Coffee Geek
For over 40 years I’ve been drinking all sorts of coffees. From the IHOPS and 7-Elevens to the Starbucks and the Peets and everything in between.
I’ve used instant coffee. I’ve used percolators. I’ve expressed. I’ve dripped. I’ve fresh ground and I’ve store ground.
At the moment I make my own coffee at home each morning with a 4 cup Mr. Coffee automatic coffeemaker. I use a custom blend of 1 part Folgers Columbian and 2 parts Starbucks French Roast. It’s not as bitter as all Starbucks and it saves a little dough. I’m also playing around with the Starbucks Costa Rican – but it is a little bitter and I really can’t taste the citrus they talk about on the bag’s description.
If I’m out and about and start to nod, I’ll stop at a Starbucks and order a tall caramel macchiatto with a double shot of espresso. It’s usually about $4, and after 2 or 3 sips I’m awake and alert again.
What’s your poison?