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myLot reputation of 95/100. dfn12968 (5580)   ranked 8 out of 1,730 in coffee4 months ago

I'm very excited. I finally broke down and bought a new coffee maker yesterday. My old one was in bad shape, and I rarely used it, which means I hadn't used my lovely coffee grinder in ages. I was just drinking instant out of convenience, laziness, and finances.

I am just one person, so making coffee for 12 seemed rather silly. My new coffee maker is a cool stainless steel four cup Cuisinart. It's got that brilliant auto shut off so I don't burn my house down. And, best of all, I can now grind my own beans again! I'm in heaven!

Talk to me about your at home coffee habits. Do you grind and brew? Do you just brew? Are you an instant kind of person? Or, do you just not bother and hit the local Starbucks or Tim Horton's?

Talk to me!


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1. myLot reputation of 95/100. p1kef1sh (3076)   ranked 456 out of 1,730 in coffee   4 months ago

It's not often that I apologise for responding to a discussion, but I am in this case. I am not a great coffee drinker at all and would drink instant over fresh ground anytime. Fresh ground smells wonderful, but makes me literally sick to my stomach. I can drink a maximum of two cups a day before becoming ill. I have one cup of instant at 11ish in the morning and that's my lot. All those coffee bar places just leave me cold. I once received an e mail from Apple Computers telling me that I could now use my iPhone (which I don't own) in Starbucks. Sorry Apple, finding me in one of those places means that I've decided to kill myself so won't need the phone hookup facility. LOL. Sorry again for being Mr Negativity. Hope that today is going well for you. Congratulations on beating us!


myLot reputation of 95/100. dfn12968 (5580)   ranked 8 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

I wonder why fresh ground coffee makes you sick?

I am a coffee junkie, and the fact that I drink and actually like instant seems to rub other coffee drinkers the wrong way. But, it works for me on many occasions. I just always forget how good real coffee tastes once I start drinking it.

No need for apologies. Just having you visit my discussion makes me smile. happy

My day is going fine...it's only 9:30. I won't be attending fireworks tonight. They are boring and I hate crowds. I'll hang with you Brits if that's okay?


myLot reputation of 95/100. p1kef1sh (3076)   ranked 456 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

I don't know but it feels like someone is scraping the inside of my stomach with a blunt knife! My other dislike in the coffee department is cream. Give me milk, preferably skimmed within a% of its life. Yes, please hang with us. I don't know what we will be doing, probably starting a few fireworks of our own.


myLot reputation of 95/100. dfn12968 (5580)   ranked 8 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

Very interesting on the cream/milk thing. You're not yankin my chain, are ya??? LOL


myLot reputation of 95/100. p1kef1sh (3076)   ranked 456 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

Yanking your chain. Is that in China? LOL. Of course not!


myLot reputation of 95/100. dfn12968 (5580)   ranked 8 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

Yes, as a matter of fact, the last time I checked, my chain was in China. I think it needs to be yanked back! LOL

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2. myLot reputation of 43/100. piasabird (826)   ranked 826 out of 1,730 in coffee   4 months ago

I have coffee every morning. It's part of my daily routine. I have a pretty bad coffee maker right now. I'd get a better one but finances are tight right now so I'm making do for now. I have a little coffee grinder but I don't use it very much. I buy coffee that is already ground. I would never drink instant coffee though. I just don't like it.

And with gas so expensive in the US now I would never spend the kind of money that Starbucks charges for a coffee.


myLot reputation of 95/100. dfn12968 (5580)   ranked 8 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

I know, Starbucks is really crazy expensive. It used to be a staple, now it's just a treat...once a week if that, and usually not that often.

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3. myLot reputation of 99/100. kimbers867 (1102)   ranked 399 out of 1,730 in coffee   4 months ago

I literally just started drinking hot coffee about 6 months ago. I can't believe what I have been missing. I love cold coffee drinks.

