"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
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> Many of you here know I don't like coffee very much. I do drink an
> occasional cup but add cream, sugar, and any other available chemicals to
> make it palatable to me.
>
> Last week we watched an episode of Uncommon Grounds, the show with Todd
> Carmichael and his sourcing of coffee. (Travel Channel if you are
> interested) He was in Panama and there is a processor of the beans that
> sells some really high end stuff. He sold some coffee to a Japanese buyer
> for $600 a pound. It was supposed to be really great.
>
> After watching, I had to check to see if he is selling anything from the
> particular estate and they have a couple. One is processed by 90 plus.
> Although I don't drink it, my wife enjoys good coffee and I ordered a half
> pound for her. Had to try it and wow, it really is good. It is the only
> coffee I've ever been able to drink and enjoy on its own, no additives.
>
> Not cheap, but worth a try.
> http://www.lacolombe.com/collections...ci-ninety-plus

For the most part, I quit drinking it when I quit smoking. I tend to
associate the two. I may have had a cup or two since, if nothing else was
available. But I can't stand anything in my coffee. No flavors,
sweeteners, etc. Only black.