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Various Non-Bald Discussions => General Discussion => Topic started by: warhawk on September 09, 2007, 04:55:57 AM
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hey my fellow chrome domes..... as i sit here drinking my hot cup of coffee & preparing myself 2 work..... i was wondering.... do u guys/gals drink coffee & if ya do... how much?
i'll start: i usually drink a cup of coffee b4 going 2 work & probably drink 4-5 cups during work 2 keep me going. so.... how 'bout u? or do u guys drink those energizer drinks like red bull........
WARHAWK O0
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I drink a little coffee, but not much. Have to be in the mood for it and usually only when it's cold outside. For years I've been addicted to diet pepsi. I would probably drink a half gallon a day sometimes, starting with a 32 ounce in the morning. In the past 6 months, I've developed an acid reflux problem with erosions in my esophogus. It made drinking almost any type of soda a painful experience. I really went through caffiene withdrawals the past couple of months, but feel better for giving it up. Still workin on getting the acid reflux under control due to lots of other stuff I eat.
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I drink 2 cups every morning. Since I retired drink much less, since used to drink a lot at work, it was always available. After doing a spinning class, couple of times a week, will follow-up with a cup at Starbucks with fellow spinning members.
I tend to like a Hazelnut mix.
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I'm a coffee junkie. I'll have my morning cup to get me going and sometimes drink it all throughout the day.
I'm glad you brought this up warhawk because I've actually been thinking about this lately. I came across something on the internet the other day about the bad effects of coffee. Some of the points I can remember were that it increases irritability. It sucks other nutrients from your body. Can mess with your nervous system and make you have delirium.
Those are just a few I can remember. Also I'm sure I do not have all the facts exactly straight as I am just trying to remember some key statements. But I figured you being a RN you may be able to give me some insight on this, or at least straighten the facts out for me. Because I love my coffee but if it's a real health hazard I would try to kick.
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Coffee drinker for years, at least 3 cups in the morning. I grind the beans the night before and have a coffee maker with a timer to have the pot ready for me when I start my work day....love the smell of coffee in the house as the sun is coming up.
In all honesty, cafiene doesn't have a tremendous effect on me. I can drink a cup o' joe at night or a couple of cokes and still fall asleep with little difficulty.
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Schro, I think we are in the same boat with our coffee appreciation. I also drink about 3 cups in the a.m., and think the sun rising without coffee brewing is just not quite right, lol.
I was a daily drinker during my commute to Manhattan for at least 25 years. I did hit a point where I was drinking way too much though, about 7-8 cups a day. Not good.
Right now I'm having about 2 cups in the morning, and not really drinking more during the day. Though I have been hitting the Rockstars' up with more frequency.
And WarHawk, if you could give us a bit more insight to the effects on our bodies and nervous system it would be appreciated. I have heard people say when they do stop they feel quite a few changes in their health.
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I don't drink coffee at all, but I drink 6-7 cups a day of green tea during the winter months. If that counts :)
Eat less drink more burn more!
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I like to get the days started with a nice coffee ENEMA O0
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I like to get the days started with a nice coffee ENEMA O0
TMI!!!
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TMI!!!
You think THAT'S scary.....
whatever you do....don't form a mental image of what that might look like :*)) :*))
Nahhhhhh....for those who don't know my SICK sense of humor.....
I love coffee, man....get the day started with probably 4 cups (administered ORALLY, thank you very much).....that holds me well for the day when I have to work that night......can't be too wired at the bar....tend to get irritable with customers.
If I have the day off....I'll nap and then do it again for the afternoon and evening's activities!
Caffeine is a double-edged sword for me.....really gets the creative juices flowing for the day...but if somethin' goes wrong....it can really magnify the issue(s) and then everything is tainted......that is until I pull out of the tailspin with a nice healthy Ketel One over ice......then we're back on track. O0
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Like the rebalded Schro and Lance, I'm, too, a coffee junkie. I'll have morning cups to get me going and sometimes drink it all through the day. My coffee maker has a timer and I wake up to a hot cup.
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TMI!!!
You think THAT'S scary.....
whatever you do....don't form a mental image of what that might look like :*)) :*))
a nice healthy Ketel One over ice......then we're back on track. O0
Now that's what I'm talking about. O:O
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OK Warhawk.. you always find some of hte silliest thngs to chat about. I gotta meet you some day... LOL. I dont drink coffee unless it is like below freezing out or its on a nice cool crisp fall morning out on my deck over lookign teh mountains as I observe the elk, deer, squirels and bears getting ready for winter. Sounds liek a dream doesnt it. Well it is...LOL.. no but i do drink it in the winter time only. On a normal day... i would normally have a cigarette...but....tat changed today. Its rough..but i got up and went and got me my favorite... a nice tall cold cup ( 44 oz to be exact) fountain Pepsi from the local Shell mart. Keep prayin for me you all. I have kept myself busy today. Me and the son went fishing..bb gun shooting...trail walking..and just driving around my old neighborhood. Oh andanther thing...dont call child protection on me.. but i let him drive my truck out in teh country..he is only 9 ...lol he enjoyed it..he was scared. well time to go out to eat with the parents for grandparents day.. YOu all DID remember Grandparents Day DIDNT YOU?
See ya
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I'm not a big fan of the taste of coffee. Though, on occasion I'll grab one of those blended drinks for some caffeine.
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mtn. dew or full throttle. not a coffee fan.
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I have had to stop drinking coffee and caffeinated beverages because like SlyInKc,I have developed a bad acid reflux problem my doctor told me that my 2 cups of coffee and 6 can Coke Zero daily intake was having an effect on my blood pressure.
Espresso coffe always got me going in the morning.
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Love Hawaiin Kona Coffee...too much...I know I've had my fill after I begin to shake to the extreme! :o
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Another coffee junkie here. During the week I will have three cups in the morning and fix a half pot at work in the evening.
