in article VMlkb.27178$N94.3508@lakeread02, Dave at
wrote on 10/18/03 9:28 PM:

>
> "FERRANTE" > wrote in message
> ...
>
> We drink French Market brand (coffee/chicory blend in the red can - they
> have several blends). It's similar to Cafe du Monde, but stronger I think
> (which is to my liking). Three scoops is stronger than a full load of
> espresso to me (so it comes out being cheaper per pound than using more of
> the less expensive types/brands). Luckily, many of the grocers in our area
> have started carrying it (we were having it shipped in prior).
>
>

What exactly does chicory do for coffee?

I never understood that. Chicory is a leafy green, isn't it? How would
dilluting your coffee grounds with a leafy green vegetable be preferable to
straight coffee.

Not being argumentative, just don't really understand what it is and would
like to know.

thanks.

On Sun, 19 Oct 2003 17:24:22 GMT, Sheryl Rosen
> wrote:

>in article VMlkb.27178$N94.3508@lakeread02, Dave at
wrote on 10/18/03 9:28 PM:
>
>>
>> "FERRANTE" > wrote in
message
>> ...

>What exactly does chicory do for coffee?
>
>I never understood that. Chicory is a leafy green, isn't it? How
would
>dilluting your coffee grounds with a leafy green vegetable be
preferable to
>straight coffee.
>
>Not being argumentative, just don't really understand what it is and
would
>like to know.
>
>thanks.

They added chicory, a vegetable and easy to grow, to stretch the real
coffee and that combination has its own following.

aloha,
Thunder
http://www.smithfarms.com
Farmers & Sellers of 100%
Kona Coffee & other Great Stuff

"Sheryl Rosen" > wrote in message
...
|
| What exactly does chicory do for coffee?

I've heard many reasons it was added - was told it cut the bitterness of
cheap/less-than-great roasts, stretched the coffee so you would get more
from less beans (by adding in cheap grass), and that it is a flavor booster
to just plain coffee. Our Brit neighbors were surprised to find us drinking
a coffee cut with chicory (she did during WWII only because that was how it
was sold). Take a look at http://www.frenchmarketcoffee.com/chicory.html for
another explanation. It sounds like chicory lowers cholesterol, lowers blood
sugar, lowers your weight, cures diabetes, and the common cold ;-)

Aside from the marketing hype, the French Market brand (and to some extent,
the Louzianne brand - just not as good/rich tasting as FM) is rather strong
coffee (we use three heaping measures to 12 cups drip) and more to my liking
than any other coffee I've tasted. I've traveled all over the world and
loved the strong coffees of Venezuela and Argentina (two places I thought it
was the strongest), learned the hard way in Istanbul it really isn't 'good
to the last drop', and on a flight from Manila to Dubai that rich and dark
do not apply to all types of coffee.

If you are brave enough to try it, give it at least 3 tries before giving it
up. It is sort of acquired I think (I used to like weaker coffees like
Maxwell House or Folgers, but got stuck in South America for a couple months
and came back needing the strong stuff). Because you use much less of FM
than you would of Folgers, it really comes out costing less for me.

Sheryl Rosen wrote:
> in article VMlkb.27178$N94.3508@lakeread02, Dave at
> wrote on 10/18/03 9:28 PM:
>
>
>>"FERRANTE" > wrote in message
. ..
>>
>>We drink French Market brand (coffee/chicory blend in the red can - they
>>have several blends). It's similar to Cafe du Monde, but stronger I think
>>(which is to my liking). Three scoops is stronger than a full load of
>>espresso to me (so it comes out being cheaper per pound than using more of
>>the less expensive types/brands). Luckily, many of the grocers in our area
>>have started carrying it (we were having it shipped in prior).
>>
>>
>
>
> What exactly does chicory do for coffee?
>
> I never understood that. Chicory is a leafy green, isn't it? How would
> dilluting your coffee grounds with a leafy green vegetable be preferable to
> straight coffee.
>
> Not being argumentative, just don't really understand what it is and would
> like to know.
>
> thanks.
>

They roast the chicory *roots* and add them to the coffee to extend it. (I
think dandelion roots work, too.) It changes the taste, and some folks
develop a liking for it. I don't like the stuff.

