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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

Clearly this is aimed at those who actually drink coffee, and for those who do in earnest do you - grind your own beans or use pre-ground coffee or use freeze dried or coffee pods?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nero, He preparado el café, Amigo.

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By *ansoffateMan
over a year ago

Sagittarius A

Pre ground Lavazza Rossa usually.

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester

I open a jar

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Clearly this is aimed at those who actually drink coffee, and for those who do in earnest do you - grind your own beans or use pre-ground coffee or use freeze dried or coffee pods? "

Hi op

Grind

Filter

Barista

Milk frother

Instants.. Like nescafe sticky toffee pudding with extra syrup.

Pods.. In my ears

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

Aldi Gold Roast

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

OP has got me wanting a nice coffee, I’ll have a nice creamy one please

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Nero, He preparado el café, Amigo.

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That's exactly what Junior Marvin said.

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By *aizyWoman
over a year ago

west midlands

"I open a jar

Same!

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"I open a Bar

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Saff', this thread is about coffee and not alcohol.

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"I open a bra

Same!"

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And who am I to argue with this?

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester

"I open a Bar

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Saff', this thread is about coffee and not alcohol.

Good job I’m t total then. No drinking on the job

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I grind my own using a hand grinder that I've had for over a year now and is probably my pride and joy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I boil the kettle

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Coffee pods preferably black rifle coffee or death wish coffee.

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By *eeliciouschaosWoman
over a year ago

Wherever

"Pre ground Lavazza Rossa usually."

Oh, I’m the same.

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

I use instant (heathen that I am).

I also have a Tassimo

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

Avoid Tim Horton's, as it's rubbish.

Give me Kenco Really Smooth any time.

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By *hastityPleasureGiverMan
over a year ago

Rotherham

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Pre ground Lavazza Rossa usually."

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I love Lavazza™.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like to grind beans myself in a little hand grinder, which shaves the beans evenly rather than smashing them to pieces for dust and chunks in a cheap electric grinder (prefer a little elbow grease to an expensive good electric grinder),

Medium roast aribica my choice, black mostly, sometimes with a splash of full cream sterilised milk.

Brewed in a stove top Bialetti Moka pot.

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By *hastityPleasureGiverMan
over a year ago

Rotherham

Grind my own beans daily then make coffee using an areopress.

Usually an americano

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cafetière more often as not in the house. Have bean to cup most of the time at work. Parting was partial to a wee grind of the beans, as it were, now ant then too though. We like to mix it up a bit I guess…

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Clearly this is aimed at those who actually drink coffee, and for those who do in earnest do you - grind your own beans or use pre-ground coffee or use freeze dried or coffee pods?

Hi op

Grind

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Barista

Milk frother

Instants.. Like nescafe sticky toffee pudding with extra syrup.

Pods.. In my ears

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Thank you, Rebecca! You have your perfect routine. Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pods…

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By *lutonicMan
over a year ago

Leicester

I drop a Pod!

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"OP has got me wanting a nice coffee, I’ll have a nice creamy one please "

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Well, I wasn't actually making any but as you asked so politely!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"OP has got me wanting a nice coffee, I’ll have a nice creamy one please

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Well, I wasn't actually making any but as you asked so politely!

Thank you sir, I’ll bring some cake

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"I grind my own using a hand grinder that I've had for over a year now and is probably my pride and joy

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Does your hand grinder require a ceramic burr replacement?

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"I boil the kettle"

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True to form, JAG/Raven/etc

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By *roticknotsMan
over a year ago

Halifax

Rocket fuel coffee two scoops so it’s like mud keep you going in the early starts in the cold

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I grind my own using a hand grinder that I've had for over a year now and is probably my pride and joy

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Does your hand grinder require a ceramic burr replacement?"

It actually has a metal burr set which provides a more uniform grind. No replacement needed as I maintain it regularly

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

Mainly ground coffee, some good ones out there

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By *adyJayneWoman
over a year ago

Burnleyish (She/They)

At my home I have areopress with preground coffee, hand ground coffee if I can be arsed or Nespresso (using pods from Grind in Shoreditch)

At the boyfriends it's either bean to cup (decaff), or fresh ground coffee in the same machine.

The beans are from a local roaster and we grind in a not cheap ceramic grinder.

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Aldi Gold Roast

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You're such a rough diamond, Grumps!

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Coffee pods preferably black rifle coffee or death wish coffee."

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Blu' Blu', why can't you Americans have simple coffee that doesn't have any bearing on suffering and violence??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Clearly this is aimed at those who actually drink coffee, and for those who do in earnest do you - grind your own beans or use pre-ground coffee or use freeze dried or coffee pods? "

Pre-ground Italian coffee which I use in my french press. I got called a tory the other day for using it

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London

Pre-ground (I might grind my own when I grow up). Bialetti Moka stove top.