It's just DH and I who drink it so we have a 4 cup coffee maker. That is fine for us. I only drink coffee and nothing else. Which means I do not drink coffee with meals or dessert. I like to enjoy it by itself.

We do have a grinder but haven't used it in so long.

DH likes his coffee weak, I like mine strong!

You need to try Seattle's Best breakfast blend. We tried a sample of it and love it!!! It is so good!

What is a Tim Horton's? I have never heard of it.


myLot reputation of 95/100. dfn12968 (5580)   ranked 8 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

Tim Horton's is primarily a Canadian chain, kimbers, but I have heard there are some in certain parts of the US.

I love SBC, but I don't know if I have tried the breakfast blend. I can't ever find any SBC here in North Carolina.


myLot reputation of 99/100. kimbers867 (1102)   ranked 399 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

I will have to keep my eye's open for Tim's.

Look at Target for SBC, I saw it there the other day. I didn't pick it up because I didn't have my $1.00 off coupon! LOL

I think I am going to make an iced coffee after dinner.


myLot reputation of 95/100. dfn12968 (5580)   ranked 8 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

I just made a chocolate banana smoothie and put some coffee in it. It was darn good. LOL

I am actually on my way to Target in a few minutes. I'll check to see if I can find some SBC.

Hey, did you know Starbucks owns SBC? Though bought them out last year, I think.

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4. myLot reputation of 96/100. zeloguy (1976)   ranked 480 out of 1,730 in coffee   4 months ago

I am not a coffee drinker so none of the above for me but my wife does drink coffee already ground (keeps the grinds in the refrigerator?) and has a coffee maker that can make just one cup at a time.

Thanks

Zelo


myLot reputation of 95/100. dfn12968 (5580)   ranked 8 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

I don't think I even knew there were one cup coffee makers, Zelo. The one I got, even though it says four cups, really only makes two full ones.


myLot reputation of 96/100. zeloguy (1976)   ranked 480 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

Yeap it's actually really cool. You use just the right amount of grinds are supposed to use these expensive small filters but instead she just takes the big ones that are really cheap and cuts them down to size.

There are also machines that are VERY expensive but you put the beans in the top and when you want a coffee it grinds the beans and then brews the coffee of your choice. A lot of convenience stores are using these now... a fresh cup of coffee every time. The one I saw even made hot chocolate.

Thanks

Zelo

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5. myLot reputation of 98/100. ElicBxn (8162)   ranked 714 out of 1,730 in coffee   4 months ago

not a big coffee fan - if I drink some, I get it some place else, generally at my mom's - once in a while I'll buy a cup


myLot reputation of 95/100. dfn12968 (5580)   ranked 8 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

I wish sometimes I wasn't such a coffee fan. It's one of my few true enjoyments in life, though.


myLot reputation of 98/100. ElicBxn (8162)   ranked 714 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

Whatever floats your boat. I wish I didn't love cinnamon so much, it doesn't always agree with me.

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6. myLot reputation of 90/100. nerdytina (1641)   ranked 943 out of 1,730 in coffee   4 months ago

I brew a full pot (about 12 cups) each morning and my boyfriend and I split it. Lately we've just been buying store brand coffee (today it's Safeway brand coffee). Sometimes we splurge and get something a little more fancy, but not often.

I have a coffee grinder that I've had for years but have never used. I really really want to use it, but I just can't afford any of the whole beans! I refuse to give it away because I will someday use it regularly (or so I tell myself).

I consider going to cafes more of a treat every few weeks. I try to avoid them because I always want to get the sugary drinks, and I could probably spend the $3+ in a better way.


myLot reputation of 95/100. dfn12968 (5580)   ranked 8 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

I love my grinder nerdytina! Once you start using it, you'll want to use it all the time.

I always want to get the foofy stuff too when I go to coffee shops. Frappuccios, lattes, etc. Once in a while I splurge now, but I don't go nearly as often as I used to.

