View entire thread: Armenian Coffee? Has anyone tried it?
Posted by alexvar on 2008-09-13 12:11:38 Post Subject: Armenian Coffee? Has anyone tried it?
Hello everyone. I am brand new to the site so sorry if I am a little rusty.
Get a question.
Has anyone tried Armenian Coffee? I heard it''s very good. Some one is selling it on ebay.com and I wanted to get your opinion before purchasing.
Please let me know what you guys think.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Authentic-Armenian-Black-Coffee-Espresso-16-oz-NEW_W0QQitemZ140266179137QQihZ004QQcategoryZ79629QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Posted by alexvar on 2008-09-13 12:11:38 Post Subject: Armenian Coffee? Has anyone tried it?
Hello everyone. I am brand new to the site so sorry if I am a little rusty.
Get a question.
Has anyone tried Armenian Coffee? I heard it''s very good. Some one is selling it on ebay.com and I wanted to get your opinion before purchasing.
Please let me know what you guys think.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Authentic-Armenian-Black-Coffee-Espresso-16-oz-NEW_W0QQitemZ140266179137QQihZ004QQcategoryZ79629QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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View entire thread: P8 Saeco Vending Machine for Sale
Posted by drizzt10 on 2005-05-28 08:56:30 Post Subject: P8 Saeco Vending Machine for Sale
Saeco P8 Coffee Vending Machine
Contact: 416-888-8756 / mauvuong@rogers.com
Saeco P8 Coffee Vending Machine for Sale!!!
It makes 8 different espresso style coffees including: espresso, double espresso, cappuccino, café latte, café Americano (black coffee), mochaccino, hot chocolate and flavoured cappuccinos. The machine comes complete with a floor cabinet base. Grinds each individual cup of coffee.
This coffee machine is superior to the Saeco P7 Plus Coffee Vending machine because it automatically dispense cups, and holds a total of 280 cups.
I'm asking $2500.
email: mauvuong@rogers.com
phone: 416-888-8756
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Posted by drizzt10 on 2005-05-28 08:56:30 Post Subject: P8 Saeco Vending Machine for Sale
Saeco P8 Coffee Vending Machine
Contact: 416-888-8756 / mauvuong@rogers.com
Saeco P8 Coffee Vending Machine for Sale!!!
It makes 8 different espresso style coffees including: espresso, double espresso, cappuccino, café latte, café Americano (black coffee), mochaccino, hot chocolate and flavoured cappuccinos. The machine comes complete with a floor cabinet base. Grinds each individual cup of coffee.
This coffee machine is superior to the Saeco P7 Plus Coffee Vending machine because it automatically dispense cups, and holds a total of 280 cups.
I'm asking $2500.
email: mauvuong@rogers.com
phone: 416-888-8756
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View entire thread: coffee & poetry are like twins
Posted by WolfLarsen on 2006-08-19 23:45:23 Post Subject: coffee & poetry are like twins
Yes - I know the title is a little odd - but sip your coffee and enjoy...
Human Body Parts Talking to Each Other
in the Refrigerator
(First published in Other Voices Literary Magazine,
online edition)
The earth got lost and couldn't find its orbit around the sun, then your refrigerator opened its huge gigantic mouth and began licking the moon, the traffic driving by became thousands of restless syllables trying to bash out of your head, then your building jumped on a molecule and floated away to one of your memories, and nobody could find the ground because the earth was lost inside a poem so everybody floated away into the ocean of black coffee that surrounded the earth and drowned and the poem whirled out of control of the Poet and ate a huge hole through the sky and all the suns poured transvestites all over the earth and then everything began floating out of your house and the poem became a car crash
Copyright 2004 by Wolf Larsen. All Rights Reserved.
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Posted by WolfLarsen on 2006-08-19 23:45:23 Post Subject: coffee & poetry are like twins
Yes - I know the title is a little odd - but sip your coffee and enjoy...
Human Body Parts Talking to Each Other
in the Refrigerator
(First published in Other Voices Literary Magazine,
online edition)
The earth got lost and couldn't find its orbit around the sun, then your refrigerator opened its huge gigantic mouth and began licking the moon, the traffic driving by became thousands of restless syllables trying to bash out of your head, then your building jumped on a molecule and floated away to one of your memories, and nobody could find the ground because the earth was lost inside a poem so everybody floated away into the ocean of black coffee that surrounded the earth and drowned and the poem whirled out of control of the Poet and ate a huge hole through the sky and all the suns poured transvestites all over the earth and then everything began floating out of your house and the poem became a car crash
Copyright 2004 by Wolf Larsen. All Rights Reserved.
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View entire thread: Coffee house project
Posted by topher on 2004-04-09 04:28:10 Post Subject:
you forgot the best...black flag...black coffee!
My heart is pounding, as stare at the wall
Its my turn to be jealous, now I don't stand for it all
In fact I'm pretty stupid, I'm feeling small
Anger and coffee, feeling mean
Drinking black coffee, black coffee, black coffee, staring at the wall
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Posted by topher on 2004-04-09 04:28:10 Post Subject:
you forgot the best...black flag...black coffee!
My heart is pounding, as stare at the wall
Its my turn to be jealous, now I don't stand for it all
In fact I'm pretty stupid, I'm feeling small
Anger and coffee, feeling mean
Drinking black coffee, black coffee, black coffee, staring at the wall
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View entire thread: Drink recipes
Posted by JavaNights on 2007-09-04 16:44:26 Post Subject:
Here is something I did today inside my shop.
Had some Tanzanian Peaberry that needed to go. I didn't want to drink the Tanzanian straight.
So I took an equal amount of Tanzanian and Colombian Supremo 17/18, both were roasted to 2nd Crack/ Full City.
Brew in a Drip Pot. No Sugar, etc. Just plain old black coffee.
I did change the grind to "Cone" setting.
Don't know what to call it, just good coffee.
Joe Frabosilio
Java Nights
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Posted by JavaNights on 2007-09-04 16:44:26 Post Subject:
Here is something I did today inside my shop.
Had some Tanzanian Peaberry that needed to go. I didn't want to drink the Tanzanian straight.
So I took an equal amount of Tanzanian and Colombian Supremo 17/18, both were roasted to 2nd Crack/ Full City.
Brew in a Drip Pot. No Sugar, etc. Just plain old black coffee.
I did change the grind to "Cone" setting.
Don't know what to call it, just good coffee.
Joe Frabosilio
Java Nights
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View entire thread: French Press Size
Posted by SlowRain on 2008-11-10 06:43:24 Post Subject:
I can't give you much advice on what size of press pot to choose. I was told that you can brew half a pot just as well as a full pot, so that's what I do. I bought a 32 oz.
You shouldn't let your coffee sit in your press pot once it's done brewing. Press it down and pour it out. If you aren't going to drink it right away, put it in a thermos of some kind. However, be warned: the press pot leaves fines in the coffee, and even that small amount will still alter the taste sitting in a thermos for a long time. I only make enough for what I can drink at that time. If I want coffee later, I'll brew it again.
Seeing as a French press is a bit of a hassle to clean up, you may want to invest a few dollars in an AeroPress. It's much faster for both brewing and cleaning, and the coffee is very good. You can conveniently make black coffee, lattes, and iced coffee with it. It doesn't feel like so much of a chore brewing twice as the French press does. I only use the French press when brewing for larger groups.
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Posted by SlowRain on 2008-11-10 06:43:24 Post Subject:
I can't give you much advice on what size of press pot to choose. I was told that you can brew half a pot just as well as a full pot, so that's what I do. I bought a 32 oz.
You shouldn't let your coffee sit in your press pot once it's done brewing. Press it down and pour it out. If you aren't going to drink it right away, put it in a thermos of some kind. However, be warned: the press pot leaves fines in the coffee, and even that small amount will still alter the taste sitting in a thermos for a long time. I only make enough for what I can drink at that time. If I want coffee later, I'll brew it again.
Seeing as a French press is a bit of a hassle to clean up, you may want to invest a few dollars in an AeroPress. It's much faster for both brewing and cleaning, and the coffee is very good. You can conveniently make black coffee, lattes, and iced coffee with it. It doesn't feel like so much of a chore brewing twice as the French press does. I only use the French press when brewing for larger groups.
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View entire thread: Coffee house project
Posted by valcs on 2004-04-08 23:42:16 Post Subject: song
E.Fitzgerald: Black Coffee
Blur: Coffee and TV
K.Bush: Coffee Homeground
Lagwagon: Mr. Coffee
Jazzanova: Coffe Talk
Unida: Coffee song
B.Dylan: One more cup of coffee
All Saints:Black coffee
Garbage: Cup of coffee
T.Paxton: Coffe in bed
Soul Coughing: Coffee song
B.Marley: One cup of coffee
Anth cake had something where they repeat "one more cup of coffee then i go...." i just forgot the name of it.... I guess this short list makes you choose the right song...
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Posted by valcs on 2004-04-08 23:42:16 Post Subject: song
E.Fitzgerald: Black Coffee
Blur: Coffee and TV
K.Bush: Coffee Homeground
Lagwagon: Mr. Coffee
Jazzanova: Coffe Talk
Unida: Coffee song
B.Dylan: One more cup of coffee
All Saints:Black coffee
Garbage: Cup of coffee
T.Paxton: Coffe in bed
Soul Coughing: Coffee song
B.Marley: One cup of coffee
Anth cake had something where they repeat "one more cup of coffee then i go...." i just forgot the name of it.... I guess this short list makes you choose the right song...
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View entire thread: Christmas Coffee Recipe
Posted by corbypete on 2004-12-08 09:42:14 Post Subject: Christmas Coffee Recipe
Its that time again, so heres a seasonal coffee to try when the fires lit and you're sitting down after a huge christmas dinner:
The best ever coffee, and this is not to be over-done, just once a year around xmas, get the following:
pour in some french brandy, or better expensive cognac, not too much just a few ml.
add hot black coffee of your choice straight from the pot
now squirt on the top a nice layer of Courvoisier squirty cream (available usually only seasonally) and let it reduce from a squirty look to a nice even throth.
let it cool to an acceptable heat and drink away.
I promise you it is the best coffee you will ever drink.
I make it a ritual for every christmas, for my whole family. Only problem I have is that everyone comes back for thirds!!! And dont overdo the cognac, feel free to go mad witht he cream though!
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Posted by corbypete on 2004-12-08 09:42:14 Post Subject: Christmas Coffee Recipe
Its that time again, so heres a seasonal coffee to try when the fires lit and you're sitting down after a huge christmas dinner:
The best ever coffee, and this is not to be over-done, just once a year around xmas, get the following:
pour in some french brandy, or better expensive cognac, not too much just a few ml.
add hot black coffee of your choice straight from the pot
now squirt on the top a nice layer of Courvoisier squirty cream (available usually only seasonally) and let it reduce from a squirty look to a nice even throth.
let it cool to an acceptable heat and drink away.
I promise you it is the best coffee you will ever drink.
I make it a ritual for every christmas, for my whole family. Only problem I have is that everyone comes back for thirds!!! And dont overdo the cognac, feel free to go mad witht he cream though!
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View entire thread: HI xD
Posted by Miss.DeadRainbow on 2005-10-29 10:19:30 Post Subject: HI xD
This place is great, i can finally talk to other cafeine addicts such as myself.I never thought internet wuld be the place, well it is.Hope to meet some of yu soon.*cheers with coffee cup* *SIPS* xD
BTW-Just a random question, how do yu people drink yur coffee?
I prefer the regular/splenda sugar/milk taste...or sumtimes black coffee with sugar.Depends on my mood.I love starbucks coffee but i mostly make home made coffee.What about yu ppl out there?
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Posted by Miss.DeadRainbow on 2005-10-29 10:19:30 Post Subject: HI xD
This place is great, i can finally talk to other cafeine addicts such as myself.I never thought internet wuld be the place, well it is.Hope to meet some of yu soon.*cheers with coffee cup* *SIPS* xD
BTW-Just a random question, how do yu people drink yur coffee?
I prefer the regular/splenda sugar/milk taste...or sumtimes black coffee with sugar.Depends on my mood.I love starbucks coffee but i mostly make home made coffee.What about yu ppl out there?
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View entire thread: Have A Look My friendship Outdoor Training
Posted by lekafe on 2008-08-25 04:12:30 Post Subject:
http://www.oknation.net/blog/home/album_data/762/2762/album/23763/images/210058.jpg
American Chocco.....is black coffee with choccolate shake
http://www.oknation.net/blog/home/album_data/762/2762/album/23763/images/210061.jpg
Ice Coffee Frappe'.........the specail mixed of great taste thai style
http://www.oknation.net/blog/home/album_data/762/2762/album/23763/images/210068.jpg
Chocco Mountain brew.............
There is the drinks I training to Namwan
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Posted by lekafe on 2008-08-25 04:12:30 Post Subject:
http://www.oknation.net/blog/home/album_data/762/2762/album/23763/images/210058.jpg
American Chocco.....is black coffee with choccolate shake
http://www.oknation.net/blog/home/album_data/762/2762/album/23763/images/210061.jpg
Ice Coffee Frappe'.........the specail mixed of great taste thai style
http://www.oknation.net/blog/home/album_data/762/2762/album/23763/images/210068.jpg
Chocco Mountain brew.............
There is the drinks I training to Namwan
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View entire thread: most caffeinated drink?
Posted by info401 on 2006-10-31 23:33:49 Post Subject: most caffeinated drink?
looking for the most caffeinated drink, say at dunkin donuts. need something to get me very hyper. is ice coffee a better suggestion vs. black coffee with extra sugar?
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Posted by info401 on 2006-10-31 23:33:49 Post Subject: most caffeinated drink?
looking for the most caffeinated drink, say at dunkin donuts. need something to get me very hyper. is ice coffee a better suggestion vs. black coffee with extra sugar?
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View entire thread: I need a supplier of Ganoderma Black Coffee
Posted by Anonymous on 2005-01-19 12:11:58 Post Subject: I need a supplier of Ganoderma Black Coffee
I would like to buy Ganoderma Black Coffee at wholesale prices direct from the source. I do not want to be involved in an existing MLM structure because I want to retail the product through my distribution system. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You.
