FERRANTE > wrote in message >. ..
> What is your favorite brand of coffee and why do you like it? While I
> have always like Maxwell House, I have been exploring other coffees
> and recently ordered some from Cafe Du Monde. Anyone ever have it?
> I've also had Gevelia, and it's not bad, but sort of expensive. I
> plan on trying Starbucks soon.
>
> And you?
> Mark Ferrante

I am no expert, but I've been trying the varieties availlable at Cost
Plus World Market. So far, I've found Guatemallen and Colombian.
Sumatra is allright. Kenyan I find horrible - tastes like daylabor
sweat. I don't remember what my opinion of Costa Riccan was. All
sell for $5.99 US for a 12 oz bag (whole beans)

Am I the only one who prefers the 2 tablespoons per 6 oz cup stuff?

Also, I'm sure I'm the only one without the ridiculous American
disdain for sweetener and dairy in coffee. You can drink black
coffee. You can also eat bread without butter, ice cream without
chocolate sauce, hot dogs without ketchup (er, mustard) and pasta
without grated cheese. But don't be so smuggly superior towards
others who opt for a food's natural condiments.

Greg Zywicki

Although I do drink my teas neat.

Greg Zywicki wrote:

> Also, I'm sure I'm the only one without the ridiculous American
> disdain for sweetener and dairy in coffee.

I had to read this three times to make sure I hadn't read it wrong.
I've stood on enough coffee cart/cafeteria lines to know that's not
true. Cream and sugar, just about everyone. I no longer drink
coffee, but I had it with light cream ... I'd settle for half and
half, but would do without if only milk was available. No sugar
for me.

But there were people, honest to goodness, would use 10 packets of
sugar in one cup of coffee. As in, would you like some coffee with
your sugar? Not so much disdain as does that sugar even melt!!???

nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
: Greg Zywicki wrote:
:
: > Also, I'm sure I'm the only one without the ridiculous
American
: > disdain for sweetener and dairy in coffee.
:
: I had to read this three times to make sure I hadn't read it
wrong.
: I've stood on enough coffee cart/cafeteria lines to know that's
not
: true. Cream and sugar, just about everyone. I no longer drink
: coffee, but I had it with light cream ... I'd settle for half
and
: half, but would do without if only milk was available. No
sugar
: for me.
:
: But there were people, honest to goodness, would use 10 packets
of
: sugar in one cup of coffee. As in, would you like some coffee
with
: your sugar? Not so much disdain as does that sugar even
melt!!???
:
: nancy
---------

<giggle>

Yep. I worked with a former Brit that took 12+ sugars and 3
packets of creamer... It didn't even *look* like coffee when she
was done with it.
Cyndi
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Rick & Cyndi wrote:
>
> "Nancy Young" > wrote in message

> : But there were people, honest to goodness, would use 10 packets
> of
> : sugar in one cup of coffee. As in, would you like some coffee
> with
> : your sugar? Not so much disdain as does that sugar even
> melt!!???

> <giggle>
>
> Yep. I worked with a former Brit that took 12+ sugars and 3
> packets of creamer... It didn't even *look* like coffee when she
> was done with it.

(laugh) I really wonder what's at the bottom of an 8 ounce cup of
coffee when they finish the coffee. The sugar can't have melted,
can it?

nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
: Rick & Cyndi wrote:
: >
: > "Nancy Young" > wrote in message
:
: > : But there were people, honest to goodness, would use 10
packets
: > of
: > : sugar in one cup of coffee. As in, would you like some
coffee
: > with
: > : your sugar? Not so much disdain as does that sugar even
: > melt!!???
:
: > <giggle>
: >
: > Yep. I worked with a former Brit that took 12+ sugars and 3
: > packets of creamer... It didn't even *look* like coffee when
she
: > was done with it.
:
: (laugh) I really wonder what's at the bottom of an 8 ounce cup
of
: coffee when they finish the coffee. The sugar can't have
melted,
: can it?
:
: nancy
=======

I dunno. Whether it did or not though... it's certainly syrup!
Ewwwww <shudder>
Cyndi
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Rick & Cyndi wrote:

> "Nancy Young" > wrote in message
> ...
> : Greg Zywicki wrote:
> :
> : > Also, I'm sure I'm the only one without the ridiculous
> American
> : > disdain for sweetener and dairy in coffee.
> :
> : I had to read this three times to make sure I hadn't read it
> wrong.
> : I've stood on enough coffee cart/cafeteria lines to know that's
> not
> : true. Cream and sugar, just about everyone. I no longer drink
> : coffee, but I had it with light cream ... I'd settle for half
> and
> : half, but would do without if only milk was available. No
> sugar
> : for me.
> :
> : But there were people, honest to goodness, would use 10 packets
> of
> : sugar in one cup of coffee. As in, would you like some coffee
> with
> : your sugar? Not so much disdain as does that sugar even
> melt!!???
> :
> : nancy
> ---------
>
> <giggle>
>
> Yep. I worked with a former Brit that took 12+ sugars and 3
> packets of creamer... It didn't even *look* like coffee when she
> was done with it.
> Cyndi
> <Remove a "b" to reply>
>
>
I think you have just discovered the psyche of the Charbucks customers.
--
Alan

"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and
avoid the people, you might better stay home."
--James Michener

Nancy Young wrote:

>
> But there were people, honest to goodness, would use 10 packets of
> sugar in one cup of coffee. As in, would you like some coffee with
> your sugar? Not so much disdain as does that sugar even melt!!???
>
> nancy

My teeth are itching as I read this.
--
Alan

"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and
avoid the people, you might better stay home."
--James Michener

Nancy Young wrote:
> Greg Zywicki wrote:
>
>> Also, I'm sure I'm the only one without the ridiculous American
>> disdain for sweetener and dairy in coffee.
>
> I had to read this three times to make sure I hadn't read it wrong.
> I've stood on enough coffee cart/cafeteria lines to know that's not
> true. Cream and sugar, just about everyone. I no longer drink
> coffee, but I had it with light cream ... I'd settle for half and
> half, but would do without if only milk was available. No sugar
> for me.