Best regards,
Bob

in article , zxcvbob at
wrote on 10/19/03 2:19 PM:

> Sheryl Rosen wrote:
>> in article VMlkb.27178$N94.3508@lakeread02, Dave at
>> wrote on 10/18/03 9:28 PM:
>>
>>
>>> "FERRANTE" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>
>>> We drink French Market brand (coffee/chicory blend in the red can - they
>>> have several blends). It's similar to Cafe du Monde, but stronger I think
>>> (which is to my liking). Three scoops is stronger than a full load of
>>> espresso to me (so it comes out being cheaper per pound than using more of
>>> the less expensive types/brands). Luckily, many of the grocers in our area
>>> have started carrying it (we were having it shipped in prior).
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> What exactly does chicory do for coffee?
>>
>> I never understood that. Chicory is a leafy green, isn't it? How would
>> dilluting your coffee grounds with a leafy green vegetable be preferable to
>> straight coffee.
>>
>> Not being argumentative, just don't really understand what it is and would
>> like to know.
>>
>> thanks.
>>
>
> They roast the chicory *roots* and add them to the coffee to extend it. (I
> think dandelion roots work, too.) It changes the taste, and some folks
> develop a liking for it. I don't like the stuff.
>
> Best regards,
> Bob
>

Ick.
I'll stick to Maxwell House.
Thanks for the info.

"Sheryl Rosen" wrote:
> zxcvbob wrote:

> > They roast the chicory *roots* and add them to the coffee to extend it.
(I
> > think dandelion roots work, too.) It changes the taste, and some folks
> > develop a liking for it. I don't like the stuff.
> >
> > Best regards,
> > Bob
> >
>
> Ick.
> I'll stick to Maxwell House.
> Thanks for the info.
>

I think that most of the companies who make coffee with chicory do a
horrible job. Cafe Du Monde (CDM) is the only one I think has a decent
taste. Given my druthers I drink plain dark roast coffee, black and strong.
I don't mind the CDM coffee I get when I go for beignets.

-Mike

zxcvbob wrote:

> They roast the chicory *roots* and add them to the coffee to extend it. (I
> think dandelion roots work, too.) It changes the taste, and some folks
> develop a liking for it. I don't like the stuff.


You have to be careful as to the coffee - chicory ratio. Too much and
the coffee is undrinkable. I find chicory gives coffee a rich
"undertaste" - coffee without tastes weak and bitter. It's
indispensable!

--
Best
Greg

Anyone try Cafe Du Monde??

Mark Ferrante

Sheryl Rosen writes:

>What exactly does chicory do for coffee?
>
>I never understood that. Chicory is a leafy green, isn't it? How would
>dilluting your coffee grounds with a leafy green vegetable be preferable to
>straight coffee.
>
>Not being argumentative, just don't really understand what it is and would
>like to know.

chicory [CHIHK-uh-ree]
This relative of the ENDIVE has curly, bitter-tasting leaves that are often
used as part of a salad or cooked as greens. In the United States, early endive
is sometimes erroneously called chicory. Chicory is available year-round.
Choose leaves that are brightly colored and crisp. Store unwashed greens in an
airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Today's trendy RADICCHIO
is a red-leafed Italian chicory.

Roasted chicory (also called succory ) comes from the roasted, ground roots of
some varieties of chicory. It's used as a coffee substitute, and added to some
coffees for body and aroma and as an "extender." This coffee-chicory blend is
often referred to as "New Orleans" or "Creole" coffee and is a popular beverage
in Louisiana.

© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995
based on THE FOOD LOVER'S COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.



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"Sheryl Rosen" > wrote in message
...
> in article VMlkb.27178$N94.3508@lakeread02, Dave at
> wrote on 10/18/03 9:28 PM:
>
> >
> > "FERRANTE" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >
> > We drink French Market brand (coffee/chicory blend in the red can - they
> > have several blends). It's similar to Cafe du Monde, but stronger I
think
> > (which is to my liking). Three scoops is stronger than a full load of
> > espresso to me (so it comes out being cheaper per pound than using more
of
> > the less expensive types/brands). Luckily, many of the grocers in our
area
> > have started carrying it (we were having it shipped in prior).
> >
> >
>
> What exactly does chicory do for coffee?
>
> I never understood that. Chicory is a leafy green, isn't it? How would
> dilluting your coffee grounds with a leafy green vegetable be preferable
to
> straight coffee.
>
> Not being argumentative, just don't really understand what it is and would
> like to know.
>
> thanks.