Stevedurfee@aol.com
Telephone: 636-394-5249
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Posted by Anonymous on 2005-01-19 12:11:58 Post Subject: I need a supplier of Ganoderma Black Coffee
I would like to buy Ganoderma Black Coffee at wholesale prices direct from the source. I do not want to be involved in an existing MLM structure because I want to retail the product through my distribution system. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You.
Stevedurfee@aol.com
Telephone: 636-394-5249
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View entire thread: how to make white coffee?
Posted by pstam on 2005-02-17 11:02:51 Post Subject: Re: how to make white coffee?
While I was at a hotel in Serbia a couple years ago I had a drink called white coffee, at least that is what the menu translated it as. It was really a light cream colour, just off white. However it was served warm with a heavier coffee flavour then if it was coffee just heavily diluted. There must also have been a good deal of sweetener added as well. Any ideas on this. I've tried to reproduce it but all I've ever come up with is heavily diluted coffee or just dark coffee with some cream.
As I know, it was an old word for 80s of last centary. At that time, when you ordered a coffee, they give you a cup of coffee, called black coffee, together with suger without milk. If you want some milk in your coffee, you have to order a white coffee, which was make of drip coffee with milk mixed together.
But now, it is not used any more, at least as I understand.
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Posted by pstam on 2005-02-17 11:02:51 Post Subject: Re: how to make white coffee?
While I was at a hotel in Serbia a couple years ago I had a drink called white coffee, at least that is what the menu translated it as. It was really a light cream colour, just off white. However it was served warm with a heavier coffee flavour then if it was coffee just heavily diluted. There must also have been a good deal of sweetener added as well. Any ideas on this. I've tried to reproduce it but all I've ever come up with is heavily diluted coffee or just dark coffee with some cream.
As I know, it was an old word for 80s of last centary. At that time, when you ordered a coffee, they give you a cup of coffee, called black coffee, together with suger without milk. If you want some milk in your coffee, you have to order a white coffee, which was make of drip coffee with milk mixed together.
But now, it is not used any more, at least as I understand.
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View entire thread: What to charge
Posted by stewartlittle on 2007-02-01 10:19:33 Post Subject: What to charge
At work Im in charge of the coffee,dont have to be but I've been doin it for a long time.
As far as I can remember it has been 10 cents a cup.Since I'v been doin for about 10-12 years,its still 10 cents.Up untill this past summer I only bought coffee and if others wanted cream and sugar,they brought it.
Now I buy the cream and sugar also and still charge 10 cents a cup(which is about 1 1/2 - 2 cup on pot) and coffe keeps goin up.
I took up $11 from the last can,and we go through 4 lbs. of sugar and a can of creamer per can of coffee.$6.29+$2.50+$1.65+tax=$10.86.
Plus my gas and time to go get the stuff,waiting in line.I need more money to compensate for the trouble.
I thought of 10 cents for black coffee,add 5 cents each for cream and sugar.But a few say"Thats Too Much".I say "go to Star Bucks and see what they charge"
How would some of you charge?
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Posted by stewartlittle on 2007-02-01 10:19:33 Post Subject: What to charge
At work Im in charge of the coffee,dont have to be but I've been doin it for a long time.
As far as I can remember it has been 10 cents a cup.Since I'v been doin for about 10-12 years,its still 10 cents.Up untill this past summer I only bought coffee and if others wanted cream and sugar,they brought it.
Now I buy the cream and sugar also and still charge 10 cents a cup(which is about 1 1/2 - 2 cup on pot) and coffe keeps goin up.
I took up $11 from the last can,and we go through 4 lbs. of sugar and a can of creamer per can of coffee.$6.29+$2.50+$1.65+tax=$10.86.
Plus my gas and time to go get the stuff,waiting in line.I need more money to compensate for the trouble.
I thought of 10 cents for black coffee,add 5 cents each for cream and sugar.But a few say"Thats Too Much".I say "go to Star Bucks and see what they charge"
How would some of you charge?
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View entire thread: our first dunkin donuts - control of cream/sugar
Posted by djneill on 2008-05-25 04:18:04 Post Subject:
Great information thanks!
I agree, the donuts are just run-of-the-mill, but I'll go back to get black coffee, or at least ask for the cream/sugar on the side, to see what it's like. Hate the double double!
Thanks,
Dan
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Posted by djneill on 2008-05-25 04:18:04 Post Subject:
Great information thanks!
I agree, the donuts are just run-of-the-mill, but I'll go back to get black coffee, or at least ask for the cream/sugar on the side, to see what it's like. Hate the double double!
Thanks,
Dan
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View entire thread: Cold Coffee! Help!
Posted by CAR1LOS on 2008-07-24 20:16:30 Post Subject: Cold Coffee! Help!
Hey everybody, i hope someone here can help me
i live on Venezuela, a latin american country, and we don''t see cold coffee store too often.
When i was on USA, a few months ago, i tried a coffee on dunkin donuts called: Coffee Coolatta, it was really good, i dont know how they make it, but it tastes wow!
And also on starbucks i used to buy a coffee called Frapuccino, with caramel, it was really good.
I would like to try making some cool coffee, it won''t be the same, but its better than nothing.
Is there a way to make it? I mean, with things i can find on the market
I tried to do something with black coffee, i put some vanilla and ice and then i put all on the blender... but it wasn''t that good :S
i would appreciate any help!
Thanks
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Posted by CAR1LOS on 2008-07-24 20:16:30 Post Subject: Cold Coffee! Help!
Hey everybody, i hope someone here can help me
i live on Venezuela, a latin american country, and we don''t see cold coffee store too often.
When i was on USA, a few months ago, i tried a coffee on dunkin donuts called: Coffee Coolatta, it was really good, i dont know how they make it, but it tastes wow!
And also on starbucks i used to buy a coffee called Frapuccino, with caramel
, it was really good.I would like to try making some cool coffee, it won''t be the same, but its better than nothing.
Is there a way to make it? I mean, with things i can find on the market
I tried to do something with black coffee, i put some vanilla and ice and then i put all on the blender... but it wasn''t that good :S
i would appreciate any help!
Thanks
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View entire thread: Coffee house project
Posted by geburton on 2004-04-09 23:39:29 Post Subject: Re: song
Anth cake had something where they repeat "one more cup of coffee then i go...." i just forgot the name of it.... I guess this short list makes you choose the right song...
... or perhaps "One more cup of coffee (valley below)" - Dylan
and "Black Coffee in Bed" - Squeeze
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Posted by geburton on 2004-04-09 23:39:29 Post Subject: Re: song
Anth cake had something where they repeat "one more cup of coffee then i go...." i just forgot the name of it.... I guess this short list makes you choose the right song...
... or perhaps "One more cup of coffee (valley below)" - Dylan
and "Black Coffee in Bed" - Squeeze
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View entire thread: American Coffee Culture
Posted by 3ternal on 2008-03-18 22:13:25 Post Subject:
The social ladder kindof applies I guess, but at the same time it really does depend on preference of taste. Regular working folk ussually just get a cup of drip coffee, while more corporate appearing customers order the 2 page long orders. At the same time though personally I just outgrew the syrup trend, I just go with a cup of black coffee, a doppio espresso, or if I'm in certain moods a double 8oz dry capaccino.
Many countries have coffee heavily infused into their cultures, not just america. Most of Europe (especially central) is widely known to have cafe's all over, and business is always profitable with a good product. In Italy it's common to sit and talk with someone for hours over a cup of coffee or two. Compared to America I'd say the biggest difference is lifestyle, here you'll see people getting the biggest possible cup in as little time as possible.
Hope that helped, that's just my take on some of it.
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Posted by 3ternal on 2008-03-18 22:13:25 Post Subject:
The social ladder kindof applies I guess, but at the same time it really does depend on preference of taste. Regular working folk ussually just get a cup of drip coffee, while more corporate appearing customers order the 2 page long orders. At the same time though personally I just outgrew the syrup trend, I just go with a cup of black coffee, a doppio espresso, or if I'm in certain moods a double 8oz dry capaccino.
Many countries have coffee heavily infused into their cultures, not just america. Most of Europe (especially central) is widely known to have cafe's all over, and business is always profitable with a good product. In Italy it's common to sit and talk with someone for hours over a cup of coffee or two. Compared to America I'd say the biggest difference is lifestyle, here you'll see people getting the biggest possible cup in as little time as possible.
Hope that helped, that's just my take on some of it.
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View entire thread: music and coffee! is there a better combination ?
Posted by javahill on 2005-08-14 21:49:06 Post Subject:
Coffee, Music and Sex, all wrapped up in one neat package: Black Coffee in Bed by Squeeze
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Posted by javahill on 2005-08-14 21:49:06 Post Subject:
Coffee, Music and Sex, all wrapped up in one neat package: Black Coffee in Bed by Squeeze
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View entire thread: Homemade Drinks
Posted by billagirly on 2007-01-09 11:02:39 Post Subject:
I ended up introducing them to black coffee. They say they liked it - whether they'll ever drink it again or not, I have no idea! I am still interested in learning how to make decent fancy drinks without buying syrups and expensive espresso machines though - what kind did your friend get?
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Posted by billagirly on 2007-01-09 11:02:39 Post Subject:
I ended up introducing them to black coffee. They say they liked it - whether they'll ever drink it again or not, I have no idea! I am still interested in learning how to make decent fancy drinks without buying syrups and expensive espresso machines though - what kind did your friend get?
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View entire thread: coffee lovers around the world...
Posted by Rowley on 2004-07-04 12:43:02 Post Subject:
Hello, very informative post natachouille.
I've lived in Southern California and drank coffee all of my life. As a young kid I would occasionally drink my parent's coffee. I remember it typically being brewed in any standard brewer with store bought canisters of grinds. It tasted sweet like candy because my mother would add tons of cream and sugar, and I drank it watching the Johnny Carson show.
As I grew up, I began to drink lots more coffee, and started to enjoy dark black coffee from some cafes that knew what they where brewing.
Now my favorite coffee is brewed at home in a french press. I will still go out to starbucks from time to time, but tend to get in small arguments with the barista's over getting the exact drink I want to order.
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Posted by Rowley on 2004-07-04 12:43:02 Post Subject:
Hello, very informative post natachouille.
I've lived in Southern California and drank coffee all of my life. As a young kid I would occasionally drink my parent's coffee. I remember it typically being brewed in any standard brewer with store bought canisters of grinds. It tasted sweet like candy because my mother would add tons of cream and sugar, and I drank it watching the Johnny Carson show.
As I grew up, I began to drink lots more coffee, and started to enjoy dark black coffee from some cafes that knew what they where brewing.
Now my favorite coffee is brewed at home in a french press. I will still go out to starbucks from time to time, but tend to get in small arguments with the barista's over getting the exact drink I want to order.
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View entire thread: Jura Carpesso E8 Need Help Please
Posted by casparis on 2005-01-11 16:44:55 Post Subject:
I have the F9 and love the machine.I think the e 8 is very simmilar as far as quality of coffee and espresso.I was a black coffee drinker auto drip several cups a day ,And this machine made me a believer.I will never go back to regular coffee you have so many options to customize your coffee to your taste.The F series is quite a bit more and I found it worth the money .I think he will really enjoy this unit.
scott
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Posted by casparis on 2005-01-11 16:44:55 Post Subject:
I have the F9 and love the machine.I think the e 8 is very simmilar as far as quality of coffee and espresso.I was a black coffee drinker auto drip several cups a day ,And this machine made me a believer.I will never go back to regular coffee you have so many options to customize your coffee to your taste.The F series is quite a bit more and I found it worth the money .I think he will really enjoy this unit.
scott
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View entire thread: Where?
Posted by nickmuso on 2008-01-14 11:06:38 Post Subject:
Hi David,
Oops, missed that, but still no luck on Google whether I type 'kiss of black coffee' or 'baiser de cafe noire' or even trying the literal translation 'to kiss of the black coffee'.
Edit:
Oh, didn't see the second line of your post, or maybe you added it on, I'll try that then.
Edit:
No, still no luck, even when I added Swish Miss
Your search - "Black Coffee Kiss Bliss" - did not match any documents.
Turning into a bit of a puzzle this.
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Posted by nickmuso on 2008-01-14 11:06:38 Post Subject:
Hi David,
Oops, missed that, but still no luck on Google whether I type 'kiss of black coffee' or 'baiser de cafe noire' or even trying the literal translation 'to kiss of the black coffee'.
Edit:
Oh, didn't see the second line of your post, or maybe you added it on, I'll try that then.
Edit:
No, still no luck, even when I added Swish Miss
Your search - "Black Coffee Kiss Bliss" - did not match any documents.
Turning into a bit of a puzzle this.
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View entire thread: Please help before I strangle my local barristas....
Posted by EricN on 2008-04-08 18:27:18 Post Subject: Please help before I strangle my local barristas....
Please help before I strangle my local barristas....
Im sure my local barristas are truely nice people but not one of them seems to know anything about drip coffee other than whats printed in their own companies brochure. Im looking for the best cup of coffee and I know thats something rather unique to each individuals tastes. Please bear with me as I have an idea that might help you understand my definitions..
Please close your eyes and imagine youve been driving all night with your grandparents on an old two lane country road. Its 5am and through the rain you see the lights on in an old local diner. You pullover and go inside needing to stretch and get a bit to eat. As you walk through the door the smell of fresh coffee starts to caffinate you. The waitress brings you a cup without needing to be asked and you take a sip. Its hot and smooth, and doesnt need to be adulterated with cream or sugar. Your grandfather, whose drink of choice for the last 60 some years has been black coffee states this is probably the best coffee hes ever had.
Ok, if you understood any of that...
1. What kind of coffee are you drinking?
2. What would you look for in order to order than in your local coffee house?
3. What would you look for to make that coffee at home?
Everytime it seems I go to starbucks or \"insert your local coffee house name\" I come away with a large cup of hot black liquid dirt. This is not what I want. I want a sensuous experience with my coffee, one that uses all my senses... Any thoughts?
Thanks
EricN
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Posted by EricN on 2008-04-08 18:27:18 Post Subject: Please help before I strangle my local barristas....
Please help before I strangle my local barristas....
Im sure my local barristas are truely nice people but not one of them seems to know anything about drip coffee other than whats printed in their own companies brochure. Im looking for the best cup of coffee and I know thats something rather unique to each individuals tastes. Please bear with me as I have an idea that might help you understand my definitions..