Tonight I just finished my third cup and now am ready for bed. Do I have a problem with caffeine? Yea, if I go a day without coffee (and it has been years) I will get a severe headache.
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Hey thats an idea... let me stop the caffenine intake along with the no nicotine intake..and im good to go. Anyone second the motion? Damn I would be in the mental institution. ARGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG !!!!!!!!! :Xo! Im just turing into one of those people who can turn their heads all the way around. Hey but Im doing it ..i have almost made it 24 hours...longest damn 24 hours of my life so far....and not taking anything to help ease it yet.. I do have some of those nicotine gum thingys but havent used them yet. Sorry this seems to have really went off track of waht this post is supposed to have been about...ARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGG
lol
Tim
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I've had withdrawl caffeine headaches too and they are very debilatating.
Tim keep going mate you are a champ.
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one vice at a time bro. you really don't wanna make it worse on yourself. kick nicotene first. it is the worst. in a couple months you can work on caffeine. trying to do too much at one time will work against you on all fronts. you can do it if you use your brain, er i mean our advice. ha ha haj/k bro. take it easy. one at a time.
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Hey thats an idea... let me stop the caffenine intake along with the no nicotine intake..and im good to go. Anyone second the motion?
Well, it's funny you mention that Tim - That's exactly what my partner did - when he gave up the ciggies, over ten years ago now, he found that, without the nicotine to balance it out, the coffee was making him speed way too much so he switched to herbal teas - & yes - he did get the horrendous headaches associated with caffeine withdrawals. He also gave up going to pubs for a long time - since, alcohol weakens your resolve too.
I also love my coffee but even though I haven't yet given up smoking, I have cut down a lot recently & I am also now finding that I can really feel it now if I have too much coffee - used to drink it all day quite happily, now about two or at most three cups a day is all I can comfortably take before it starts making me feel pretty 'orrible!
Well done in not having a ciggie for 24 hours .... total respect bro! .... O0 It can only get easier (we hope!) with time!
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Never really liked coffee, but I will have a cappuccino occasionally, but usually only during the winter months... most of the time I'm a Mountain Dew or Dr Pepper junkie :@`
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I'm a coffee snob/junkie! Like Schro Unplugged, I'm at about 3 cups a day, BUT unlike him, I don't grind the night before and set the timer... I have a Grind and Brew coffee maker, so all I have to do is put the beans in the hopper at night and set the timer! It doesn't get any fresher than that!
And as Arnie said... Kona coffee freakin' ROCKS!!
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I'm a coffee snob/junkie! Like Schro Unplugged, I'm at about 3 cups a day, BUT unlike him, I don't grind the night before and set the timer... I have a Grind and Brew coffee maker, so all I have to do is put the beans in the hopper at night and set the timer! It doesn't get any fresher than that!
We had one of those (Cuisinart), but they replaced it twice during the warranty period. I think I never let the grind portion dry out before I put it together the night before. Water would get into the main unit and it phucked it up. For $20 for the coffee machine and $10 for the grinder, it seemed like a better option.
I'm not a rich, single SBG like you, B-Rob.
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I'm a coffee snob/junkie! Like Schro Unplugged, I'm at about 3 cups a day, BUT unlike him, I don't grind the night before and set the timer... I have a Grind and Brew coffee maker, so all I have to do is put the beans in the hopper at night and set the timer! It doesn't get any fresher than that!
We had one of those (Cuisinart), but they replaced it twice during the warranty period. I think I never let the grind portion dry out before I put it together the night before. Water would get into the main unit and it phucked it up. For $20 for the coffee machine and $10 for the grinder, it seemed like a better option.
I'm not a rich, single SBG like you, B-Rob.
My first Cusinart lasted over 3 years... then the heater element died! The second one I got as a house warming gift and it lasted just under a year!
The one I have now is a Mr. Coffee (http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-GBX23-Programmable-Coffeemaker/dp/B000JZ5W36/ref=sr_1_20/002-2136580-1451254?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1189602817&sr=8-20 (http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-GBX23-Programmable-Coffeemaker/dp/B000JZ5W36/ref=sr_1_20/002-2136580-1451254?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1189602817&sr=8-20)) and it works GREAT and it's a lot easier than the Cuisinart POS!
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I got a cappucino machine for a wedding gift and have used it only twice in 2 years.Pretty slack, I know.
There is nothing like the smell of coffee at 7am when the sun is coming up.Give
me a fresh pot and a newspaper and that is what starts my engine in the mornings.
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2 20 oz cups of pilot Columbian at work every morning. Starbucks expresso Roast or Sumatra blend on my days off. After initial coffee fix I switch to gatorade or Green tea.
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Coffee is my main vice.... always drinking coffee.
The wife just found me a bag of Kona Coffee 100% no blend, ah its going to be good :@`
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I'm a Tim Horton's addict
first off before leaving the house my wife makes me a great cup of coffee.. then I leave for my spot Tims arround 6:10am.. grab a extra large coffee.. talk with the boys until arround 6:55am.. grab another extra large one to go.. i reheat it arround 9ish............. after lunch I always get me another one............. night is home coffee...........1 is good enought for me.......... :@` :@` :@` yep I love coffee ................... :D :D :D :D
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COFFEE ... the elixir of the gods!!!
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Yep, I had to give up coffee because of reflux too. :-\
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COFFEE ... the elixir of the gods!!!
yup, liquid ambrosia!!!
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Yep, I had to give up coffee because of reflux too. :-\
I found out that most of the name brand coffees are made with the cheaper beans (ie foldgers, maxwell house, etc). Much more acidic, caused severe heart burn with me. Switched to better coffees, like the kind you buy and either grind at home, or grind in the store, and this stopped my heart burn in the mornings.
I've been wanting to try a French Press, my daughter tells me it's the best made coffee she's ever had.
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COFFEE ... the elixir of the gods!!!
