Coffee (church, Christ, christmas)

Green Gaia · #1 12-15-2006, 10:57 AM

We have a fair few

drinkers here.

Tell us what coffee brands you like best and why.

How do you take your coffee: black, cream & sugar, milk?

Was there ever a time when you didn't like coffee but now you do?

Hacker · #2 12-15-2006, 11:02 AM

Yes I used to hate coffee until I hit my early 20's when I was in college and used to work full time. I worked as a waitress so coffee was readily available for my tired self, and then I became an addict.

My favorite kind is breakfast blend from Barnes and Nobles.

jacquie4000 · #3 12-15-2006, 11:03 AM

Always loved coffee, Infact I need it. I tend to lark the darker and more robust flavors. The more jolt is has the better.

Hacker · #4 12-15-2006, 11:03 AM

What about you Maize?

Green Gaia · #5 12-15-2006, 11:05 AM

I'm lucky to get coffee through my church from Equal Exchange (it's also the only coffee we serve at church). Wonderful coffee and other products such as chocolate, tea, and hot cocoa powder. It's a bit more expensive than leading national coffee brands that you can buy anywhere, but it's important to me to support the company that treats farmers fairly.

I wish I could drink coffee black. It would be so much better for me than all the sugar and cream that I put it in. I blame my mother. She's always taken her coffee with lots of sugar and cream and as a child I use to sneak sips of her coffee. So that's how I got use to it.

michel · #6 12-15-2006, 11:16 AM

I used to drink coffeee by the bucketful when I worked - instant stuff; black, no sugar; that's what kept me going during the day.

Now, the occasional cup, but I am not particularly choosy............

CDRaider · #7 12-15-2006, 11:24 AM

I really like the Starbuck Christmas blend but we get our coffee at home from Killer Beans... sooo good. Has a real kick to it and the guy is super nice.. he will randomly send extra coffee

Guitar's Cry · #8 12-15-2006, 11:41 AM

I've been drinking coffee since I was 12. My grandmother first gave me some - on the belief that it was no worse than drinking soda or having chocolate - and I fell in love with it. It was love at first sip

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I used to drink it with cream and sugar, but now with just cream.

My favorite brand is Green Mountain. I love their fair trade coffees.

My favorite blends and flavors depend on the season. I'm very ritualistic about it. I will not drink a coffee out of season. For instance, egg nog flavors are my favorite now, but will not be come spring, when I'll be drinking something like Harvard Blend (from Green Mountain). In the fall, Pumpkin Spice all the way (with some Hazelnut).

Coffee is the drink of the Gods!

Buttercup · #9 12-15-2006, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Maize

I wish I could drink coffee black. It would be so much better for me than all the sugar and cream that I put it in. I blame my mother. She's always taken her coffee with lots of sugar and cream and as a child I use to sneak sips of her coffee. So that's how I got use to it.

How much cream and sugar do you use? I used to put two teaspoons of sugar in a regular sized mug. Wanting to cut back, I starting using just one teaspoon....it was relatively easy to get used to and now I don't like my coffee too sweet at all. Also, I use Coffee Mate instead of cream. It's got a great taste....give it a try.

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Originally Posted by Amy

Tell us what coffee brands you like best and why.

I buy the bulk beans at Winco. Usually I mix the Sumatra with French Vanilla and use the grinder at the store to save time. I've tried tons of different mixes but always come back to the Sumatra/Vanilla combo. Sumatra mixed with Hazelnut beans is good too.