The Coffee and Tea thread

[matt schrauben]

I need to get back on the loose leaf tea bandwagon. I did it for a while but was just tired of the mess. I'd rather steep a bag and just throw it away.

 

[Master_Yoda77]

Just sucked down some camomile tea with honey to heal a sore throat. Feels good.

 

[divine_torture]

I like your style!
I have to do coffee in the afternoon too cause it does jack shit for me if I drink it right after I wake up.

I am a morning coffee person. Have been for years. I used to have Gevalia coffee sent to me every couple of weeks. They're blueberry and pumpkin spice are some of the best coffe I've had. But I'm poor now so I typically stick to Folgers :-(

Black, medium-bold coffee, no anything in it. I fucking love the stuff.

Where do I find Turkish coffee? Is there a major difference from the usual higher quality stuff I know of/like?

 

[Huldra]

I am a morning coffee person. Have been for years. I used to have Gevalia coffee sent to me every couple of weeks. They're blueberry and pumpkin spice are some of the best coffe I've had. But I'm poor now so I typically stick to Folgers :-(

Black, medium-bold coffee, no anything in it. I fucking love the stuff.

Where do I find Turkish coffee? Is there a major difference from the usual higher quality stuff I know of/like?

Ohhhh man, my roommate has Gevalia, it's so damn good! I'll have to try their pumpkin spice as I have not had it yet.
And honestly, I usually have Turkish coffee with my Turkish friends (otherwise I'm a coffee 'n creamer person), but a lot of them use Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi. You can order it online and such.

 

[unknown]

Thoughts on cold brew coffee? I've had some that have been absolutely fantastic and others that tasted like ass

 

[Dak]

Still drinking the same stuff from the same stuff.

 

[Einherjar86]

It takes a ton of grounds to make cold brew. Not worth it.

 

[unknown]

Still drinking the same stuff from the same stuff.

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[Pitiless Wanderer]

Filter coffee (American coffee) is, like most American food and beverage products, horrible. Espresso coffee is the best and the best way to make a mug of coffee is with a steel french press. Drink it black. Become an addict.

Luckily, most American supermarkets carry Lavazza and Illy now. At least they did last time I was in the US. They're more expensive but worth it.

 

[CladInDarkness]

http://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com/

But I just drink D&D. Black and prepared in a French press.

 

[Krigloch the Furious]

mmm D&D

 

[Pitiless Wanderer]

Observations:

-A small spoonful of peanut butter before a sip of coffee really exposes much more flavor in dark roasts/blends.

-Maple syrup in coffee is good.

 

[Einherjar86]

Espresso isn't "the best," it's just highly concentrated. It depends on what you want in coffee.

In the morning, I like to sip a duller cup for several minutes rather than a tiny cup of concentrated flavor.

 

[dwellerINTHEdark]

Went with an Americano today. I think it's like 4 shots of espresso in water. Methinks it may be more of a pick-me-up than regular coffee, even though Starbucks coffees do have an insane amount of caffeine in them.

 

[Carpe Mortem]

Been sipping on these two new brews lately. So far I prefer the Shanty Boy, it's very vibrant and fruity, despite being a cocoa based flavor. Coffee people get that description I think. Perfect for late morning. But I've only had the other twice and I think I scalded the beans a bit as can happen with darker roasts, I was in a rush, so more testing needed.

Company's Descriptions:
Blackbeard's Delight: "Blackbeard's Delight is pirate as f---! This dark-extra dark roast is made of 100% Brazilian coffee beans and wakes you up with slight notes of chocolate without the acidic aftertaste."

Shanty Boy: "From the Michigan Pinelands comes our hearty house blend. A durable and drinkable medium roast for those long hours and hard days. Featuring flavors from Africa, Central and South America. Notes of chocolate in this dependable blend provide a stimulating experience with satisfying body."