Morning Coffee...

[Gamez235]

I am a coffee snob.. I drink it black, but am pretty particular about teh beans. I used to search out select beans, and will almost never drink a big box coffee brand.. Must be fair trade and almost a "select flavor"

I know that being in the Army I should be able to drink coffee made with JP-5... However our FRG while I was in Iraq sent us nothing but Top Shelf coffee. I am now a fan of any bean that has been grown on the island of Kona... Being stationed in Hawaii allowed for a unlimited supply, and has forever distorted my view on the morning joe...

What brands, special additives do you enjoy... More important, what activities are enjoyed with the morning brew..

I prefer a cup of the Hawaiian Grown Joe over a heaping pile of INGO threads, and toast..

 

[JetGirl]

What brands, special additives do you enjoy... More important, what activities are enjoyed with the morning brew..

I prefer a cup of the Hawaiian Grown Joe over a heaping pile of INGO threads, and toast..

I lurve my coffee.

I use 8 O'Clock brand...grind them myself for each brew (burr grinder), I use R.O. water, vanilla creamer, and a shot of whatever Starbucks syrup I'm in the mood for. Most lately, "Cinnamon Dulce".
It's decent. I usually use a gold screen in my automatic drip (no paper filters!), or a French Press. Sometimes for special stuff, I'll use my vintage Cory vacuum pot. But you gotta be REALLY special for me to wait that long for coffee to brew.
I'm not really a "breakfast" type...so I have coffee with the intarwebz.
Check mail, and the new posts/PMs at 3 forums.

 

[rmcrob]

I love good coffee, but I can drink almost any coffee. Straight up.

For daily consumption, convenience trumps quality. I use a Krups pod machine with some decent Folgers Columbian pods.

At work, it's the swill in the deli, although they do have a coffee shop brand that is only marginally better for twice the price.

I sometimes bring Starbucks Via to work. By far the best instant ever, but still... It is, however, better than the deli coffee.

When I have time to get it, I like the Pike Place blend at Starbucks.

My son is definitely a coffee snob. He roasts his own beans, and the Guatemalan beans roasted by him make some of the best coffee I've had.

But no matter the coffee, I never, never, never carry it out of the house without practicing with it first.

 

[ATM]

I enjoy good beans from several different regions and prefer these distinctions rather than flavor additives.
I remember a place in Lafayette called "Hoops" that served pure Kona as their house coffee. I ate breakfast there frequently. I wonder if they are still in business?

I will still drink crap coffee when that's all that's available (or it's free.)

I like to eat bacon with my coffee.

 

[Gamez235]

I once drank coffee untested before a mission, and after about 6 minutes after we exited the gate..... Well lets just say I ran through the first house fast enough to find a nice quiet place to finish.

 

[jmiller676]

I like Folgers Black Silk and drink it black. I drink it while watching CMT with my new dog. Black Silk is my favorite but I'll drink just about any coffee...except decaf.

 

[photoshooter]

If you're on the northside of Indy, head to Noble Coffee and Tea on the square in Noblesville.

They roast their own, and have a wide range of flavored coffee. I love the Jamaica-me-crazy blend.

 

[theweakerbrother]

Jahred, I am much more of a beer person than I am a coffee person. But on occasion, I really love a medium to bold flavor of coffee. The church I go to, believe it or not, has some coffee snobs that volunteer to make fair trade and coffees from around the world. One of the coffee suppliers is actually from Haiti. It is mission's based and has helped a lot of jobless people in Haiti develop a trade to support their families. It is fairly bold... if you'd like a pound of it to try, let me know. I've only had it made via French Press and it is delicious. Let a brother know!

 

[LEaSH]

I was given a Keurig one cup brewing station for Christmas. I was greatful yet sceptical at first. It came with an assortment of different pods of coffee and teas and I went through them rather quickly.

They all were excellent, but my favorites are Newman's bold and Caribou brands.

It even came with a device that allows you to use your own grounds - but getting the perfect grind takes a little practice.

It heats the water and puts out a cup faster than it takes to toast my bread. So i I'm in a hurry, I can time it just right.

But I still love the french press method and I'll always do it if I have the time.

 

[SirRealism]

I buy Indonesian Sumatra Retro (green) from BurmanCoffee.com.
Roast it at home.
Hand-crank grinder as coarse as I can get it.
French press.
Served black.
Yum.

 

[slow1911s]

I'm drinking this: Organic Ethiopia Yirgacheffe | Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea

Made (by me) in one of these:

That's a Chemex, Chemex

 

[fst aslp]

I also have a keurig from Christmas. I am enjoying the Green Mountain Coffees.

 

[SirRealism]

I'm drinking this: Organic Ethiopia Yirgacheffe | Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea


That's a Chemex, Chemex

I've heard really good things about the Chemex. How does it compare to a press?

 

[SirRealism]

I also have a keurig from Christmas. I am enjoying the Green Mountain Coffees.

So, I'm too lazy to go look. How much do you pay per cup?

 

[Hatchrooster]

I can drink about any as long as it is black.I mostly drink Folgers or Maxwell.

 

[Leadeye]

The biggest issue I have with restraunt coffe has been it not being hot enough. When they pour your fresh cup it should be hot enough to only sip.

 

[fst aslp]

So, I'm too lazy to go look. How much do you pay per cup?

30-50 cents usually. What I like about it is that I waste no coffee. I do still have a normal pot incase I have alot of people over, and I brew Dunkin in that one.

 

[slow1911s]

I've heard really good things about the Chemex. How does it compare to a press?

It's just as time consuming, but the end product is as good if not better. I've never compared them side-by-side, but that would be interesting.

 

[printcraft]

I know this won't be popular here and make me less of a man but I
quit coffee this year.
After a few days the morning headaches were gone.
I had the headaches until I got my joe but now the monkey is off my back.

I will still have a cappuccino on occasion like after dinner or something but the daily grind is out.

I would like to try coffee someday made by these guys though, just to say I did.
Kopi Luwak - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[spasmo]

If you're on the northside of Indy, head to Noble Coffee and Tea on the square in Noblesville.

They roast their own, and have a wide range of flavored coffee. I love the Jamaica-me-crazy blend.

They have some nice Chai Latte flavors as well. I hate the taste of coffee. I love the smell though. I do love Chai Latte though. Yummy.