Please close your eyes and imagine youve been driving all night with your grandparents on an old two lane country road. Its 5am and through the rain you see the lights on in an old local diner. You pullover and go inside needing to stretch and get a bit to eat. As you walk through the door the smell of fresh coffee starts to caffinate you. The waitress brings you a cup without needing to be asked and you take a sip. Its hot and smooth, and doesnt need to be adulterated with cream or sugar. Your grandfather, whose drink of choice for the last 60 some years has been black coffee states this is probably the best coffee hes ever had.
Ok, if you understood any of that...
1. What kind of coffee are you drinking?
2. What would you look for in order to order than in your local coffee house?
3. What would you look for to make that coffee at home?
Everytime it seems I go to starbucks or \"insert your local coffee house name\" I come away with a large cup of hot black liquid dirt. This is not what I want. I want a sensuous experience with my coffee, one that uses all my senses... Any thoughts?
Thanks
EricN
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View entire thread: Built-in coffee maker
Posted by fiagt2 on 2005-01-24 07:11:23 Post Subject:
We have had our Jura S7 for a week. We love it and learn more every day. I like strong black coffee(Peete's) and my wife likes it with splenda and milk. We also Like some of the Starbucks seasonal drinks and their Mocha Valencia. Starbucks coffee drinks vary from good to almost undrinkable. Our Jura S7 has been fantastic and the coffee better than most Coffee shops and equal to the best. Our Mocha Valencia's are better than 95% of them from Starbucks. And we are just learning. Learned very fast that you are better to use less flavoring than more.
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Posted by fiagt2 on 2005-01-24 07:11:23 Post Subject:
We have had our Jura S7 for a week. We love it and learn more every day. I like strong black coffee(Peete's) and my wife likes it with splenda and milk. We also Like some of the Starbucks seasonal drinks and their Mocha Valencia. Starbucks coffee drinks vary from good to almost undrinkable. Our Jura S7 has been fantastic and the coffee better than most Coffee shops and equal to the best. Our Mocha Valencia's are better than 95% of them from Starbucks. And we are just learning. Learned very fast that you are better to use less flavoring than more.
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View entire thread: Tim Hortons Iced Cap Supreme
Posted by Kevin J on 2007-04-17 10:22:08 Post Subject:
Caramel I think, I remember reading the sign but I don't drink em too sugary for my liking; although I freequently grab a black coffee when i'm on the road since there is at least 2 Tim's on any road in Ottawa!
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Posted by Kevin J on 2007-04-17 10:22:08 Post Subject:
Caramel I think, I remember reading the sign but I don't drink em too sugary for my liking; although I freequently grab a black coffee when i'm on the road since there is at least 2 Tim's on any road in Ottawa!
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View entire thread: Being sick...
Posted by haytoniaho on 2007-02-02 08:22:53 Post Subject:
i think black coffee is ok, but ofcourse it depends on the illness
For example, I'm sick right now too! I think for sore, itchy throats anything with milk usually isnt too good...i think!
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Posted by haytoniaho on 2007-02-02 08:22:53 Post Subject:
i think black coffee is ok, but ofcourse it depends on the illness
For example, I'm sick right now too! I think for sore, itchy throats anything with milk usually isnt too good...i think!
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View entire thread: Why add anything to coffee?
Posted by moonmonkey on 2007-10-03 12:17:06 Post Subject:
Most often, I think that people naturally use cream and/or sugar in their specialty coffee because they are use to drinking bad coffee. Once people (who of course do not understand the excellence of specialty coffee) have gone years using cream and sugar to cover up bad coffee, they convince themselves that they do not like the taste of black coffee, when really them have never experience true specialty coffee. It has always been a thrill for me when customers of ours step over from the dark side and drink there coffee black for the first time...only to realize its excellence
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Posted by moonmonkey on 2007-10-03 12:17:06 Post Subject:
Most often, I think that people naturally use cream and/or sugar in their specialty coffee because they are use to drinking bad coffee. Once people (who of course do not understand the excellence of specialty coffee) have gone years using cream and sugar to cover up bad coffee, they convince themselves that they do not like the taste of black coffee, when really them have never experience true specialty coffee. It has always been a thrill for me when customers of ours step over from the dark side and drink there coffee black for the first time...only to realize its excellence
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View entire thread: Different coffee drinks
Posted by CoffeeKid on 2006-07-01 09:51:39 Post Subject: Different coffee drinks
Hiya im new here, im quite young (13) and i really enjoy coffee drinking/making.
I usually drink cappuccino made using my expresso machine and the steam nozzle on the side.
Can somebody tell me in rough the diffrence between all the different coffee drinks.
I know that cappuccino is an espresso with steamed milk and frothed milk and i know that mocha is a chocolatey version and an espresso is a plain black coffee with no milk. What are all these amerricano drinks and what is the true difference betwqeen latte and cappuccino?
thanks in advance,
dan
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Posted by CoffeeKid on 2006-07-01 09:51:39 Post Subject: Different coffee drinks
Hiya im new here, im quite young (13) and i really enjoy coffee drinking/making.
I usually drink cappuccino made using my expresso machine and the steam nozzle on the side.
Can somebody tell me in rough the diffrence between all the different coffee drinks.
I know that cappuccino is an espresso with steamed milk and frothed milk and i know that mocha is a chocolatey version and an espresso is a plain black coffee with no milk. What are all these amerricano drinks and what is the true difference betwqeen latte and cappuccino?
thanks in advance,
dan
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View entire thread: Where?
Posted by davidsbiscotti on 2008-01-14 10:50:10 Post Subject:
Try kiss of black coffee.
If you still don't get any results, try "Black Coffee Kiss Bliss" by Swish Miss.
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Posted by davidsbiscotti on 2008-01-14 10:50:10 Post Subject:
Try kiss of black coffee.
If you still don't get any results, try "Black Coffee Kiss Bliss" by Swish Miss.
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View entire thread: Tim Hortons Iced Cap Supreme
Posted by GrindYourBeans on 2007-04-17 10:59:21 Post Subject:
Caramel I think, I remember reading the sign but I don't drink em too sugary for my liking; although I freequently grab a black coffee when i'm on the road since there is at least 2 Tim's on any road in Ottawa!
Yeah, I think it's butter caramel. It's sad because I read the sign again this morning and have forgotten again! lol
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Posted by GrindYourBeans on 2007-04-17 10:59:21 Post Subject:
Caramel I think, I remember reading the sign but I don't drink em too sugary for my liking; although I freequently grab a black coffee when i'm on the road since there is at least 2 Tim's on any road in Ottawa!
Yeah, I think it's butter caramel. It's sad because I read the sign again this morning and have forgotten again! lol
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View entire thread: Espresso, how is my crema?
Posted by mhuskey0466 on 2007-01-24 18:04:08 Post Subject: ....
Here is my latest shot with local "Coffee and Company" espresso beans.
It shows from start to about 40 seconds after the finish.
http://www.freewebs.com/toxicrides/shot%5Fstart%5Fto%5Ffinish.jpg
Man, that coffee looks goodI have never tried expresso. What is the difference between it and say homebrewed black coffee, like JFG or Foldgers, in a cheap coffee maker?
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Posted by mhuskey0466 on 2007-01-24 18:04:08 Post Subject: ....
Here is my latest shot with local "Coffee and Company" espresso beans.
It shows from start to about 40 seconds after the finish.
http://www.freewebs.com/toxicrides/shot%5Fstart%5Fto%5Ffinish.jpg
Man, that coffee looks good
I have never tried expresso. What is the difference between it and say homebrewed black coffee, like JFG or Foldgers, in a cheap coffee maker?
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View entire thread: Coffee Consumption Statistics - Must View
Posted by Anonymous on 2004-10-29 00:28:39 Post Subject: Coffee Consumption Statistics - Must View
Coffee Consumption Statistics
The National Coffee Association and The Specialty Coffee Association of America conduct annual surveys regarding coffee consumption each year. The gathered data below can be extremely beneficial to anyone wishing to start a business or just have an insight on coffee consumption.
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Results of Gathered Data:
Nearly 52% of Americans over 18 years of age drink coffee every day. This represents over 100 million daily drinkers. 30 million American adults drink specialty coffee beverages daily; which include a mocha, latte, espresso, café mocha, cappuccino, frozen/iced coffee beverages, etc.
Average Beverage Price:
The average price for an espresso based drink is $2.45
The average price for brewed coffee is $1.38.
Coffee Cup Consumption per Day:
Men drink as much coffee as women; each consuming an average of 1.6 cups per day.
Women seem to be more concerned about the price than men.
Among coffee drinkers, the average consumption in the United States is 3.2 cups of coffee per day.
Average Cup Size:
The average coffee cup size is 9 ounces.
30% of the population drinks coffee occasionally.
Time of day:
65% of all coffee is consumed during breakfast hours
30% between meals
5% with other meals
Preferences:
35% of coffee drinkers prefer black coffee
60% prefer to add sugar and/or cream
Motivations:
Women indicated that drinking coffee is a good way to relax.
Men indicated that coffee helps them get the job done.
Miscellaneous:
The United States imports in excess of $4 Billion worth of coffee per year.
Americans consume 400 million cups of coffee per day making the United States the leading consumer of coffee in the world.
On an average, 250 Cups of espresso and coffee drinks are sold per day at almost any espresso drive-thru business with a great visible location. (500 cups per day is extraordinary.)
Independent coffee shops manage to sell 31% of espresso-based drinks, while the rest is brewed coffee.
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Posted by Anonymous on 2004-10-29 00:28:39 Post Subject: Coffee Consumption Statistics - Must View
Coffee Consumption Statistics
The National Coffee Association and The Specialty Coffee Association of America conduct annual surveys regarding coffee consumption each year. The gathered data below can be extremely beneficial to anyone wishing to start a business or just have an insight on coffee consumption.
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Results of Gathered Data:
Nearly 52% of Americans over 18 years of age drink coffee every day. This represents over 100 million daily drinkers. 30 million American adults drink specialty coffee beverages daily; which include a mocha, latte, espresso, café mocha, cappuccino, frozen/iced coffee beverages, etc.
Average Beverage Price:
The average price for an espresso based drink is $2.45
The average price for brewed coffee is $1.38.
Coffee Cup Consumption per Day:
Men drink as much coffee as women; each consuming an average of 1.6 cups per day.
Women seem to be more concerned about the price than men.
Among coffee drinkers, the average consumption in the United States is 3.2 cups of coffee per day.
Average Cup Size:
The average coffee cup size is 9 ounces.
30% of the population drinks coffee occasionally.
Time of day:
65% of all coffee is consumed during breakfast hours
30% between meals
5% with other meals
Preferences:
35% of coffee drinkers prefer black coffee
60% prefer to add sugar and/or cream
Motivations:
Women indicated that drinking coffee is a good way to relax.
Men indicated that coffee helps them get the job done.
Miscellaneous:
The United States imports in excess of $4 Billion worth of coffee per year.
Americans consume 400 million cups of coffee per day making the United States the leading consumer of coffee in the world.
On an average, 250 Cups of espresso and coffee drinks are sold per day at almost any espresso drive-thru business with a great visible location. (500 cups per day is extraordinary.)
Independent coffee shops manage to sell 31% of espresso-based drinks, while the rest is brewed coffee.
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View entire thread: Who has heard of HEALTHY COFFEE? i have.
Posted by pandafury on 2006-05-23 13:51:30 Post Subject: hey
yea actually after i posted all these i started to read more and found out that there were already people that knew about gano and distribute gano. all that stuff about the FDA and all. and the people that replied to the people who tried to to throw the FDA at em was pretty intense, what a good debate i thought. What i liked the most about it is that some people i think it was you who tried to talk bad about gano because of personal experience... correct me if im wrong, and i think there was some kind of doctor who knew doctors that drink and distribute this product that say it is good and the mushroom does what you said it didnt do for you or your friend. (the whole memory loss and stuff) that the mushroom supports the brain, thats what the doctor guy said "truth" and anyways what do you do as a job? are you a doctor too?, as for "curing all things" did you ever stop to think that maybe thats what is ok for the people in malaysia, as in . of course the U.S. doesnt want a product saying that it cures anything, so Gano Excel did change their act to where it is ok for all that food administration people. Whatever thats not the point. what it supposedly doesnt do for you it can do for other people. my uncle is a diabetic and he drinks the black coffee and he is doing just fine. even better. but that is just MY personal experience. let other people try it dont cram crap into their head and if the coffee grows your chick friend a beard than thats when i think you should down talk gano. other than that its great tasting it doesnt grow any chick beards as a matter of fact there is a skin care line which ive been wanting to try for sooo long. (actually a week) im pretty sure your feedback will be pretty harsh or so, but thats ok, i hope to hear from you soon.
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Posted by pandafury on 2006-05-23 13:51:30 Post Subject: hey
yea actually after i posted all these i started to read more and found out that there were already people that knew about gano and distribute gano. all that stuff about the FDA and all. and the people that replied to the people who tried to to throw the FDA at em was pretty intense, what a good debate i thought. What i liked the most about it is that some people i think it was you who tried to talk bad about gano because of personal experience... correct me if im wrong, and i think there was some kind of doctor who knew doctors that drink and distribute this product that say it is good and the mushroom does what you said it didnt do for you or your friend. (the whole memory loss and stuff) that the mushroom supports the brain, thats what the doctor guy said "truth" and anyways what do you do as a job? are you a doctor too?, as for "curing all things" did you ever stop to think that maybe thats what is ok for the people in malaysia, as in . of course the U.S. doesnt want a product saying that it cures anything, so Gano Excel did change their act to where it is ok for all that food administration people. Whatever thats not the point. what it supposedly doesnt do for you it can do for other people. my uncle is a diabetic and he drinks the black coffee and he is doing just fine. even better. but that is just MY personal experience. let other people try it dont cram crap into their head and if the coffee grows your chick friend a beard than thats when i think you should down talk gano. other than that its great tasting it doesnt grow any chick beards as a matter of fact there is a skin care line which ive been wanting to try for sooo long. (actually a week) im pretty sure your feedback will be pretty harsh or so, but thats ok, i hope to hear from you soon.
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View entire thread: NEED HEALTHY RECIPES!!!
