Sound Off: What's your favourite cup of coffee?

[somecanuckchick]

I started out with cream and sugar, removed the sugar and then discovered black coffee. Haven't been able to go back ... doesn't seem like coffee with stuff added now.

I believe coffee has to have flavour to be drank black... most North American coffee, IMHO, has none. Thus, I drink my Nescafe Taster's Choice w/ French Vanilla Creamer.

But, when the cousins send me kava from the Czech Republic... it is definitely drank black... because it is full of flavour! 🙂

 

[pesphoto]

no...no.....not Tasters Choice.......

 

[Fausto]

I like my coffee the way I like my women... in a styrofoam cup.

Seriously though, if you like iced coffee the was a great recipe in the paper:

Take a mason jar, put about an inch of your favorite ground coffee in it, fill with water, screw on the lid and leave it overnight.

In the morning shake it up & strain thru a coffee filter. You will have a strong yet smooth brew that takes ice well & you can refridgerate. Delicious!

 

[traveller]

I keep it simple, Illy for espresso and cappuccino. No coffee on the run.

 

[dazedgonebye]

Finally, someone mentions a coffee I've heard of. We drink Illy, basically because my partner doesn't like a bitter aftertaste, and Illy seems the least bitter. On that basis, if anyone wants to recommend something with no bitter aftertaste.... that you can get in the UK....

Any of the coffees with chicory might be good for you to try. I sort of doubt they'll be available in the UK though. ??? http://www.roastedcoffee.co.uk/proditems1.asp?prodid=STD-22 ???
Another alternative is cold-brewed coffee. I don't love it, but I know people who do.

 

[Sparrow]

I was visiting a friend in Serande Albania years ago. The first day there we went to a sidewalk café by the sea. "Order the Nescafe," he said.

"Ehhh, I'm not real keen on Nescafe. Instant just doesn't do it for me. Maybe a Coke," I resisted.
"Two Nescafes!" he motions to the waiter. What came out was something in a tall thin glass that was light brown, sweet & cold with foam on top... and a straw.

Everyday I was there, late afternoon, I went back to the same café by the sea, ordered Nescafe and watched the sunset.

Yep, thats the one
🙂

 

[BJ Bignell]

I drink a pot of coffee per day, minimum, but I'm really not picky about what it is. I buy coffee that's cheap and in a big can. I don't normally drink instant anymore, but I would gladly do so if you put a cup in front of me. Coffee is drunk black, or occasionally with a bit of cream. I never take sugar because I'm sensitive to the stuff and risk getting suddenly very groggy.

Outside of home, I usually go to Second Cup. They have a dark coffee, Caffé Venice, which I really enjoy. If I go to Tim Horton's, I usually fall to temptation and buy a chocolate donut, which means I suffer from the effects of sugar. I rarely buy fancy coffees, but when I do it's almost always a latte. I'm not sure exactly what a latte is (it's got milk in it, right? 🙂 ), or how it's different from a cappuccino, but I like lattes anyways.

Oh, and I avoid coffee that makes my pee smell funny. I don't know what it is exactly, but there's this one blend from Van Houtte that gets me every time.

Too much information yet? 😀

 

[back alley]

starbucks always tastes burnt to me...

 

[Finder]

starbucks always tastes burnt to me...

With their prices, that is how I feel...

 

[oftheherd]

With their prices, that is how I feel...

LOL. I don't know about nation-wide, but in the Washington, DC area, they just went up nine cents according to the news. I wouldn't know otherwise as I don't frequent them.

 

[MartinL]

Many favorites: Currently drinking Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Indido Misty Valley; home-roasted (heatgun/dogbowl--of which I am the . . .uh, popularizer) 4 days rest.

This is a brilliant, fruity coffee when brewed, and I'm probably not getting it's full flavor value as espresso (La Spaziale Vivaldi II). I usually don't go for single origins, but this is a real treat.

Martin

 

[somecanuckchick]

I drink a pot of coffee per day, minimum, but I'm really not picky about what it is.

😕 I am surprised that whilst living on the island of Montreal that you have not cultivated a taste, or passion for coffee... especially with the cafes in the Quartier Latin, and in le vieux Montreal.

no...no.....not Tasters Choice.......

Yes, it's true... 😱

I like my coffee the way I like my women... in a styrofoam cup.

😀 I love Eddie Izzard!!!

...if you like iced coffee the was a great recipe in the paper:

Take a mason jar, put about an inch of your favorite ground coffee in it, fill with water, screw on the lid and leave it overnight.
In the morning shake it up & strain thru a coffee filter. You will have a strong yet smooth brew that takes ice well & you can refridgerate.

🙂 I shall have to try this... Thank you for sharing!

 

[BJ Bignell]

😕 I am surprised that whilst living on the island of Montreal that you have not cultivated a taste, or passion for coffee... especially with the cafes in the Quartier Latin, and in le vieux Montreal.

I might not have a passion for coffee, but I definitely do have a taste for it. I'm just too lazy to take action.

 

[Michael I.]

one served to you in bed by a woman whos name you cant remember

 

[Sparrow]

starbucks always tastes burnt to me...

and smells nasty

 

[Sparrow]

Finally, someone mentions a coffee I've heard of. We drink Illy, basically because my partner doesn't like a bitter aftertaste, and Illy seems the least bitter. On that basis, if anyone wants to recommend something with no bitter aftertaste.... that you can get in the UK....

Try Lavssa red label, for ready ground, best I’ve found is from a local Pizzeria a blended coffee called Black Knight they sell me it for £8.00 a kg but I’ve no idea where they get it, but you’ll need a grinder; in my experience grinding fresh is the most important bit any old blend fresh ground is better than stale Blue Mountain

 

[Xmas]

There is an Ritza in works canteen, when you need a break a large latte is just the thing open 08:30 till 15:30.

Noel

 

[sherm]

With their prices, that is how I feel...

On this note the latest nickname I heard is "Charbucks".

Lavazza is my choice, especially with my new Bialetti Mukka Express!!

 

[gb hill]

I am a conesseuer of fine kaffe.🙂 My favorite is a limited edition coffee from Gevalia called Harrar. It's a coffee from Ethiopia. Most of the time I drink Folgers simply smooth. If you have problems drinking coffee because of the acidity, then you should try the Folgers. I prefer my coffee black with one pack of thr pink stuff.

 

[sepiareverb]

At home, Vermont Coffee Company Dark Roast made in a cone. A touch of chocolate syrup & some light cream- mmm.

When I can, a triple mocha, half syrup.

Couldn't make it through the day without at least three.