Coffee

[Ken B]

Why "Grrrrr"?

So called "fair trade" is a scam, and a bit evil.

[EigenUser]

So called "fair trade" is a scam, and a bit evil.

Oh, I don't care about the fair trade part. It just happens to be what they sell in bulk at the Costco I go to. They're all the same price there, anyhow.

I was hesitant to mention "fair trade" at first because it sounds much too bourgeoisie-liberal for my taste, but that is what the coffee blend is called.

[Ken B]

Oh, I don't care about the fair trade part. It just happens to be what they sell in bulk at the Costco I go to. They're all the same price there, anyhow.

I was hesitant to mention "fair trade" at first because it sounds much too bourgeoisie-liberal for my taste, but that is what the coffee blend is called.

Absolvo.

[Brahmsian]

So called "fair trade" is a scam, and a bit evil.

It is only certified fair trade and organic if this seal of approval is on the coffee package.

[71 dB]

Paulig Presidentti or sometimes Juhlamokka coffee with milk and sugar
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[Mirror Image]

Nothing fancy for me just a cup of Folgers or Maxwell House with some sugar and milk. Truth be told, I'm more of a tea drinker.

[Ken B]

Nothing fancy for me just a cup of Folgers or Maxwell House with some sugar and milk. Truth be told, I'm more of a tea drinker.

I used to be. I'd like to get back to it, but you can only make good tea at home and I need the caffeine at work. I make Stash Licorice Spice tea a fair bit, caffeine free and tasty without much acid.

[EigenUser]

It is only certified fair trade and organic if this seal of approval is on the coffee package.

Must..... not..... photoshop......

Nothing fancy for me just a cup of Folgers or Maxwell House with some sugar and milk. Truth be told, I'm more of a tea drinker.

I like plain black tea in the afternoon (say, 2PM). Also, Starbucks has the best iced tea. What you have to do is ask them to not add any water (they use a base, so no water = very strong). One time I was having a conversation with a friend about how much I like plain, unsweetened, strong iced tea and he responded "I think what you are looking for is iced coffee" (which I like as well).

[TheGSMoeller]

Folgers has a new spokesperson...

[Mirror Image]

I used to be. I'd like to get back to it, but you can only make good tea at home and I need the caffeine at work. I make Stash Licorice Spice tea a fair bit, caffeine free and tasty without much acid.

I prefer something like the English Breakfast flavor. Something that's straightforward and not robust. Oh and I've got to have some kind of caffeine in my tea and, especially, my coffee.

[Mirror Image]

I like plain black tea in the afternoon (say, 2PM). Also, Starbucks has the best iced tea. What you have to do is ask them to not add any water (they use a base, so no water = very strong). One time I was having a conversation with a friend about how much I like plain, unsweetened, strong iced tea and he responded "I think what you are looking for is iced coffee" (which I like as well).

I think Starbucks is one of the most overrated and overpriced coffee shops around. The only product I like from them are their Frappuccinos which come in several flavors (vanilla, mocha being my favorites). These things are addicting.

[ibanezmonster]

Istarted drinking coffee again- 5 years since I stopped it and cigs- and the shit makes me CRAAAZY. One sip and I'm off to the races!!

Must be nice. Nothing wakes me up or gives me energy. I always wondered why people drink coffee in the morning, since if you are able to actually get out of bed, you've succeeded in waking up. (The only thing that's consistently gotten me out of bed when tired has either been having to go straight to work or the realization that I'd have more time to play a video game in the morning). I know someone who has the same problem and only a specific brand of energy drink has worked for him, one I've yet to try.

I think Starbucks is one of the most overrated and overpriced coffee shops around. The only product I like from them are their Frappuccinos which come in several flavors (vanilla, mocha being my favorites). These things are addicting.

I've never understood the point of a place solely selling coffee even existing, but I guess there are plenty enough of people that like coffee... actually, reading this thread is starting to make me want some tea.

[Ken B]

I think Starbucks is one of the most overrated and overpriced coffee shops around. The only product I like from them are their Frappuccinos which come in several flavors (vanilla, mocha being my favorites). These things are addicting.

Strongly agree. Starbucks burns their coffee. They try to convince people that this is what good coffee tastes like, dreadful, so they will spend more on the expensive latte products. "It's good coffee of course but I prefer the latte". KaChing!

[EigenUser]

I think Starbucks is one of the most overrated and overpriced coffee shops around.

I don't argue with you.

...but I still go there. Not regularly, but I like to stop on the way to Delaware (where I go often) so I have something for a two-hour drive.

[Brahmsian]

Folgers has a new spokesperson...

[Mirror Image]

Strongly agree. Starbucks burns their coffee. They try to convince people that this is what good coffee tastes like, dreadful, so they will spend more on the expensive latte products. "It's good coffee of course but I prefer the latte". KaChing!

I remember buying a cup of coffee from Starbucks a couple of years ago (this was my only time) and it really tasted horrible. I took a sip and demanded my $20 back. 

[Mirror Image]

I don't argue with you.

...but I still go there. Not regularly, but I like to stop on the way to Delaware (where I go often) so I have something for a two-hour drive.

Certainly you could stop by a MacDonalds who has 1000 times better coffee than Starbucks? I don't eat at MacDonalds, but their coffee is great.

[Karl Henning]

Nothing fancy for me just a cup of Folgers or Maxwell House with some sugar and milk. Truth be told, I'm more of a tea drinker.

I've a tall mug of green tea here right now!

[Karl Henning]

Certainly you could stop by a MacDonalds who has 1000 times better coffee than Starbucks? I don't eat at MacDonalds, but their coffee is great.

Hardly anything I can drink at Starbucks, for aesthetic reasons.  But I'm not buying anything at MacDonald's, for ethical reasons

[Karl Henning]

Strongly agree. Starbucks burns their coffee. They try to convince people that this is what good coffee tastes like, dreadful, so they will spend more on the expensive latte products.

What my man in Atlanta has christened designer coffee