Posted by jaeanni on 2005-03-14 11:48:26 Post Subject: you might want to try Gano Cafe
The secret of Asia has
finally arrived in North America!
Gano Café has Ganoderma,
The Miraculous “King of Herbs,”
more powerful than Ginseng.
This Healthy Coffee provides more energy & vigor,
thus reduces fatigue and increases brain
tonic, rejuvenates & strengthens
the organs for waste elimination
& detoxification, potent cardiovascular, and help
strengthens the immune
system.
Our incredible great tasting low fat healthy
coffee comes in the classic black coffee
with brazilian coffee bean, the 3-1, moca, and chocolate.
maybe this might be the solution to your questions
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Posted by jaeanni on 2005-03-14 11:48:26 Post Subject: you might want to try Gano Cafe
The secret of Asia has
finally arrived in North America!
Gano Café has Ganoderma,
The Miraculous “King of Herbs,”
more powerful than Ginseng.
This Healthy Coffee provides more energy & vigor,
thus reduces fatigue and increases brain
tonic, rejuvenates & strengthens
the organs for waste elimination
& detoxification, potent cardiovascular, and help
strengthens the immune
system.
Our incredible great tasting low fat healthy
coffee comes in the classic black coffee
with brazilian coffee bean, the 3-1, moca, and chocolate.
maybe this might be the solution to your questions
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View entire thread: DOES COFFEE AFFECT YOUR WEIGHT?
Posted by Rhiannon on 2006-12-14 07:49:00 Post Subject:
It depends on how you take your coffee.
Black coffee, at about 10 calories per cup, isn't going to affect your weight.
Black coffee with sugar can be 35 calories (1 tsp sugar) or more (about 25 calories per tsp for sugar). This is going to accumulate if you drink a lot of coffee throughout the day.
Coffee with cream and sugar can be high in calories as well as fat. 18% coffee cream has 30 calories and 3.0g fat per tbsp. On top of sugar, that's enough calories and fat to consider the cup o' joe a meal on its own, which is a frightening thought when you have 2 or 3 cups before, during and sometimes after breakfast.
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Posted by Rhiannon on 2006-12-14 07:49:00 Post Subject:
It depends on how you take your coffee.
Black coffee, at about 10 calories per cup, isn't going to affect your weight.
Black coffee with sugar can be 35 calories (1 tsp sugar) or more (about 25 calories per tsp for sugar). This is going to accumulate if you drink a lot of coffee throughout the day.
Coffee with cream and sugar can be high in calories as well as fat. 18% coffee cream has 30 calories and 3.0g fat per tbsp. On top of sugar, that's enough calories and fat to consider the cup o' joe a meal on its own, which is a frightening thought when you have 2 or 3 cups before, during and sometimes after breakfast.
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View entire thread: Trying to like coffee - not having any luck
Posted by freshroast on 2006-03-15 17:56:52 Post Subject:
I like the all the specialty drinks like you do with the milk and chocolate or carmel. I also enjoy chai lattes with milk, and drip coffee with cream and sugar. I wish and hope someday I can drink just black coffee and enjoy it that way. I drink straight shots of espresso or just enough to get a good taste then throw the rest out so that I know our espresso machine is set up right and the grind on the grinder.
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Posted by freshroast on 2006-03-15 17:56:52 Post Subject:
I like the all the specialty drinks like you do with the milk and chocolate or carmel. I also enjoy chai lattes with milk, and drip coffee with cream and sugar. I wish and hope someday I can drink just black coffee and enjoy it that way. I drink straight shots of espresso or just enough to get a good taste then throw the rest out so that I know our espresso machine is set up right and the grind on the grinder.
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View entire thread: What is Coffee Culture for you?
Posted by 3ternal on 2008-01-06 16:36:15 Post Subject:
Don't need anything fancy, just my cup of black coffee and a book or a friend to talk to. The only thing that can stimulate more conversation out of me is a couple shots of vodka
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Posted by 3ternal on 2008-01-06 16:36:15 Post Subject:
Don't need anything fancy, just my cup of black coffee and a book or a friend to talk to. The only thing that can stimulate more conversation out of me is a couple shots of vodka
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View entire thread: Black Coffee
Posted by DanD04325 on 2008-05-09 14:49:52 Post Subject:
1. Health reasons - Adding cream essentially eliminates the antioxidant benefits of black coffee (may have something to do with the proteins in the milk binding to the antioxidants).
2. Give them good black coffee. A few of my friends used to load their coffee with milk and sugar until I introduced them to the brand "gimme coffee." From my experiences, good coffee should not require milk or sugar to cover up imperfections characteristic of bad coffee (bitterness, etc.).
Nonetheless, some people still do prefer to sweeten up good coffee due to personal preferences or routine. If you have added cream and sugar to your coffee throughout your entire life, I assume it will be difficult to change.
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Posted by DanD04325 on 2008-05-09 14:49:52 Post Subject:
1. Health reasons - Adding cream essentially eliminates the antioxidant benefits of black coffee (may have something to do with the proteins in the milk binding to the antioxidants).
2. Give them good black coffee. A few of my friends used to load their coffee with milk and sugar until I introduced them to the brand "gimme coffee." From my experiences, good coffee should not require milk or sugar to cover up imperfections characteristic of bad coffee (bitterness, etc.).
Nonetheless, some people still do prefer to sweeten up good coffee due to personal preferences or routine. If you have added cream and sugar to your coffee throughout your entire life, I assume it will be difficult to change.
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View entire thread: Black Coffee
Posted by MakoShark on 2008-05-09 22:01:52 Post Subject: I like Coffee Black, like my aliens
I'm afraid I need to be faster on the draw! When I read the reference to aliens drinking black coffee, I instantly thought of the Alien Coffee Chronicles. And I was not surprised to see Caffe Biscotto jumping right in with the same idea. (to say nothing of his other possible uses for black coffee)
But lo and behold, Mr. Topher has made reference to alien coffee! This is very exciting. It's common to find such members as Caffe Biscotto and Davids Biscotti participating in this brand of Tom-Foolery. But when a Topher joins in, well that's significant.
Please Topher give us a first hand glimpse at what your Nike's are like, now that they're inhabited by millions of Centaurians.
MakoShark
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Posted by MakoShark on 2008-05-09 22:01:52 Post Subject: I like Coffee Black, like my aliens
I'm afraid I need to be faster on the draw! When I read the reference to aliens drinking black coffee, I instantly thought of the Alien Coffee Chronicles. And I was not surprised to see Caffe Biscotto jumping right in with the same idea. (to say nothing of his other possible uses for black coffee)
But lo and behold, Mr. Topher has made reference to alien coffee! This is very exciting. It's common to find such members as Caffe Biscotto and Davids Biscotti participating in this brand of Tom-Foolery. But when a Topher joins in, well that's significant.
Please Topher give us a first hand glimpse at what your Nike's are like, now that they're inhabited by millions of Centaurians.
MakoShark
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View entire thread: Speciality Coffee Vending Business Thoughts
Posted by courtneybperez on 2006-11-15 11:20:00 Post Subject: Reply to Your Question
Ok...where do I begin...we recently purchased a coffee house in my hometown that I was a regular at for over 10 years. I have known all of the previous owners, and in my head I have listed all of the mistakes I thought they had made...let me tell you, when you are there and on the other side of the bar, it is a completely different world. Try to follow me because I may bounce around a little here. I wanted this shop for myself and I ended up letting my stepmother purchase it. That has been a good thing. She knows how to run a business and I know the people and the product. We use only the best--meaning Panache coffee and espresso, which you can get from Coffee Bean International (CBI). IT IS THE BEST. Trust me on that. We also only use Xanadu teas which can also be purchased from CBI. The second previous owner of our shop had a cart like you speak of, set up in a community college. It was nothing but a hassel and he lost a great deal of money in it. It was an exceptional cart--loaded with everything imaginable. He is also still attempting to sell it. You can contact me if you are interested and I will get you in touch with him. My advice to you is this--research everything you think about doing. Coffee is a cash business and you will lose money if you do not closely monitor your cart(s). $1 for a drink is way too low. We charge at minimum $2 for each of our drinks. Black coffee is as follows: SM $1 MD $1.50 and LG $2.00 Bottomless Cups range from $3.50-$5.00. Our espresso drinks are $2.50+. The mark up is there and you can make money, but you will have to work it. We do not have a drive through at our location. Our customers come inside because they enjoy the atmosphere and they enjoy the social aspect. We are not a Star***ks. We are personal. We want to know our customers and that keeps them coming back. I bake homemade desserts and pastries and they love them! The thing is that every coffee business is becoming commercial. Customers enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and knowing their Baristas. You can have all of the best of everything and still not have the customers. You can make money but it takes a great deal of effort, training, learning, and time. And just when you think you have it all down, you realize you knew very little.
I hope this helps. Please contact me if you need anything else. Best of luck to you!
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Posted by courtneybperez on 2006-11-15 11:20:00 Post Subject: Reply to Your Question
Ok...where do I begin...we recently purchased a coffee house in my hometown that I was a regular at for over 10 years. I have known all of the previous owners, and in my head I have listed all of the mistakes I thought they had made...let me tell you, when you are there and on the other side of the bar, it is a completely different world. Try to follow me because I may bounce around a little here. I wanted this shop for myself and I ended up letting my stepmother purchase it. That has been a good thing. She knows how to run a business and I know the people and the product. We use only the best--meaning Panache coffee and espresso, which you can get from Coffee Bean International (CBI). IT IS THE BEST. Trust me on that. We also only use Xanadu teas which can also be purchased from CBI. The second previous owner of our shop had a cart like you speak of, set up in a community college. It was nothing but a hassel and he lost a great deal of money in it. It was an exceptional cart--loaded with everything imaginable. He is also still attempting to sell it. You can contact me if you are interested and I will get you in touch with him. My advice to you is this--research everything you think about doing. Coffee is a cash business and you will lose money if you do not closely monitor your cart(s). $1 for a drink is way too low. We charge at minimum $2 for each of our drinks. Black coffee is as follows: SM $1 MD $1.50 and LG $2.00 Bottomless Cups range from $3.50-$5.00. Our espresso drinks are $2.50+. The mark up is there and you can make money, but you will have to work it. We do not have a drive through at our location. Our customers come inside because they enjoy the atmosphere and they enjoy the social aspect. We are not a Star***ks. We are personal. We want to know our customers and that keeps them coming back. I bake homemade desserts and pastries and they love them! The thing is that every coffee business is becoming commercial. Customers enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and knowing their Baristas. You can have all of the best of everything and still not have the customers. You can make money but it takes a great deal of effort, training, learning, and time. And just when you think you have it all down, you realize you knew very little.
I hope this helps. Please contact me if you need anything else. Best of luck to you!
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Posted by Anonymous on 2004-09-23 22:38:41 Post Subject: old coffee, good bad or indifferent?
Hi,
I have a similar question to the one posted by 'viktorhugo'.
My girlfriend makes coffe from fresh-ground beans and puts the excess (black) coffee into a Pyrex pot. She reheats this for drinking after a couple of days. The coffe in the pot is just left on the kitchen counter, out of the sun.
My question is: Does this coffee 'go off'? Are there buildups of acids or compounds that are not the best for drinking? Does it oxidise? What happens to it?
Thanks in advance,
Jon
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Posted by Anonymous on 2004-09-23 22:38:41 Post Subject: old coffee, good bad or indifferent?
Hi,
I have a similar question to the one posted by 'viktorhugo'.
My girlfriend makes coffe from fresh-ground beans and puts the excess (black) coffee into a Pyrex pot. She reheats this for drinking after a couple of days. The coffe in the pot is just left on the kitchen counter, out of the sun.
My question is: Does this coffee 'go off'? Are there buildups of acids or compounds that are not the best for drinking? Does it oxidise? What happens to it?
Thanks in advance,
Jon
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Posted by 3ternal on 2008-01-14 15:07:17 Post Subject:
Hahaha, It was a french kiss after making her swish some black coffee around her mouth.
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Posted by 3ternal on 2008-01-14 15:07:17 Post Subject:
Hahaha, It was a french kiss after making her swish some black coffee around her mouth.
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Posted by garkofe on 2005-12-13 10:18:15 Post Subject:
i am really a newbie at turkish coffee...
how does the taste compare to a common cup of black coffee?
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Posted by garkofe on 2005-12-13 10:18:15 Post Subject:
i am really a newbie at turkish coffee...
how does the taste compare to a common cup of black coffee?
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Posted by everydaygourmet on 2005-02-09 14:38:22 Post Subject: Re: Not Mountain Mudd? Are there any good recommendations?
I looked at Mountain Mudd -- decided I'd rather do everything myself, maybe with some consultation. I just moved to Ohio from Washington state and am originally from Montana, so coffee is not new to me, but it seems like a semi-new concept here.... Good opportunity? Or are people out here not ever going to be esspresso drinkers? Most everyone I've met so far only drinks drip coffee -- most not even with cream or sweetener.
Any advice?
Thanks so much in advance -- this forum is GREAT!!! : )
Bonus for you....
No competition for locations.
If they like black coffee...they will LOVE Americano's. (get great coffee, a great machine, and learn how to use it....and pull great shots!)
I am a big believer in the glass (coffee cup, whatever) being half-full vs. Half-empty! 
Good luck!
P.S> you aren't the gal who lived up north of Spokane I spoke to a few months back, are you? I just opened my drive-thru in Kalispell (Somers) Montana.
(I'm a E. Washington Native)
remember....somebody has to be first to open one...if there are Starbucks...You should be fine! (Cause you will make way better coffee than them)
Find a good roaster in the region....talk with them about beans, etc. Be passionate about everything you do int he biz, and the customers will come back again (and again, and again)
Let me know via PM if you have any questions.
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Posted by everydaygourmet on 2005-02-09 14:38:22 Post Subject: Re: Not Mountain Mudd? Are there any good recommendations?
I looked at Mountain Mudd -- decided I'd rather do everything myself, maybe with some consultation. I just moved to Ohio from Washington state and am originally from Montana, so coffee is not new to me, but it seems like a semi-new concept here.... Good opportunity? Or are people out here not ever going to be esspresso drinkers? Most everyone I've met so far only drinks drip coffee -- most not even with cream or sweetener.