Correctamundo! I grind my beans every morning. Just picked up a new pot to match our other small electrics... toaster and mixer... so far, so good.
http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=HB40112
Picked it up for $78
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Has anyone ever noticed that when you go into a perfume/cologne store, There is usually a container of coffee beans to chew on.
Evidentley this softens your orofractors(sense of smell) and allows you to smell the fragrance better.
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I had a headache all day today pretty bad one at that. I thought it may have been the booze from the night before but they tend to fizzle by lunchtime.
Got worse as the day went on and then I thought to myself, hold on I havent had a coffee for most of yesterday and all of today. Once I got home I fired up the kettle and made myself one.
Within 2 minutes the headache went. So I am addicted to caffiene... and naked women. ::)
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Makes sense. Excederin's Migraine formula's main ingredient is Caffiene. First signs of a headache I guzzle a cup of joe or a dew.
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No more than six cups a day for me...
Has anyone ever noticed that when you go into a perfume/cologne store, There is usually a container of coffee beans to chew on.
I never saw anything like that in any perfume store I ever went.
Must be a local custom...
You all live in such exotic countries! ::)
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double espresso.
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Hey dude, let me tell YOU sumthin! I love my coffe, drink 1 cup before work & school, and sometimes 2 extra cups during the day. I love coffe by itself, but I love it even more with chocolate and whipped cream (Cafe Mocha), and sometimes if I feel rich, I will go to Country Style, I will get a nice, frothy expresso! But my #1 place for my coffe is none other than Tim Hortons. If you live in the states, well then you miss out on da Timmies. HAHA! I think there is only like 5 Tim hortons out in the states. I have gone to the states with my dad, and let me tell you, Dunkin Doughnut's Coffe SUCKS!!!!!!
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Is Tim Horton's more comparable to Krispy Kreme or Dunkin' Do'nuts?
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Is Tim Horton's more comparable to Krispy Kreme or Dunkin' Do'nuts?
I would have to say neither. Their coffe is superior to all other Coffe companies. It is unique, just ask my dad. If I even think of buying a coffe somewhere else my dad calls me a traitor lol. He never buys a coffe anywhere but there, and if he runs out of coffe change he goes nuts! Their coffe is addictive! He even has a mug that will hold a whole pot of their delicious coffe. In all my trips to the states with my dad, I have never had a coffe that would compare to the smooth taste of Tim Hortons Coffe.
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Is Tim Horton's more comparable to Krispy Kreme or Dunkin' Do'nuts?
I think Starbucks would be the nearest US equivalent, wouldn't it? (Watch now all the Canadians are going to get mad at me for comparing Tim Horton's to Starbucks >:D)
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No more than six cups a day for me...
Has anyone ever noticed that when you go into a perfume/cologne store, There is usually a container of coffee beans to chew on.
I never saw anything like that in any perfume store I ever went.
Must be a local custom...
You all live in such exotic countries! ::)
I don't think I've ever been in a perfume store.
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Is Tim Horton's more comparable to Krispy Kreme or Dunkin' Do'nuts?
I think Starbucks would be the nearest US equivalent, wouldn't it? (Watch now all the Canadians are going to get mad at me for comparing Tim Horton's to Starbucks >:D)
You have a point. Starbucks is in canada too, well mostly inside Chapters book stores, and if I was to buy a plain coffe, it would come close. Although, Starbucks specialty coffes are da bomb! I just dont go there often because a specialty coffe there is from like 3-8 bucks >:( Although if I lived in the states, That would be my only choice for coffe, and i'd better hav a good paying job to afford it O0
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Is Tim Horton's more comparable to Krispy Kreme or Dunkin' Do'nuts?
I've been to Tim Horton's when I was in Canada. Nothing special there. I would compare it to Dunkin' Donuts. Starbuck's has a distinctive taste that I like; because it is so strong! It also has at least twice the caffeine level that most other coffee has. But if you buy Starbuck's in the bag and make it at home, it doesn't taste much different then Maxwell House.
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Has anyone ever noticed that when you go into a perfume/cologne store, There is usually a container of coffee beans to chew on.
Evidentley this softens your orofractors(sense of smell) and allows you to smell the fragrance better.
I've never heard that one, but I have seen little containers of coffee beans where you can dispose the cologne samples you have sprayed on paper strips so it will somewhat neutralize the surrounding area.
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Has anyone ever noticed that when you go into a perfume/cologne store, There is usually a container of coffee beans to chew on.
Evidentley this softens your orofractors(sense of smell) and allows you to smell the fragrance better.
I haven't heard of that either JDog, though I can't remember being in a perfume or cologne store. Must be something new. I've usually bought my colognes or perfumes at the bigger department stores.
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Is Tim Horton's more comparable to Krispy Kreme or Dunkin' Do'nuts?
I've been to Tim Horton's when I was in Canada. Nothing special there. I would compare it to Dunkin' Donuts. Starbuck's has a distinctive taste that I like; because it is so strong! It also has at least twice the caffeine level that most other coffee has. But if you buy Starbuck's in the bag and make it at home, it doesn't taste much different then Maxwell House.
Hey, Tim Hortons Is Good. You Probably Went And Got A What I Like To Call The "Bottom-Of-The-Pot Coffe", Which Is Where You Get The Stuff That Has Been Setteling At The Bottom, And Gets That Burnt Taste, Which Then Yea, You Could Compare That To A Dunkin DOughnuts Coffe >:D I Find The Best Time To Go To Timmies Is During Lunch, Because It Is A Little Slower, And 90% Of The Time You Wont Get The Coffe From The Bottom Of The Pot. I Find If You Go In The Morning, And You Have 30 Customers In Front Of You, Then You Have A 10% Chance Of Getting A Good Coffe.
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Is Tim Horton's more comparable to Krispy Kreme or Dunkin' Do'nuts?