Adding chickory to coffee is very common in the south. My understanding is
that the practice orginated in order to stretch coffee further. It does
have some caffiene and makes for a very strong pot of coffee. I grew up on
'coffee milk' made with Community coffee and chickory. My folks still drink
it. It is less expensive but after drinking real coffee for many years, I
find it to taste too strong for my liking.

j
>

FERRANTE wrote:
> What is your favorite brand of coffee and why do you like it? While I
> have always like Maxwell House, I have been exploring other coffees
> and recently ordered some from Cafe Du Monde. Anyone ever have it?
> I've also had Gevelia, and it's not bad, but sort of expensive. I
> plan on trying Starbucks soon.

Vittoria for fresh ground*
Nescafé Espresso for instant
Lavazza in my favourite cafés

* when it's done, i'm going to get me a bag of Lavazza to see if I can
emulate the café taste at home


--
Gold ODDY Winner, 2002

FERRANTE > wrote in message >. ..
> What is your favorite brand of coffee and why do you like it? While I
> have always like Maxwell House, I have been exploring other coffees
> and recently ordered some from Cafe Du Monde. Anyone ever have it?
> I've also had Gevelia, and it's not bad, but sort of expensive. I
> plan on trying Starbucks soon.

Don't bother with Starbucks - probably one of the worst coffees on the
market. Bitter and burnt to a crisp.

>
> And you?

Dragon Roast 100% Kona.

http://www.dragonroast.com/

Only coffee I'll drink.

-L.

FERRANTE wrote:

> What is your favorite brand of coffee and why do you like it? While I
> have always like Maxwell House, I have been exploring other coffees
> and recently ordered some from Cafe Du Monde. Anyone ever have it?
> I've also had Gevelia, and it's not bad, but sort of expensive. I
> plan on trying Starbucks soon.
>
> And you?
> Mark Ferrante

Just because I live in the Seattle area, is no reason to drink
Charbucks. So, I don't. What I do prefer is Chock Full 'O Nuts French
Roast coffee. An internet seller in CA. sells it to me. Full, rich
flavor,but not burnt. Consumer Reports has done two studies on French
Roast. Each time it came up first. Company used to be a New York
Company, but recently bought out by Sara Lee, which hasn't ruined it yet.

http://www.easycoffee.com/

"Chock Full 'O Nuts is the heavenly coffee........."
--
Alan

"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and
avoid the people, you might better stay home."
--James Michener

In rec.food.cooking, alzelt > wrote:

> Consumer Reports has done two studies on French
> Roast. Each time it came up first.

That is like saying that Wonder Bread is better than the other brands of
crappy mass-marketed white breads.

--
....I'm an air-conditioned gypsy...

- The Who

"FERRANTE" > wrote in message
...

> What is your favorite brand of coffee and why
> do you like it?

Before I moved to Denmark, I really liked Trader Joe's Bay Blend.
Unfortunately (or maybe not, distance-wise), it tastes horrible
here -- difference in the water, I suppose (I imagine it's the same
reason water filtered with my Brita also tastes awful). I'd found a
few coffees here in Copenhagen which were okay, but nothing that
really flipped my switch. We were in Stockholm one day two years ago
and, when checking out the market (as we always do when we travel),
found a coffee that we both really like, Mocca Sanani from Himalaya Te
& Kaffespecialist at Hötorgshallen (telephone 08/21 88 70).

Lucky for me (even if I don't get to go), my husband is in Stockholm
not infrequently.
-j

FERRANTE wrote:

> What is your favorite brand of coffee and why do you like it?

My wife for some reason loves Chock Full Of Nuts (yuck). I prefer Maxwell
House French Roast when buying ground coffee. When buying beans to grind
myself, I have always liked chocolate raspberry truffle, brewed and then
served with half-n-half. I've also found a few blends at the local Whole
Foods Market that are very tastey: Black Onyx and Bed-n-Breakfast. I've
been drinking them the past few months.

(later addition)

I noticed, while reading the rest of the thread, that there are alot of
people who are talking Chock Full O'Nuts up. Strange to me, the flavor
of the coffee just seems off to me...

