

Have you try the REAL Cuban style Coffee...? Half Cup of that will keep you awake for 1 week :cool:

No....but I used to do 3 shots of espresso at once during my undergrad days....whewwww!!

[Mike682]

All this stuff does is ruin a good cup of coffee.

I know a few people that take coffee straight. They swear that once you get used to just coffee w/out any thing else, you will never drink it any other way..

[ohskigod]

am I the only one that is a complete whore for the Chantico? I know its not coffee (I like thier coffee too, but I usually roll with the Dunkin Donuts)

[Ron-P]

That Chantico is some good (and powerful) stuff. I've had it a few times and have yet to finish that small cup.

I know a few people that take coffee straight. They swear that once you get used to just coffee w/out any thing else, you will never drink it any other way..
I never drink it any other way. Good coffee does not require flavorings, milk...etc. I do enjoy iced-coffee but again, just black. The only fu-fu coffee I enjoy is Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte which is only available in the fall.

[landry_p2000]

IT'S TOO DAMN HOT TO DRINK COFFEE!!! :eek:

[ohskigod]

[QUOTE=Ron-P]That Chantico is some good (and powerful) stuff. I've had it a few times and have yet to finish that small cup.


I can do one small cup in my sleep, have done two, but sits in the gut like lead. I can neither confirm or deny the fact that I am a complete Chocoholic! :p

[Willow]

Hey Willow!! Why wast you time with Starbucks when there is a "Timmies" on every corner!!
I would kill for a large Timmies!!


Cause tim's taste like burnt bottom of the pot compared to Starbucks

[faster100]

I love coffee, have 2 grinders... one of the nice Kitchenaids that has the glass hopper for the beans storage... I need more now, but usually i fresh grind my coffee daily. when im out i like dunkin donuts regular with french vanilla however it sometimes is to sweet depending on who's working. at home just sugar and whole milk, not cream, not french vanilla.. ect. Id like to try coffee black but im so damm used to the sweetness of milk and sugar it tastes bland, even with good beans..

[ohskigod]

and Landry, dude, if its a bad morning, its NEVER too hot for coffee :)

[CrBoy]

and Landry, dude, if its a bad morning, its NEVER too hot for coffee :)

You got that right! I get headaches if I don't drink coffee during the day...
I don't care if is 110F outside, I need COFFEE :eek:

BTW the milk really ruins the flavor of the coffee... black is the only way for me

[faster100]

I'll try black as you know what they say about that, :D I may end up likeing it

[landry_p2000]

and Landry, dude, if its a bad morning, its NEVER too hot for coffee :)
I hear ya Oshki. I thought my mom was pulling my leg about that. I love it in the fall/winter time, it wakes me up and puts a little pep in my step. :D

[CrBoy]

I'll try black as you know what they say about that, :D I may end up likeing it

LOL... :D

[HBombToo]

I never drink it any other way. Good coffee does not require flavorings, milk...etc.

Why ruin a good thing??? Black all the way and the stronger the better. I grind my own beans at home also and have a hard time enjoying any preground anything.

I also will drink coffee all day.

HBomb

[CrBoy]

Do you guys have Coffee Plantations in the States...? I guess you do but I don't know for sure...

[Mike682]

Do you guys have Coffee Plantations in the States...? I guess you do but I don't know for sure...

I think only in Hawaii..not sure about the mainland though

[CrBoy]

Here all is about Tourism, Coffee and Bananas... here's a pic from a nearby Coffee field...

http://www.paradisetourscostarica.com/images/Coffee%20field.jpg

[landry_p2000]

Wait! Where is Jaun Valdez? :D I thought the majority of coffee was grown in Columbia.(among other things) :confused:

[Mike682]

I think most of it is grown in Columbia..

[ohskigod]

It is, there slogan is "Columbian Coffee, for those who like good taste, but just cant handle our Cocaine"....LOL

[landry_p2000]

It is, there slogan is "Columbian Coffee, for those who like good taste, but just cant handle our Cocaine"....LOL

LOL :eek: :) :D

[Mike682]

It is, there slogan is "Columbian Coffee, for those who like good taste, but just cant handle our Cocaine"....LOL

Or afford it.....!!

