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RE: Coffee... - 10/7/2006 5:05:40 AM

NorthernGent

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I live in Turkey and there are Starbucks everywhere (they are literally building one as we speak on my corner). I dont go very often, but alot of the people I work with think of it as a status thing. They go there to be seen.

Not my idea of the best way to spend money but it works for them.

I agree people go to be seen but not necessarily a status symbol (well, not in Britain anyway). It's a product that people are buying into i.e. the whole concept of sitting in a coffee shop reading a book and drinking coffee. It is a way of saying "look at me, I'm intelligent, I read books............in fact, I'm that intelligent I pay £3.50 for the privilege of reading a book that costs me nothing in my own home".

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RE: Coffee... - 10/7/2006 5:14:58 AM

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I'm not a fan of starburneds. If I must go there I usually ask for an Americanos (shots of their espresso with hot water to make a full cup). I find it's rich and doesn't taste bitter or burned. It's also only a couple of bucks.

I'm with the DD crowd. Their's is much more pallatable to me. Extra large costs 2.26. Frankly, when I bought my motorcycle I decided to stop buying morning coffee at shops. That money now makes my bike payment and I have much more fun on my bike.

In the winter I drink a lot of tea, usually Earl Grey. Stash used to make a double bergamot earl grey that I was obsessed with for a while. I haven't been able to find it in some time, though. Twinings makes a Lady Grey that's quite nice and rather subtle, too.

I haven't a clue why someone would spend 4 bucks on a cup of coffee, particularly burned coffee.

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RE: Coffee... - 10/7/2006 6:11:44 AM

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Ahhhh, this is more like it. A lady who appreciates the fineries of tea.

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RE: Coffee... - 10/7/2006 6:35:48 AM

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Why someone pays through the nose for coffee when you can buy a better cup of coffee in a local bar for under a third of the price is something I've never worked out. The consumer society and its needs for branded goods I guess. Though I have to admit, the local Starbucks usually have prettier customers but I'm not aware of anyone having pulled in a Starbucks but maybe it is just me.

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RE: Coffee... - 10/7/2006 7:09:51 AM

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We don't, we buy the Starbucks beans and grind them at home....much more economical. I like the espresso roast myself.

Or in the camper, we bought a grinder to take with us on trips......now that is spoiled.

But the smell of fresh ground coffee beans did seem to draw the hungover bikers straight to our campsite.

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RE: Coffee... - 10/7/2006 7:21:50 AM

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I'm not a big fan of Starbucks....or Tim Horton's or Dunkin Donuts either. I like a REALLY good cup of coffee. There is one little coffee shop here in town that uses a local roaster, so the coffee is very fresh. I will pay their $3.00 once in a great while as a treat when I'm out. For home...I am looking into buying a coffee roaster so I can buy top quality green coffee beans and fresh roast them every morning. Green coffee beans are a fraction of the cost. It really is a very simple process and fresh roasted coffee is worth the extra effort.

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RE: Coffee... - 10/7/2006 7:33:50 AM

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Hmmmmm....

I go to Starbucks and only pay 1.82 for a large black coffee. I have never payed 4 bucks for one.
In fact...around where i live...Dunkin Donuts is more expensive and second rate in my view in the way of the kick it gives.

I personally think starbucks tastes better than Dunkin Donuts coffee....but then again..I drink coffee with no sugar or creme so...
it might taste different.

My favorites to grind at-home have always been Organic Hawaiian, Jamaician or Sumatran. Columbian is just...average.

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RE: Coffee... - 10/7/2006 7:35:59 AM

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I detest Starbucks. I have only had it one time, was staying in a hotel on business in a suburb of a big city. Nothing around for miles but what the hotel had inside....a Starbucks. It was afterall, company money and I wanted coffee. I was soooooo disappointed! I am spoiled I guess. I am addicted to the superstrong coffee and chickory I discovered in NewOrleans......now, everything else is just brown water.

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RE: Coffee... - 10/7/2006 7:47:50 AM

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everything else is just brown water.

Yup, that's pretty much how I feel about most coffee that I buy out. It seems though, that most people must have never experienced a good strong cup of coffee. Recently, there was an article in the local newpaper that counted the votes as to who served the best cup of coffee in town. I know it will be hard to believe, but McDonald's was voted #1. Now that says something to me.

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RE: Coffee... - 10/7/2006 7:57:47 AM

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Not coffee Venti Double Chocolate Chip Frapaccino is the only way i spend my money. It is expensive but it is or was a treat for myself. I also like that their employees are expected to work volunteer hours and that our local store supports a non for profit charity i have volunteered for. They provide pastries and coffee for our meetings and for other times. They have been quite generous.

yes.. they seem to have a social conscience.

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RE: Coffee... - 10/7/2006 8:38:53 AM

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ORIGINAL: NorthernGent

Ahhhh, this is more like it. A lady who appreciates the fineries of tea.

Well, appreciates definitely. Nothing near connoisseur. My parents were exposed to earl grey when we lived outside of London (I was perhaps 3 years old). I was raised with it and it remains 'comfort food' for me.