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7. myLot reputation of 96/100. gitfiddleplayer (1913)   ranked 825 out of 1,730 in coffee   4 months ago

Not a coffee drinker but cool beans that you can grind your own. With all the Starbucks closing you may to make your own again, isn't that what people use to do anyway?


myLot reputation of 95/100. dfn12968 (5580)   ranked 8 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

Yup...LOL. There was a time when we made our own coffee, made calls from home phones, sent letters in the mail.

There was also a time when we only paid $1 for a gallon of gas. Those are the days I want back!rasp

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8. myLot reputation of 99/100. heavenschild (1317)   ranked 478 out of 1,730 in coffee   4 months ago

Hey D!

If I liked Coffee I would be your first customer but I am a Tea person lol

None the less I am happy for you...I am kind of in the boat you were....My Hubby singed the cord on my kettle and so I have been boiling water in a pot to make my tea...Makes me feel like a cave man! w00t

Anyhow, perhaps one day soon I shall purchase my self a new kettle...One without a cord!wink

My Husband is a huge coffee person and we have a coffee maker that we only use for company and then he has a cappuccino maker that he wanted so badly before we got married and actually got one as a wedding gift..He used it a lot back then and even made them for company who thought they were wonderful but he has not used it in ages now and it gathers dust on my counter along with the coffee maker (Until we have some company that is!)

He generally goes to Tim Hortons....Never has coffee here for himself but I don't blame him when I don't drink it.....Doesn't seem worth making it plus he starts work at 3AM so it is totally understandable!

Enjoy your new coffee maker!
~Heavens~


myLot reputation of 95/100. dfn12968 (5580)   ranked 8 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

Thanks, Heavens! happy

Would you be horrified to know that when I drink tea, I just boil the water in the microwave??? heehee!

Hopefully I'll get a chance to try a Tim Horton's cup of coffee soon along with one of their famous donuts!


myLot reputation of 99/100. heavenschild (1317)   ranked 478 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

If you come D, the treat is on me! happy

~Heavens~


myLot reputation of 95/100. dfn12968 (5580)   ranked 8 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

Awww..thanks. happy I'm definitely coming. It's just a matter of when, not if.


myLot reputation of 99/100. heavenschild (1317)   ranked 478 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

Excellent! I can't wait to meet you.....Maybe you and I and Mom can go out!

~Heavens~


myLot reputation of 95/100. dfn12968 (5580)   ranked 8 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

That would be great! I will most likely be driving when I visit, so I'll be mobile and will be able to go back and forth easily.


myLot reputation of 99/100. someonesmom (1912)   ranked 470 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

Am really looking forward to your visit too D. You just have to plan it for the 'right time.' wink


myLot reputation of 99/100. heavenschild (1317)   ranked 478 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

That will be great D!! PM me when you know more! wink

~Heavens~

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9. myLot reputation of 96/100. polachicago (6169)   ranked 10 out of 1,730 in coffee   4 months ago

I am on my way to cafe D.... lol
Please make good cappuccino for me with sugar.... happy
I have cafe Barista espresso maker from Starbucks.
I buy espresso coffee rounds form Starbucks.
I also have coffee press to alternate my coffee habits.
I make coffee with coffee press on weekends, so I can drink more coffee after morning espresso.
Is my coffee ready yet?

HUGS


myLot reputation of 95/100. dfn12968 (5580)   ranked 8 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

hee...it's brewing as we speak. However, it's just coffee. You'll have to bring the espresso maker with you if you want cappuccino. wink

Hey, it's the company that counts anyway, right? lol


myLot reputation of 96/100. polachicago (6169)   ranked 10 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

I will drink whatever you have.... wink
I will bring my Barista and my french press with me....
I am on my way......

