The Caffeine Thread

[Zonda]

Thanks for reminding me!

I need to buy a coffee today! Espresso House here I come

 

[MikeJ]

As far as I'm concerned, there's only one type of coffee that actually tastes good - a Finnish, lightly roasted blend.

Of course, when I'm caffeine-deprived, anything will do.

 

[Car Diva]

Ok for all my fellow caffeine junkies out there.. check this out:


It is from GNC and has 100mg of caffeine!!

Just so you have a basis of comparison..a can of Diet coke has 3.75, brewed coffee has 13.44

I guess if I have to write a book in ten minutes I'll try it

 

[SDNR]

I have about one cup of coffee a week, and I know I will offend some of you sophisticated espresso and latte drinkers, but it is usually just plunger coffee.

I have a really nice coffee plunger like the one below and I use good quality freshly ground coffee beans ...it makes nice coffee and I am happy with that.

 

[Car Diva]

I have about one cup of coffee a week, and I know I will offend some of you sophisticated espresso and latte drinkers, but it is usually just plunger coffee.

I have a really nice coffee plunger like the one below and I use good quality freshly ground coffee beans ...it makes nice coffee and I am happy with that.

Hey Rob:

No offense at all!

That's "French Press" coffee.. it's an art to get it right!

Take a look at our emergency stovetop Bialetti it's an Italian cultural icon

 

[Habitual Speeder]

My brother used to exist on Red Bull -- I can't even stand the smell of it.

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...Red Bull!!

 

[NarutoRamen]

Ha ha ha...we have some cheap ass black & Decker espresso meachine I think. I don't even know...I don't drink espressos. I just put some cold milk in the blender, then some ground up coffee and some sugar and then BLEND!!! works everytime and tastes really good...plus it's better than forking over $4 at starbucks.

 

[SDNR]

Ha ha ha...we have some cheap ass black & Decker espresso meachine I think. I don't even know...I don't drink espressos. I just put some cold milk in the blender, then some ground up coffee and some sugar and then BLEND!!! works everytime and tastes really good...plus it's better than forking over $4 at starbucks.

LOL NarutoRamen, we can always count on you to "keep it real"

I'm not sure I want to try your method of making a cup of coffee however -- wouldn't your coffee be bit gritty?

 

[NarutoRamen]

LOL NarutoRamen, we can always count on you to "keep it real"

I'm not sure I want to try your method of making a cup of coffee however -- wouldn't your coffee be bit gritty?

Ha ha ha..."I keepz it R3AL!!"

Nah the coffee aint gritty at all, at least not for me. Every blender has a few different modes and ours has some button for Liquify...I use that and it blends the coffee real well.

 

[Car Diva]

Ha ha ha...we have some cheap ass black & Decker espresso meachine I think. I don't even know...I don't drink espressos. I just put some cold milk in the blender, then some ground up coffee and some sugar and then BLEND!!! works everytime and tastes really good...plus it's better than forking over $4 at starbucks.

And that's a frappuccino!

Starbucks uses a simmilar method and charges you accordingly.

NarutoRamen.. we "killed" each BLack & Decker machine we owened in two months, one lasted 6....we HAD to go for the big guns

 

[Alx]

Car Diva, you and Mark have some good taste....

By the way, that avatar is very sexy!!! Stylish!!!

 

[NarutoRamen]

And that's a frappuccino!

Starbucks uses a simmilar method and charges you accordingly.

NarutoRamen.. we "killed" each BLack & Decker machine we owened in two months, one lasted 6....we HAD to go for the big guns

hmm...if thats how starbucks makes fraps then perhaps I should get a patent and then sue those slimey bastards and rake in millions! Afterall I've been making my own "Cold-coffee" since I was 5-6yo!! Patent Infringement!! LOL

Aww shucks...you "killed" Black&Decker? Dang! Ours is still going strong after 2 years but then again we only use it when we have lots of company over at our house...which is like 2-3 times a month.

 

[SDNR]

And that's a frappuccino!

Starbucks uses a simmilar method and charges you accordingly.

NarutoRamen.. we "killed" each BLack & Decker machine we owened in two months, one lasted 6....we HAD to go for the big guns

Wow, you are quite an expert on coffee Car Diva

I am quite café illiterate. Some cafés are quite intimidating places I find, where the staff treat you like they are doing you a favour just to let you be in their 'highly-cultured' presence.

 

[Car Diva]

Yeah, we're all caffeine addicts here. My Nana used to give me lattes as a child ( coffee and LOTS of steamed milk) so I guess it's like comfort food. Plus the caffeine contributes ( at least to my) brain function.

Caffeineted sodas are my second choice. I love Red Bull but can't have it since one of the ingredients has shellfish.. yeah shellfish!!

Check out the art piece made from RED BULL cans

or see the exhibit :http://www.redbullartofcan.us/

 

[Car Diva]

Wow, you are quite an expert on coffee Car Diva

I am quite café illiterate. Some cafés are quite intimidating places I find, where the staff treat you like they are doing you a favour just to let you be in their 'highly-cultured' presence.

Hey Rob..next time they treat you despectively at a coffee shop just order a

"double macchiato" ( pronounced ma-kia-to), put NO sweetener in it, drink it in one shot and walk out.. that ought to do it!

This is the equivalent of beating up the biggest baddest guy

 

[NarutoRamen]

Hey Rob..next time they treat you despectively at a coffee shop just order a

"double macchiato" ( pronounced ma-kia-to), put NO sweetener in it, drink it in one shot and walk out.. that ought to do it!

This is the equivalent of beating up the biggest baddest guy

Damn!! Car diva...you're our own Coffee expert!!

 

[bmer]

Hey Rob..next time they treat you despectively at a coffee shop just order a

"double macchiato" ( pronounced ma-kia-to), put NO sweetener in it, drink it in one shot and walk out.. that ought to do it!

This is the equivalent of beating up the biggest baddest guy

Why to "stain" the espresso with milk? Triple-espresso plain should be more like it And if they say that they don't have triple espresso then start a scene by complaining with a loud voice and putting them into an embarrasing situation and soon they'll make you one.

 

[Car Diva]

Why to "stain" the espresso with milk? Triple-espresso plain should be more like it And if they say that they don't have triple espresso then start a scene by complaining with a loud voice and putting them into an embarrasing situation and soon they'll make you one.

hehehe true, true...I can imagine the scene!

I suggested the double macchiato because "snooty" Cafe attendants pretending to be baristas either have no idea of what it is or can't make a decent one!

hehehe, just trust me on this one

ALX, that's for the compliment , they are a pair of Zanotti's, which of course I will rotate to honor the Diva name.

Now if you will pardon me, I'm back to the pool... not to brag but I'm in FL and the water temperature is simple divine.

Can you believe this is a coffee machine? Doesn't it look like a science experiment?
http://imageshack.us

 

[notic]

i actually have one of those coffee machines, but mines a hario syphon. honestly though, i've only used it about 5 or 6 times in the 7 years i've had it. mostly when guests ask for a demonstration.

 

[NarutoRamen]

How much do such things cost? looks pricey.