A classic for a reason. And I've said this before, but so beautiful...I just need to move to Rome and buy a vespa and my life is complete.

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By *heVonMatterhornsCouple
over a year ago

Lincoln

Instant. Splash of syrup and milk. Water. Drink. Simples.

LvM

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"I like to grind beans myself in a little hand grinder, which shaves the beans evenly rather than smashing them to pieces for dust and chunks in a cheap electric grinder (prefer a little elbow grease to an expensive good electric grinder),

Medium roast aribica my choice, black mostly, sometimes with a splash of full cream sterilised milk.

Brewed in a stove top Bialetti Moka pot.

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Thank you Garnet²°²³ — this is clearly your daily caffeine ritual

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Grind my own beans daily then make coffee using an areopress.

Usually an americano "

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©offee heaven!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I get someone to make it for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bean through a Grinder, then Tamp on an all in one Sage Barista Pro... Almost coffee snobbish but not quite there, though I do use beans with a roast date.

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London

"I get someone to make it for me

You need to come stay over. I’ll grind your beans in the morning.

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Cafetière more often as not in the house. Have bean to cup most of the time at work. Parting was partial to a wee grind of the beans, as it were, now ant then too though. We like to mix it up a bit I guess…

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m a Starbucks kinda gal.

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London

"I’m a Starbucks kinda gal.

We shall visit separate cafés tomorrow morning.

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By *G LanaTV/TS
over a year ago

Gosport

Up until recently roasted my own green beans but unfortunately I need a new element for the roaster and the manufacturer doesn't seem to want to talk to me about this. A bit annoying as they nade a big thing about wanting them to be heirloom devices, where parts were occasionally replaced but the unit lasted at least a lifetime.

As far brewing coffee I make an espresso grind and then use a manual lever press to make a double espresso and then usually add about an equal measure of hot water and a little milk.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’m a Starbucks kinda gal.

We shall visit separate cafés tomorrow morning.

Bold of you to assume I’ll be there in the morning.

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Instant. Splash of syrup and milk. Water. Drink. Simples.

LvM"

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Simplistic perfection. This is why you two are my ³rd most favourite couple.

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London

"Bold of you to assume I’ll be there in the morning.

I know, right?

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By *ersiantugMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

I found since I moved there's a lot of people around me who have been really quite-intensively trained in how to prepare and pour coffee with their fancy chrome brewing machines. I actually know someone who trains them, but I never remember the terminology though. She told me recently they can make around 8 coffees at the start of every day just to sort-of prime the machine. On place is open till 7 and I meet quite a lot of people in them too, they've been a winner for me.

The coffee they make is so good that the only thing I keep at home now is a decent instant, which I've always quite liked as a distinct drink. Or 'coffee drink' if you want. I just don't see the point of faffing around myself when I can get a much better filter or Americano nearby and I'm trying not to drink it too late in the day anyway.

I do think about getting a new cafetière for entertaining sometimes (which I don't do much of at home at present), but even then I've noticed a lot of people around here pop out to buy a few and take them back home, some clearly ringing ahead to pick them up. Coffee at home can easily go to waste I find, even when kept frozen. Using these places limits my coffee intake too, which is more than fine by me as it's not a great thing to drink excessively really, and I also love my teas. pt

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By *ressMeUpMan
over a year ago

Wilts / Glos

Day to day I use a Clever Dripper and ground coffee from Rave. It's quick, easy, mess free and makes a delicious long coffee.

For a treat I buy whole, fresh roasted beans, grind them in less than a minute with my hand grinder and make Espresso with a Cafelat Robot (lever-operated machine). The Robot takes a bit of getting used to, but once you've got the hang of it it makes an excellent espresso.

No big machines to take up space in the kitchen, minimal cleaning up and definitely no pods!

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"I use instant (heathen that I am).

I also have a Tassimo

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The Tassimo takes pods, yes?

I'm not familiar with it.

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By *iss E99TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Taunton Somerset

I like Italian blend coffee, I’ve tried various type’s including all the known so called top brands.

But the Lidl Bellarom Italian blend strength 4 is the best.

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Rocket fuel coffee two scoops so it’s like mud keep you going in the early starts in the cold "

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Do you drink it with your wellies on?

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"I grind my own using a hand grinder that I've had for over a year now and is probably my pride and joy

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Does your hand grinder require a ceramic burr replacement?

It actually has a metal burr set which provides a more uniform grind. No replacement needed as I maintain it regularly

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Would you mind if I forwarded this to Swing? She's still using the archaic ceramic burr nonsense.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"Aldi Gold Roast

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You're such a rough diamond, Grumps!

