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Discuss all things coffee in here.

(I used the search function and could not find anything similar)

Today I had a Starbucks Hazelnut Double Shot today because it is hot and I didn't want my usual gas station hot coffee. I kind of want another one but I always want more coffee.

Today I had a half-vanilla cappuccino half-coffee with a dash of mocha creamer.

I had an espresso with half a scoop of chocolate whey... delicious

A year or two ago I could've called "coffee brewing" a full blown hobby of mine, but lately I've been trying to cut down on my caffeine dependence so I try my best to stick to just having a cup or two in the morning. Doesn't mean I got rid of my collection of coffee brewing vessels & accessories, though. My kitchen counter is still lined with: Baratza Virtuoso grinder, Aeropress, Bee House pour-over. Chemex, Stainless Steel French Press, Hario syphon brewer, & an Ibrik for when I feel like gettin my TURK on. I daily the Chemex & Bee House, used to be big on the Aeropress but mine has a less-than-perfect seal now and it's more hassle than it's worth at this point.

Beside from listing redundant brewing accessories & reporting "hi i tasted this", I mainly wanted to post here to pose this question: What is your favorite region for BEANZ?

I'm a big Central & South America guy, nothing beats the BODY of some Costa Rican beans that were roasted a few days ago. I can't knock those flowery fruity African beans, but when I have a choice between the two I'll usually go for the Americas.

At 7/14/18 06:57 AM, Oolaph wrote:

Beside from listing redundant brewing accessories & reporting "hi i tasted this", I mainly wanted to post here to pose this question: What is your favorite region for BEANZ?

My favorite coffee I have had in the past year is El Toro Espresso Blend by Stumptown. I am pretty sure from the title its South American. I don't like beans with stuff with"hints of citrus" or "notes of daffodil". Keep that shit out of my coffee.

I like columbian beans. :D

I think the hotter the climate, the better the beans?

Ugh...I didn't have coffee yesterday, and I was slowed down all day. Today, I got one. I am just waiting for it to cool down. The wait is torture. In high school, I never waited and I would just burn the crap out of my mouth. I am more patient now.

At 7/16/18 07:07 PM, belthagor wrote: I think the hotter the climate, the better the beans?

I just read somewhere that global warming will make more places that produce coffee. Glad to see the destruction of the environment, pay off in some way.

I think it depends on humidity too. You don't see coffee being made in Arizona.

I wonder how many gallons of water a large espresso takes to make...

Japan has cat cafes :O

(and other cafe with other animals in them)

At 7/12/18 02:51 PM, belthagor wrote: (I used the search function and could not find anything similar)

Well I got news for you...

Edit:
There are more but the one I just posted is the newest and has the most pages.

At 7/17/18 05:55 PM, Painbringer wrote:

At 7/12/18 02:51 PM, belthagor wrote: (I used the search function and could not find anything similar)

Well I got news for you...

Edit:
There are more but the one I just posted is the newest and has the most pages.

uh oh

Every day I buy my coffee, its a different price. This isn't like some high class cafe, where the beans are fresh and prices fluctuate. This is a fucking gas station. And when I buy it I have never had my coffee yet, so I am not in the mood to argue.

And also, this gas station has no cigarettes, so if I want to enjoy a cigarette with my coffee, I am shit out of luck.

At 7/17/18 03:07 PM, belthagor wrote: Japan has cat cafes :O

(and other cafe with other animals in them)

Those are so cool. They're opening one up near where i live in Connecticut. They seem like such mellow places to relax with a good coffee. All the reviews I've seen for them too have been nothing short of positive.

@Nick2292 has a soft spot for cats like I do. xD

At 8/12/18 05:50 PM, belthagor wrote: @Nick2292 has a soft spot for cats like I do. xD

Lol that's part of it. The other part is it's nice to experience something different. Lot's of coffee shops out there seem to offer the same level of interest as a Starbucks would.

ah man i could really get into this hopefully this one stays more active. to put it simply i love coffee. i consume it everyday and im very particular about how i have it. i brew mine in a stainless steel percolator for better flavor and i generally grind my beans fresh. i love caffeine, it induces happiness for me. i struggled with addiction to heroin, methamphetamine, and alcohol for many years but im in recovery now 10 months strong! as it goes caffeine and nicotine are the only substances i can put in my body considered non-narcotic. i would even go as far as to say that caffeine helps fill that void that i used to try to fill with drugs. i like it that way though, as i stated before caffeine induces happiness for me and when brewed right just the flavor alone can be addicting lol. god i love coffee, its my lifeline these days.

And also, this gas station has no cigarettes, so if I want to enjoy a cigarette with my coffee, I am shit out of luck.

lol sounds like you need a different gas station for your morning routine

At 9/11/18 02:53 AM, RightTime wrote:

Why don't you just make some coffee yourself at home? It costs a tiny fraction of what you pay at the gas station, plus you're not drinking gas station water.

I don't have a proper kitchen, and a coffee maker would take up too much space.

I've recently purchased a coffee maker (link). My pupils are yet to go back to an acceptable size.

I've taken to using Taylors of Harrogate in it and I think I've found my brand, especially the Hot Lava Java and After Dark blends, but there's many more left to try, leading me to think that I won't be sleeping any time soon.