Bozz10mm
US Veteran
I like the Folgers dark roast coffee. Maryland Club used to be my favorite, but for some reason I don't see it on the shelves anywhere. I brew my own ice tea from Lipton tea bags.
Coffee and tea preferences
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Back in High school I was young and did not know any better
and did canned Folgers and Hills Brothers.
In the 70's I went to crystals for a quicker cup of joe and ended
up liking Tasters Choice as the best in flavor.
In the late 90's I went to Seattle Washington on a job..........
need I say more?
Whole beans from then on from double Roast to mellow vanilla
and even Kona.
I did Lipton when young and moved to Constant Comment black tea
then I started reading how the Asian tea's were good for the body
and got into the Green teas, like LongJing and tea house OOLONG and
you just have to have some Jasmine tea to mellow out, with.
Tea is great hot or cold but I always drink my coffee hot and some times, even at night time.
and did canned Folgers and Hills Brothers.
In the 70's I went to crystals for a quicker cup of joe and ended
up liking Tasters Choice as the best in flavor.
In the late 90's I went to Seattle Washington on a job..........
need I say more?
Whole beans from then on from double Roast to mellow vanilla
and even Kona.
I did Lipton when young and moved to Constant Comment black tea
then I started reading how the Asian tea's were good for the body
and got into the Green teas, like LongJing and tea house OOLONG and
you just have to have some Jasmine tea to mellow out, with.
Tea is great hot or cold but I always drink my coffee hot and some times, even at night time.
Peet's Major Dickason's Blend has been our house coffee for many years. Prior to that, I was back and forth to Costa Rica on business and always brought back as much Tarrazu as my suitcase could hold. It's still available, of course, but not for the couple bucks a pound it was costing me at the time.
CAJUNLAWYER
Member
CDM coffee & chicory. Was raised on the stuff growing up in New Orleans. Half coffee and half scalded milk. Two cups with three Marlboros was the breakfast of champions back in law school. Better than dexadrine 
I drink Maxwell House brewed in my $12 Mr Coffee.
I drink it from my vintage Fire King coffee cup from my ex's grandmother's tiny diner she had back in the 1940s in Ferron Utah.
I am far from a coffee connoisseur. I like a little sugar and some French Vanilla creamer in mine. Wont drink it black. Don't miss it when I'm not home or forget to make it.
Every once in a while I'll make a pot of coffee and never even have a cup. I don't even notice it until the following morning when I go to make a fresh pot and the old cold one is still full.
That's just how important it is to me. LOL
I've never cared for hot tea and just recently I gave up iced tea for plain water.
Texas Star
US Veteran
Because I don't make coffee fresh here where I don't have a Mr. Coffee etc., I use Taster's Choice instant.
I'm more particular with tea, and over the last few years, have been drinking Taylor's of Harrogate tea more and more. They generally have a little fuller blend and more complexity than equivalent tea from Twining's. Their Darjeeling is especially better than Twining's, which is rather ephemeral by comparison.
I favor Ceylon overall, and Taylor's have a Special Rave selection in that and in Assam.
I keep Assam, Ceylon, English Breakfast,and Twining's herbal Rooibos on hand, and some Lipton's, for when I'm not feeling particular.
Taylor's of Harrogate was founded in 1886 by the same family that still owns it, and holds the Royal Warrant to supply tea to Charles, Prince of Wales. Harrogate is about 14 miles from York, in NE England.
BTW, several English tea merchants have English Breakfast blends. Taylor's is quite a bit better than others I've tried. It's actually my "go to" tea when I'm not craving some other variety.
I drink 4-6 cups of tea a day. I agree with experts that Darjeeling goes especially well with pastries, inc. cookies.
If you can't find Taylor's tea locally, look up their importer, Brands of Britain, and order via them or Amazon, which has some varieties.
