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kah · 02-02-2006, 11:46 AM

I am shocked! A lot of these websites that sell coffee are ridiculous! I keep seeing a 39oz can of Hills Bros for 25 dollars! One that I would pay 4 for here. Where in the hell is this a good deal?

Minion · 02-02-2006, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kah

I would probably go the Pod route, except that I drink a lot of coffee. It's not feasible for me. If I drank one, maybe 2 cups a day, I would be on board.

See, that's the thing...I used to drink a pot at a time because, well...it was just there. It's nice to brew it cup by cup now though because it's allowed me to cut back on how much coffee I drink.

Minion: Not that I don't make up for it later on in the day at work with the free coffee in the break room. Mmmmm.....giant canister coffee that resembles road tar....

Bill_the_Pony · 02-02-2006, 12:31 PM

I drink Starbucks Coffe because I work there, and it's free and I get a free pound of beans a week, however I do not care for any of the Latin American coffees or blends, which are a majority of what is served. Their Free Trade coffee smells like dirty socks. Their decaf espresso makes me want to spit it back out. The French Roast beans, when you open the bag, turns my stomach. I like the Asia-Pacific beans, like Sumatra and Komodo Dragon, they are pretty heavy and bold. But I really like the African coffees.

French press is the best way to make coffee.

I don't much care for latte's, not a fan of milk drinks, and the Frappucinos are disgusting, but people seem to like them ebough to pay obscene amounts of money for them.

Our new drink, the Cinnamon Dolce Latte, though tastes great and seems to be a big hit. I make mine with soy, which i also like to use as creamer, and i also like an occasional iced soy caramel macchiato. Not too often, though. That stuff is fattening with a capital F.

Meathead · 02-02-2006, 09:38 PM

I'm a Second Cup Coffee Co. man myself, and I'm totally in love with their Paradiso Dark brand.

Queen Mae · 02-08-2006, 10:53 AM

hahahah Bill, are you sure you work for Starbucks? Shouldn't you be singing its praises?

One of the things I really miss about NOLA is the coffee... although down there when you ordered "coffee" you got a cafe au lait, so you had to specify "black coffee" and then just ignore everyone when they look at you like you are insane. Prior to living in NOLA I always drank strong black coffee, but the city converted me & now I need cream/milk in my coffee.

Kaeos · 02-08-2006, 11:30 AM

There's a really good up-and-coming chain in the mid west called Carribou Coffee. Good stuff. Not as bitter as Starbucks, a lot fuller flavor and reasonable prices. They have slowly stretched out from Cleveland and I think Detroit possibly.

Personally, I brew 32oz of high test, liquid nitrogen, 95 octane rocket fuel Joe every morning

Kkkaeoooossss Liiikes Coffeeeeeeee!!

Emperor Norton · 02-08-2006, 05:52 PM

Here in Chicago, I'm a fan of Papa Nicholas coffee.

Bokchoi Cowboy · 02-08-2006, 05:54 PM

I decided to check out the local Trader Joes market for some new beans to grind. Taking Bill's advice, I found a Kenyan coffee that is low on acidity but very strong on flavor. I am pretty darn happy with it.

Thanks Bill!

kah · 02-09-2006, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaeos

There's a really good up-and-coming chain in the mid west called Carribou Coffee. Good stuff. Not as bitter as Starbucks, a lot fuller flavor and reasonable prices. They have slowly stretched out from Cleveland and I think Detroit possibly.

Personally, I brew 32oz of high test, liquid nitrogen, 95 octane rocket fuel Joe every morning

Kkkaeoooossss Liiikes Coffeeeeeeee!!

That was actually Consumer Reports favorite colombian. The mag quoted it at 11bucks a pound.

Trazalca · 02-09-2006, 10:50 AM

Sorry not to join youse guys as java connoisseurs, since I've never had coffee from any of the franchise stores.
But at gas stations where I often have to stop on the way to home/work,
I'll get a dark roast coffee, and add hazelnut cream to it.
My all time fave additive that is an absolute MUST to my coffee drinking experience. Mmmm....