Any advice?
Thanks so much in advance -- this forum is GREAT!!! : )
Bonus for you....
No competition for locations.
If they like black coffee...they will LOVE Americano's. (get great coffee, a great machine, and learn how to use it....and pull great shots!)
I am a big believer in the glass (coffee cup, whatever) being half-full vs. Half-empty!
Good luck!
P.S> you aren't the gal who lived up north of Spokane I spoke to a few months back, are you? I just opened my drive-thru in Kalispell (Somers) Montana.
(I'm a E. Washington Native)
remember....somebody has to be first to open one...if there are Starbucks...You should be fine! (Cause you will make way better coffee than them)
Find a good roaster in the region....talk with them about beans, etc. Be passionate about everything you do int he biz, and the customers will come back again (and again, and again)
Let me know via PM if you have any questions.
http://brealins.com/images/Brealins_Sign.jpg
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Posted by nickmuso on 2008-01-14 10:35:57 Post Subject:
Hi David,
I have to confess my ignorance, and this is even more embarrassing as I speak French after a fashion as we have a holiday home in Normandy, but I have never come across the phrase kiss the black coffee.
I got no results on Google for the phrase 'baiser le cafe noir' so could someone enlighten me please?
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Posted by nickmuso on 2008-01-14 10:35:57 Post Subject:
Hi David,
I have to confess my ignorance, and this is even more embarrassing as I speak French after a fashion as we have a holiday home in Normandy, but I have never come across the phrase kiss the black coffee.
I got no results on Google for the phrase 'baiser le cafe noir' so could someone enlighten me please?
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View entire thread: Making espresso: no crema. What to do?
Posted by void on 2006-10-27 03:43:05 Post Subject: Making espresso: no crema. What to do?
Hello, dear experts!
I bought a Delonghi BAR 14 espresso machine (http://www.epinions.com/hmgd-Espresso_M ... full_specs) When making an espresso, I follow the instructions provided but I get only black coffee without any crema on top of it.
As this is a pump machine and as other users report getting good crema with this model, I beleive I do smth wrong.
Could you please give some ideas on possible actions towards a proper espresso with good crema in my case
Thanks!
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Posted by void on 2006-10-27 03:43:05 Post Subject: Making espresso: no crema. What to do?
Hello, dear experts!
I bought a Delonghi BAR 14 espresso machine (http://www.epinions.com/hmgd-Espresso_M ... full_specs) When making an espresso, I follow the instructions provided but I get only black coffee without any crema on top of it.
As this is a pump machine and as other users report getting good crema with this model, I beleive I do smth wrong.Could you please give some ideas on possible actions towards a proper espresso with good crema in my case
Thanks!
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View entire thread: Origin of the word "Espresso"
Posted by redmoose on 2004-12-08 14:10:19 Post Subject:
espresso
/espresso/ (also expresso)
• noun (pl. espressos) strong black coffee made by forcing steam through ground coffee beans.
— ORIGIN from Italian caffè espresso ‘pressed out coffee’.
1945, from It. caffe espresso, from espresso "pressed out," from pp. of esprimere, from L. exprimere "press out" (see express).
Espresso is a strong, flavorful coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water through finely ground dark-roasted coffee beans. In Italian, espresso means "pressed out" or "express". The term expresso — used often in the United States, even occasionally on menus — is not correct.
Espresso differs greatly from the common drip brewed coffee drink in its thick concentrated consistency, and robust flavor. Due to its potency, straight espresso (espresso served without sweetener or milk, analogous to black coffee) is considered by some to be an acquired taste, and is served in small amounts called shots. Many coffee aficionados order their single or double with a little glass of cold water to clear the palate. Because the espresso reacts quickly with oxygen, it should be consumed right after brewing.
Espresso is often used as the foundation for other drinks, such as lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, and many more. A key component in the flavor of espresso is a golden foam composed of oils, proteins, and sugars, called crema which floats on the surface.
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Posted by redmoose on 2004-12-08 14:10:19 Post Subject:
espresso
/espresso/ (also expresso)
• noun (pl. espressos) strong black coffee made by forcing steam through ground coffee beans.
— ORIGIN from Italian caffè espresso ‘pressed out coffee’.
1945, from It. caffe espresso, from espresso "pressed out," from pp. of esprimere, from L. exprimere "press out" (see express).
Espresso is a strong, flavorful coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water through finely ground dark-roasted coffee beans. In Italian, espresso means "pressed out" or "express". The term expresso — used often in the United States, even occasionally on menus — is not correct.
Espresso differs greatly from the common drip brewed coffee drink in its thick concentrated consistency, and robust flavor. Due to its potency, straight espresso (espresso served without sweetener or milk, analogous to black coffee) is considered by some to be an acquired taste, and is served in small amounts called shots. Many coffee aficionados order their single or double with a little glass of cold water to clear the palate. Because the espresso reacts quickly with oxygen, it should be consumed right after brewing.
Espresso is often used as the foundation for other drinks, such as lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, and many more. A key component in the flavor of espresso is a golden foam composed of oils, proteins, and sugars, called crema which floats on the surface.
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Posted by 3ternal on 2008-01-13 18:31:50 Post Subject:
Not as much the place as what I did at the coffee house in my case.
Day after new years a young woman I recently met drove up to see me from California, we went and got a cup of coffee at a small cafe. I decided it would be fun to try french coffee haha, so I had her swish some black coffee around her mouth and... You get the point.
^ That my friends, is dedication!
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Posted by 3ternal on 2008-01-13 18:31:50 Post Subject:
Not as much the place as what I did at the coffee house in my case.
Day after new years a young woman I recently met drove up to see me from California, we went and got a cup of coffee at a small cafe. I decided it would be fun to try french coffee haha, so I had her swish some black coffee around her mouth and... You get the point.
^ That my friends, is dedication!
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Posted by demetri on 2007-02-15 09:16:02 Post Subject:
Ice Cream works well in coffee shops in Greece. It's a slightly different market there. People expect to be able to go into a coffee shop and order ouzo to chase their cappuccino.
I personally like to pair a good sweet with black coffee so ice cream would probably be a nice offering. I think you’d want to find some upper end ice cream or some more homey style to give it a unique twist.
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Posted by demetri on 2007-02-15 09:16:02 Post Subject:
Ice Cream works well in coffee shops in Greece. It's a slightly different market there. People expect to be able to go into a coffee shop and order ouzo to chase their cappuccino.
I personally like to pair a good sweet with black coffee so ice cream would probably be a nice offering. I think you’d want to find some upper end ice cream or some more homey style to give it a unique twist.
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View entire thread: DOES COFFEE AFFECT YOUR WEIGHT?
Posted by billagirly on 2007-03-05 11:58:03 Post Subject:
I think the reason you hear about cutting out caffeine in so many diets, is because most often, caffeine is paired with sugars. In sodas, chocolate, etc. If you drink black coffee, I'm sure it wouldn't go against many diet restrictions.
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Posted by billagirly on 2007-03-05 11:58:03 Post Subject:
I think the reason you hear about cutting out caffeine in so many diets, is because most often, caffeine is paired with sugars. In sodas, chocolate, etc. If you drink black coffee, I'm sure it wouldn't go against many diet restrictions.
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Posted by ivo on 2007-07-25 22:45:59 Post Subject:
i don't really see what you are getting at with the article, repoman77. i have previously read that article. how does it relate to the topic, other than it concerns starbucks?
by the way consumer reports ranking mcdonalds over starbucks, is this some kind of joke? seriously who still is left out of the loop of knowing mc'donalds uses starbucks(or seattles best, product of starbucks) coffee? they are the same, the beans come from the same place and are roasted at the same place. i would never trust consumer reports on certain topics such as coffee, food, wine or the like.
i like some of the sbux roasts, i'd much rather go local, being i am fortunate enough to live in a city with so many different local roasters.
bmusse-
I am not trying to single you out, but where are you coming from? My friends who go to McD's have all said the same thing: McD coffee is good, now. I cannot say I've heard anyone compare their coffee to that of Sbux, sorry. Combine that with McD publicizing their breakfast changes, including their coffee, perhaps it behooves you to test the claim yourself, before condemning the validity of the claim. At the very least, their coffee is much improved, enough so that their customers talk about it in places like these.
Regarding Sbux coffees-
I apologize for not distinquishing what I consider different drinks: brewed coffee, which I call coffee, and espresso drinks, which is pretty much any drink using espresso. I will reiterate my previous claim, as everyone, and I mean, everyone I talk to has said the same thing: Sbux coffee is too strong. While they may call a particular roast 'medium,' most of the rest of the coffee world calls the same roast 'dark,' or at best, a 'full city roast.' And their 'dark' roasts, such as their french, or italian, are amongst the darkest coffees available outside an espresso roast. With Sbux, there is no such thing as a 'cinnamon' roast, or a 'light' roast. All of their coffee is roasted much darker than what most of the rest of the coffee world roasts theirs.
Topping that off, they brew their coffee MUCH stronger than any other coffee retailer. You could dispute this, but there wouldn't be much of a basis in fact in your dispute. Amonst those who enjoy coffee, especially simple black coffee, Sbux usually is not a preferred coffee brewer.
Their store experience is another story. All their baristas are trained to their standard. You can go to any Sbux and count on their consistancy. Their business model is ingenious.
But I will say it again- their coffee(brewed coffee) is horrible. And everything about their brewed coffee bucks the traditional standard.
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Posted by ivo on 2007-07-25 22:45:59 Post Subject:
i don't really see what you are getting at with the article, repoman77. i have previously read that article. how does it relate to the topic, other than it concerns starbucks?
by the way consumer reports ranking mcdonalds over starbucks, is this some kind of joke? seriously who still is left out of the loop of knowing mc'donalds uses starbucks(or seattles best, product of starbucks) coffee? they are the same, the beans come from the same place and are roasted at the same place. i would never trust consumer reports on certain topics such as coffee, food, wine or the like.
i like some of the sbux roasts, i'd much rather go local, being i am fortunate enough to live in a city with so many different local roasters.
bmusse-
I am not trying to single you out, but where are you coming from? My friends who go to McD's have all said the same thing: McD coffee is good, now. I cannot say I've heard anyone compare their coffee to that of Sbux, sorry. Combine that with McD publicizing their breakfast changes, including their coffee, perhaps it behooves you to test the claim yourself, before condemning the validity of the claim. At the very least, their coffee is much improved, enough so that their customers talk about it in places like these.
Regarding Sbux coffees-
I apologize for not distinquishing what I consider different drinks: brewed coffee, which I call coffee, and espresso drinks, which is pretty much any drink using espresso. I will reiterate my previous claim, as everyone, and I mean, everyone I talk to has said the same thing: Sbux coffee is too strong. While they may call a particular roast 'medium,' most of the rest of the coffee world calls the same roast 'dark,' or at best, a 'full city roast.' And their 'dark' roasts, such as their french, or italian, are amongst the darkest coffees available outside an espresso roast. With Sbux, there is no such thing as a 'cinnamon' roast, or a 'light' roast. All of their coffee is roasted much darker than what most of the rest of the coffee world roasts theirs.
Topping that off, they brew their coffee MUCH stronger than any other coffee retailer. You could dispute this, but there wouldn't be much of a basis in fact in your dispute. Amonst those who enjoy coffee, especially simple black coffee, Sbux usually is not a preferred coffee brewer.
Their store experience is another story. All their baristas are trained to their standard. You can go to any Sbux and count on their consistancy. Their business model is ingenious.
But I will say it again- their coffee(brewed coffee) is horrible. And everything about their brewed coffee bucks the traditional standard.
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Posted by Pelle 79 on 2008-06-30 04:05:26 Post Subject:
The best Coffee is black coffee no cream or suger...That what i think:)
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Posted by Pelle 79 on 2008-06-30 04:05:26 Post Subject:
The best Coffee is black coffee no cream or suger...That what i think:)
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Posted by bmusse on 2007-07-27 20:52:50 Post Subject:
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bmusse-
I am not trying to single you out, but where are you coming from? My friends who go to McD's have all said the same thing: McD coffee is good, now. I cannot say I've heard anyone compare their coffee to that of Sbux, sorry. Combine that with McD publicizing their breakfast changes, including their coffee, perhaps it behooves you to test the claim yourself, before condemning the validity of the claim. At the very least, their coffee is much improved, enough so that their customers talk about it in places like these.
Regarding Sbux coffees-
I apologize for not distinquishing what I consider different drinks: brewed coffee, which I call coffee, and espresso drinks, which is pretty much any drink using espresso. I will reiterate my previous claim, as everyone, and I mean, everyone I talk to has said the same thing: Sbux coffee is too strong. While they may call a particular roast 'medium,' most of the rest of the coffee world calls the same roast 'dark,' or at best, a 'full city roast.' And their 'dark' roasts, such as their french, or italian, are amongst the darkest coffees available outside an espresso roast. With Sbux, there is no such thing as a 'cinnamon' roast, or a 'light' roast. All of their coffee is roasted much darker than what most of the rest of the coffee world roasts theirs.
Topping that off, they brew their coffee MUCH stronger than any other coffee retailer. You could dispute this, but there wouldn't be much of a basis in fact in your dispute. Amonst those who enjoy coffee, especially simple black coffee, Sbux usually is not a preferred coffee brewer.
Their store experience is another story. All their baristas are trained to their standard. You can go to any Sbux and count on their consistancy. Their business model is ingenious.
But I will say it again- their coffee(brewed coffee) is horrible. And everything about their brewed coffee bucks the traditional standard.
hmm, where to start,
for myself, i enjoy coffee, not from a convential brewer though, if i do drink brewed coffee its from a press. nearly every morning at wich ever cafe i am in i will hear some common questions when others are ordering their brew, "whats your dark, roast?" or even "i'll take a 20oz medium roast today". personally, i don't see ppl being or how the can be too picky when ordering from a conventional brewer or one that uses the paper filter.
i'll have a mistro or olay every now and again.
as far as concern of a paper filtered brew though, personally i don't like anything to do with citrus in my hot drinks, iced coffee different, i love love the african or most african roasts iced or citrus roasts iced.
if they brew their coffee too strong, why not just ask to add some water, seriously?
i am not trying to defend or offend anyone or any company.
