Walter Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Nice thread Rick, minus the circle-jerk on page 1..... We brew the old fashioned way at home, daily. Use Starbucks beans and grind them up. Have been using this Coconut Milk creamer lately, which is better for you and tastes about the same. Loving the Christmas Blend right now, I'll have to try out the Blonde, seen it but never tried it. If I'm buying a coffee at Starbucks, it's usually a venti, non-fat, peppermint mocha - with whip. Or a hazelnut coffee. That's rare anymore though. In the summer their frappuccinos are nice and refreshing. As far as tea goes, usually unsweetened iced tea. Or if the pollen is bad and I'm losing my voice at work - hot tea, just plain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 Nice thread Rick, minus the circle-jerk on page 1..... We brew the old fashioned way at home, daily. Use Starbucks beans and grind them up. Have been using this Coconut Milk creamer lately, which is better for you and tastes about the same. Loving the Christmas Blend right now, I'll have to try out the Blonde, seen it but never tried it. If I'm buying a coffee at Starbucks, it's usually a venti, non-fat, peppermint mocha - with whip. Or a hazelnut coffee. That's rare anymore though. In the summer their frappuccinos are nice and refreshing. As far as tea goes, usually unsweetened iced tea. Or if the pollen is bad and I'm losing my voice at work - hot tea, just plain. They got me on the Kuerig. You dont get as much coffee for the money, but I am so sick of having a cheap Mr Coffee type machine that takes so long for a coffee, I cheat and put my cup under it before its done. Love the speed of the Kuerig and I refuse to spend $200 on a Bunn. I saw the Xmas blend today in Starbucks. But I am only using the Kuerig and did not see it in K Cups. But the Blonde is. I am in love with this blonde. Ha. I love the SO coconut creamer too. I put it in my hot cereal too. I love the Latte's at Starbucks and you can order them at 140 degrees so you can actually drink them without getting third degree burns like you do at DD. Starbucks has the best environment also. I see all kinds of crazy CDs there too. I actually found a Who CD with like all of the best songs they ever did. Kind of a greatest hits from Quad, Tommy, Who's Next, etc. I do like hot teas in the winter. Green or white preferably and I am a raspberry nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leather Apron Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Idk about German mustards - apart from the mustard gas they used in WW1, the dirty Hun - but I sometimes use French varieties. I think we get the distinct impression that Americans generally only like plain things. Well, I agree when it comes to not putting that fishy worsteshire sauce in tomato juice. So what is the deal with the English and tomatoes? Can tomatoes even grown anywhere in Britain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leather Apron Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 If I'm buying a coffee at Starbucks, it's usually a venti, non-fat, peppermint mocha - with whip. Or a hazelnut coffee. That's rare anymore though. In the summer their frappuccinos are nice and refreshing. Yesterday Starbucks announced a new political campaign called "come together", Some plan to influence congress to settle the fiscal cliff budget impass. As if caffeine doesn't get your blood pressure up high enough already; now you get political slogans on your cup. I buy Yuban coffee at Walmart in the 3lb cans. Walmart usually has way better prices on coffee than the grocery store. If I don't have time to brew my own before work, I'll grab a cup at 7-11 or Circle K for less than a buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 The fact of the matter is Americans like to take your plain things and spice them up a little. Like what Zepp did to your music? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Tea man myself, Assam is very tasty as is Darjeeling. Earl Grey for a change or decaf green in the evening. Coffee? Only decaff and that's as rare as a dry and sunny day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dawg Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Skipped the Coffee for breakfast today. I went straight to the milkshake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Melanie Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Rick, you can buy a refillable K cup. I bought mine at Bed Bath and Beyond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 Rick, you can buy a refillable K cup. I bought mine at Bed Bath and Beyond. I actually mean the small pellets for one time use that the coffee is in. The small item that goes into the machine that makes the one cup. They come in either 12 or 18 to a box. I think for now Ill be using the Starbucks Veranda (Blonde) and I also like Caribeau. Its a medium blend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dawg Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I actually mean the small pellets for one time use that the coffee is in. The small item that goes into the machine that makes the one cup. They come in either 12 or 18 to a box. I think for now Ill be using the Starbucks Veranda (Blonde) and I also like Caribeau. Its a medium blend. Rick, Melanie is referring to reusable k-kups. You can use any flavor or brand you want. See the link for an example. http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=8464431&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=8464431&extensionType=pla:g&s_kwcid=PTC!pla!!!40181398959!g!M!15447646719&pid=1184768132012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 Rick, Melanie is referring to reusable k-kups. You can use any flavor or brand you want. See the link for an example. http://m.bestbuy.com...d=1184768132012 Never heard of them. Ill look. