Cup of Joe thread. Coffee talk for all tankers ;)

Sciencefriction · 01-19-2012, 01:29 PM

Yeah I noticed already it's common to find bags that have passed their expiration date. I see some good deals already though.

darkwise · 01-20-2012, 11:40 AM

Today started with Caffe Verona, which seems to be my go-to coffee. If necessary, I will retry that Jet Fuel this afternoon.

AMERICAN_Hero7 · 03-21-2012, 03:03 PM

Cool thread.

I'm an espresso fan myself. I'm wierd in that I only like latte's. If it ain't got milk I aint' drinkin it.

Last year I went as far as to get an espresso machine for the house. I went and bought all kinds is stuff to try to get it to taste as good as at starbucks but no cigar. After doing some reading I found out that it takes a professional grade machine to churn out truly good/coffee house quality espresso. But...

I tried something that worked out well. At home espresso machines make super chalky tasting shots. But if you grind the beans fresh (starbucks espresso beans), pack it in, make your shots, then use half a shot mixed with some good instant coffee (Cafe Bustelo instant is the best I've tried) then you get a smooth flavor in your at home latte. It's a ghetto method but It worked well for me.

sharky · 03-21-2012, 03:15 PM

I might have mentioned it before, but every so often I'll run into some 100% Kona coffee at Marshall's or TJ Maxx. Smoothest coffee I have ever had. It's my hands down favorite kind of coffee. I buy it whenever I can get a deal since it's usually expensive.

Also, if you must have Kona coffee I recommend getting it directly from the farms. You can usually save some money over how much they charge at retail for Kona coffee.

Welcome to the Kona Coffee Farmers Association!

Remember, don't get Kona Blend coffee. Make sure it's 100% Kona coffee otherwise it's not even worth a premium price.

Here is where I ended up buying it the last time. I think they had the lowest price compared to others.
http://jasminumfarms.com/index.php
Yes, it is expensive I know. That's why I try to get it at the discount stores if I can.

Talisman · 05-08-2012, 04:55 PM

Mel357 · 07-23-2012, 09:22 PM

I grew up drinking Bustelo! But I like the Mcdonalds caramel cappuccino the best, next is Starbucks caramel macciato.

HonestAbeJoeHooah · 09-07-2012, 01:28 PM

This Starbucks single serving (packet) Iced Coffee hits the spot!

Pour it in a 16 oz bottle of water, shake, freeze for a bit, then drink.

Good stuff!

sharky · 09-07-2012, 01:42 PM

A few weeks ago I found that Trader Joes sells Kona coffee. It's pretty good, but I see recently that it's sold out. Not sure if it comes on a regular schedule or if it's seasonal stuff. Good stuff and cheaper than other places that sell Kona coffee.

HonestAbeJoeHooah · 11-01-2012, 08:35 PM

Does anyone have one of the single serving makers, and if so which brand/type do you have?

My wife has more or less hinted around that she'd like one, so I figure I may as well try to score one between now and Christmas.

LMK...

**DESTRO** · 11-01-2012, 08:55 PM

I have been drinking the Newman's Own Organics blend. Some of the best tasting Coffee I have ever had. Very smooth with a very high caffeine content that is up there with espresso.

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01-19-2012, 01:29 PM	#221
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03-21-2012, 03:03 PM	#223
AMERICAN_Hero7 Snuff the punk Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Topside VA/D.C. metro Posts: 1,362	Cool thread. I'm an espresso fan myself. I'm wierd in that I only like latte's. If it ain't got milk I aint' drinkin it. Last year I went as far as to get an espresso machine for the house. I went and bought all kinds is stuff to try to get it to taste as good as at starbucks but no cigar. After doing some reading I found out that it takes a professional grade machine to churn out truly good/coffee house quality espresso. But... I tried something that worked out well. At home espresso machines make super chalky tasting shots. But if you grind the beans fresh (starbucks espresso beans), pack it in, make your shots, then use half a shot mixed with some good instant coffee (Cafe Bustelo instant is the best I've tried) then you get a smooth flavor in your at home latte. It's a ghetto method but It worked well for me. __________________ CHECK OUT MY TRADE LIST: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...o7-trades.html FEEDBACK: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/buy-se...can_hero7.html

03-21-2012, 03:15 PM	#224
sharky Hisstank.Com General Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,379	I might have mentioned it before, but every so often I'll run into some 100% Kona coffee at Marshall's or TJ Maxx. Smoothest coffee I have ever had. It's my hands down favorite kind of coffee. I buy it whenever I can get a deal since it's usually expensive. Also, if you must have Kona coffee I recommend getting it directly from the farms. You can usually save some money over how much they charge at retail for Kona coffee. Welcome to the Kona Coffee Farmers Association! Remember, don't get Kona Blend coffee. Make sure it's 100% Kona coffee otherwise it's not even worth a premium price. Here is where I ended up buying it the last time. I think they had the lowest price compared to others. http://jasminumfarms.com/index.php Yes, it is expensive I know. That's why I try to get it at the discount stores if I can. Last edited by sharky; 03-21-2012 at 03:27 PM..

05-08-2012, 04:55 PM	#225
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09-07-2012, 01:28 PM	#227
HonestAbeJoeHooah more than a conquerer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: I helped take the BST Forum here to heights never known to mankind! For real, yo! Posts: 10,502	This Starbucks single serving (packet) Iced Coffee hits the spot! Pour it in a 16 oz bottle of water, shake, freeze for a bit, then drink. Good stuff! __________________ HonestAbeJoeHooah member of the 435+ feedback club! Quote: Originally Posted by marauder_john Appreciate the help finding the figures and all your efforts! LOTS of folks on this board could take lessons from you on HOW TO HELP a fellow collector out! Will gladly work trade/deal with you again ANYTIME! Thanks again! MJ

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