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Posted by bmusse on 2007-07-27 20:52:50 Post Subject:
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bmusse-
I am not trying to single you out, but where are you coming from? My friends who go to McD's have all said the same thing: McD coffee is good, now. I cannot say I've heard anyone compare their coffee to that of Sbux, sorry. Combine that with McD publicizing their breakfast changes, including their coffee, perhaps it behooves you to test the claim yourself, before condemning the validity of the claim. At the very least, their coffee is much improved, enough so that their customers talk about it in places like these.
Regarding Sbux coffees-
I apologize for not distinquishing what I consider different drinks: brewed coffee, which I call coffee, and espresso drinks, which is pretty much any drink using espresso. I will reiterate my previous claim, as everyone, and I mean, everyone I talk to has said the same thing: Sbux coffee is too strong. While they may call a particular roast 'medium,' most of the rest of the coffee world calls the same roast 'dark,' or at best, a 'full city roast.' And their 'dark' roasts, such as their french, or italian, are amongst the darkest coffees available outside an espresso roast. With Sbux, there is no such thing as a 'cinnamon' roast, or a 'light' roast. All of their coffee is roasted much darker than what most of the rest of the coffee world roasts theirs.
Topping that off, they brew their coffee MUCH stronger than any other coffee retailer. You could dispute this, but there wouldn't be much of a basis in fact in your dispute. Amonst those who enjoy coffee, especially simple black coffee, Sbux usually is not a preferred coffee brewer.
Their store experience is another story. All their baristas are trained to their standard. You can go to any Sbux and count on their consistancy. Their business model is ingenious.
But I will say it again- their coffee(brewed coffee) is horrible. And everything about their brewed coffee bucks the traditional standard.
hmm, where to start,
for myself, i enjoy coffee, not from a convential brewer though, if i do drink brewed coffee its from a press. nearly every morning at wich ever cafe i am in i will hear some common questions when others are ordering their brew, "whats your dark, roast?" or even "i'll take a 20oz medium roast today". personally, i don't see ppl being or how the can be too picky when ordering from a conventional brewer or one that uses the paper filter.
i'll have a mistro or olay every now and again.
as far as concern of a paper filtered brew though, personally i don't like anything to do with citrus in my hot drinks, iced coffee different, i love love the african or most african roasts iced or citrus roasts iced.
if they brew their coffee too strong, why not just ask to add some water, seriously?
i am not trying to defend or offend anyone or any company.
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Posted by caffe biscotto on 2008-05-10 05:53:01 Post Subject:
Hang in there Mako, there is much work to be done here and I can’t do it alone. I need you to resist the green ooze, to deny it the satisfaction of cloning yet another coffee enthusiast.
Indeed, Forrest Gump’s post regarding black coffee could have been a call out to all those who have not yet been assimilated. Oh beware, you few innocent black coffee drinkers who would come to the aid of a newbie asking for help. Just think to yourself, why would people look at him as though he were an alien, if he is but a human like we?
Our efforts to bring them out from where they hide will be resisted by great forces, but we must forge on with coffee mugs in hand and victory in our minds.
Begun… the coffee alien clone wars have………
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Posted by caffe biscotto on 2008-05-10 05:53:01 Post Subject:
Hang in there Mako, there is much work to be done here and I can’t do it alone. I need you to resist the green ooze, to deny it the satisfaction of cloning yet another coffee enthusiast.
Indeed, Forrest Gump’s post regarding black coffee could have been a call out to all those who have not yet been assimilated. Oh beware, you few innocent black coffee drinkers who would come to the aid of a newbie asking for help. Just think to yourself, why would people look at him as though he were an alien, if he is but a human like we?
Our efforts to bring them out from where they hide will be resisted by great forces, but we must forge on with coffee mugs in hand and victory in our minds.
Begun… the coffee alien clone wars have………
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Posted by John P on 2008-05-14 20:29:09 Post Subject:
ElPugDiablo wrote:
Any idea how many of your customers went from cream and sugar to black?
Coffee? 100%, I've had maybe a total of five people ever ask.
And the answer has always been "no".
Americano? About 65%-70% take it black.
We don't do standard "drip" coffee, nor have we ever.
Americano only first 18 months. Press coffee brewed fresh by the cup, for another year and a half, and siphon coffee, by the cup for the past four months or so.
It's easier to covert people if:
A) You don't leave any cream or sugar out.
B) You educate them by taste
C) It's not an option.
The LCD will always remain as such, but there are a huge number of people who can be converted by taste; sometimes they just need a little nudge.
I was going on thirty before I had my first eye opening cup of coffee.
And about the same age before I ever had fresh seafood. (wouldn't touch the stuff before)
I'm thirty-nine now. Change came instantly, and I've never looked back.
Most people will do the same given the opportunity.
That's your job. Present the opportunity for them to experience excellence, and give it to them. They will be fiercely loyal.
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Posted by John P on 2008-05-14 20:29:09 Post Subject:
ElPugDiablo wrote:
Any idea how many of your customers went from cream and sugar to black?
Coffee? 100%, I've had maybe a total of five people ever ask.
And the answer has always been "no".
Americano? About 65%-70% take it black.
We don't do standard "drip" coffee, nor have we ever.
Americano only first 18 months. Press coffee brewed fresh by the cup, for another year and a half, and siphon coffee, by the cup for the past four months or so.
It's easier to covert people if:
A) You don't leave any cream or sugar out.
B) You educate them by taste
C) It's not an option.
The LCD will always remain as such, but there are a huge number of people who can be converted by taste; sometimes they just need a little nudge.
I was going on thirty before I had my first eye opening cup of coffee.
And about the same age before I ever had fresh seafood. (wouldn't touch the stuff before)
I'm thirty-nine now. Change came instantly, and I've never looked back.
Most people will do the same given the opportunity.
That's your job. Present the opportunity for them to experience excellence, and give it to them. They will be fiercely loyal.
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Posted by iampatches13 on 2008-05-16 22:41:46 Post Subject:
A few years ago I too made the life changing exploration into black coffee. And I too will never turn back. But I do have to say that not all coffees will taste better black. It really depends on the roast and the temperature at which you''re drinking it. As far as the roast goes, you in uncharted waters if you''ve never had it black before as everyone''s going to have a different experience with it. There are just some roasts I don''t drink because they require cream and sweetener to taste good. Here in New England (not sure about elsewhere) iced coffee is all the rage, everyones drinking it and everyones selling it. Yet a number of the varieties taste awful because they aren''t being served at a temp that''s appropriate. Same coffee served hot is great black, when cold it NEEDS some help from the cows and the cane.
As far as turning people to the dark side goes:
Just getting them to taste it works wonders. I mean for customers as far as I am concerned you have to have cream and sweetener available, SOMEONE is going to want it and you''re just going to lose business without it. For them then, who cares if they are enjoying your stuff inappropriately, ignorance is often quite blissful I hear.
For those who look at you with wide eyes, maybe mouthing \"Oh My God!\" Just look at em and wink. \"Puts hair on your chest\". Often times I find the biggest thing hindering people from going black is the lack of opportunity, or proper motivation. That and fear of becoming an alien.
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Posted by iampatches13 on 2008-05-16 22:41:46 Post Subject:
A few years ago I too made the life changing exploration into black coffee. And I too will never turn back. But I do have to say that not all coffees will taste better black. It really depends on the roast and the temperature at which you''re drinking it. As far as the roast goes, you in uncharted waters if you''ve never had it black before as everyone''s going to have a different experience with it. There are just some roasts I don''t drink because they require cream and sweetener to taste good. Here in New England (not sure about elsewhere) iced coffee is all the rage, everyones drinking it and everyones selling it. Yet a number of the varieties taste awful because they aren''t being served at a temp that''s appropriate. Same coffee served hot is great black, when cold it NEEDS some help from the cows and the cane.
As far as turning people to the dark side goes:
Just getting them to taste it works wonders. I mean for customers as far as I am concerned you have to have cream and sweetener available, SOMEONE is going to want it and you''re just going to lose business without it. For them then, who cares if they are enjoying your stuff inappropriately, ignorance is often quite blissful I hear.
For those who look at you with wide eyes, maybe mouthing \"Oh My God!\" Just look at em and wink. \"Puts hair on your chest\". Often times I find the biggest thing hindering people from going black is the lack of opportunity, or proper motivation. That and fear of becoming an alien.
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View entire thread: Organic Coffee & Reishi Mushroom = Healthy Coffee
Posted by jaeanni on 2005-03-14 12:13:32 Post Subject: Gano coffee is not only delicious, but.....
The secret of Asia has
finally arrived in North America!
Gano Café has Ganoderma,
The Miraculous “King of Herbs,â€
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Posted by jaeanni on 2005-03-14 12:13:32 Post Subject: Gano coffee is not only delicious, but.....
The secret of Asia has
finally arrived in North America!
Gano Café has Ganoderma,
The Miraculous “King of Herbs,â€
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Posted by 3ternal on 2007-11-10 02:14:26 Post Subject:
3ternal: your health claims are un-supported.
If your going to tell me that drinking straight espresso isn't bad on stomach lining, that's just straight naive.
I've had to cut down multiple times because my stomach couldn't handle how much I was drinking it, and a friend of mine got a bad ulcer from it and his stomach only was able to recover after going cold turkey on strong coffee.
My statement was directed to straight strong black coffee, especially espresso. I don't need a medical study, I already had the experience...
And when I said acidic, I meant it literally, not in terms of taste. I know that latin coffee's are more acidic/indonesian less and all that... We're not talking body of the coffee here are we?
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Posted by 3ternal on 2007-11-10 02:14:26 Post Subject:
3ternal: your health claims are un-supported.
If your going to tell me that drinking straight espresso isn't bad on stomach lining, that's just straight naive.
I've had to cut down multiple times because my stomach couldn't handle how much I was drinking it, and a friend of mine got a bad ulcer from it and his stomach only was able to recover after going cold turkey on strong coffee.
My statement was directed to straight strong black coffee, especially espresso. I don't need a medical study, I already had the experience...
And when I said acidic, I meant it literally, not in terms of taste. I know that latin coffee's are more acidic/indonesian less and all that... We're not talking body of the coffee here are we?
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Posted by Ilovecoffee on 2007-12-27 22:09:07 Post Subject:
hello i am from malaysia as well.. i think
Alun_evans forget to mention
\"kopi o\" = black coffee
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Posted by Ilovecoffee on 2007-12-27 22:09:07 Post Subject:
hello i am from malaysia as well.. i think
Alun_evans forget to mention
\"kopi o\" = black coffee
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Posted by PC tuner on 2006-09-26 22:04:15 Post Subject:
I've been drinking coffee since I was 5 and I haven't noticed any adverse effects yet (I'm 17). My blood pressure is 95/48 so hypertension is certainly not a problem. I'm 6'3" so my height wasn't effected.
My parents never drank coffee with cream or sugar so I was introduced to black coffee and have always liked the taste.
I say, if they like the taste of black coffee and aren't drinking several cups a day let them have it.
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Posted by PC tuner on 2006-09-26 22:04:15 Post Subject:
I've been drinking coffee since I was 5 and I haven't noticed any adverse effects yet (I'm 17). My blood pressure is 95/48 so hypertension is certainly not a problem. I'm 6'3" so my height wasn't effected.
My parents never drank coffee with cream or sugar so I was introduced to black coffee and have always liked the taste.
I say, if they like the taste of black coffee and aren't drinking several cups a day let them have it.
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Posted by Morten on 2008-03-20 06:36:17 Post Subject:
In danish it's "Kaffe".
Usually drank very black or acompanied by a little cream or white sugar. ("Sort Kaffe" = Black Coffee, "fløde" = cream, "sukker" = Sugar).
That's about that!
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Posted by Morten on 2008-03-20 06:36:17 Post Subject:
In danish it's "Kaffe".
Usually drank very black or acompanied by a little cream or white sugar. ("Sort Kaffe" = Black Coffee, "fløde" = cream, "sukker" = Sugar).
That's about that!
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Posted by Rowley on 2004-09-04 05:28:19 Post Subject:
how does white coffee taste different then black coffee?
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Posted by Rowley on 2004-09-04 05:28:19 Post Subject:
how does white coffee taste different then black coffee?
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Posted by wulf on 2004-02-04 04:23:30 Post Subject:
I don't know why it would tend to curdle. However, have you tried taking your coffee black? I've always drunk it that way (thanks to my parents) but I can think of several friends who've "moved to the dark side" because they've been in situations where fresh milk was hard to store. Maybe black coffee is the simplest answer to a reliable hot drink solution that doesn't cause problems for your lactose intolerance or present you with a curdled mess?
Wulf
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Posted by wulf on 2004-02-04 04:23:30 Post Subject:
I don't know why it would tend to curdle. However, have you tried taking your coffee black? I've always drunk it that way (thanks to my parents) but I can think of several friends who've "moved to the dark side" because they've been in situations where fresh milk was hard to store. Maybe black coffee is the simplest answer to a reliable hot drink solution that doesn't cause problems for your lactose intolerance or present you with a curdled mess?
Wulf
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Posted by ngaisteve1 on 2004-09-05 20:48:41 Post Subject:
Sorry, not too sure. Maybe because I don't really drink black coffee.
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Posted by ngaisteve1 on 2004-09-05 20:48:41 Post Subject:
Sorry, not too sure. Maybe because I don't really drink black coffee.
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Posted by Davec on 2008-04-02 09:35:50 Post Subject:
hello i am from malaysia as well.. i think
Alun_evans forget to mention
"kopi o" = black coffee
But not quite Coffee as the westerners know it....the preparation method is "unique" and it's often served with Condensed milk. I used to come across it more often in Singapore in the past, but nowadays when i go to Singapore, the more typical Western Coffee is served...except at the food halls.
I think last time I was at Takashimaya, they had western coffee in the food hall...in addition to the very poor quality stuff in the "Nescafe" stand!
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Posted by Davec on 2008-04-02 09:35:50 Post Subject:
hello i am from malaysia as well.. i think
Alun_evans forget to mention
"kopi o" = black coffee
But not quite Coffee as the westerners know it....the preparation method is "unique" and it's often served with Condensed milk. I used to come across it more often in Singapore in the past, but nowadays when i go to Singapore, the more typical Western Coffee is served...except at the food halls.
