Coffee routine

ernest_t_bass 12th Son of the Lama
26,698 posts 204 reps Joined Nov 2009
Mon, Dec 18, 2017 1:02 PM
posted by OSH

Been caffeine-free since August. Enjoy not having any, outside of some chocolate here or there.

What are the differences you've noticed?  I drink probably 8-10 fluid cups of coffee of coffee in the morning, the equivalent or often double in pop throughout the day (PepsiMax or Diet Dew... both bad, I know) and often times a zero cal. energy drink in there.  I have a TON of caffeine in a day.   

O-Trap Chief Shenanigans Officer
18,909 posts 140 reps Joined Nov 2009
Mon, Dec 18, 2017 1:04 PM

I didn't have my first coffee until I was 23 and a fifth-year senior in college.  A particular class, which met twice a week, gave out about seven hours-worth of homework each class.  It met at 8:30am on the days we had it, and with senior project, some (though minimal) social life, doing my small part in planning our wedding, and such looming, I often was doing homework late into the night before the class.  There were nights when I just didn't end up getting any sleep, and energy drinks weren't cutting it anymore.

I'd accumulated a lot of meal credits, so I started using them at the campus coffee shop.  After a particularly long all-nighter, I ordered a septuple shot of espresso, and other times, when I ordered coffee, it always had a shot or two of espresso in it.  No cream or sugar.

Since then, I've pretty much been a 3-5 cup of black coffee a day guy.

QuakerOats Senior Member
11,701 posts 66 reps Joined Nov 2009
Mon, Dec 18, 2017 2:23 PM

Wife usually makes a pot in the morning; I grab one for the ride, then usually have a couple more cups at work.  Pretty addicting, sometimes I am still topping off a cup and its almost noon.  On the weekend I don't mind grinding some beans from a good bag, willing to try different stuff. 

Heretic Son of the Sun
20,517 posts 201 reps Joined Nov 2009
Mon, Dec 18, 2017 2:35 PM

I drank coffee in college and for a good bit of my 20s, but then stopped and haven't had any since. Just got sick of the taste and I've overall just lost interest in caffinated drinks. Now, I mainly just drink water (sometimes with apple cidar vinegar added) during the day.

QuakerOats Senior Member
11,701 posts 66 reps Joined Nov 2009
Mon, Dec 18, 2017 4:49 PM

What does the apple cider vinegar additive do for you?

Verbal Kint Senior Member
1,062 posts 16 reps Joined Jul 2017
Mon, Dec 18, 2017 7:24 PM
posted by QuakerOats

What does the apple cider vinegar additive do for you?

Gut health

OSH Kosh B'Gosh
4,424 posts 18 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Dec 19, 2017 6:49 AM
posted by ernest_t_bass

What are the differences you've noticed?  I drink probably 8-10 fluid cups of coffee of coffee in the morning, the equivalent or often double in pop throughout the day (PepsiMax or Diet Dew... both bad, I know) and often times a zero cal. energy drink in there.  I have a TON of caffeine in a day.   

I was really hoping for more than what I got.

Nothing. I don't see one difference. Haven't felt like I lost a pound. Don't feel like I have more energy. Don't feel like it affects my day any differently. I'd drink several Dr. Pepper's (or Diet Dr. Pepper's) a day. If they weren't available, I'd get Diet Coke or Coke Zero. Bonus if it were Cherry Coke Zero. A Thornton's gas station is right by our place and work, their massive drinks are like $.79 and I'd swing by there daily.

At least I can somewhat feel more healthy not drinking pop and caffeine. Best thing about it, save some money. I have replaced my pop intake with anything that costs like I spent on it. Gives $10-20 per week back to us.

iclfan2 Reppin' the 330/216/843
9,465 posts 98 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Dec 19, 2017 7:18 AM

I will also drink iced coffee / cold brew in any season. I don’t like hot drinks when hungover so iced coffee and Pepsi max are my go to.

Automatik Senior Member
15,737 posts 98 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Dec 19, 2017 9:09 AM

One a day, two if struggling.

Cold brew during warmer months, red eyes occassionally.