Since my last post I was motivated to search the net for the double bergamot EG and am pleased to say I found it! Have any experience with "Empress Grey"? It sounds like Lady Grey - light bergamot, lemon and orange.

I like breakfast tea, green tea, various yogi teas (chai and the like), some herbals, etc. I have yet to be impressed with a white tea, though. Flavorless. What's up with that???

What's your favorite? Inquiring and adventurous tea minds want to know.

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RE: Coffee... - 10/7/2006 8:41:47 AM

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Never have, never will, can't stand the vile brew myself.

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RE: Coffee... - 10/7/2006 8:44:45 AM

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ORIGINAL: LaTigresse

I am addicted to the superstrong coffee and chickory I discovered in NewOrleans......now, everything else is just brown water.

Cafe du Monde - YUUUUUMMMMMMYYYYY

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RE: Coffee... - 10/7/2006 9:36:47 AM

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We brew our own coffee and tea. www.GEVALIA.com

It's better when I can make things just the way I like it.

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RE: Coffee... - 10/7/2006 10:39:37 AM

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ORIGINAL: MizSuz

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ORIGINAL: NorthernGent

Ahhhh, this is more like it. A lady who appreciates the fineries of tea.

Well, appreciates definitely. Nothing near connoisseur. My parents were exposed to earl grey when we lived outside of London (I was perhaps 3 years old). I was raised with it and it remains 'comfort food' for me.

Since my last post I was motivated to search the net for the double bergamot EG and am pleased to say I found it! Have any experience with "Empress Grey"? It sounds like Lady Grey - light bergamot, lemon and orange.

I like breakfast tea, green tea, various yogi teas (chai and the like), some herbals, etc. I have yet to be impressed with a white tea, though. Flavorless. What's up with that???

What's your favorite? Inquiring and adventurous tea minds want to know.

Well, Mizsuz, I'm a working class lad and a creature of habit when it comes to tea, if it ain't broke no need to fix it. So, I don't really go in for Earl Grey as it's a bit posh round this neck of the woods but any tea is good tea so no criticism here.

Personally, I like Yorkshire Tea. The stuff is miracle cure. Get up in the morning, blindly stumble around for a bit, have a cup of Yorkshire Tea and game on. I'll send some across to the US for you.

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RE: Coffee... - 10/7/2006 2:49:38 PM

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Why someone pays through the nose for coffee when you can buy a better cup of coffee in a local bar for under a third of the price...

EGG ZAKLY!!! (and they serve Crown Royal there as well!)

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RE: Coffee... - 10/7/2006 2:51:32 PM

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ORIGINAL: NorthernGent

Ahhhh, this is more like it. A lady who appreciates the fineries of tea.

Well, appreciates definitely. Nothing near connoisseur. My parents were exposed to earl grey when we lived outside of London (I was perhaps 3 years old). I was raised with it and it remains 'comfort food' for me.

Since my last post I was motivated to search the net for the double bergamot EG and am pleased to say I found it! Have any experience with "Empress Grey"? It sounds like Lady Grey - light bergamot, lemon and orange.

I like breakfast tea, green tea, various yogi teas (chai and the like), some herbals, etc. I have yet to be impressed with a white tea, though. Flavorless. What's up with that???

What's your favorite? Inquiring and adventurous tea minds want to know.

You should have what you desire.

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RE: Coffee... - 10/7/2006 2:53:28 PM

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has never been to a starbucks nor will i ever will continue to get my decafinated beans ground them and perk my own pot

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RE: Coffee... - 10/7/2006 4:06:25 PM

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I'm not a fan of starburneds. If I must go there I usually ask for an Americanos (shots of their espresso with hot water to make a full cup). I find it's rich and doesn't taste bitter or burned. It's also only a couple of bucks.

I'm with the DD crowd. Their's is much more pallatable to me. Extra large costs 2.26. Frankly, when I bought my motorcycle I decided to stop buying morning coffee at shops. That money now makes my bike payment and I have much more fun on my bike.

In the winter I drink a lot of tea, usually Earl Grey. Stash used to make a double bergamot earl grey that I was obsessed with for a while. I haven't been able to find it in some time, though. Twinings makes a Lady Grey that's quite nice and rather subtle, too.

I haven't a clue why someone would spend 4 bucks on a cup of coffee, particularly burned coffee.

Yeah, what is it with that burned taste of starbucks?
I've had 1 cup of starbucks in my life on the Jersey Turnpike when I was moving down here 2 years ago and it tasted like crap!
It tasted like it was BURNED!

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RE: Coffee... - 10/7/2006 4:14:12 PM

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ORIGINAL: LTRsubNW

Why do any of you spend 4 bucks for a cup of coffee?

Hello A/all,

I lived on coffee (2-3 quarts a day) when I was trying to get into the union.

When I got into the union I quit coffee cold turkey. Weaning off that stuff was a month of pure hell.

I have had perhaps 10 cups of coffee in the last 19 months. Most of it was from Charbucks or Java City.

Just me, could be wrong, but there you go.

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