I think last time I was at Takashimaya, they had western coffee in the food hall...in addition to the very poor quality stuff in the "Nescafe" stand!
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Posted by MakoShark on 2008-05-09 22:10:50 Post Subject: Alien Coffee Chronicles
With Forrest Gump's revelation about black coffee, I need to dive a little deeper into the murky waters of Alien Abduction. Try as I may, I keep sliding deeper and deeper into this whirlpool of green ooze. My head is feeling dizzy. I don't know how long I can hold on...
Forest has stumbled upon something of extreme importance. He mentioned that I drink my coffee black but when i do people look at me as though i were an alien.
To that, Caffe Biscotto replied, Have you considered the remote possibility that you may very well be an alien?
Exactly! The insight to be gained here is that we should be observing a certain tell-tale sign of abducted humans: they drink their coffee black.
This may not be a perfect signal. There may be coffee drinkers (not yet abducted) who prefer their coffee black. But, I think we should suspect anybody from the forum who drinks their coffee sans sugar or cream.
... and don't forget the oolong.
Mako
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Posted by MakoShark on 2008-05-09 22:10:50 Post Subject: Alien Coffee Chronicles
With Forrest Gump's revelation about black coffee, I need to dive a little deeper into the murky waters of Alien Abduction. Try as I may, I keep sliding deeper and deeper into this whirlpool of green ooze. My head is feeling dizzy. I don't know how long I can hold on...
Forest has stumbled upon something of extreme importance. He mentioned that I drink my coffee black but when i do people look at me as though i were an alien.
To that, Caffe Biscotto replied, Have you considered the remote possibility that you may very well be an alien?
Exactly! The insight to be gained here is that we should be observing a certain tell-tale sign of abducted humans: they drink their coffee black.
This may not be a perfect signal. There may be coffee drinkers (not yet abducted) who prefer their coffee black. But, I think we should suspect anybody from the forum who drinks their coffee sans sugar or cream.
... and don't forget the oolong.
Mako
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Posted by MakoShark on 2008-05-14 21:47:13 Post Subject: Alien Coffee Chronicles
It's quiet. It has become deathly still around the forum. I smell the aroma of fresh coffee brewing. It could be my wife making a fresh pot. It smells really nice, almost sweet. In fact, it's smelling very sweet. Shockingly I notice that it now smells nothing like coffee. Something is wrong here ....
I walk downstairs. Very quiet. Nothing is stirring. I see no one. I enter the kitchen. The smell is dissipating. It's less pronounced all of the sudden, as if it has rapidly been sucked out of the room. I turn the corner ... and can't believe my eyes!
"Henry! what are you doing?" Henry is standing on his two hind legs, holding a cup of steaming BLACK coffee.
"I was a little sleepy and decided to make some coffee. Want some?". All I could do is stand there with my jaw hanging open. What has happened to Henry? What has happened to Mrs. Shark?
And why would my Norwegian Elk Hound Henry be standing in the kitchen with a cup of joe in his paw? Henry (my 12 year old dog) doesn't even have opposable thumbs! Something is not right here!
Mako
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Posted by MakoShark on 2008-05-14 21:47:13 Post Subject: Alien Coffee Chronicles
It's quiet. It has become deathly still around the forum. I smell the aroma of fresh coffee brewing. It could be my wife making a fresh pot. It smells really nice, almost sweet. In fact, it's smelling very sweet. Shockingly I notice that it now smells nothing like coffee. Something is wrong here ....
I walk downstairs. Very quiet. Nothing is stirring. I see no one. I enter the kitchen. The smell is dissipating. It's less pronounced all of the sudden, as if it has rapidly been sucked out of the room. I turn the corner ... and can't believe my eyes!
"Henry! what are you doing?" Henry is standing on his two hind legs, holding a cup of steaming BLACK coffee.
"I was a little sleepy and decided to make some coffee. Want some?". All I could do is stand there with my jaw hanging open. What has happened to Henry? What has happened to Mrs. Shark?
And why would my Norwegian Elk Hound Henry be standing in the kitchen with a cup of joe in his paw? Henry (my 12 year old dog) doesn't even have opposable thumbs! Something is not right here!
Mako
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Posted by MakoShark on 2008-05-16 05:53:07 Post Subject: Anti Abduction-Warriors Unite!!!
... crunchy is as crunchy does, so says the Mother of Forrest Gump. By the way, has anybody seen the recent abductee Forrest? He's good, but always runnin'.
I have heard endorphins have the same positive affect on recent alien abductees as oolong tea. It creates a similar chemical reaction inside the body which makes the victim resilient to the bodily invasion.
Of course this theory is ridiculous if you believe the abducted victims are actually clone replacements of their formerly cannibalized hosts. Still, if a clone has the root of its being within its DNA, I believe the possibility exists for a clone to become its former host. There is a chance that with enough oolong tea and endorphins we might still survive this invasion.
But we must stay away from black coffee. What would become of all the cafes across the land, without their coffee? Would they revert to ... cannabis parlors?
I wonder what effect of cannabis would have on the aliens. If nothing else, it might slow them down enough to pour a little oolong into their ears ... Perhaps a plan is developing here, that might turn the tide. We must act before it is too late!!
Anti Abduction-Warriors Unite!!!
MakoShark
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Posted by MakoShark on 2008-05-16 05:53:07 Post Subject: Anti Abduction-Warriors Unite!!!
... crunchy is as crunchy does, so says the Mother of Forrest Gump. By the way, has anybody seen the recent abductee Forrest? He's good, but always runnin'.
I have heard endorphins have the same positive affect on recent alien abductees as oolong tea. It creates a similar chemical reaction inside the body which makes the victim resilient to the bodily invasion.
Of course this theory is ridiculous if you believe the abducted victims are actually clone replacements of their formerly cannibalized hosts. Still, if a clone has the root of its being within its DNA, I believe the possibility exists for a clone to become its former host. There is a chance that with enough oolong tea and endorphins we might still survive this invasion.
But we must stay away from black coffee. What would become of all the cafes across the land, without their coffee? Would they revert to ... cannabis parlors?
I wonder what effect of cannabis would have on the aliens. If nothing else, it might slow them down enough to pour a little oolong into their ears ... Perhaps a plan is developing here, that might turn the tide. We must act before it is too late!!
Anti Abduction-Warriors Unite!!!
MakoShark
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Posted by MakoShark on 2008-05-25 03:49:52 Post Subject: Alien Coffee Chronicles
Pssst. Shhhh. I have to whisper, in order to be very quiet. I'm invisible. You can't see me. I'm coming to you from another dimension. Only my intellect is perceptible to humans through telepathic means.
The aliens communicate between one another's minds by some means other than sensory perception. I had to enter a parallel dimension in order to escape their abduction this time. I had run short of oolong tea (darjeeling does not work), and was in the process of being consumed.
Only with quick thinking and use of my handy temporal evanesculator on my belt pack was I able to escape their clutches and flesh extractors.
On super-secret Coffee Crusader assignment, I have infiltrated the transfiguration hub through which they travel. They are crafty, these cannibalistic alien abductors. Who would have thought that those furry fluffy cuddly little Ibots could possibly have been agents of terror from Alpha Centauri. I have hundreds of them in my garden!
Topher might have been the innocent carrier of these masked little fuzzballs. Remember his Nike's? The green ooze? It makes sense to me. On my assignment I discovered that the green ooze has disappeared. No sign of the supposed colonies. Maybe Topher is not an alien after all!
I don't know what to think! Is it possible that the Ibots are the real controllers of this abduction?
Is it possible that this whole world wide threat of coffee roasting, popcorn popping, oolong pouring, black coffee drinking, vegetarian and flesh consuming, cloning, coffee oozing out every pore, Scary Cannibal Alien Argonaut Ibots is merely a smoke-screen for the proliferation of these silly little pals? THESE LITTLE GUYS ARE INSIDIOUS STEALTHY TREACHEROUS AND DECEITFUL ENEMIES FROM ANOTHER GALAXY?
I don't think so. No.
Mako
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Posted by MakoShark on 2008-05-25 03:49:52 Post Subject: Alien Coffee Chronicles
Pssst. Shhhh. I have to whisper, in order to be very quiet. I'm invisible. You can't see me. I'm coming to you from another dimension. Only my intellect is perceptible to humans through telepathic means.
The aliens communicate between one another's minds by some means other than sensory perception. I had to enter a parallel dimension in order to escape their abduction this time. I had run short of oolong tea (darjeeling does not work), and was in the process of being consumed.
Only with quick thinking and use of my handy temporal evanesculator on my belt pack was I able to escape their clutches and flesh extractors.
On super-secret Coffee Crusader assignment, I have infiltrated the transfiguration hub through which they travel. They are crafty, these cannibalistic alien abductors. Who would have thought that those furry fluffy cuddly little Ibots could possibly have been agents of terror from Alpha Centauri. I have hundreds of them in my garden!
Topher might have been the innocent carrier of these masked little fuzzballs. Remember his Nike's? The green ooze? It makes sense to me. On my assignment I discovered that the green ooze has disappeared. No sign of the supposed colonies. Maybe Topher is not an alien after all!
I don't know what to think! Is it possible that the Ibots are the real controllers of this abduction?
Is it possible that this whole world wide threat of coffee roasting, popcorn popping, oolong pouring, black coffee drinking, vegetarian and flesh consuming, cloning, coffee oozing out every pore, Scary Cannibal Alien Argonaut Ibots is merely a smoke-screen for the proliferation of these silly little pals? THESE LITTLE GUYS ARE INSIDIOUS STEALTHY TREACHEROUS AND DECEITFUL ENEMIES FROM ANOTHER GALAXY?
I don't think so. No.
Mako
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Posted by CCafe on 2008-05-27 14:21:33 Post Subject: Re: Alien Coffee Chronicles
Pssst. Shhhh. I have to whisper, in order to be very quiet. I'm invisible. You can't see me. I'm coming to you from another dimension. Only my intellect is perceptible to humans through telepathic means.
The aliens communicate between one another's minds by some means other than sensory perception. I had to enter a parallel dimension in order to escape their abduction this time. I had run short of oolong tea (darjeeling does not work), and was in the process of being consumed.
Only with quick thinking and use of my handy temporal evanesculator on my belt pack was I able to escape their clutches and flesh extractors.
On super-secret Coffee Crusader assignment, I have infiltrated the transfiguration hub through which they travel. They are crafty, these cannibalistic alien abductors. Who would have thought that those furry fluffy cuddly little Ibots could possibly have been agents of terror from Alpha Centauri. I have hundreds of them in my garden!
Topher might have been the innocent carrier of these masked little fuzzballs. Remember his Nike's? The green ooze? It makes sense to me. On my assignment I discovered that the green ooze has disappeared. No sign of the supposed colonies. Maybe Topher is not an alien after all!
I don't know what to think! Is it possible that the Ibots are the real controllers of this abduction?
Is it possible that this whole world wide threat of coffee roasting, popcorn popping, oolong pouring, black coffee drinking, vegetarian and flesh consuming, cloning, coffee oozing out every pore, Scary Cannibal Alien Argonaut Ibots is merely a smoke-screen for the proliferation of these silly little pals? THESE LITTLE GUYS ARE INSIDIOUS STEALTHY TREACHEROUS AND DECEITFUL ENEMIES FROM ANOTHER GALAXY?
I don't think so. No.
Mako
Another dimension, don't be absurd! Your location gave you away!
Your in Maine, unless that void between your two ears is the other dimension!
Fool me once.............
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Posted by CCafe on 2008-05-27 14:21:33 Post Subject: Re: Alien Coffee Chronicles
Pssst. Shhhh. I have to whisper, in order to be very quiet. I'm invisible. You can't see me. I'm coming to you from another dimension. Only my intellect is perceptible to humans through telepathic means.
The aliens communicate between one another's minds by some means other than sensory perception. I had to enter a parallel dimension in order to escape their abduction this time. I had run short of oolong tea (darjeeling does not work), and was in the process of being consumed.
Only with quick thinking and use of my handy temporal evanesculator on my belt pack was I able to escape their clutches and flesh extractors.
On super-secret Coffee Crusader assignment, I have infiltrated the transfiguration hub through which they travel. They are crafty, these cannibalistic alien abductors. Who would have thought that those furry fluffy cuddly little Ibots could possibly have been agents of terror from Alpha Centauri. I have hundreds of them in my garden!
Topher might have been the innocent carrier of these masked little fuzzballs. Remember his Nike's? The green ooze? It makes sense to me. On my assignment I discovered that the green ooze has disappeared. No sign of the supposed colonies. Maybe Topher is not an alien after all!
I don't know what to think! Is it possible that the Ibots are the real controllers of this abduction?
Is it possible that this whole world wide threat of coffee roasting, popcorn popping, oolong pouring, black coffee drinking, vegetarian and flesh consuming, cloning, coffee oozing out every pore, Scary Cannibal Alien Argonaut Ibots is merely a smoke-screen for the proliferation of these silly little pals? THESE LITTLE GUYS ARE INSIDIOUS STEALTHY TREACHEROUS AND DECEITFUL ENEMIES FROM ANOTHER GALAXY?
I don't think so. No.
Mako
Another dimension, don't be absurd! Your location gave you away!
Your in Maine, unless that void between your two ears is the other dimension!
Fool me once.............
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Posted by Coffee Guy on 2004-09-06 13:16:10 Post Subject:
Yes Quink you're correct it is dropped before the first crack. Since it is under roasted is does have a different taste. In fact it can be quite bitter since it is under roasted. Most that drink it in my neck of the woods drown it with extra, extra flavored syrups as to hide the taste. They mainly want that jolt or buzz it creates. Not to mention the fact that it totally reeks havoc on grinders because the beans are so hard. A lot of roasters will not produce this coffee. But I guess if customers really like it, roasters will continue to produce it. As for a comparison with black coffee, I prefer a coffee that has been roasted as it is intended to be.
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Posted by Coffee Guy on 2004-09-06 13:16:10 Post Subject:
Yes Quink you're correct it is dropped before the first crack. Since it is under roasted is does have a different taste. In fact it can be quite bitter since it is under roasted. Most that drink it in my neck of the woods drown it with extra, extra flavored syrups as to hide the taste. They mainly want that jolt or buzz it creates. Not to mention the fact that it totally reeks havoc on grinders because the beans are so hard. A lot of roasters will not produce this coffee. But I guess if customers really like it, roasters will continue to produce it. As for a comparison with black coffee, I prefer a coffee that has been roasted as it is intended to be.