I need to stop spending so much on coffee.. I'm thinking about gettign a Ninja Coffee Bar, single serve without the K-cup nonsense. I've heard great things. Keurigs are the worst.  

iclfan2 Reppin' the 330/216/843
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Tue, Dec 19, 2017 9:13 AM
posted by Automatik

 need to stop spending so much on coffee.. I'm thinking about gettign a Ninja Coffee Bar, single serve without the K-cup nonsense. I've heard great things. Keurigs are the worst.  

The Aeropress is super cheap and quick for a single cup. Might be worth a shot.

Automatik Senior Member
15,737 posts 98 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Dec 19, 2017 9:16 AM

I've used an Aeropress. I like it, but you still have to boil the water. I want something quick for on the go. 

This thing has great reviews, all makes pour over iced. 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KA7VW8G/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AAF51Q3JWARL4

 

justincredible Honorable Admin
37,969 posts 246 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Dec 19, 2017 9:29 AM
posted by Automatik

I've used an Aeropress. I like it, but you still have to boil the water. I want something quick for on the go. 

This thing has great reviews, all makes pour over iced. 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KA7VW8G/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AAF51Q3JWARL4

I love my Aeropress, and use it daily, but this looks interesting.

iclfan2 Reppin' the 330/216/843
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Tue, Dec 19, 2017 9:29 AM

I've seen the commercials, wasn't sure it was legit or not. 

For the aeropress, I usually microwave the water for about 4 minutes.

justincredible Honorable Admin
37,969 posts 246 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Dec 19, 2017 9:31 AM
posted by iclfan2

I've seen the commercials, wasn't sure it was legit or not. 

For the aeropress, I usually microwave the water for about 4 minutes.

We have one of these that heats up water to the correct temp in about 2 minutes.

https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-TEA-100-PerfecTemp-Programmable-Steeper/dp/B005RRBI9I/ref=sr_1_11?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1513693835&sr=1-11&keywords=cuisinart+water+kettle

salto Senior Member
2,693 posts 14 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Dec 19, 2017 11:41 AM
posted by friendfromlowry

 Probably for the best, actually. 
 

What do you mean?

thavoice Senior Member
15,437 posts 42 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Dec 19, 2017 12:04 PM
posted by justincredible

What is your daily coffee routine?

I make one, sometimes two, cups with my Aeropress in the morning. I use Private Selection beans from Kroger, and I grind them immediately before brewing. Most days I'll run out and get a cup of coffee in the late morning or early afternoon while I'm at work. 

We also have a Nespresso machine. My wife uses it the most, she likes espresso (latte's) but doesn't drink coffee. I'll have one a few times a week.

Couple of cups straight black in the morning at home and a if any left it makes my travel mug.   Only time I will put stuff in it is if I get it at a gas station and it's lava hot so it cools down.   Not real picky what kind.

8,788 posts 20 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Dec 19, 2017 12:20 PM
posted by justincredible

I love my Aeropress, and use it daily, but this looks interesting.

I love my aeropress as well. I use it Saturday morning when I need just a quick cup. Whenever I travel,  I also take it with me. Pretty simple to pack when I am on the road. 

Do you use the paper or metal filters? I bought a metal one a year ago and do the inverted way to make mine. 

justincredible Honorable Admin
37,969 posts 246 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Dec 19, 2017 12:35 PM
posted by ptown_trojans_1

I love my aeropress as well. I use it Saturday morning when I need just a quick cup. Whenever I travel,  I also take it with me. Pretty simple to pack when I am on the road. 

Do you use the paper or metal filters? I bought a metal one a year ago and do the inverted way to make mine. 

Paper. I also do the inverted method.

Does the metal filter work well?

iclfan2 Reppin' the 330/216/843
9,465 posts 98 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Dec 19, 2017 12:42 PM

I use the paper ones that came with it, I do wet it first though. I als odo inverted, is just seems to work better that way. How many scoops do you guys put in?  Everyone online weighs it but I don't have a scale.

justincredible Honorable Admin
37,969 posts 246 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Dec 19, 2017 12:44 PM

My grinder is set to grind the right amount for me. So I just hit the grind button and dump it in. I also wet the paper filter. 

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