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Starbucks Veranda Blonde is the best coffee I have ever had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzepfvr Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 My daughter brought home a new Star Trek product. A special blend of Tea, Earl Grey, Hot. Very yummy. Especially in the Star Trek mug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I had another gingerbread latte today; they are sooo good! This coffee shop is about 20 minutes from home in the wrong direction, out in the country, so it's only an occasional treat. They are so much better than Starbucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 I had another gingerbread latte today; they are sooo good! This coffee shop is about 20 minutes from home in the wrong direction, out in the country, so it's only an occasional treat. They are so much better than Starbucks! Better than Starbucks? Must be good. I have had gingerbread, pumpkin spice, and vanilla latte's which I love. Now I am hooked on Veranda Blonde Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Better than Starbucks? Must be good. I have had gingerbread, pumpkin spice, and vanilla latte's which I love. Now I am hooked on Veranda Blonde Yes, it's really good. I'd say that the coffee itself is less bitter than Starbucks, and the syrup is a little sweeter. No added sugar, but just a tad sweet. At Starbucks I always ask for nonfat milk too, and I never remember to at the other place, but I don't think that has anything to do with it! We recently also discovered Trader Joe's coffee; the regular dark roast has a nice flavor and a can of whole beans is only $4.99. It tastes more similar to Dunkin than Starbucks...not bitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amie1974 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I drink loads of tea...and the nicest coffee I've had is Lavazza - avoiding Starbucks since the tax dodging scandal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 Yes, it's really good. I'd say that the coffee itself is less bitter than Starbucks, and the syrup is a little sweeter. No added sugar, but just a tad sweet. At Starbucks I always ask for nonfat milk too, and I never remember to at the other place, but I don't think that has anything to do with it! We recently also discovered Trader Joe's coffee; the regular dark roast has a nice flavor and a can of whole beans is only $4.99. It tastes more similar to Dunkin than Starbucks...not bitter. Trader Joe's just came here and my mother is in love with the place. I love Starbucks new Veranda Blonde coffee though and will say its the best I have ever had. And it comes in K Cups for the Kuerig brewer. As for tea, I also like tea after I have had my coffee fix for the morning. In the afternoon Ill drink Blueberry flavored White tea by Lipton. I also like the Mandarin Orange Green Tea. I like pretty much all imported teas. I love the tea that comes in large leaf and is brewed with those little round metal bulbs. But the place is outragous in price I get it from. I loved the chocolate tea also. I put honey in my tea. in my coffee I use coffee mate powder and then a little half and half or skim milk to cool it a bit. Sometimes out I get Tim Hortons cafe mocha I am disappointed in Tim Hortons because they did not create the K Cups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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luvlz2 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) Every day coffee drinker here. Mon-Fri. I have a huge cup of straight black Yuban coffee right before walking out the door for work, and when off on weekends I enjoy sitting at home with mom in the morning (who I am caregiver for) and we drink Dunkin' Donuts coffee together. 💕 Of course I cook a nice breakfast along with it too. Edited October 30, 2020 by luvlz2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 I only drink McDonald's vanilla ice coffee (even with the cold weather) with extra cream and Splenda. I have 2 a day and the caffeine is fairly mild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) When I heard them say coffee shortage on the news the other day I didn't like that at all. Edited March 31, 2021 by luvlz2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDobbs Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 On 10/29/2020 at 6:48 PM, luvlz2 said: Every day coffee drinker here. Mon-Fri. I have a huge cup of straight black Yuban coffee right before walking out the door for work, and when off on weekends I enjoy sitting at home with mom in the morning (who I am caregiver for) and we drink Dunkin' Donuts coffee together. 💕 Of course I cook a nice breakfast along with it too. Black Yuban? Classy. Hells bells man, toss a couple teaspoons of Folgers in a dirty mug, add water and away I go! If it was good enough for the hobos, its good enough for me 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) 38 minutes ago, BobDobbs said: Black Yuban? Classy. Oh well, it does the job and I don't have to spend all my money at starbucks. Edited March 31, 2021 by luvlz2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDobbs Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 13 hours ago, luvlz2 said: Oh well, it does the job and I don't have to spend all my money at starbucks. Starbucks and most coffee shops are a rip off. I always brew my own and save the loot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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