 

myLot reputation of 96/100. polachicago (6169)   ranked 10 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

Hey D, what was in my coffee? liquo*? I am dizzy now.... wink
funny, I am over 18 and can not use word liquo*.... confusedon mylot....


myLot reputation of 95/100. dfn12968 (5580)   ranked 8 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

I know, isn't that dumb?

Now, pola, I would never spike your coffee without telling you..... whistle

Do you need to lie down?


myLot reputation of 96/100. polachicago (6169)   ranked 10 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

I am sitting on my racking bed in my garden....weather is perfect....only 73F....oh, it is so nice out..... happy


myLot reputation of 93/100. Goodie123 (7204)   ranked 113 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

Oh D, you are very bad.
Pola and I were going sky diving today.
I cannot let her go in this state.
Why I do beleive she is drunk. lol


myLot reputation of 96/100. polachicago (6169)   ranked 10 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

Goodie, no skydiving today....I need to rest....oh my head.... ninja


myLot reputation of 95/100. dfn12968 (5580)   ranked 8 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

how is this my fault if she can't hold her liqu1or????

it's not like i failed to mention there was liqu1or in her coffee. sheesh!


myLot reputation of 93/100. Goodie123 (7204)   ranked 113 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

Poor Pola, is your head very bad. Maybe you need another coffee to fix it. cry

D, I hope you did not spike it too much. I am shocked to think you spiked my sky diving partners coffee.
today I was getting my solo license. Now I can't. cry


myLot reputation of 95/100. dfn12968 (5580)   ranked 8 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

Hmmm....doesn't "solo" mean alone? What do you need her there for? Can't you wait a few hours until she sleeps it off? I know she's a lightweight and all, but she'll recover quickly enough.


myLot reputation of 96/100. polachicago (6169)   ranked 10 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

OK, I am better now Goodie, let's go....I am packing my yellow uniform...sky is so clear, we can't miss it today....I will have some handsome guys with us today.... rolleyes
Tandem with at least 10 people.... lol


myLot reputation of 93/100. Goodie123 (7204)   ranked 113 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

Woo Hoo 10 guys all for us Pola I am on my D.

D, come on hurry up you have to come today also.


myLot reputation of 95/100. dfn12968 (5580)   ranked 8 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

There are not enough hot men in the world to get me to skydive, Goodie. Not on the planet. Not in the Universe!!


myLot reputation of 96/100. polachicago (6169)   ranked 10 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

They will hold your hand D.... wub
Hunks from my Aikido class....muaaawub
Hurry up, we are waiting......
Goodie was not sure after first time, but now she is addicted.... lol


myLot reputation of 95/100. dfn12968 (5580)   ranked 8 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

Hmmmm...I don't know. I think you might have to knock me out cold the first time.

Goodie, where's that Valium supply of yours?


myLot reputation of 96/100. polachicago (6169)   ranked 10 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

Goodie took 5 at very first time.... lollollolnow she is fine without....


myLot reputation of 93/100. Goodie123 (7204)   ranked 113 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

Awh come on D, Pola is very good, she will not let anything happen to you. happy

And just think of those 10 hunky men that will be there to hold your hand. drool


myLot reputation of 96/100. polachicago (6169)   ranked 10 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

she is right D.... cool

 

myLot reputation of 93/100. Goodie123 (7204)   ranked 113 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

Wooooo come on D.


myLot reputation of 95/100. dfn12968 (5580)   ranked 8 out of 1,730 in coffee  4 months ago

Oh, man...alright, you talked me in to it! Just make sure you have a whole dang bottle of pills, Goodie!

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10. myLot reputation of 94/100. successlog (954)   ranked 1,027 out of 1,730 in coffee   4 months ago

hello my dear friend
congratulation to you for your new business.I am very interested in drink coffee and coffee maker.every day,i will do the whole thing for myself.It is really interesting to do this,then, i will sit and enjoy my coffee.
I hoe you can have a good start business with your cafe D.take care.

by the way,your coffee maker is really beautiful.i love it.

good luck