I would have to say neither. Their coffe is superior to all other Coffe companies. It is unique, just ask my dad. If I even think of buying a coffe somewhere else my dad calls me a traitor lol. He never buys a coffe anywhere but there, and if he runs out of coffe change he goes nuts! Their coffe is addictive! He even has a mug that will hold a whole pot of their delicious coffe. In all my trips to the states with my dad, I have never had a coffe that would compare to the smooth taste of Tim Hortons Coffe.
Ryan does make a point about the abundance of Tim Hortons in Canada. You cant go a few blocks without seeing one. There is a Tim Hortons in Toledo Ohio near my old high school and it would be pack at 7am before school. I was never a fan of TH coffee but they did have good pastries especially the cheese danish.
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Tim Horton's is a decent place. I seem to remember them as the only oases on the Queen's Highway in rural Ontario.
Plus they have free wi-fi.
My only disappointment is that aside from coffee, there are few drink choices. (Stupid reflux coffee restriction.)
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Currently fasting because of Ramadan but normally I have 3-4 cups a day. I usually have tea in the morning because it's just more refreshing. I also like latte's and capacinos
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Currently fasting because of Ramadan but normally I have 3-4 cups a day. I usually have tea in the morning because it's just more refreshing. I also like latte's and capacinos
Me too. Not the Ramadan bit but all the rest. O0 Also like Espresso's
Shakf, how long does Ramadan last for? The whole month?
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Did you hear that they are opening a Starbucks inside a Starbucks? :/O
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i drink colombian coffee!!!
but sometimes....i dont like the coffe too much
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Colombian cafe.
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Tim Horton's is a decent place. I seem to remember them as the only oases on the Queen's Highway in rural Ontario.
Plus they have free wi-fi.
My only disappointment is that aside from coffee, there are few drink choices. (Stupid reflux coffee restriction.)
Yea, That Is When I Go To Starbucks.
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cool new avatar slysly!!! even though it's abstract it still looks like you.
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Starbucks? Sorry, I refuse to pay $3 to $4 for a half caf/half decaf mocha choca lotta soy caramel frappa whipped chai latte-chino (with a hint of Madagasscar cinnamon, of course).
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if any of you have ever had it you may know what i am talking about. COMMUNITY DARK ROAST. local brand. if i am forced to drink coffee, that is what i want.
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Colombian cafe.
Here Here!
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anyone here roast their own coffe beans?
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Anybody ever use a French Press for making coffee.
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nope, I either buy Sumatran or "Mountain Blend" beans in bulk. Good deal and the smell of freshly brewed coffee in Chateau Schro in the morning can't be beat.....until the kids wake up and destroy my peace.
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Currently fasting because of Ramadan but normally I have 3-4 cups a day. I usually have tea in the morning because it's just more refreshing. I also like latte's and capacinos
Me too. Not the Ramadan bit but all the rest. O0 Also like Espresso's
Shakf, how long does Ramadan last for? The whole month?
Yes thats right its either 29 or 30 days depending on the lunar cycle. We're about halfway through it at the moment.
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Market Club. Gotta have a little cajun every day.
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Yes thats right its either 29 or 30 days depending on the lunar cycle. We're about halfway through it at the moment.
I think the date of Easter is also determined on the lunar cycle if my memory serves. Anyway, good luck with the rest of it then shakf -
cool new avatar slysly!!! even though it's abstract it still looks like you.
Thanks Bald_freak. Actually it was seeing yours & X- The Heriphont's avatars that gave me the idea to muck about a bit. Did loads but this is one of my fave's - anyway, thanks! O0
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Anybody ever use a French Press for making coffee.
yes! it's really good!
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I have been drinking Decaf since I was pregnant which was soooooooooooo hard at first especially while I was still working - missed the morning kick in the pants coffee provided, but now I dont even notice, about 3 weeks ago I was out and was given regular coffee and it made me feel so sick - felt toxic - so I will be sticking with decaf for awhile yet.
love the taste tho
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I only drink decaf if I have had more than 3 cups of regular coffe- the reason being is i will be bouncing off the walls all day :*))
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they say espresso has less caffeine than straight up drip coffee... of course, I do have two or three shots at a time, so... yeah.
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the only place i get expresso is country style, or if im loaded starbucks.
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When it comes to coffee, I rarely have regular coffee. If I do, it has to be sweetened. I am a fan of those expensive mochas at Starbucks. In fact, when they opened one at the mall near my home, I was a barista for awhile. I loved the fact that I had free drinks while on duty and a 30% discount. But one of the best perks (pun intended) were all the good looking female baristas. Unfortunately, I was old enough to be their dad. I'm not dead yet. But I also know....look but don't touch!
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I have been drinking Decaf since I was pregnant which was soooooooooooo hard at first especially while I was still working - missed the morning kick in the pants coffee provided, but now I dont even notice, about 3 weeks ago I was out and was given regular coffee and it made me feel so sick - felt toxic - so I will be sticking with decaf for awhile yet.
love the taste tho
slowly mix in a little regular into your decaf until your tolerance builds back up.
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Good idea!! Never thought of doing that!
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I'm addicted to my cup of joe, If I wake up with a headache Mt. dew, energy drinks, or caffiene pills just don't cut it. I gotta have at least one serving of mud before I can return to being normal (normal for me that is)
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I make a quart of coffee every morning in a French press and bring it to work in a thermal carafe. I'm a big fan of African beans.
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Who out in the USA lives by one of the very few Tim Hortons?
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I make a quart of coffee every morning in a French press and bring it to work in a thermal carafe. I'm a big fan of African beans.
Hey Bear, I've been thinking about trying one of those French Press coffee makers. Do you have to use a special grind with it?
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Tim Horton's are all over Michigan ...
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My wife and I really like Millstone coffee. I have 6 cups before leaving in the morning and then put another 6 cups over ice in a large thermos and bring it to work. I usually kill it by the end of the day .... :D :*))
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I make a quart of coffee every morning in a French press and bring it to work in a thermal carafe. I'm a big fan of African beans.
