Have you ever tried using a Nespresso machine? I have the Citiz, which is the upscale model (the Essenza is just as good). I know it's considered cheating, but when you wake up in the morning with a craving, nothing beats brain-dead easy push-button simpleness.
I had the fortunate opportunity to visit a Coffee-Tasting Bazaar in Baltimore. One of the featured coffees was Kopi Luwak. If you don't know much about it, let's just say it was "processed" by a rodent called a "civet" and people pay exorbitant dollars for this added benefit. One pound can go...
You should do research into Nootropics (no prescription needed in the U.S.). Although some scientists think the research is still out on the efficacy of Nootropics, I'm a believer. Every morning, I take 250mg of Pramiracetam mixed into OJ, and chase it with a cup of of espresso. Afternoons I...
Call me boring but sophisticated... but I like add a dash of splenda and then whip up some warm milky froth using a wand (or Aeroccino) and dump that on top :)