Funny!! :D

[Willow]

Wait! Where is Jaun Valdez? :D I thought the majority of coffee was grown in Columbia.(among other things) :confused:

big portion yes, but coffee beans can be grown in Indonesia, Africa, south america. I may have missed places, but there are many regions which can grow the beans, again just like wine. You may have Xbean grown in columbia and the same bean grown in Africa it will yield a much different taste, due to climate and soil conditions.

[AsSiMiLaTeD]

I've never even tasted coffee, I don't like the way it smells - I'm wierd...

[Willow]

PM you are not the first person I hear say that

[ND13]

PM you are not the first person I hear say that

Yeah, but he is still weird ;) :D :eek:

[Willow]

Not disputing that :p

[CrBoy]

Colombia is one of the biggest Coffee producers in the world... High Quality Stuff...

[Mike682]

I love the smell of freshly ground coffee :D

[madmax]

Where is "here".
madmax

[wodom1]

I drink the occasional cup of coffee, but I still haven't really acquired the taste for it. I have to load it up with sugar and cream. Plus, if I drink too much of it, it makes my stomach upset. When I do have a cup I use coffee that my parents send me from Louisiana that's really good -- Community Coffee (www.communitycoffee.com) .

[aaharvel]

What's the deal with the Starbucks Coffee...? :confused:

people say the same thing about Walmart. Backlash always seems to follow success; merit or not is beside the point. My answer would be that Walmart is cheap. And Starbucks coffee tastes really good. ;)

[Sami]

I thought the majority of coffee was grown in Columbia.(among other things) :confused:
Actually Brazil is the largest coffee producer, as well as the largest beef producer.

[landry_p2000]

Actually Brazil is the largest coffee producer, as well as the largest beef producer.

Cool. I didn't know that. Now I know where to buy a good cup of coffee and a burger. :D
I still say "IT'S TOO HOT OUTSIDE FOR COFFEE!" :eek: (just kidding guys, drink up)

[CrBoy]

Top Ten Producers

Total production of exporting Members in crop years [60 kilo bags] AS OF 2004

Brazil ----------- 38667000
Colombia ------- 11500000
Vietnam -------- 9900000
Indonesia ------- 6488000
Ethiopia -------- 5000000
India ----------- 4850000
Mexico --------- 3867000
Peru ----------- 3455000
Guatemala ----- 3450000
Honduras ------ 2750000

[CrBoy]

Wait! Where is Jaun Valdez? :D

Esta en la casa tomando Cerveza!!! :D

[Ron-P]

Not just 3 weeks ago we bought a Breville Cafe Roma Espresso Maker. This thing is awesome. It was $300 on sale for $250 and the store had a "we pay the sales tax" weekend and then I got an additional 15% off on top of that so it came to $211.00.

Nothing beats a good cup of espresso in the morning.

[PolknPepsi]

How did you learn to operate a coffee machine like that? They look complicated.

[Polkersince85]

I drink about 6 16oz cups of real coffee (not the fancy crap) a day. I can run a 440 / hurdles with a coffee cup in my hand and not spill a :eek: drop.

[Sami]

I drink about 6 16oz cups of real coffee
Man, I'd be Lionel Richie dancing on the ceiling with that much caffeine...

[Ron-P]

I had 3 16oz glasses of ale (7.1 abv) at lunch and I am dancing on the ceiling. :)

[Mike682]

I drink about 6 16oz cups of real coffee (not the fancy crap) a day. I can run a 440 / hurdles with a coffee cup in my hand and not spill a :eek: drop.

That's 12 cups of coffee...96oz total...it's like taking a tropicana 96 oz jug and filling that thing up w/coffee everyday..

Avg cup of joe is around 100mg caffeine: that's 1,200 mg of coffee

!!Damnnnn that's a lot of java :eek:

[wlrandall]

LOL, looks like I found my therapy group. Love Starbucks as well. Did anyone catch the Aged Sumatra when it was out? It was the absolute best we had ever brewed.

[george daniel]

:D :D Jamican Blue Mountain,,only way to fly MAAN,grind em every morning !

[Mike682]

LOL, looks like I found my therapy group. Love Starbucks as well. Did anyone catch the Aged Sumatra when it was out? It was the absolute best we had ever brewed.

No, I missed it. Sounds good as I like Sumatra. Do you like the Christmas Blend? I enjoyed last year's blend (I think they brew a diff blend each year)

So far my top 3 reg brews/beans are
1) Ethiopa Sidamo
2) Caf'e Verona
3) Sumatra

[Ron-P]

Jamican Blue Mountain,,only way to fly MAAN,grind em every morning !
Some of, if not, the best coffee I've ever had, but it is damn tough to find around these parts.