I'm from a council estate family and damn proud

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By *ittlebirdWoman
over a year ago

The Big Smoke

"Aldi Gold Roast

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You're such a rough diamond, Grumps!

I'm from a council estate family and damn proud

Holy shit! I best bring some decent instant for when I have a sleep over then Grumps

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By *ehindHerEyesCouple
over a year ago

SomewhereOnlyWeKnow

Lavazza Prontissimo Intenso Instant or nescafé azera americano intenso instant.

I also have a dolce gusto that I use too.

Tinder

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Coffee pods preferably black rifle coffee or death wish coffee.

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Blu' Blu', why can't you Americans have simple coffee that doesn't have any bearing on suffering and violence??

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Because it's delicious.

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"At my home I have areopress with preground coffee, hand ground coffee if I can be arsed or Nespresso (using pods from Grind in Shoreditch)

At the boyfriends it's either bean to cup (decaff), or fresh ground coffee in the same machine.

The beans are from a local roaster and we grind in a not cheap ceramic grinder. "

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We should support our local coffee roasters.

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By *ittlebirdWoman
over a year ago

The Big Smoke

"Coffee pods preferably black rifle coffee or death wish coffee.

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Blu' Blu', why can't you Americans have simple coffee that doesn't have any bearing on suffering and violence??

Because it's delicious."

Sounds awesome to me

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Clearly this is aimed at those who actually drink coffee, and for those who do in earnest do you - grind your own beans or use pre-ground coffee or use freeze dried or coffee pods?

Pre-ground Italian coffee which I use in my french press. I got called a tory the other day for using it

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Have you tried the House of Commons coffee, Westminster blend?

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By *unchalMan
over a year ago

Dartford

"Aldi Gold Roast

Stop it now! What did your parents do to your taste buds?!

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By *unchalMan
over a year ago

Dartford

"Pre ground Lavazza Rossa usually."

I do like me cup of Lavazza Rossa b

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

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By *unchalMan
over a year ago

Dartford

"I open a jar

Same!"

No good coffee ever came out of a jar!

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Grind them when I i can be bothered and need the freshness. I have a burr grinder and a sage espresso machine , it’s not ideal so I got into the lazy habit of buying pre ground blue mountain & using an aero press or small cafitiere .

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By *unchalMan
over a year ago

Dartford

"I grind my own using a hand grinder that I've had for over a year now and is probably my pride and joy

Fuck. That is discipline. I bet you are good in bed too.

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By *unchalMan
over a year ago

Dartford

"At my home I have areopress with preground coffee, hand ground coffee if I can be arsed or Nespresso (using pods from Grind in Shoreditch)

At the boyfriends it's either bean to cup (decaff), or fresh ground coffee in the same machine.

The beans are from a local roaster and we grind in a not cheap ceramic grinder.

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We should support our local coffee roasters.

Costa?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Coffee pods preferably black rifle coffee or death wish coffee.

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Blu' Blu', why can't you Americans have simple coffee that doesn't have any bearing on suffering and violence??

Because it's delicious.

Sounds awesome to me

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it is with a splash of cinnabon creamer or almond joy.

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By *ittlebirdWoman
over a year ago

The Big Smoke

"Coffee pods preferably black rifle coffee or death wish coffee.

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Blu' Blu', why can't you Americans have simple coffee that doesn't have any bearing on suffering and violence??

Because it's delicious.

Sounds awesome to me

it is with a splash of cinnabon creamer or almond joy."

I’ll be right over

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By *unchalMan
over a year ago

Dartford

"Coffee pods preferably black rifle coffee or death wish coffee."

I do like a Nespresso! But not the best!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I grind my own using a hand grinder that I've had for over a year now and is probably my pride and joy

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Does your hand grinder require a ceramic burr replacement?

It actually has a metal burr set which provides a more uniform grind. No replacement needed as I maintain it regularly

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Would you mind if I forwarded this to Swing? She's still using the archaic ceramic burr nonsense.

Yes you may, I'll even provide the exact model so she can experience the pleasure I have every morning

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My Nespresso and frother do the job well enough. Tea, on the other hand is an art. Truthfully day to day, it's a bag in a mug, but when time allows a proper brew from a polished pot that has been correctly warmed is a joy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Coffee pods preferably black rifle coffee or death wish coffee.

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Blu' Blu', why can't you Americans have simple coffee that doesn't have any bearing on suffering and violence??

Because it's delicious.

Sounds awesome to me

it is with a splash of cinnabon creamer or almond joy.