--
Darryl L. Pierce >
Visit the Infobahn Offramp - <http://bellsouthpwp.net/m/c/mcpierce>
"What do you care what other people think, Mr. Feynman?"

Darryl L. Pierce wrote:
> FERRANTE wrote:
>
>
>>What is your favorite brand of coffee and why do you like it?
>
>
> My wife for some reason loves Chock Full Of Nuts (yuck). I prefer Maxwell
> House French Roast when buying ground coffee. When buying beans to grind
> myself, I have always liked chocolate raspberry truffle, brewed and then
> served with half-n-half. I've also found a few blends at the local Whole
> Foods Market that are very tastey: Black Onyx and Bed-n-Breakfast. I've
> been drinking them the past few months.
>
> (later addition)
>
> I noticed, while reading the rest of the thread, that there are alot of
> people who are talking Chock Full O'Nuts up. Strange to me, the flavor
> of the coffee just seems off to me...
>

Hmmm. How would you know? After all, you did say flavored coffee beans
and served with half and half. Sort of like a Charbucks customer
swearing that their beans are the best, even if they are only drinking a
double tall with vanilla!
--
Alan

"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and
avoid the people, you might better stay home."
--James Michener

On Sun, 19 Oct 2003 23:55:07 +0000, alzelt wrote:

>> I noticed, while reading the rest of the thread, that there are alot of
>> people who are talking Chock Full O'Nuts up. Strange to me, the flavor
>> of the coffee just seems off to me...
>
> Hmmm. How would you know?

I've had it. I didn't like it.

> After all, you did say flavored coffee beans
> and served with half and half.

I describe one type of coffee that I drink that way.

> Sort of like a Charbucks customer
> swearing that their beans are the best, even if they are only drinking a
> double tall with vanilla!

Nah, I'm not Starbucks fan.

--
Darryl L. Pierce >
Visit the Infobahn Offramp - <http://bellsouthpwp.net/m/c/mcpierce>
"What do you care what other people think, Mr. Feynman?"

>From: FERRANTE

>What is your favorite brand of coffee and why do you like it?

Jim's Organic - tied between the Ugandan and the Sumatra French Roast. The
Costa Rican and Ethopian come in a close third and fourth. I can't recommend
this brand of coffee enough, and I've been pretty snobbish about coffee for
over 30 years.

http://www.jimsorganiccoffee.com/
Check out the locator to find a retailer near you!

Ellen

(SportKite1) writes:
>
>>From: FERRANTE
>
>>What is your favorite brand of coffee and why do you like it?
>
>Jim's Organic - tied between the Ugandan and the Sumatra French Roast. The
>Costa Rican and Ethopian come in a close third and fourth.

Sounds more like kinkkee than kawffee. hehe


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"FERRANTE" wrote:

> What is your favorite brand of coffee and why do you like it?

Preground it is Community Dark Roast. It has a nice rich flavor.
Unfortunately, it's not available in stores too far from Louisiana. You can
pay through the nose on their web site though. www.communitycoffee.com

I'm not enough of a coffee fanatic to buy whole bean coffee very often, let
alone roast my own beans.

-Mike

"FERRANTE" > wrote in message
...
> What is your favorite brand of coffee and why do you like it? While I
> have always like Maxwell House, I have been exploring other coffees
> and recently ordered some from Cafe Du Monde. Anyone ever have it?
> I've also had Gevelia, and it's not bad, but sort of expensive. I
> plan on trying Starbucks soon.
>
> And you?
> Mark Ferrante

I usually use a mix of *cheap* Chase & Sanborn (or "Chock full of Nuts') and
any flavored coffee (Raspberry/Chocolate is my favorite)... a mix ratio of
3:1... PERCOLATED!!! ... just a pinch of cane sugar and a few drops of heavy
cream... Mmmmm!!!

--
Kendall F. Stratton III
Fort Fairfield, Maine USA

http://home.maine.rr.com/k3

"Support bacteria -- it's the only culture some people have!"