[Danny Tse]

Starbucks coffee?? I used to get that at a private-sector job. Now all I can get at work is Costco coffee made with warm water from the bathroom (I kid you not)....and I have to pay $.25 per cup.

There's no Starbucks within 1/2 mile of my workplace....and I am too lazy to walk that distance. Although I've heard the Peet's Coffee is soon opening up next door....yipee!!

[Willow]

How did you learn to operate a coffee machine like that? They look complicated.


Is it hooked up to a power conditioner? or a power regulator?

[wodom1]

:D :D Jamican Blue Mountain,,only way to fly MAAN,grind em every morning !

Isn't that what they brew at the White House? I heard that stuff is outrageously expensive!

[landry_p2000]

Esta en la casa tomando Cerveza!!! :D

At the house drinking a beer! :D

[Mike682]

:D On my first cup today, Starbucks Sumatra. :D

[CrBoy]

I'm about to get my first cup today... "Cafe 1820" I really need it, am about to fall asleep...!

[Ron-P]

How did you learn to operate a coffee machine like that? They look complicated.
This is no coffee machine, it's sole purpose in life is espresso. It is very easy to use as well.

[Mike682]

Macy's had a killer deal on an espresso machine a few months back. Picked it up and had some fun making espresso. The milk frother is really cool too.

They actually look more complicated than they really are...Very easy to use.

[Ron-P]

Yep Mike, that is where we bought our espresso machine as well, Macy's.

[steveinaz]

I'm a coffee hog. I've never been a soda drinker so I drink coffee or water pretty much all day. I'm not much for fancy coffee, I drink mine black and love Folgers Dark Columbian.

[Mike682]

Yep Mike, that is where we bought our espresso machine as well, Macy's.

Once in a while, they have some really great sales on appliances. The wife also had some coupons, etc to deduct on top of the sale price.

I paid $13 for a cuisinart coffee maker, $19 for the melitta espresso..

can't pass that up

[Willow]

http://www.starbucks.com/ourcoffees/coffee_edu9.asp

[Mike682]

http://www.starbucks.com/ourcoffees/coffee_edu9.asp

When I started buying coffee, some people would say to freeze the coffee, others said to keep in the fridge. However, I got the best result by keeping it in an airtight container at room temp like the link above suggests.

I know it's best to grind just before brewing but sometimes I am lazy...

[kberg]

Bought one of these for the wife last Xmas after she specifically told me NOT to since it was rather pricey for just a coffee maker (the B100 model):

Keurig (http://www.keurig.com/b100a.asp?mscsid=TH3FCM2C78LL9L3AD5H5CE0SKRVV58SC)

...and she hasn't had coffee from anywhere else since!

The K-Cup idea is awesome.

[CrBoy]

I'm so bored and sleepy right now that I'd need to drink at least 1 galon of coffee to wake up...

Where's the good coffee when you need it...!

[George Grand]

My basic body protoplasm is equal parts caffeine, tobacco, salt, pepper, red meat, and rum.

Caffeine (by way of coffee) is very important to me. It pisses me off to no end that a lot of times when I go shopping, there is an abundance of freakin' RASPBERRY coffee, HAZELNUT coffee, CHOCOLATE coffee, BUBBLEGUM coffee, FRENCH VANILLA coffee, and TUTTI STINKING FRUTTI coffee, but no straight Columbian. This kills me, because I only like COFFEE FLAVORED COFFEE! Coffee is good stuff, and very important nutritionally. Luckies also don't taste the same without it. I don't go with the powdered shit either. Whole beans only in my house, ground a couple minutes before the pot is brewed.

George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)

[Ron-P]

COFFEE FLAVORED COFFEE!
You just might be on to something here George, a new flavor for the supermarket shelf. :D

[bobman1235]

Your "Coffee Flavored Coffee" comment reminded me of Denis Leary.

"You can get every other flavor except coffee-flavored coffee! They got mochaccino, they got chocaccino, frappaccino, rappaccino, Al Pacino, what the f--k?!"

[landry_p2000]

I'm about to get my first cup today... "Cafe 1820" I really need it, am about to fall asleep...!

I didn't believe that coffee actually would wake you up, but it is true. Coffee will wake you up for sure.