02-08-2006, 11:30 AM	#16
Kaeos Unstable. Chaotic. Nifty. Fundamental. This is how I roll. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Duh! On The Air at Ustream.tv! Posts: 2,706	There's a really good up-and-coming chain in the mid west called Carribou Coffee. Good stuff. Not as bitter as Starbucks, a lot fuller flavor and reasonable prices. They have slowly stretched out from Cleveland and I think Detroit possibly. Personally, I brew 32oz of high test, liquid nitrogen, 95 octane rocket fuel Joe every morning Kkkaeoooossss Liiikes Coffeeeeeeee!! __________________ www.chaoticradiolive.com

02-08-2006, 05:52 PM	#17
Emperor Norton Smell the untainted newbie freshness. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Francisco, California, USA Posts: 48	Papa Nicholas Here in Chicago, I'm a fan of Papa Nicholas coffee.

02-08-2006, 05:54 PM	#18
Bokchoi Cowboy Moderator? Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 644	I decided to check out the local Trader Joes market for some new beans to grind. Taking Bill's advice, I found a Kenyan coffee that is low on acidity but very strong on flavor. I am pretty darn happy with it. Thanks Bill! __________________ You don't know the power of the Bok-Side!

02-09-2006, 10:50 AM	#20
Trazalca "Don't mess with me, I'll scratch your eyes out!" Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boing...boing...boing... Posts: 3,127	Sorry not to join youse guys as java connoisseurs, since I've never had coffee from any of the franchise stores. But at gas stations where I often have to stop on the way to home/work, I'll get a dark roast coffee, and add hazelnut cream to it. My all time fave additive that is an absolute MUST to my coffee drinking experience. Mmmm.... __________________ Last edited by Trazalca : 02-09-2006 at 11:01 AM.

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02-02-2006, 11:46 AM	#11
kah Puts the "tender" in "bartender" ... oh, who are we kidding! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Purgatory Posts: 4,974	I am shocked! A lot of these websites that sell coffee are ridiculous! I keep seeing a 39oz can of Hills Bros for 25 dollars! One that I would pay 4 for here. Where in the hell is this a good deal?

02-02-2006, 12:31 PM	#13
Bill_the_Pony Have a sip of my "special" cocktail. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: at Home or Work or Play...feel the Awesomeness! Posts: 3,787	I drink Starbucks Coffe because I work there, and it's free and I get a free pound of beans a week, however I do not care for any of the Latin American coffees or blends, which are a majority of what is served. Their Free Trade coffee smells like dirty socks. Their decaf espresso makes me want to spit it back out. The French Roast beans, when you open the bag, turns my stomach. I like the Asia-Pacific beans, like Sumatra and Komodo Dragon, they are pretty heavy and bold. But I really like the African coffees. French press is the best way to make coffee. I don't much care for latte's, not a fan of milk drinks, and the Frappucinos are disgusting, but people seem to like them ebough to pay obscene amounts of money for them. Our new drink, the Cinnamon Dolce Latte, though tastes great and seems to be a big hit. I make mine with soy, which i also like to use as creamer, and i also like an occasional iced soy caramel macchiato. Not too often, though. That stuff is fattening with a capital F.

02-02-2006, 09:38 PM	#14
Meathead Shaken and Stirred Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mississauga Posts: 612	I'm a Second Cup Coffee Co. man myself, and I'm totally in love with their Paradiso Dark brand.

02-08-2006, 10:53 AM	#15
Queen Mae She doesn't know what she wants, but she wants it now! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Narcissistville Posts: 669	hahahah Bill, are you sure you work for Starbucks? Shouldn't you be singing its praises? One of the things I really miss about NOLA is the coffee... although down there when you ordered "coffee" you got a cafe au lait, so you had to specify "black coffee" and then just ignore everyone when they look at you like you are insane. Prior to living in NOLA I always drank strong black coffee, but the city converted me & now I need cream/milk in my coffee.