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Posted by equus007 on 2006-07-12 21:51:15 Post Subject: from a barista
Please do not inflict your caffine ridden child on the rest of us no matter what you decide. Wired children are more than annoying. I refused to serve anyone under the age of 13 at my shop without their parent being there to control them. Children's brains do not work the same as adults and any drug will have a vastly different effect on them. As to the pregnancy stuff 3 cups is the limit and you should avoid it all together if you are breastfeeding(though they, the health department, say 3 is the limit there as well).
I have always felt that if a child does not have the palate for black coffee then they are not ready for it in any form. Kids will drink anyting with sugar in it and will swill down a vanilla latte just as fast as they will chocolate milk.
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Posted by equus007 on 2006-07-12 21:51:15 Post Subject: from a barista
Please do not inflict your caffine ridden child on the rest of us no matter what you decide. Wired children are more than annoying. I refused to serve anyone under the age of 13 at my shop without their parent being there to control them. Children's brains do not work the same as adults and any drug will have a vastly different effect on them. As to the pregnancy stuff 3 cups is the limit and you should avoid it all together if you are breastfeeding(though they, the health department, say 3 is the limit there as well).
I have always felt that if a child does not have the palate for black coffee then they are not ready for it in any form. Kids will drink anyting with sugar in it and will swill down a vanilla latte just as fast as they will chocolate milk.
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Posted by CoffeeLover on 2003-03-13 11:15:13 Post Subject: Best Way For Black Coffee
Suger and Cream makes for the best standard coffee pot coffee in my view. Black coffee will kill me some day! However when the coffee is really bitter I have to exceed the bitterness with massive amounts of sugar.
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Posted by CoffeeLover on 2003-03-13 11:15:13 Post Subject: Best Way For Black Coffee
Suger and Cream makes for the best standard coffee pot coffee in my view. Black coffee will kill me some day! However when the coffee is really bitter I have to exceed the bitterness with massive amounts of sugar.
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Posted by Rowley on 2004-01-27 09:24:53 Post Subject:
Straight up, black coffee is always the way to go.
I do experiment though, and have found fondness for Vietnamese coffee. I did a realy werid thing and added bacchus to my coffee at work ... boy howdy ... ahh man, do that and you will think you may have tooken some illegals. hehe don't try this kids!
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Posted by Rowley on 2004-01-27 09:24:53 Post Subject:
Straight up, black coffee is always the way to go.
I do experiment though, and have found fondness for Vietnamese coffee. I did a realy werid thing and added bacchus to my coffee at work ... boy howdy ... ahh man, do that and you will think you may have tooken some illegals. hehe don't try this kids!
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Posted by javakay on 2003-10-23 21:18:27 Post Subject: How do you drink your coffee/
Oh please no BLACK COFFEE? I drink drip coffee black with nothing in it. If it smells bitter it doesn't even make it to the lips. Sometimes I will put some cream or a flavored cream in it. NEVER, NEVER sweetner.
Espresso drinks I prefer Mocha's, Latte's or Americano, of course these have milk but no sugar.
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Posted by javakay on 2003-10-23 21:18:27 Post Subject: How do you drink your coffee/
Oh please no BLACK COFFEE? I drink drip coffee black with nothing in it. If it smells bitter it doesn't even make it to the lips. Sometimes I will put some cream or a flavored cream in it. NEVER, NEVER sweetner.
Espresso drinks I prefer Mocha's, Latte's or Americano, of course these have milk but no sugar.
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Posted by corbypete on 2004-12-08 09:35:44 Post Subject:
The best ever coffee, and this is not to be over-done, just once a year around xmas, get the following:
pour in some french brandy, or better expensive cognac, not too much just a few mi
add hot black coffee of your choice straight from the pot
now squirt on the top a nice layer of Courvoisier squirty cream (available usually only seasonally) and let it reduce from a squirty look to a nice even throth.
let it cool to an acceptable heat and drink away.
I promise you it is the best coffee you will ever drink.
I make it a ritual for every christmas, for my whole family. Only problem I have is that everyone comes back for thirds!!!
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Posted by corbypete on 2004-12-08 09:35:44 Post Subject:
The best ever coffee, and this is not to be over-done, just once a year around xmas, get the following:
pour in some french brandy, or better expensive cognac, not too much just a few mi
add hot black coffee of your choice straight from the pot
now squirt on the top a nice layer of Courvoisier squirty cream (available usually only seasonally) and let it reduce from a squirty look to a nice even throth.
let it cool to an acceptable heat and drink away.
I promise you it is the best coffee you will ever drink.
I make it a ritual for every christmas, for my whole family. Only problem I have is that everyone comes back for thirds!!!
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View entire thread: Gano excel FDA warning letter
Posted by Anonymous on 2005-01-20 18:08:18 Post Subject: Gano Excel -- NOT a fraud
Gano Excel a fraud? I think not. I am a health practitioner AND a Gano Excel distributor. As of today, I now have 3 medical doctors on my Gano Excel team (one a cardiologist, one a orthopedic surgeon, and the other is an anti-aging specialist), each of them has researched and tested the coffees as well as the capsules. The ganoderma capsules contain PURE ganoderma lucidum (Reishi). The coffee, tea and cocoa contain 10% (NOT 2%). Yes, there is sugar in some of our products. We also have products that are sugar-free. The coffee content is .04 megs. I wouldn't call that "loaded with caffeine." You need to check your facts.
As for ONE friend who was diabetic who tried the coffee -- Gano Excel as a Company, as well its distributors, recommend that diabetics stick with the black coffee, tea or the capsules and avoid the beverages with sugar. What did your friend drink? Anyway, how can you make a fair judgement based on one person's experience? As for the person who posted earlier that they "lost their memory," ganoderma lucidum (the active component in the coffee) has over 40,000 pages of 3rd party clinical studies on www.pubmed.com, from universities and clinical laboratories all over the world including the prestigious UCLA School of Medicine. Check it out for yourself. Many of these studies show evidence that the mushroom SUPPORTS brain function AND blood sugars. Thye company is very careful to make NO medical claims -- the clinical studies speak for themselves. It's interesting how people will develop a bias or fear about things they do not understand.
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Posted by Anonymous on 2005-01-20 18:08:18 Post Subject: Gano Excel -- NOT a fraud
Gano Excel a fraud? I think not. I am a health practitioner AND a Gano Excel distributor. As of today, I now have 3 medical doctors on my Gano Excel team (one a cardiologist, one a orthopedic surgeon, and the other is an anti-aging specialist), each of them has researched and tested the coffees as well as the capsules. The ganoderma capsules contain PURE ganoderma lucidum (Reishi). The coffee, tea and cocoa contain 10% (NOT 2%). Yes, there is sugar in some of our products. We also have products that are sugar-free. The coffee content is .04 megs. I wouldn't call that "loaded with caffeine." You need to check your facts.
As for ONE friend who was diabetic who tried the coffee -- Gano Excel as a Company, as well its distributors, recommend that diabetics stick with the black coffee, tea or the capsules and avoid the beverages with sugar. What did your friend drink? Anyway, how can you make a fair judgement based on one person's experience? As for the person who posted earlier that they "lost their memory," ganoderma lucidum (the active component in the coffee) has over 40,000 pages of 3rd party clinical studies on www.pubmed.com, from universities and clinical laboratories all over the world including the prestigious UCLA School of Medicine. Check it out for yourself. Many of these studies show evidence that the mushroom SUPPORTS brain function AND blood sugars. Thye company is very careful to make NO medical claims -- the clinical studies speak for themselves. It's interesting how people will develop a bias or fear about things they do not understand.
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View entire thread: Does Coffee Stunt Your Growth?
Posted by Anonymous on 2004-10-05 19:54:25 Post Subject:
I Don't think coffee will stunt your growth. I'm 17 and only 5'4, but i only started drinking coffee about 3 weeks ago. I've always been a cappacino guy, but moved to black coffee due to cappaccino being too sweet for my taste now, had too much of it. I can't believe some of you drink up to 30 cups a day, the most i'll have is 2 cups a day. Usually i'll just have 1 cup in the morning, and that's all i need.
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Posted by Anonymous on 2004-10-05 19:54:25 Post Subject:
I Don't think coffee will stunt your growth. I'm 17 and only 5'4, but i only started drinking coffee about 3 weeks ago. I've always been a cappacino guy, but moved to black coffee due to cappaccino being too sweet for my taste now, had too much of it. I can't believe some of you drink up to 30 cups a day, the most i'll have is 2 cups a day. Usually i'll just have 1 cup in the morning, and that's all i need.
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View entire thread: What are you drinking?
Posted by Rowley on 2003-03-12 07:12:08 Post Subject:
I am drinking 70 cent black coffee from the bodega (liquor market) next to my work, it cannot be beat. oh yea, no snacks.
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Posted by Rowley on 2003-03-12 07:12:08 Post Subject:
I am drinking 70 cent black coffee from the bodega (liquor market) next to my work, it cannot be beat. oh yea, no snacks.
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View entire thread: Saeco Incanto Sirius
Posted by JerseyGuy on 2005-03-08 12:58:06 Post Subject:
The SBS is supposed to allow you to lower water pressure by way of a bypass valve, that should allow you to fine tune extraction time. How would you rate this feature?
This works very well. I just tested 4 Espresso shots (12g and 1.5 OZs water) from full counterclockwise (9pm on a clock face) to Full Clockwise (3pm on a clock face):
Full Counterclockwise (9pm) - 8 seconds (suggested "Strong black coffee")
MIDWAY (Noon) -------------- 15 seconds (suggested "Espresso")
1 PM ---------------------------- 25 seconds (My setting for Espresso)
Full Clockwise (3pm) -------- 48 seconds (suggested "Rich Espresso" or Rissetto)
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Posted by JerseyGuy on 2005-03-08 12:58:06 Post Subject:
The SBS is supposed to allow you to lower water pressure by way of a bypass valve, that should allow you to fine tune extraction time. How would you rate this feature?
This works very well. I just tested 4 Espresso shots (12g and 1.5 OZs water) from full counterclockwise (9pm on a clock face) to Full Clockwise (3pm on a clock face):
Full Counterclockwise (9pm) - 8 seconds (suggested "Strong black coffee")
MIDWAY (Noon) -------------- 15 seconds (suggested "Espresso")
1 PM ---------------------------- 25 seconds (My setting for Espresso)
Full Clockwise (3pm) -------- 48 seconds (suggested "Rich Espresso" or Rissetto)
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View entire thread: Welcome, Introduce Yourself!
Posted by Knives on 2004-08-25 02:35:07 Post Subject:
Howdy.
I love coffee, so I searched for forum consisting of pure coffee discussion(and also cause I got sick of the Zombie forum, boring). So yeah, I love coffee. I drink tons of black coffee right before I go work out my huge muscles. Caffine coursing through my veins fuels my desire to rip my body to perfection. It gives me that power I need to put up that extra ten pounds and set a new record for my weight class, ohh yeahh! Even when I'm on the treadmill, I down shots of expresso, ignoring the pain in my legs as I push myself onward to a super low body-fat percentage. When I walk into the gym everyone knows I'm a caffine filled powerhouse of power!
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Posted by Knives on 2004-08-25 02:35:07 Post Subject:
Howdy.
I love coffee, so I searched for forum consisting of pure coffee discussion(and also cause I got sick of the Zombie forum, boring). So yeah, I love coffee. I drink tons of black coffee right before I go work out my huge muscles. Caffine coursing through my veins fuels my desire to rip my body to perfection. It gives me that power I need to put up that extra ten pounds and set a new record for my weight class, ohh yeahh! Even when I'm on the treadmill, I down shots of expresso, ignoring the pain in my legs as I push myself onward to a super low body-fat percentage. When I walk into the gym everyone knows I'm a caffine filled powerhouse of power!
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View entire thread: Welcome, Introduce Yourself!
Posted by geekparrot on 2006-05-03 13:37:45 Post Subject: Bernie from Bay Area
Hey all,
I discovered Coffee Forums when researching on espresso machines. Great to see like-minded individuals (aka coffee addicts) here, I feel like I belong already!
Anyway, my name is Bernie, from Bay Area California, moved here from Singapore. I was introduced to coffee at a young age. I grew up drinking coffee. My Dad would wake up every morning to brew coffee from a 12-cup coffee maker and I always start my day with a cup. Drinking coffee makes me think of home, which is nice.
Caffeine does NOTHING for me in terms of keeping awake, and I'm sure all you coffee drinkers would agree. I remember the time when I had to study for a test the next day - downed FOUR cups of black coffee, and dozed off right after!
I currently have a regular 12-cup Mr. Coffee coffeemaker (I'm poor), the cool feature I like about it is the delayed brew - I prepare the grinds and water the night before, and the next morning, voila! I wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee.
I like the bold taste of the asian blends, like sumatran, malaysian, but any coffee is ok for me. I'm not choosy.
Well, that's more introduction than you'd like hear, so I'll stop for now.
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Posted by geekparrot on 2006-05-03 13:37:45 Post Subject: Bernie from Bay Area
Hey all,
I discovered Coffee Forums when researching on espresso machines. Great to see like-minded individuals (aka coffee addicts) here, I feel like I belong already!
Anyway, my name is Bernie, from Bay Area California, moved here from Singapore. I was introduced to coffee at a young age. I grew up drinking coffee. My Dad would wake up every morning to brew coffee from a 12-cup coffee maker and I always start my day with a cup. Drinking coffee makes me think of home, which is nice.
Caffeine does NOTHING for me in terms of keeping awake, and I'm sure all you coffee drinkers would agree. I remember the time when I had to study for a test the next day - downed FOUR cups of black coffee, and dozed off right after!
I currently have a regular 12-cup Mr. Coffee coffeemaker (I'm poor), the cool feature I like about it is the delayed brew - I prepare the grinds and water the night before, and the next morning, voila! I wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee.
I like the bold taste of the asian blends, like sumatran, malaysian, but any coffee is ok for me. I'm not choosy.
Well, that's more introduction than you'd like hear, so I'll stop for now.
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