[CrBoy]

It takes about 30 minutes to "feel" the Caffeine effects in your body...
However after 16+ years drinking coffee [everyday] it doesn't really affect me much now...

[Sami]

I went a year caffeine free and was feeling great. Now I'm slowly getting back into the addiction. I seriously need to quit again. Don't drink coffee, only caffeine sodas, very mild compared to coffee. I guess my body doesn't like stimulant drugs, I just went apeshit when I accidentally took some ephedrine containing vitamin supplements. Now I take a close look at what those "vitamin" supplements contain as this really was labeled as multi-vitamin, not speed.

[Sami]

BTW guys, if you experience frequent urge to urinate and/or have prostate problems, you need lay off from caffeinated drinks.

[Mike682]

I went a year caffeine free and was feeling great. Now I'm slowly getting back into the addiction. I seriously need to quit again. Don't drink coffee, only caffeine sodas, very mild compared to coffee. I guess my body doesn't like stimulant drugs, I just went apeshit when I accidentally took some ephedrine containing vitamin supplements. Now I take a close look at what those "vitamin" supplements contain as this really was labeled as multi-vitamin, not speed.

Be very careful if you drink coffee and take any kind of epehdra. Also look out for an herb called guarana. The label will tell you how much caffeine the guarana is standardized to. Even if the product is labeled ephedra free, look for guarana. Also if anyone takes sudafed (pseudoephedrine) be careful as this is another form of ephedra.

When I worked in a vitamin store, people would buy stacker, trim-spa, xenadrine and all those kinds of supplements, all of them had epedra and guarana at the time. These things were powerful and when mixed with the additional caffeine from beverages, they could really mess you up: irregular heart beat, tremors, sweating, panic, etc.

[Sami]

Also if anyone takes sudafed (pseudoephedrine) be careful as this is another form of ephedra.
It has same kind of side-effects as ephedra, that's why "pseudo". The reason why some allergy medications are non-drowsy. Claritin-D (loradatine & pseudoephedrine) is something that I can take but not anywhere close to bedtime as it would keep me awake.

[michael_w]

Starbucks is good but I just can't handle paying four bucks a cup... I'm not THAT addicted yet. A place called Blenz makes decent coffee too.

[CrBoy]

Starbucks is good but I just can't handle paying four bucks a cup... I'm not THAT addicted yet. A place called Blenz makes decent coffee too.

I pay $1.50 per month here at my Company for the Coffee and i'm free to have as much coffee as I want... EVERY DAY...!

[bobman1235]

Starbucks is good but I just can't handle paying four bucks a cup... I'm not THAT addicted yet. A place called Blenz makes decent coffee too.

Regular coffee at Starbucks is just the same or cheaper than any other coffee chain (IE Dunkin Donuts). It's just that people always get blahblahchino with blahblah flavor at Starbucks, which obviously costs more. Plain ole coffee isn't much more than two bucks.

[George Grand]

If Dennis Leary only likes coffee flavored coffee too, then he's okay with me. All the other things he mentioned, ARE coffee flavored stuff, but all dicked up with other shit.

I started with cream and sugar. Then less cream and honey. Then evaporated milk and sugar. Then I had a revelation. Sweetened condensed milk. A small spoonful. THIS is a great way to drink coffee flavored coffee. It really arranges for the coffee to be very friendly to your mouth. SMOOOTH. Been doing it for about ten years now.

George Graand (of the Jersey Norsemen)

[Mike682]

I'm gonna try the sweetened condensed milk, it sounds good :)

[michael_w]

Ahh I didn't know plain black joe at starbucks was that cheap.

[Zero]

Hmm - mint mocha frapaccino....

Coffee just aint' my bag.

[TroyD]

I drink it black, I was told at a young age that if you want to drink coffee, drink coffee. If you want a milkshake go to an ice cream parlor.

I won't pay over a buck for a cup of coffee.

People will bitch to no end, justifiably so, about the price of gas as they are swilling down a cup of coffee from Starbucks that they paid 4 bucks (or whatever they charge) with no complaint. Makes no sense to me.

BDT

[PolknPepsi]

This is no coffee machine, it's sole purpose in life is espresso. It is very easy to use as well.

Thanks.....