I suggest looking up Rooibos tea and studying its benefits. I haven't time here to describe it, other than to say that I like the slightly citrusy flavor. It's from South Africa, and is an HERBAL tea, having no caffeine. The name means Red Tea in Afrikaans and the parent Dutch.
Also try Twining's Honey Bush with Mandarin flavoring herbal tea. The aroma is delightful and I think women will love it. Like Rooibos, it grows only near Cape Town and is without caffeine.
The Dutch settled South Africa from 1652 and used these herbals in lieu of real tea, which they could get only as their ships returned from the Netherlands East Indies, now Indonesia. Real tea was also expensive, so a substitute as a hot drink was wanted.
I drink iced tea only if dining out. It's usually better than pop/soda or the coffee that most restaurants now serve. But Krispy Kreme has pretty good coffee to go with their fine donuts.
I'm more particular with tea, and over the last few years, have been drinking Taylor's of Harrogate tea more and more. They generally have a little fuller blend and more complexity than equivalent tea from Twining's. Their Darjeeling is especially better than Twining's, which is rather ephemeral by comparison.
I favor Ceylon overall, and Taylor's have a Special Rave selection in that and in Assam.
I keep Assam, Ceylon, English Breakfast,and Twining's herbal Rooibos on hand, and some Lipton's, for when I'm not feeling particular.
Taylor's of Harrogate was founded in 1886 by the same family that still owns it, and holds the Royal Warrant to supply tea to Charles, Prince of Wales. Harrogate is about 14 miles from York, in NE England.
BTW, several English tea merchants have English Breakfast blends. Taylor's is quite a bit better than others I've tried. It's actually my "go to" tea when I'm not craving some other variety.
I drink 4-6 cups of tea a day. I agree with experts that Darjeeling goes especially well with pastries, inc. cookies.
If you can't find Taylor's tea locally, look up their importer, Brands of Britain, and order via them or Amazon, which has some varieties.
I suggest looking up Rooibos tea and studying its benefits. I haven't time here to describe it, other than to say that I like the slightly citrusy flavor. It's from South Africa, and is an HERBAL tea, having no caffeine. The name means Red Tea in Afrikaans and the parent Dutch.
Also try Twining's Honey Bush with Mandarin flavoring herbal tea. The aroma is delightful and I think women will love it. Like Rooibos, it grows only near Cape Town and is without caffeine.
The Dutch settled South Africa from 1652 and used these herbals in lieu of real tea, which they could get only as their ships returned from the Netherlands East Indies, now Indonesia. Real tea was also expensive, so a substitute as a hot drink was wanted.
I drink iced tea only if dining out. It's usually better than pop/soda or the coffee that most restaurants now serve. But Krispy Kreme has pretty good coffee to go with their fine donuts.
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One helluva chicken ya got there, Pilgrim!
Most of the time I just use a Keurig, favorite is Cameron Jamaica Blue Mountain Blend. It is a medium dark roast. Otherwise whatever dark roast is on sale.
Do use the Blue Mountain in the regular coffee maker.
Do use the Blue Mountain in the regular coffee maker.
Gman, try this. Gentle on the stomach. Tastes the same as regular.
My wife likes Starbucks Sumatra coffee. I buy the Keurig pods for her. Me, I grew up drinking Maxwell House. I buy the large container of their Master blend and have a refillable Keurig pod.
I like Luzienne sweet ice tea. In the wintertime, I like to make a cup of hot tea and sweeten it with local honey. The honey seems to help with my allergies. Also have some other tea blends on hand, like Earl Grey.
I like Luzienne sweet ice tea. In the wintertime, I like to make a cup of hot tea and sweeten it with local honey. The honey seems to help with my allergies. Also have some other tea blends on hand, like Earl Grey.
Folgers half caf for me. Hot and black. Not much of a teas drinker.
Kirkland (Costco) brand pre-ground in the 3 Lb can. We buy regular and decaf and mix them half & half in a Melita drip brewer.
