Harvey points us to a great post over at Random Firing of Neurons. It's about one of my most favorite things in life.
Coffee.
Actually AJ gives some fantastic advise. I agree with just about everything. Just about. And my differences may be because I'm just "a good 'ole girl".
I love coffee. I love the frangrance, the flavor, everything. There is not a scent that makes me smile as quickly as that of coffee.
I have one of those grind and brew pots. Every morning I awaken to the sweet sound of coffee beans grinding. It makes getting up a lot more pleasant. I KNOW I'm in for a treat.
I am picky about my beans. My favorite are Costa Rican beans. But I do enjoy some of the flavored stuff. One of my job opportunities way back when was with a company that sells the flavors. It was fascinating learning how they do that.
I don't do Folgers or Maxwell House (except at work or Mama's house) and I very rarely do the fancy coffee houses.
I *AM* a coffee snob - and proud of it. But AJ - you taught me something!!!
I suggest you head on over and read what they have to say - not only informative but damned entertaining!!!
OK - gotta go. Coffee's done!!!!
Posted by Tammi at October 17, 2005 06:11 AMWhen I saw that post, I thought of you!
Posted by: Bou at October 17, 2005 10:16 AMThe only reason I said to not be picky about the beans is that the beans we get sent, here in the US, are crap.
The flavored coffees are even worse.
But, I have been known to sneak in a Chocolate Rasperry pound of beans into the shopping cart, every now and then...
As long as it isn't French Roast or Double French Roast, I try to drink the wet coffee.
Posted by: the Humble Devildog at October 17, 2005 02:24 PMFolks call me nuts but I love "cowboy coffee"
Toss some grounds in a kettle with water and boil away
Posted by: BloodSpite at October 17, 2005 04:12 PM