Hey Bear, I've been thinking about trying one of those French Press coffee makers. Do you have to use a special grind with it?
Nope. In fact if you grind your own (as I do), you can leave the grind coarse. If using pre-ground, just avoid Espresso grind which is too fine.
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Guys guys ..... go easy on that coffee ... or you might start growing your hair back! :px
AAAAARGH!!!!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/health/healthmain.html?in_article_id=430669&in_page_id=1774
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Scientists estimate up to 60 cups a day would be needed for significant amounts to reach follicles in the scalp.
Dayum, I like coffee, but I don't think I could drink that much. :/O
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I used to be a real coffee geek. I was buying my coffee beans green from Sweet Marias, roasting them myself, grinding them and pulling them through a La Pavoni hand-pull espresso machine. Coffee beans have more flavor complexity than wine, and I was into capturing it all! Then one day, for a couple of reasons I decided to quit all caffeine. The withdrawal was horrible! Much like what I imagine heroin withdrawal to feel like. But once I quit I was quite pleased with the results - I have more sustained energy throughout the day, instead of that roller coaster ride one goes on with coffee. I'm able to keep my teeth whiter, and I don't feel the need to eat as much; as caffeine is known to stimulate the appetite. Sometimes I do miss the buzz though. But sometimes I miss smoking weed as well. It doesn't mean I would ever do it again...
(I hope no one thinks I'm telling them what to do here. I'm merely reporting on my personal experience. Live and let live I say.)
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I used to be a real coffee geek. I was buying my coffee beans green from Sweet Marias, roasting them myself, grinding them and pulling them through a La Pavoni hand-pull espresso machine.
There's a guy at work who does that. Actually brings whole beans in to work with him, grinds them there with his own grinder, has a special timer to time the infusion in the French press. Has a huge tray of paraphenalia that he carries back to his desk with him. He does this several times a day. It's one thing to do that at home, but it's way too much fuss and bother at the office, IMO.
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Ok, ok, ok. I can't believe that I have never read this thread before. I am a coffee nut!!!! Don't mess with my Tim Hortons and nobody will get hurt!!! :x! b0x3r kn*% No offence to all my american Sly friends, but in my travells accross the USA when I used to do long haul, I was NEVER able to find a decient cup of coffee anywere!!
Haveing said that, I do like some of the coffies from Starbucks, however I do not like paying 5 bucks for a coffee.
But NEVER compare my Timmies to Starbucks or that awful Dunkin Doughnuts :Xo! :Xo!
Tim Hortons Coffee RULES!!!!
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wouldn't it be easier to use the Caffeine Soap, then to explode your heart with 60 cups of coffee? Oh wait, the caffeine soap doesn't really work. :-\
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Like Tom, didn't realize I missed this one...
I'm a coffee fiend!
Love the stuff...if it's good...but will do the junk if that's my only option...gotta watch..
I loved it before, but now that I'm in the northwest,,,gezz, this place is made for all day coffee binges!! :o
I guess there are worse vices!
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it's my day off & i'm enjoying a delicious hot coffee watching espn2 & hanging out in the sly neighborhood. life is good. O0
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it's my day off & i'm enjoying a delicious hot coffee watching espn2 & hanging out in the sly neighborhood. life is good. O0
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Savor the Day off and the Coffee WH, I gotta tuff it through one more before I get mine. Gonna do a slasher flick marathon in preps for Halloween. ( my old lady hasn't seen a single Nightmare on elms street or Halloween film)
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Gonna do a slasher flick marathon in preps for Halloween.
hey bald_freak....if u haven't rented DEVIL'S REJECTS.... u gotta include it on your slasher flick marathon.
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Gonna do a slasher flick marathon in preps for Halloween.
hey bald_freak....if u haven't rented DEVIL'S REJECTS.... u gotta include it on your slasher flick marathon.
WARHAWK O0
Hopefully it's better than the first one
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Ok, ok, ok. I can't believe that I have never read this thread before. I am a coffee nut!!!! Don't mess with my Tim Hortons and nobody will get hurt!!! :x! b0x3r kn*% No offence to all my american Sly friends, but in my travells accross the USA when I used to do long haul, I was NEVER able to find a decient cup of coffee anywere!!
Haveing said that, I do like some of the coffies from Starbucks, however I do not like paying 5 bucks for a coffee.
But NEVER compare my Timmies to Starbucks or that awful Dunkin Doughnuts :Xo! :Xo!
Tim Hortons Coffee RULES!!!!
Whoa dude, some of us like Dunkin Donuts. And who the heck is Tim Horton.?
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Although I don't follow the sport, I do know that Tim Hortins was a Canadian Hockey Legend. I am not sure as to what extent because as I said I don't follow the sport. I just know that is where the coffee franchise got its name from.
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I dont want to start any trouble here, but I had coffee nearly every day for my last year of high school at a Tim Hortons and their coffee was nothing special.
I agree with Mr.Gallagher in that Dunkin Doughnuts have great black coffee. A cup of coffee at DD and their blueberry glazed tops anything at Tim Hortons or Krispy Kreme
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Some interesting reading about Tim Hortons:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Hortons
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Love my coffee...
Just on my second pot of french press for the morning. (ok, the french press only yields 2 cups). Enjoying some Kenya AA today.
I roast my own beans as well. Nothing beats fresh roast, fresh ground, french pressed coffee.
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I roast my own beans as well. Nothing beats fresh roast, fresh ground, french pressed coffee.
Waliguy - what is this french press? Is it like an expresso maker? Also, what kind of equipment is required to roast your beans?
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French press:
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The only way to brew coffee in my opinion.
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Andrew, BootedBear posted a french press. I have one just like it...it's a Bodum and it's great. Makes just over two big cups per press.