I like it hot, but will drink it even after it has gone cold or poured cold over ice. Doesn't matter.
I drink it all day every day - about a pot full per day. It's 10pm and I just finished my last cup before showering and going to bed.
I like it hot, but will drink it even after it has gone cold or poured cold over ice. Doesn't matter.
I drink it all day every day - about a pot full per day. It's 10pm and I just finished my last cup before showering and going to bed.
Ivan the Butcher
Member
My favorite coffee is any/every brand of Coffee Ice Cream, preferably with hot fudge and whipped cream!
On July 9, 1981; I took my 1 1/2 year old son to the health department with me to file his 3 day old brother's birth certificate (all our kids were born at home' so I filed all 4 certificates), on the way home I stopped 2 places: 1) White Castle for coffee, and 2) Friendly's for a half gallon of Coffee Ice Cream. At home the older son was begging my hot coffee, so I blew on a small spoonful until it was cool and gave him some. The loudest "UUUMMMM" came from him. After dinner I was having a LARGE bowl of my favorite ice cream with my wife, to celebrate having successfully had the second son and N0 1 son started begging some Coffee Ice Cream. So of course I gave him some. He went stiff all over, his eves got bigger than his fists and this roar of UUUUUMMMMMMM!!!! came out of the little guy. He turns 40 this fall and is a 6'1" former paratrooper, coffee didn't stunt his growth at all!
Ivan
On July 9, 1981; I took my 1 1/2 year old son to the health department with me to file his 3 day old brother's birth certificate (all our kids were born at home' so I filed all 4 certificates), on the way home I stopped 2 places: 1) White Castle for coffee, and 2) Friendly's for a half gallon of Coffee Ice Cream. At home the older son was begging my hot coffee, so I blew on a small spoonful until it was cool and gave him some. The loudest "UUUMMMM" came from him. After dinner I was having a LARGE bowl of my favorite ice cream with my wife, to celebrate having successfully had the second son and N0 1 son started begging some Coffee Ice Cream. So of course I gave him some. He went stiff all over, his eves got bigger than his fists and this roar of UUUUUMMMMMMM!!!! came out of the little guy. He turns 40 this fall and is a 6'1" former paratrooper, coffee didn't stunt his growth at all!
Ivan
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Maddog 521
Member
Look for "low acid" or "no acid" coffee. There are several companies that offer it. It's easier on the gut and taste good also. It works for me.
10 Best Low Acid Coffee Brands — [Stomach Friendly Coffee]
10 Best Low Acid Coffee Brands — [Stomach Friendly Coffee]
Coffee is not naturally bitter. Freshly roasted beans peak several hours after roasting and then begin to deteriorate. That deterioration accelerates once the beans have been ground. Coffee's bitterness is due to stale beans.
You can counteract the bitterness by adding salt to the grounds before brewing (about a pinch per cup of coffee) or a pinch of salt in a brewed cup.
Sugar and/or milk do not counteract the bitterness, they only add calories to an otherwise zero calorie beverage.
Unless you buy beans from the person who roasted them, (or your grocery store has a local source for freshly ground beans), you are not likely going to be able to buy fresh beans. Still better than buying coffee that is already ground, but you may still need a pinch of salt to deal with bitterness.
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Visit Sweet Maria's Home Coffee Roasting for all the information you could ever hope to learn about home roasting.
I used to home roast. I would roast 2 or 3 times a week. Yes, it can take 20 minutes or so to roast a batch, but most of that time is spent keeping an eye on the roaster.
There's very little cleanup with decaffeinated beans, but regular beans are a bit messy due to the chaff.
Also, roasting beans smell nothing like roasted beans. Roasted beans smell wonderful, roasting beans not so much.
When I make a pitcher of iced tea, I always add a pinch of baking soda when boiling the tea bags to neutralize the acid. Never tried it with coffee, but I bet a pinch in the coffee pot will accomplish the same thing.