I’ll be right over

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My door is always open

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Pre-ground (I might grind my own when I grow up). Bialetti Moka stove top.

A classic for a reason. And I've said this before, but so beautiful...I just need to move to Rome and buy a vespa and my life is complete."

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I'm with you YOLO (in spirit and in hope) — I use robust ground coffee and prepare in my French Press (Cafetière).

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"I get someone to make it for me

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Freeze dried instant filth, topped with Carnation™ cream?

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Bean through a Grinder, then Tamp on an all in one Sage Barista Pro... Almost coffee snobbish but not quite there, though I do use beans with a roast date."

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He's an aficionado!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Roasted bean subscription, freshly ground and espresso machine

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By *edeWoman
over a year ago

the abyss

Go to a coffee shop and pay them to make it for me

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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago

Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands

Beans from a local Roaster.

Hand ground in my 70 yr old wall mounted grinder.

I have a selection of Cafetieres ranging from a 3 cup plastic Bodum through to a 12 cup Gold Plated La Cafetiere.

Being deep into retirement and spending a lot of time at home I do tend to drink rather a lot of Coffee.

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

"Beans from a local Roaster.

Hand ground in my 70 yr old wall mounted grinder.

I have a selection of Cafetieres ranging from a 3 cup plastic Bodum through to a 12 cup Gold Plated La Cafetiere.

Being deep into retirement and spending a lot of time at home I do tend to drink rather a lot of Coffee."

Dom't forget the cake

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"I’m a Starbucks kinda gal.

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Not for long young siren of my tumultuous sea, you shall be converted to Caffé Nero™.

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Up until recently roasted my own green beans but unfortunately I need a new element for the roaster and the manufacturer doesn't seem to want to talk to me about this. A bit annoying as they nade a big thing about wanting them to be heirloom devices, where parts were occasionally replaced but the unit lasted at least a lifetime.

As far brewing coffee I make an espresso grind and then use a manual lever press to make a double espresso and then usually add about an equal measure of hot water and a little milk."

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You're quite studiously studious on the coffee front!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got given on of those little pots you put on your stove and it all steams through from bottom to top. For my one cup of coffee a week I make.

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"I found since I moved there's a lot of people around me who have been really quite-intensively trained in how to prepare and pour coffee with their fancy chrome brewing machines. I actually know someone who trains them, but I never remember the terminology though. She told me recently they can make around 8 coffees at the start of every day just to sort-of prime the machine. On place is open till 7 and I meet quite a lot of people in them too, they've been a winner for me.

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An interesting read, thank you +PT+.

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By *adbod2godbodMan
over a year ago

Manchester

Pre ground coffee.

V60 if I'm making one cup, stove top pot for my work flask.

I'd like a proper set up, but can't justify the cost

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By *ingledanglyMan
over a year ago

Diss

Bean to cup machine myself - normally Starbucks beans!

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

Two teaspoons of instant one of sugar, pour in some hot water, job done.

I usually take a 1ltr flask aswell, 5 heaped teaspoons of instant 3ish teaspoons of sugar and then fill with boiling water.

Am I a coffee peasant

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By *rsMxCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

"Clearly this is aimed at those who actually drink coffee, and for those who do in earnest do you - grind your own beans or use pre-ground coffee or use freeze dried or coffee pods? "

Hi OP,

Depends on my mood and timings.....

Prefer to grind my own beans and make a few cups worth at a time

For on-the-go I like the wee sachets of flavoured coffees

At work, normally rely on the batista to be my friend and hook me up with a delicious latte

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By *lemFandango23TV/TS
over a year ago

Clarkston

Grind my own, just got into making my own coffee really, need to experiment with different beans to see what I like.

I make an espresso in my PicoPresso from Wacaco.

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By *asual777Man
over a year ago

i travel all over

I go to the nespresso website

I order Ugandan coffee

a rich espresso with a wild character that carries both hard-to-find sandalwood notes and elegant florals

I pop a pod in the machine

I drink it , then another

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By *viatrixWoman
over a year ago

Redhill

This thread is always painful when you see that the great majority drink instant crap and call it coffee

For me it’s coffee from Veracruz or Chiapas, Mexico, medium roast and I make it in a cafetiére. Drink it plain. No milk, no sugar. Pure heaven.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Coffee pods preferably black rifle coffee or death wish coffee."

Do Black Rifle do pods?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Coffee pods preferably black rifle coffee or death wish coffee.

Do Black Rifle do pods?

They don’t match my machine….

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London

"Pre-ground (I might grind my own when I grow up). Bialetti Moka stove top.

A classic for a reason. And I've said this before, but so beautiful...I just need to move to Rome and buy a vespa and my life is complete.