FERRANTE wrote:

> What is your favorite brand of coffee and why do you like it? While I
> have always like Maxwell House, I have been exploring other coffees
> and recently ordered some from Cafe Du Monde. Anyone ever have it?
> I've also had Gevelia, and it's not bad, but sort of expensive. I
> plan on trying Starbucks soon.
>
> And you?
> Mark Ferrante


I like "Seaport" dark roast coffee. It's similar to "Community" dark roast
without the chicory. I just bought 5 pounds and brought them back from
Houston.

Believe it or not, Wal-mart's 100% Columbian coffee is pretty good. I like
it better than Folgers or Maryland Club, and it's cheaper.

Best regards,
Bob

"zxcvbob" > wrote in message
...
> FERRANTE wrote:
>
> > What is your favorite brand of coffee and why do you like it? While I
> > have always like Maxwell House, I have been exploring other coffees
> > and recently ordered some from Cafe Du Monde. Anyone ever have it?
> > I've also had Gevelia, and it's not bad, but sort of expensive. I
> > plan on trying Starbucks soon.
> >
> > And you?
> > Mark Ferrante
>
>
> I like "Seaport" dark roast coffee. It's similar to "Community" dark
roast
> without the chicory. I just bought 5 pounds and brought them back from
> Houston.
>
Community Dark Roast does not have chickory in it. Rather, the New Orleans
Blend is the coffee and chickory product sold by Community. (It is a big
company here. I have friends who used to work there.)

> Believe it or not, Wal-mart's 100% Columbian coffee is pretty good. I
like
> it better than Folgers or Maryland Club, and it's cheaper.
>
> Best regards,
> Bob
>

"FERRANTE" > wrote in message
...
> What is your favorite brand of coffee and why do you like it? While I
> have always like Maxwell House, I have been exploring other coffees
> and recently ordered some from Cafe Du Monde. Anyone ever have it?
> I've also had Gevelia, and it's not bad, but sort of expensive. I
> plan on trying Starbucks soon.
>
> And you?
> Mark Ferrante

I prefer coffee from Panera Bread or Tim Horton's. I buy Flogers at the
grocery store ( dark roast ). The worst coffee I have ever had is Caribou's
..

peace ,
Barbara

In article >,
FERRANTE > wrote:
>What is your favorite brand of coffee and why do you like it?

Cafe Britt from Costa Rica. It's reasonably priced, it has
the nice dark Central-American roast that I love (although
you can get a lighter roast too), and it's just damned good.

I buy it by the case.

http://www.cafebritt.com

--
Mark Shaw contact info at homepage --> http://www.panix.com/~mshaw
================================================== ======================
"Find me one moment in the history of the Middle East in which an
Arab had all the rights he has in America today." - James Lileks

Dans un moment de folie, FERRANTE
> écrivit:

> What is your favorite brand of coffee and why do you like it?
> While I have always like Maxwell House, I have been exploring
> other coffees and recently ordered some from Cafe Du Monde. Anyone
> ever have it? I've also had Gevelia, and it's not bad, but sort of
> expensive. I plan on trying Starbucks soon.

Terra - Cuban shade coffee
http://www.humaniterra.ca/

Bridgehead - Mexican Fair Trade, it's a dark roast
http://www.bridgehead.ca/

My wife also insists on buying Starbuck's Verona blend.

No canned stuff for us.

--

My trip to Asia begins here in Japan for an important
reason. It begins here because for a century-and-a-half
now, America and Japan have formed one of the great and
enduring alliances of modern times. From that alliance
has come an era of peace in the Pacific.

George Bush, 18 Feb 2002, Tokyo

Michel Boucher wrote:

> Terra - Cuban shade coffee
> http://www.humaniterra.ca/


Looks good, but since I'm in the States it is "forbidden fruit" :-(


--
Best
Greg

Dans un moment de folie, (Gregory Morrow)
écrivit:

> Michel Boucher wrote:
>
>> Terra - Cuban shade coffee
>> http://www.humaniterra.ca/
>
> Looks good, but since I'm in the States it is "forbidden fruit" :-(

Sans commentaire.

--

My trip to Asia begins here in Japan for an important
reason. It begins here because for a century-and-a-half
now, America and Japan have formed one of the great and
enduring alliances of modern times. From that alliance
has come an era of peace in the Pacific.