[Willow]

Regular coffee at Starbucks is just the same or cheaper than any other coffee chain (IE Dunkin Donuts). It's just that people always get blahblahchino with blahblah flavor at Starbucks, which obviously costs more. Plain ole coffee isn't much more than two bucks.


There is no way DD coffee tates the same as Starbucks. I am not talking about the specialty coffee just plain stuff. coffee is not coffee. just like beer A is not the same as beer B or red wine A is not the same as red wine B

[Mike682]

There is no way DD coffee tates the same as Starbucks. I am not talking about the specialty coffee just plain stuff. coffee is not coffee. just like beer A is not the same as beer B or red wine A is not the same as red wine B

Agree 100%. Compared to DD, Starbucks is a "thicker and smoother" coffee with more kick. I do like DD coffee and I drink it once in a while. I really like the cups DD uses. Starbucks and 7-eleven use reg paper cups that have a fold on the lip(top) of the cup. Sometimes coffee will leak through this fold. To prevent this, I take a napkin and place it between the cup and that cardboard ring they put around the cup so your hands don't burn...I also make sure the hole in the lid is opposite the fold so it doesn't leak when I drink it.

[Willow]

enjoying etheopian sidamo today, never had it and quite good

[bobman1235]

There is no way DD coffee tates the same as Starbucks. I am not talking about the specialty coffee just plain stuff. coffee is not coffee. just like beer A is not the same as beer B or red wine A is not the same as red wine B

Whoa! Wasn't saying they taste the same - they taste NOTHING alike; Dunks is like water compared to Buckys. I'm saying the COST is about the same - reread my post. Someone was saying they'd n ever pay four dollars for a cup of coffee, but regular coffee at Starbucks COSTS about the same as at Dunks.

I have three family members who work for Starbucks and they hate the false claim about Starbucks being expensive, I have this drilled into me all the time. :)

[Mike682]

enjoying etheopian sidamo today, never had it and quite good

That's my all-time favorite :)

[Mike682]

Starbucks reg coffee, 16 oz, $1.75
DD reg coffee, 16 0z. $1.55

And when I order, I refuse to say venti, grande, etc....to me it's small, medium, large, etc.... :D

[Mike682]

Sippin on a Starbucks Breakfast Blend. Nice and light

[Willow]

Whoa! Wasn't saying they taste the same - they taste NOTHING alike; Dunks is like water compared to Buckys. I'm saying the COST is about the same - reread my post. Someone was saying they'd n ever pay four dollars for a cup of coffee, but regular coffee at Starbucks COSTS about the same as at Dunks.

I have three family members who work for Starbucks and they hate the false claim about Starbucks being expensive, I have this drilled into me all the time. :)


Sorry missed that part :confused:

[Willow]

they now have added sandwiches, they sound great

[CrBoy]

I'm drinking my second cup... black!

[Ron-P]

And when I order, I refuse to say venti, grande, etc....to me it's small, medium, large, etc....
Same here, saying words like venti, grande and such make me feel gay'ish.

[Willow]

Same here, saying words like venti, grande and such make me feel gay'ish.

even when referring to your manhood ?

[Ron-P]

I don't use those words when referring to my manhood either, don't need to, the bulge speaks for itself.

[billbillw]

I've been drinking 2-3 large mugs of coffee a day for more than 10 years. Usually only 1st thing in the morning. I ran out of coffee at the house a few weeks ago and forgot to get some on the way home. I thought that I could get by with some really strong ice tea. WRONG! What a way to ruin your day.
I'm such an addict that I ended up with 2 straight days of debilitating migranes before I finally went to Sams and restocked with some whole bean French Roast Millstone. I don't splurge for the really expensive stuff. I drink with cream only. No sweetner either. I fully agree with George on the Coffee flavored Coffee. I can't stand going to my In-laws because they only buy some crappy flavored stuff that nearly makes me puke!

Has anyone here read the article on Caffeine that was in National Geographic about 6 months ago? Great article. "It's the world's most popular psychoactive drug!"

[Willow]

they now have added sandwiches, they sound great


Update my wife tried the turkey :mad: she said it was crap. I had the chicken club, it was ok but not worth the price. Kinda like the bose of sandwiches.

[Willow]

I don't use those words when referring to my manhood either, don't need to, the bulge speaks for itself.


Girl at bar " is that a Grande in your pants" - "No it's a Venti extra hot no foam?!"

[landry_p2000]

No coffee for me, just a Ice Cold Lenny's lemonade.