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I'm with you YOLO (in spirit and in hope) — I use robust ground coffee and prepare in my French Press (Cafetière).

(Caffeine) Brother from another mother...

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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago

Hull

I cannot drink Coffee at all!

Unfortunately, as has been found, there's something in coffee that doesn’t medically agree with me, causes an allergic reaction and I can violently projectile Vomit!

Ironically, I love the aroma of coffee, but even that can bring on the reaction described. Thus when outside, if in a street, I have to cross it to avoid any coffee shop or retail outlet selling it!

At home, for visiting friends or family, I've a small jar of Nescafe Instant. It's remained unopened for 2 years, as those who know me, opt for tea instead to avoid any issues.

Oh, I cannot stand the taste of Tea either, but have no allergic reaction to it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have ground coffee. (Kane) I got to a brand called Skull Crusher that I can across I used those metal jugs, I always prep with water that isn't quite boiled.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I use ground coffee in a filter coffee maker

I occasionally grind my own beans in a hand grinder

Both beans and coffee are from a local brewer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Coffee pods ....Americano...

Some very nice ones out there

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By *loydyMan
over a year ago

British

"Clearly this is aimed at those who actually drink coffee, and for those who do in earnest do you - grind your own beans or use pre-ground coffee or use freeze dried or coffee pods? "
nescafe out the jar stick your fancy shit lol

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"Aldi Gold Roast

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You're such a rough diamond, Grumps!

I'm from a council estate family and damn proud

Holy shit! I best bring some decent instant for when I have a sleep over then Grumps

I'll buy decent stuff for guests so best get your order in

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"Aldi Gold Roast

Stop it now! What did your parents do to your taste buds?!"

It's actually my favourite supermarket brand

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

Get someone else to do it

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By *SCouple81Couple
over a year ago

Between Edinburgh and Scottish Borders

Grind my beans, use French press, wooden stick to stir it and keep an eye on time of brewing. Found my favourite brand and try to stick to it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like Rwandan coffee when I can get it, or any dark roast that’s full of flavour. I grind my own beans when I’m away wild camping or coffee bags and. At home I tend to use pre ground with a moka espresso stove or the cafetière

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Aldi Gold Roast

Stop it now! What did your parents do to your taste buds?!

It's actually my favourite supermarket brand

A friend gets her coffee in Lidl. It’s actually quite nice.

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By *odgerMooreMan
over a year ago

Nowhere

I get artisan hand roasted ( not literally) beans sent direct and have a bean to cup machine with a reservoir that’s filled with mineral water- beans that won’t fit in the hopper are stored in the freezer. I drink it black - and also a fan of Lavazza beans… most prepackaged ones don’t have that fresh nutty taste Lavazza imo definitely the best of the high street ones I’ve tasted. The machine cost £800 but has delivered over 7500 cups of coffee… so definitely paid for itself 10x over.

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Grind my own, just got into making my own coffee really, need to experiment with different beans to see what I like.

I make an espresso in my PicoPresso from Wacaco."

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I had to Google™ "PicoPresso". Thank you for this!

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By *etitesaraTV/TS
over a year ago

rochdale

"Clearly this is aimed at those who actually drink coffee, and for those who do in earnest do you - grind your own beans or use pre-ground coffee or use freeze dried or coffee pods? "

Grind the beans

Use a stove-top Moka pot

Use a milk frother.

Will grudgingly accept pre-ground if camping.

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By *irk_Dastardly.Man
over a year ago

Salisbury

Just updated my coffee machine to a plush bean to cup using artisan beans (not too expensive and good quality). Have to experiment with grinds and amours to get the correct pressure for espresso , well worth it as tastes superb.

Mucked portion control earlier when I accidentally had a quadruple espresso as the basis of an americano - was bouncing for a bit!

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By *ooBulMan
over a year ago

Missin’ Yo’ Kissin’

Nope, I'm a tea drinker...

However, I do have Coffee granules I buy!

I have the cheapest jack crap type in the vain hope people will go "urgh, that's frigging horrible lets bugger off!" They never do.

They even like the crap stuff..... Perhaps my company is ok?

Is it like wine Op? Some people reckon they are connoisseurs when they couldn't spot a blue nun as against an expensive vintage plonk.

I'll be honest, I couldn't spot a top notch coffee.

Do they do an instant coffee with wild cat skat taken out?

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Two teaspoons of instant one of sugar, pour in some hot water, job done.

I usually take a 1ltr flask aswell, 5 heaped teaspoons of instant 3ish teaspoons of sugar and then fill with boiling water.

Am I a coffee peasant

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You're not a coffee peasant at all! I would say you are a perfectly respectful puritan.