You put fresh roast (ground) in the bottom, pour hot water over the top, and let it brew about 3 minutes. Then you pour in and enjoy.
Roast is pretty easy with my simplified setup. I use a hot air popcorn popper (actually two or three at once) and roast enough for maybe 7-10 days. Always fresh and tasty!
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I have heard that over 90% of all coffee that is consumed in the world is stale upon consumption. Basically, once roasted, the coffee been deteriorates rapidly.
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Who out in the USA lives by one of the very few Tim Hortons?
They are all over the canadian border states, almost everywhere I go in those states there's a tim hortins
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Who out in the USA lives by one of the very few Tim Hortons?
They are all over the canadian border states, almost everywhere I go in those states there's a tim hortins
I think they have on in Columbus, OH. If so, I got a donut from there one morning.
Just checked their website and I was right!
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Tyler, you are correct.
The majority of the coffee that claims to be fresh roasted...is not. Once roasted, coffee does begin to deteriorate in quality. Just because it's sealed, it does not matter.
In North America, most coffee is sold 2, 3 or more months after roasting. Even freshly roasted coffee beans becomes stale within hours of being ground. That's why its important to grind them just before brewing.
So...If you haven't had REAL fresh roasted coffee (brewed within 7 days of actual roasting) you are missing an indescribable party on your palette.
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I dont want to start any trouble here, but I had coffee nearly every day for my last year of high school at a Tim Hortons and their coffee was nothing special.
I agree with Mr.Gallagher in that Dunkin Doughnuts have great black coffee. A cup of coffee at DD and their blueberry glazed tops anything at Tim Hortons or Krispy Kreme
Get ready....... all i can say!
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Love my coffee...
Just on my second pot of french press for the morning. (ok, the french press only yields 2 cups). Enjoying some Kenya AA today.
I roast my own beans as well. Nothing beats fresh roast, fresh ground, french pressed coffee.
I have a larger french press that makes 8 cups, but I built it myself. Coffee filters from percolating coffee makers? YUCK never again!
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I've never been to a dunkin donuts, I don't think I could live without Tim Horton's Bostom creme!
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a nice cup of tea for me, thanks. O0
Well, what else would you expect from an English bloke? :)
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Why is it that Starbucks coffee tastes better at the restaurant, then it does when I'm at home. I freeze it fresh, use filtered h20, and follow the direction to the T. Maybe it's just psychological, I don't know. :(
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I have three words that makes coffee look like water....
Monster Lo-Carb. Oh hell yes.
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I have three words that makes coffee look like water....
Monster Lo-Carb. Oh hell yes.
Moster Java....Mean Bean sum good shat!!!!! O0
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I have three words that makes coffee look like water....
Monster Lo-Carb. Oh hell yes.
Moster Java....Mean Bean sum good shat!!!!! O0
Nice! I'll have to check that out. I'm a dedicated Monster fan. O0
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I have three words that makes coffee look like water....
Monster Lo-Carb. Oh hell yes.
Moster Java....Mean Bean sum good shat!!!!! O0
Nice! I'll have to check that out. I'm a dedicated Monster fan. O0
Hell ya!!! Just restocked today! Although I didn't care for the coffee varieties. O0
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a nice cup of tea for me, thanks. O0
Well, what else would you expect from an English bloke? :)
Sounds good to me. PG Tips, please. Milk, no sugar.
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I have three words that makes coffee look like water....
Monster Lo-Carb. Oh hell yes.
Moster Java....Mean Bean sum good shat!!!!! O0
As far as the others I like the Orange one, Kaos I think.
Nice! I'll have to check that out. I'm a dedicated Monster fan. O0
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Moster Java....Mean Bean sum good shat!!!!! O0
I agree Dan, I just tried it a couple of weeks ago, It's good stuff.
I also like the one by Starbucks, in the glass bottle now and then.
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Well we have finally figured out how to use the expresso machine that was given to us as a wedding gift nearly 2 years ago. My better half only drinks de-caff coffee but give me the real stuff. I have had to cut way down on my coffee consumption tho, I get the shakes real bad after a strong cup and feel like crap all day.
I am going to try different brands of ground coffee. Anyone have any suggestions?
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I just tried the Millstone brand Colombian coffee this week. I think it's very good and makes a strong brew. I actually use a bit less than the recommended amount.
If any of you are a fan of Colombian, you should try it.
J, I don't know if this will be good for you since you said you get the jitters. It is a good strong cup. Maybe you could try the half and half blends, it's a good way to cut down a bit.
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We've been using Millstone coffee for a few years and love it. We get it at BJ's at a pretty good price. We like our coffee strong, we add about 50% extra coffee (or even double stength if I make it).
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Colombian beans are great. I will look for Millstone next time I'm in the store.
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I've never been to a dunkin donuts, I don't think I could live without Tim Horton's Bostom creme!
NEVER go to a Dunkin Doughnuts. They Suck Ass!!!!!!!!!
Dunkin Doughnuts is crap!!!!!!! Their Coffe is no good, and their snacks...........meh, they are ok, but not the best. Unlike Tim Hortons, they dont have a wide selection, and their Coffe tastes like they poured water out of a mud-ridden boot. That's right! Although, not just to diss Dunkin Doughnuts, nowhere in the USA that I have been to had good Coffe, ecept Starbucks, which is really good, although besides from ordering a specialty Coffe there, I would never buy a regular Coffe, because I dont like paying tripple the amount for the same frikkin type of Coffe that I could easily get at Tim Horton's, which has better Coffe than anywhere in Canada and the USA, and and also: American Coffe does not even taste like real coffe. Although out here in Canada, Tim Hortons is the best for Coffe and pastries, etc. although, Country Style comes pritty close. They are not all that bad. Although Canada has a Coffe shop which in my opinion is Dunkin Doughnut's equal: Coffe Time (AKA Crack Time) which no one should ever dare enter. and also: Tim Horton's do have the best Boston Cream doughnuts, and their French Vanilla's are very tasty. If I were an American, I would just splurge and buy a coffe maker, and a tin of Maxwell House Coffe, or Foldgers, they at least taste good.