Recently I met up with some Americans on a tour to Pompeii and we dined at
the same table.
After dining, coffee was served and the Americans asked me what the coffee
was like in Australia, was it like Italian coffee ?

Me "oh yes, I am so glad to be away from France and drinking this fab.
Italian coffee < sees look >"
Me: "you don't like the Italian coffee?"

Anyway, it was the milk thing. They were missing their cream and
half-n-half, which I thought was weird too, as i'd never been a fan of the
coffee in America. Anyway, I think i scared them off their Aussie visit


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Greg Zywicki > wrote:

> Also, I'm sure I'm the only one without the ridiculous American
> disdain for sweetener and dairy in coffee. You can drink black

The only significant group of Americans that I can think
of who seem to drink black coffee are Navy and ex-Navy
people. I know around New York City and its suburbs
ordering a coffee "regular" will get you cream and sugar
added in. They wouldn't be calling that "regular"
if it was unusual.

Oddly, I prefer coffee with just cream, unless I'm
in France and drinking cafe at a bar. Then I prefer
black with one lump of sugar. It's just different.

Bill Ranck
Blacksburg, Va.

wrote in message >...
> Greg Zywicki > wrote:
>
> > Also, I'm sure I'm the only one without the ridiculous American
> > disdain for sweetener and dairy in coffee. You can drink black
>
> The only significant group of Americans that I can think
> of who seem to drink black coffee are Navy and ex-Navy
> people. I know around New York City and its suburbs
> ordering a coffee "regular" will get you cream and sugar
> added in. They wouldn't be calling that "regular"
> if it was unusual.
>
> Oddly, I prefer coffee with just cream, unless I'm
> in France and drinking cafe at a bar. Then I prefer
> black with one lump of sugar. It's just different.
>
> Bill Ranck
> Blacksburg, Va.

I must be surrounded with an unusual number of coffee snobs. Here in
Michigan, among the people I know, black coffee is revered and
additives are disdained. Especially among men.

Greg Zywicki
Half and half, and one teaspoon of sugar per 6-8 oz of coffee.

"Greg Zywicki" > wrote in message
om...
> wrote in message >...
> > Greg Zywicki > wrote:
> >
> > > Also, I'm sure I'm the only one without the ridiculous American
> > > disdain for sweetener and dairy in coffee. You can drink black
> >
> > The only significant group of Americans that I can think
> > of who seem to drink black coffee are Navy and ex-Navy
> > people. I know around New York City and its suburbs
> > ordering a coffee "regular" will get you cream and sugar
> > added in. They wouldn't be calling that "regular"
> > if it was unusual.
> >
> > Oddly, I prefer coffee with just cream, unless I'm
> > in France and drinking cafe at a bar. Then I prefer
> > black with one lump of sugar. It's just different.
> >
> > Bill Ranck
> > Blacksburg, Va.
>
> I must be surrounded with an unusual number of coffee snobs. Here in
> Michigan, among the people I know, black coffee is revered and
> additives are disdained. Especially among men.
>
> Greg Zywicki
> Half and half, and one teaspoon of sugar per 6-8 oz of coffee.

You're not odd. That's a regular coffee around here.

Jack Yuban

"Jack Schidt®" wrote:

> You're not odd. That's a regular coffee around here.
>
> Jack Yuban

Actually, I blame my insistance upon light cream on Dunkin Donuts.
I figured out their coffee was so good because they used light
cream rather than half and half. But a 'coffee light' was coffee
with extra light cream and a bit of sugar. Coffee regular was
most certainly coffee with cream and sugar.

At any rate, being in different places taught me another lesson.
I'm used to good water, and there are, apparently, plenty of places
in the states who have really awful water. Even Dunkin Donuts
couldn't fix that!

nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
> "Jack Schidt®" wrote:
>
> > You're not odd. That's a regular coffee around here.
> >
> > Jack Yuban
>
> Actually, I blame my insistance upon light cream on Dunkin Donuts.
> I figured out their coffee was so good because they used light
> cream rather than half and half. But a 'coffee light' was coffee
> with extra light cream and a bit of sugar. Coffee regular was
> most certainly coffee with cream and sugar.
>
> At any rate, being in different places taught me another lesson.
> I'm used to good water, and there are, apparently, plenty of places
> in the states who have really awful water. Even Dunkin Donuts
> couldn't fix that!
>
> nancy

And then there was the coffee wagon who'd come to our jobsite and forget to
rinse out the Dip-It outta the urn. Owwww, my eyes hurt just thinking of
that first sip I took. OOOO, I'm dyin' again!!

Jack Dipped

wrote:
> Greg Zywicki > wrote:
>
>> Also, I'm sure I'm the only one without the ridiculous American
>> disdain for sweetener and dairy in coffee. You can drink black
>
> The only significant group of Americans that I can think
> of who seem to drink black coffee are Navy and ex-Navy
> people. I know around New York City and its suburbs
> ordering a coffee "regular" will get you cream and sugar
> added in. They wouldn't be calling that "regular"
> if it was unusual.

We used to have an artist's breakfast at Uni.
Black coffee and a cigarette

( it was 1. "cool" .. and 2. safer than drinking the milk at most student's
houses

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Respomnsibility is my husband's middle name