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Clearly this is aimed at those who actually drink coffee, and for those who do in earnest do you - grind your own beans or use pre-ground coffee or use freeze dried or coffee pods?

Hi OP,

Depends on my mood and timings.....

Prefer to grind my own beans and make a few cups worth at a time

For on-the-go I like the wee sachets of flavoured coffees

At work, normally rely on the batista to be my friend and hook me up with a delicious latte

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Thank you kindly for your insights. I think I need to give flavoured coffee another try. (Except for PSLs!)

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"I go to the nespresso website

I order Ugandan coffee

a rich espresso with a wild character that carries both hard-to-find sandalwood notes and elegant florals

I pop a pod in the machine

I drink it , then another "

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Bravo, fine sir!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My favourite beans are grown in a volcanic soil, under the shade of the Caribbean sun at a high elevation. The taste is unique and not one I’ve ever found in any other beans. No, not Jamaican.

The beans deliver the most exquisite coffee I’ve ever tasted. Chocolate overtones with subtle hints of roasted hazelnut, citrus and red fruits. The coffee is medium-dark roast, full-bodied, and nearly creamy on its own.

Sometimes I brew it in a French press, other times on a stovetop moka, and yet other times in a fine Linea Mini espresso machine. If I don’t have it black, I add oat milk or almond milk. Never sugar. I love it black often, especially if I can squish it around my mouth to truly taste its fine properties.

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"This thread is always painful when you see that the great majority drink instant crap and call it coffee

For me it’s coffee from Veracruz or Chiapas, Mexico, medium roast and I make it in a cafetiére. Drink it plain. No milk, no sugar. Pure heaven.

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I know you like your coffee just like your men: unadulterated. I love my Cafetière!

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.

Coffee bag with cream.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"My favourite beans are grown in a volcanic soil, under the shade of the Caribbean sun at a high elevation. The taste is unique and not one I’ve ever found in any other beans. No, not Jamaican.

Have you been hanging around with Nero ??

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Nope, I'm a tea drinker...

However, I do have Coffee granules I buy!

I have the cheapest jack crap type in the vain hope people will go "urgh, that's frigging horrible lets bugger off!" They never do.

They even like the crap stuff..... Perhaps my company is ok?

Is it like wine Op? Some people reckon they are connoisseurs when they couldn't spot a blue nun as against an expensive vintage plonk.

I'll be honest, I couldn't spot a top notch coffee.

Do they do an instant coffee with wild cat skat taken out?

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I think there are some coffee connoisseurs amongst us, RooBul. Not me though — I just enjoy decent coffee.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’m a Starbucks kinda gal.

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Not for long young siren of my tumultuous sea, you shall be converted to Caffé Nero™."

I do enjoy a Nero! They have a lovely pistachio iced latte

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

Collect 138 fallen acorns, oven for thirty minutes at gas mark four, grind into coarse powder, place into saucepan with 1 pint water and boil for 17 minutes. Strain through fine muslin cloth and allow mixture to cool.

Add three teaspoons of mixture to one third pint of milk and six teaspoons of sugar. Bring to boil and hold at low simmer for precisely 4 minutes 18 seconds. Pour into mug.

Throw the whole mess away and get a cup of proper coffee

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"I’m a Starbucks kinda gal.

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Not for long young siren of my tumultuous sea, you shall be converted to Caffé Nero™.

I do enjoy a Nero! They have a lovely pistachio iced latte

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You haven't tried ·THE· nero.

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Collect 138 fallen acorns, oven for thirty minutes at gas mark four, grind into coarse powder, place into saucepan with 1 pint water and boil for 17 minutes. Strain through fine muslin cloth and allow mixture to cool.

Add three teaspoons of mixture to one third pint of milk and six teaspoons of sugar. Bring to boil and hold at low simmer for precisely 4 minutes 18 seconds. Pour into mug.

Throw the whole mess away and get a cup of proper coffee "

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

"I’m a Starbucks kinda gal.

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Not for long young siren of my tumultuous sea, you shall be converted to Caffé Nero™.

I do enjoy a Nero! They have a lovely pistachio iced latte

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You haven't tried ·THE· nero."

I think I'd quite like to.try The Nero

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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area

I start the day with a cafetière of pre ground coffee, then top it up with instant coffee granules once or twice throughout the day; gives a taste that's not a great as ground coffee but better than instant.

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"I’m a Starbucks kinda gal.

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Not for long young siren of my tumultuous sea, you shall be converted to Caffé Nero™.

I do enjoy a Nero! They have a lovely pistachio iced latte

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You haven't tried ·THE· nero.

I think I'd quite like to.try The Nero

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Your loyalty card is well and truly stamped!