George Bush, 18 Feb 2002, Tokyo

Gregory Morrow wrote:

> Michel Boucher wrote:
>
>
>>Terra - Cuban shade coffee
>>http://www.humaniterra.ca/
>
>
>
> Looks good, but since I'm in the States it is "forbidden fruit" :-(
>
>
Well, maybe you can ask the new Governor of California is he would pick
some up for you when he gets his next supply of Habanas.
--
Alan

"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and
avoid the people, you might better stay home."
--James Michener

On Sat, 18 Oct 2003 16:04:58 -0400, FERRANTE
> wrote:

>What is your favorite brand of coffee and why do you like it? While I
>have always like Maxwell House, I have been exploring other coffees
>and recently ordered some from Cafe Du Monde. Anyone ever have it?

Our supermarkets sell Cafe du Monde coffee. It's not bad, but I prefer
Community coffee.

Mary in Houston

On Sat, 18 Oct 2003 16:04:58 -0400, FERRANTE
> wrote:

>What is your favorite brand of coffee and why do you like it? While I
>have always like Maxwell House, I have been exploring other coffees
>and recently ordered some from Cafe Du Monde. Anyone ever have it?
>I've also had Gevelia, and it's not bad, but sort of expensive. I
>plan on trying Starbucks soon.
>
>And you?
>Mark Ferrante

I am not what one would call a coffee gourmet. I prefer Eight O'Clock
Bean Coffee. Grind it in the store, keep it in the freezer at home.
Always scrub percolator before the next pot. Seriously considering
getting my own coffee mill, but can't decide between the convenience
of an electric mill or going with a manual.

......Alan.


--
Curiosity killed the cat -
lack of it is killing mankind.

(A.T. Hagan) wrote:

>On Sat, 18 Oct 2003 16:04:58 -0400, FERRANTE
> wrote:
>
>>What is your favorite brand of coffee and why do you like it? While I
>>have always like Maxwell House, I have been exploring other coffees
>>and recently ordered some from Cafe Du Monde. Anyone ever have it?
>>I've also had Gevelia, and it's not bad, but sort of expensive. I
>>plan on trying Starbucks soon.
>>
>>And you?
>>Mark Ferrante
>
>I am not what one would call a coffee gourmet. I prefer Eight O'Clock
>Bean Coffee. Grind it in the store, keep it in the freezer at home.
>Always scrub percolator before the next pot. Seriously considering
>getting my own coffee mill, but can't decide between the convenience
>of an electric mill or going with a manual.
>
>.....Alan.


If you get an electric, be sure to grind plenty before the major storm
hits.
--
Susan N.

There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary and those who do not.

On Mon, 20 Oct 2003 09:08:05 -0400, The Cook >
wrote:

(A.T. Hagan) wrote:
>
>>On Sat, 18 Oct 2003 16:04:58 -0400, FERRANTE
> wrote:
>>
>>>What is your favorite brand of coffee and why do you like it? While I
>>>have always like Maxwell House, I have been exploring other coffees
>>>and recently ordered some from Cafe Du Monde. Anyone ever have it?
>>>I've also had Gevelia, and it's not bad, but sort of expensive. I
>>>plan on trying Starbucks soon.
>>>
>>>And you?
>>>Mark Ferrante
>>
>>I am not what one would call a coffee gourmet. I prefer Eight O'Clock
>>Bean Coffee. Grind it in the store, keep it in the freezer at home.
>>Always scrub percolator before the next pot. Seriously considering
>>getting my own coffee mill, but can't decide between the convenience
>>of an electric mill or going with a manual.
>
>If you get an electric, be sure to grind plenty before the major storm
>hits.

Well, there is that. But should I go with an electric I suppose I
could always just run them through my grain mill in the event of a
power failure. ;-)

......Alan.


--
Curiosity killed the cat -
lack of it is killing mankind.

"FERRANTE" > wrote in message
...
> What is your favorite brand of coffee and why do you like it? While I
> have always like Maxwell House, I have been exploring other coffees
> and recently ordered some from Cafe Du Monde. Anyone ever have it?
> I've also had Gevelia, and it's not bad, but sort of expensive. I
> plan on trying Starbucks soon.
>
> And you?
> Mark Ferrante

I love drinking coffee at Cafe Du Monde but never appreciated the coffee,
itself. I have tried all sorts of coffees and always return to Community
Coffee - medium roast.

