SORRY STARBUCKS
STRIBLINGS
Sorry Starbucks
I am a reformed fresh ground coffee bean extremist.
At home I used to take pride in my coffee. I ground fresh coffee beans for each pot just before serving; then kept the brew fresh and hot in a thermos. I was meticulous about keeping the brewing pot and the thermos immaculately clean.
One time I brought home (with the manager’s permission) a “We serve Starbucks Coffee” table tent from Marie Callender’s in Norman. I would place it on the table for company.
But now I’ve switched to Tasters Choice original blend instant coffee. It is delicious and very versatile.
My usual drink is with one heaping teaspoon of coffee, but there are infinite varieties possible.
For example, I use two teaspoons in the morning for a stronger cup. Or some mornings, I make Mocha adding only a small amount of hot water to 2 spoons of coffee, then filling up my cup with milk. After heating in the microwave, I add three dippers of the chocolate Carnations Instant Breakfast. Delicious with a healthy aspect as well.
I may have coffee three or four times through the day. I can measure the coffee according to how much I want and how strong. Often it’s a weaker brew, especially in the evening.
A Chefs Choice stainless cordless kettle in our kitchen boils water (we use distilled) faster than a stove or microwave. Flip the switch to ON, and in a couple of minutes its hot. It has an auto shutoff so we never have to wonder, “Did we turn off the pot.”
Margaret prefers her coffee weak, half a spoon of coffee in a full cup. So in the morning we each have a cup freshly ‘brewed’ just as we like it.
Explaining the product hyperlinks - No I’m not on anyone’s payroll. When I went to the Tasters Choice web site, while write this piece, I was pleased to learn that they also offer a darker blend.
Sorry Starbucks
I am a reformed fresh ground coffee bean extremist.
At home I used to take pride in my coffee. I ground fresh coffee beans for each pot just before serving; then kept the brew fresh and hot in a thermos. I was meticulous about keeping the brewing pot and the thermos immaculately clean.
One time I brought home (with the manager’s permission) a “We serve Starbucks Coffee” table tent from Marie Callender’s in Norman. I would place it on the table for company.
But now I’ve switched to Tasters Choice original blend instant coffee. It is delicious and very versatile.
My usual drink is with one heaping teaspoon of coffee, but there are infinite varieties possible.
For example, I use two teaspoons in the morning for a stronger cup. Or some mornings, I make Mocha adding only a small amount of hot water to 2 spoons of coffee, then filling up my cup with milk. After heating in the microwave, I add three dippers of the chocolate Carnations Instant Breakfast. Delicious with a healthy aspect as well.
I may have coffee three or four times through the day. I can measure the coffee according to how much I want and how strong. Often it’s a weaker brew, especially in the evening.
A Chefs Choice stainless cordless kettle in our kitchen boils water (we use distilled) faster than a stove or microwave. Flip the switch to ON, and in a couple of minutes its hot. It has an auto shutoff so we never have to wonder, “Did we turn off the pot.”
Margaret prefers her coffee weak, half a spoon of coffee in a full cup. So in the morning we each have a cup freshly ‘brewed’ just as we like it.
Explaining the product hyperlinks - No I’m not on anyone’s payroll. When I went to the Tasters Choice web site, while write this piece, I was pleased to learn that they also offer a darker blend.
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