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By *etitesaraTV/TS
over a year ago

rochdale

Just received an order of chili-infused coffee beans.

The taste is amazing.

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By *panksspankedMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Just back from Budapest where the coffee was superb.

At home it's French preground in a filter machine

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Just received an order of chili-infused coffee beans.

The taste is amazing."

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Chili-infused??

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

"I’m a Starbucks kinda gal.

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Not for long young siren of my tumultuous sea, you shall be converted to Caffé Nero™.

I do enjoy a Nero! They have a lovely pistachio iced latte

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You haven't tried ·THE· nero.

I think I'd quite like to.try The Nero

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Your loyalty card is well and truly stamped!"

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By *eductive_chaosWoman
over a year ago

Northumberland

Filter every morning, if I have to instant I have azera....or if I'm feeling rich a coconut latte from that expensive coffee chain

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By *JtheTomMan
over a year ago

London

Bean to cup machine. Love the flavour, without the mess

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

I could use a hot Nero right about now I'm bloody freezing lol

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By *ervent_fervourMan
over a year ago

Halifax

I mourn my moka which is still in storage. Currently slumming it with a cafetiere.

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By *eductive_chaosWoman
over a year ago

Northumberland

"I mourn my moka which is still in storage. Currently slumming it with a cafetiere.

Nothing wrong with a cafetiere, quick and easy!

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"I mourn my moka which is still in storage. Currently slumming it with a cafetiere.

Nothing wrong with a cafetiere, quick and easy!"

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Totally agree: a Cafetière is usually my daily caffeine weapon of choice.

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By *ansoffateMan
over a year ago

Sagittarius A

"I mourn my moka which is still in storage. Currently slumming it with a cafetiere.

Nothing wrong with a cafetiere, quick and easy!

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Totally agree: a Cafetière is usually my daily caffeine weapon of choice.

A wonderful way to begin the day I find.

Italian coffee and a french press. Epicureanism in deed.

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By *etitesaraTV/TS
over a year ago

rochdale

"I mourn my moka which is still in storage. Currently slumming it with a cafetiere.

I appear to have 4 seperate Moka pots ranging from a cute little 2-cup all the way up to a giant 12-cup.

Plus a large percolating kettle for camping.

Not obsessed at all..

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By *etitesaraTV/TS
over a year ago

rochdale

"Just received an order of chili-infused coffee beans.

The taste is amazing.

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Chili-infused??

Try it, you know you want to.

Indulge your perversions...

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Just received an order of chili-infused coffee beans.

The taste is amazing.

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Chili-infused??

Try it, you know you want to.

Indulge your perversions... "

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I have plethora of perversions.

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By *adyJayneWoman
over a year ago

Burnleyish (She/They)

"At my home I have areopress with preground coffee, hand ground coffee if I can be arsed or Nespresso (using pods from Grind in Shoreditch)

At the boyfriends it's either bean to cup (decaff), or fresh ground coffee in the same machine.

The beans are from a local roaster and we grind in a not cheap ceramic grinder.

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We should support our local coffee roasters.

Costa?"

*Shudders*

Exchange Coffee company in clitheroe for me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I open the jar and take a spoonful of coffee granules and put them in a mug, add water from the kettle. Add milk and a few sweeteners. Jobs a good un.

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By *etitesaraTV/TS
over a year ago

rochdale

"At my home I have areopress with preground coffee, hand ground coffee if I can be arsed or Nespresso (using pods from Grind in Shoreditch)

At the boyfriends it's either bean to cup (decaff), or fresh ground coffee in the same machine.

The beans are from a local roaster and we grind in a not cheap ceramic grinder.

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We should support our local coffee roasters.

Costa?

*Shudders*

Exchange Coffee company in clitheroe for me. "

Buy mine from Devils Bean Coffee in Edinburgh, as the owners are fellow Sale Sharks fans & a percentage of each sale goes to support the academy.

It's also very good coffee.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"At my home I have areopress with preground coffee, hand ground coffee if I can be arsed or Nespresso (using pods from Grind in Shoreditch)

At the boyfriends it's either bean to cup (decaff), or fresh ground coffee in the same machine.

The beans are from a local roaster and we grind in a not cheap ceramic grinder.

This is my issue moving from current setup to beam to cup. My burr grinder is so good I heard the non-commercial all in one machines use blades.

You can actually use any

beans and machine if you grind and tamp good

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Put coffee in cup, add milk then water. Cannot be bothered with all that other faffing about.

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By *ervent_fervourMan
over a year ago

Halifax

"I mourn my moka which is still in storage. Currently slumming it with a cafetiere.

Nothing wrong with a cafetiere, quick and easy!"