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I like Starbucks regular drip coffee, its like a 1.25 for a large and it tastes good to me. I cant get into dunkin donuts or the like, but Starbucks, Seattles Best or Tully's are all good.
I am not super picky with coffee though... I save the pickyness for wine, beer and whiskey.
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I like Starbucks regular drip coffee, its like a 1.25 for a large and it tastes good to me. I cant get into dunkin donuts or the like, but Starbucks, Seattles Best or Tully's are all good.
I am not super picky with coffee though... I save the pickyness for wine, beer and whiskey.
Yup.... Starbucks for regular...and Seattle's best for the flavored varieties...
damn we are some Northwest boys forsure O0!
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In Seattle, is there a Starbucks on every single street corner? Do they have Gloria Jeans in Seattle at all?
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I like Starbucks regular drip coffee, its like a 1.25 for a large and it tastes good to me. I cant get into dunkin donuts or the like, but Starbucks, Seattles Best or Tully's are all good.
I am not super picky with coffee though... I save the pickyness for wine, beer and whiskey.
Where is this Starbucks? The one in the mall where I work it is like $2.50 for a frikkin small coffee.
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CDM [that's for Cafe du Monde] dark roast w/ chicory--the New Orleans style coffee. At home, cold drip a regular grind bag, the concentrate stays in the ice box, and about 1 1/2 ounces of the concentrate in some milk--no cream in New Orleans--and nuck for 2.5 minutes, just like the Cafe on Jackson Square. Usually not more than 2 cups a day. The cold drip really takes any acid out of the mix, and it's easier than French Drip or French Press.
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Sort of on topic...
I really like Starbucks' Frappuchinos -- heck, being a Java Junkie I like pretty much anything coffee-flavored. While I was taking some vacation days last week, I finally got around to trying to find a recipe to make them at home.
Searching the web resulted in a bunch of differing recipes, some of which were truly bizarre (goat's milk? you're joking, right?)
So I went all "America's Test Kitchen" on it and made a bunch of batches until I got it right. (It was hell having to drink all those test batches, but someone had to do it).
Here's the result that I'm pretty pleased with:
Home-made Mocha Frappuchinos
1 c milk
1 c brewed coffee
heaping 2-cup measuring cup of ice
3 T white sugar
3 T cocoa mix (not cocoa powder!)
1. Put it all in a blender and go to town.
Notes:
- I brewed the coffee on the strong side in a french press
- I used 2% reduced fat milk; 1% might work but I'm not sure about skim...
- The cocoa mix can be omitted for a non-Mocha variant
- Splenda works just fine in place of the sugar
Using 2% milk and Splenda makes this an inexpensive and guilt-free indulgence!
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In Seattle, is there a Starbucks on every single street corner? Do they have Gloria Jeans in Seattle at all?
There are Starbucks on every street corner in Ca too. I have not seen a Gloria Jeans here but we do have Tullys and Seattles best and Cafe Lerado or something that is pretty good too.
Where is this Starbucks? The one in the mall where I work it is like $2.50 for a frikkin small coffee.
For the regular drip coffee? Maybe it is because it is in the mall? The ones near my house are 1.25 (it may be 1.75) for a large drip. Maybe because it is in the Seattle area?
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I have been spending a bit of time up here in Canada and there is a timmie Hortons every 10 feet, its ridiculas. I don't find anything special about Timmies, their donuts suck, their coffee is just coffee, no big deal, its good but its nothing special.
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I have been spending a bit of time up here in Canada and there is a timmie Hortons every 10 feet, its ridiculas. I don't find anything special about Timmies, their donuts suck, their coffee is just coffee, no big deal, its good but its nothing special.
Who did you piss off to get sent to Canada in January?
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I spent a 5 and a half weeks up here before christmas and I'm back up here again for about the same duration for work Lowes is expanding into canada and I have to set them up, somebody has to do it, and I guess I'm the lucky dumba$$. I was requested by all the big wigs and their project manager so I'm stuck.
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I spent a 5 and a half weeks up here before christmas and I'm back up here again for about the same duration for work Lowes is expanding into canada and I have to set them up, somebody has to do it, and I guess I'm the lucky dumba$$. I was requested by all the big wigs and their project manager so I'm stuck.
SO IS THAT WHERE I NEED TO SEND YOUR SHIRT AFTER TOMORROW? GEAUX TIGERS
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Nomad, did you get to meet up with Canadian Headblader and fellow SBG Tom McGarry?
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BACK to the coffee, theres NO timm hortons IN the detroit city LIMITS , I gotta drive OUTTA the city but to me its worth it ! Star3bucks is pretty good , BUT its like 3x the price of Timm's and most of the 3bucks coustomers cant walk out in the rain , cuz their noses are so FAR IN THE AIR... they'll DROWN ! (attitude city's) I have to admit that MOST of the Dunkin Donuts coffee's arent anything to get excited about , but theres on near me that if i dont have time to go to Timm's i WILL go to THAT ONE!
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Nomad, did you get to meet up with Canadian Headblader and fellow SBG Tom McGarry?
No we missed each other last time He was busy with work and so was I, plus I was a good distance away so maybe this time I in Newmarket its a little closer.
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I have been spending a bit of time up here in Canada and there is a timmie Hortons every 10 feet, its ridiculas. I don't find anything special about Timmies, their donuts suck, their coffee is just coffee, no big deal, its good but its nothing special.
One quick question- Which Tim Hortons have you been to my friend? All coffee tastes different in their own particular way. And from all the different coffee shops I have been to, which is a lot, Tim Hortons is the best. (And their doughnuts do not suck, and their boston cremes are the best!)
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Ryan, are you and Tom related?
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Ryan, are you and Tom related?