Community also has their own little coffee shops called CC's where they sell
gourmet coffee beans. I have tried them but still go back to the medium
roast. I will confess that I absolutely hate the sound of the coffee
grinder in the morning so I tend to gravitate towards ground coffee.

j

FERRANTE > wrote in message >. ..
> What is your favorite brand of coffee and why do you like it? While I
> have always like Maxwell House, I have been exploring other coffees
> and recently ordered some from Cafe Du Monde. Anyone ever have it?
> I've also had Gevelia, and it's not bad, but sort of expensive. I
> plan on trying Starbucks soon.
>
> And you?
> Mark Ferrante

I am no expert, but I've been trying the varieties availlable at Cost
Plus World Market. So far, I've found Guatemallen and Colombian.
Sumatra is allright. Kenyan I find horrible - tastes like daylabor
sweat. I don't remember what my opinion of Costa Riccan was. All
sell for $5.99 US for a 12 oz bag (whole beans)

Am I the only one who prefers the 2 tablespoons per 6 oz cup stuff?

Also, I'm sure I'm the only one without the ridiculous American
disdain for sweetener and dairy in coffee. You can drink black
coffee. You can also eat bread without butter, ice cream without
chocolate sauce, hot dogs without ketchup (er, mustard) and pasta
without grated cheese. But don't be so smuggly superior towards
others who opt for a food's natural condiments.

Greg Zywicki

Although I do drink my teas neat.

Greg Zywicki wrote:

> Also, I'm sure I'm the only one without the ridiculous American
> disdain for sweetener and dairy in coffee.

I had to read this three times to make sure I hadn't read it wrong.
I've stood on enough coffee cart/cafeteria lines to know that's not
true. Cream and sugar, just about everyone. I no longer drink
coffee, but I had it with light cream ... I'd settle for half and
half, but would do without if only milk was available. No sugar
for me.

But there were people, honest to goodness, would use 10 packets of
sugar in one cup of coffee. As in, would you like some coffee with
your sugar? Not so much disdain as does that sugar even melt!!???

nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
: Greg Zywicki wrote:
:
: > Also, I'm sure I'm the only one without the ridiculous
American
: > disdain for sweetener and dairy in coffee.
:
: I had to read this three times to make sure I hadn't read it
wrong.
: I've stood on enough coffee cart/cafeteria lines to know that's
not
: true. Cream and sugar, just about everyone. I no longer drink
: coffee, but I had it with light cream ... I'd settle for half
and
: half, but would do without if only milk was available. No
sugar
: for me.
:
: But there were people, honest to goodness, would use 10 packets
of
: sugar in one cup of coffee. As in, would you like some coffee
with
: your sugar? Not so much disdain as does that sugar even
melt!!???
:
: nancy
---------

<giggle>

Yep. I worked with a former Brit that took 12+ sugars and 3
packets of creamer... It didn't even *look* like coffee when she
was done with it.
Cyndi
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Rick & Cyndi wrote:
>
> "Nancy Young" > wrote in message

> : But there were people, honest to goodness, would use 10 packets
> of
> : sugar in one cup of coffee. As in, would you like some coffee
> with
> : your sugar? Not so much disdain as does that sugar even
> melt!!???

> <giggle>
>
> Yep. I worked with a former Brit that took 12+ sugars and 3
> packets of creamer... It didn't even *look* like coffee when she
> was done with it.

(laugh) I really wonder what's at the bottom of an 8 ounce cup of
coffee when they finish the coffee. The sugar can't have melted,
can it?

nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
: Rick & Cyndi wrote:
: >
: > "Nancy Young" > wrote in message
:
: > : But there were people, honest to goodness, would use 10
packets
: > of
: > : sugar in one cup of coffee. As in, would you like some
coffee
: > with
: > : your sugar? Not so much disdain as does that sugar even
: > melt!!???
:
: > <giggle>
: >
: > Yep. I worked with a former Brit that took 12+ sugars and 3
: > packets of creamer... It didn't even *look* like coffee when
she
: > was done with it.
:
: (laugh) I really wonder what's at the bottom of an 8 ounce cup
of
: coffee when they finish the coffee. The sugar can't have
melted,
: can it?
:
: nancy
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I dunno. Whether it did or not though... it's certainly syrup!
Ewwwww <shudder>
Cyndi
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