Quick and easy has it's place, but...sometimes I really miss the bubbling, sputtering, amd gurgling as the moka warms up. My anticipation is so much more elevated!

And then that first sip.oooh...!

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Bean to cup machine. Love the flavour, without the mess"

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There's merit in simplicity. I've gone through four cups already this morning!

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By *hrek101Man
over a year ago

Herts

Nerdy about it, love the process...grind beans, needle, distributor, tamp, froth milk

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By *aiseiMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

Pods at home, purely for convenience. At work, I suffer the office machine….which although it is bean-to-cup and grinds freshly for each, just doesn’t deliver IMO.

Again, out and about I’ll grab chain cafe stuff, but I do appreciate a ‘full preparation’ coffee when I can get my hands on one.

Used to get ground coffee at home for my cafetière, but my Nespresso just make life too easy!

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By *ynecplCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

Got a wonderful bean to cup coffee machine which prepares lovely coffee everytime. Takes all the strain out of making the perfect cup of coffee.

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By *esYesOMGYes!Man
over a year ago

M20

Here’s my best tip for any real coffee geeks. Get a thermometer. Tap water boils at around 100-105 degrees. Anything hotter than 96 releases bitter compounds from the grinds.

Try it and your coffee can be as strong as you like without bitterness.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a Nespresso machine so make alot of cappuccino and iced coffees but I'm seriously thinking about buying one to grind my own coffee there's some really decent local companies

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Here’s my best tip for any real coffee geeks. Get a thermometer. Tap water boils at around 100-105 degrees. Anything hotter than 96 releases bitter compounds from the grinds.

Try it and your coffee can be as strong as you like without bitterness."

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This top tip ·has· to be acknowledged!

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London

Boiling water is for making tea. Hot water for coffee.

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Boiling water is for making tea. Hot water for coffee."

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Boiling water RTG is also crucial for childbirth. I have no idea why but they always seem to ask for this in period dramas when a woman is dilating. I mean, it's not like they can boil a kettle... I'm digressing...sorry...

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London

"I mean, it's not like they can boil a kettle... I'm digressing...sorry..."

Well no. Once the child is crowning you really have to let them leave the kitchen and have a lie down.

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By *unchalMan
over a year ago

Dartford

"Boiling water is for making tea. Hot water for coffee.

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My kids were born in a pool in my dining room and the water was very luke warm! Weirdly, I am sitting in the exact spot where the pool was. For the youngest, I forgot to put the liner in and had empty it out and start again. It was a lovely sunny Saturday and she lay in the pool holding court with the two midwives, at one point they all had ice-lollies together.

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By *lan157Man
over a year ago

a village near Haywards Heath in East Sussex

Macdonald's drive through £1.99 for regular latte. I am a cheap date

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"I mean, it's not like they can boil a kettle... I'm digressing...sorry...

Well no. Once the child is crowning you really have to let them leave the kitchen and have a lie down."

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I'm with you on that, brother †. When my son was born I was knackered beyond all recognition...and also craved for a Big Mac™. Hospital coffee is vile as well.

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Macdonald's drive through £1.99 for regular latte. I am a cheap date "

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Is this after child birth?

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By *lan157Man
over a year ago

a village near Haywards Heath in East Sussex

"Boiling water is for making tea. Hot water for coffee.

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I watched these dramas for many years .The expectant father was sent away for " hot water and towels " . My children were all born in hospital with me present and so never got that instruction.

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London

Do they actually need the hot water and towels, or is just a way of getting the father out of the way for a while?

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

"Boiling water is for making tea. Hot water for coffee.

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It's because the midwife wants a cup of tea...

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By *aGaGagging for itCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

Use beans (in a bean to cup machine). Never instant.

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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Boiling water is for making tea. Hot water for coffee.

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It's because the midwife wants a cup of tea..."

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

My fiancé likes nice coffee, my eyes glaze over now when it's discussed; I did use to spend a fair amount on quality beans at uni thanks to a brilliant shop. And then I got them delivered.

Now I'm trying to keep to minimum caffeine intake thanks to my body so... I stick with whatever the barista does.

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By *apidaryMan
over a year ago

Chipping Norton

Freshly grind the beans; shove in a stove-top espresso maker; add water as required to lengthen the drink; take the perfectly finished, barista-quality beverage and stick in sufficient milk that I might as well have gone with instant to begin with.

But I add milk to my Earl Grey tea, so I'm aesthetically untrustworthy. Cheerful enjoyment is the goal; not purity.

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By *ndy man 200Man
over a year ago

hereford

"Put coffee in cup, add milk then water. Cannot be bothered with all that other faffing about."
sounds like builders coffee,nothing wrong with that ,just add a choc digestive or two and get a life

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