Yes. I Am His Son.
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I have been spending a bit of time up here in Canada and there is a timmie Hortons every 10 feet, its ridiculas. I don't find anything special about Timmies, their donuts suck, their coffee is just coffee, no big deal, its good but its nothing special.
One quick question- Which Tim Hortons have you been to my friend? All coffee tastes different in their own particular way. And from all the different coffee shops I have been to, which is a lot, Tim Hortons is the best. (And their doughnuts do not suck, and their boston cremes are the best!)
I've been to several of them all over and I just don't get love affair with it, its coffee. Its not bad coffee but its coffe I've had good coffee all over the place. I think its funny, it like a cult following with timmies in Canada.
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well... it may be a cult type thing , but at least the dont make us wear purple jump suits and sleep facing north in bunk beds AND the coffees BETTER than the last time ! @c3
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well... it may be a cult type thing , but at least the dont make us wear purple jump suits and sleep facing north in bunk beds AND the coffees BETTER than the last time ! @c3
LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I've been drinkinng coffee since I was 5, coffee is now part of my DNA.
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Best news in a long time.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/45124.php
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Best news in a long time.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/45124.php
bonanza....that is an awesome read. thanks 4 sharing that!!! i luv my coffee as well. i average atleast one cup a day and if i'm working 4-5 per day. O0
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Indeed, wonderful link! So I can drink more coffee AND more beer?? O0
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i'm going 2 get another cup of coffee in celebration of that sly read. here's 2 a good liver. :@`
WARHAWK O0
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Best news in a long time.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/45124.php
I'll drink to that!
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Rockstar and Monster Java's are really tasty, but I drink them way too fast then bounce off the friggin walls all day. They're 2 for $4 at work(2.49 ea.) so I buy 2 and usually have em both gone in 15 minutes.
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Just an update, due to Levi's crap sleeping habits I am now back on the real juice...not more decaf for me, I can now function before midday! :D :D :D :D
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I finally tried one of Seattle's Best coffees and was really happy with it. It was the Henry's blend, which is one of their balanced roasts. (they have three; bright, balanced and big.) It's very good, with a smooth taste and you can actually use a bit less as it brews a good strong cup.
It ranks right up there with Millstone and Tully's, so I now have three choices to look for and I can usually find one of them on sale. I believe Marz mentioned he enjoys these brews also, and I definitely agree.
If you like a good strong cup, you will be happy with Seattle's Best. O0
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Wow. A whole thread and NO ONE mentioned that the BEST coffee is ...
Coffee you roast and grind yourself!!!
Now, dammit don't turn away like that! Compare your home brewed beer to the supermarket discount stuff. Same idea here. You can buy quality green coffee beans grown in whatever part of the world you wish to partake of. This stuff is still green so is not stale like virtually ALL the stuff available in stores and coffee shops INCLUDING the "premium" coffee from you know where.
Roasting? Easy. Go to Goodwill, Salvation Army or Value Village. Buy a hot air popcorn popper, $10 maybe. Open windows and roast. Want to add a custom flavoring? No problem.
Grinding? Well, a burr grinder IS best, but a cheap blade grinder can be used if you're attentive.
Then you just brew it up. GREAT stuff and it will really demonstrate the value of freshly roasted beans vs. the commodity we all THINK is real coffee.
More: check out sweetmarias on the net.
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Just an update, due to Levi's crap sleeping habits I am now back on the real juice...not more decaf for me, I can now function before midday! :D :D :D :D
JDBH,
I'd give up my left nut before going de-cafe. You have made a wise move young women.
B.
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In Seattle, is there a Starbucks on every single street corner? Do they have Gloria Jeans in Seattle at all?
Here in Seattle, I do remember seeing one Gloria Jeans in the early 90's at the Westlake Center Mall downtown.
As for the Starbucks on every corner, I know of two malls that have two Starbucks in them as well as a Barnes and Noble Cafe serving Starbucks Coffee.
I know that along Pine Street in Downtown Seattle, there are 4 Starbucks stores in a 4 block radius. But in suburban Kent, there was one strip mall that had a regular Starbucks and a Albertsons with a Starbucks inside of it. Then across the street there was another regular Starbucks and a Safeway with the Starbucks.
So yes, Seattle has quite a few places with high concentrations of the chain.
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The quality of Starbucks coffee has really suffered since they became McCoffee. I buy there coffee becasue it's everywhere, but don't rate it very high.
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Coffee you roast and grind yourself!!!
More: check out sweetmarias on the net.
I was just on the SweetMaria website and it looks interesting. They're out here in Oakland....might have to check it out.
Do you roast & brew exclusively everyday or is it a "once in a while" thing?
I make a pot of coffee a day for me & The Lovely Mrs. Schro.
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I need some coffee right now! Cya!
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Wow. A whole thread and NO ONE mentioned that the BEST coffee is ...
Coffee you roast and grind yourself!!!
Now, dammit don't turn away like that! Compare your home brewed beer to the supermarket discount stuff. Same idea here. You can buy quality green coffee beans grown in whatever part of the world you wish to partake of. This stuff is still green so is not stale like virtually ALL the stuff available in stores and coffee shops INCLUDING the "premium" coffee from you know where.
Roasting? Easy. Go to Goodwill, Salvation Army or Value Village. Buy a hot air popcorn popper, $10 maybe. Open windows and roast. Want to add a custom flavoring? No problem.
Grinding? Well, a burr grinder IS best, but a cheap blade grinder can be used if you're attentive.
Then you just brew it up. GREAT stuff and it will really demonstrate the value of freshly roasted beans vs. the commodity we all THINK is real coffee.
More: check out sweetmarias on the net.
I checked out that website and want to try roasting ... What kind of air popper do you use? They mention a few specific kinds but they're very old models. Not crazy about the idea of getting something like that used. I might be willing to invest in one the good roasters, but want to try it out first.