Coffee - Black or full of crap?

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I never really overindulged or was too addicted to coffee even though I drank it every day, but now that I drink a lot less of it, and not regularly, I can only drink it black - I like to taste the coffee, even if it is a bit on the bitter side. (I don't do the coffee connoisseur thing... not that into it, but I try to buy relatively recently roasted beans and I use the grinder in the store).

But I can't take all the sweeteners and dairy (or dairy like) products that are basically intended to disguise the taste of the coffee. Why adulterate the drug? 

I just watched one guy pour a friggin trashcan full of sugar in his and add a gallon of fake flavor! Can't be good for ya.

 

I was in Jamaica recently, and the Blue Mountain they served was fine just as it was. And people still dumped loads of crap into their cups. I'm sure they never even tasted the natural flavor of the beverage.

black

Bulletproof please

black, hand poured over fresh roasted grounds via Chemex. regardless of what they tell you is "big on todays coffee scene" Ive done it the same way for 30 years

Black and brick thick. One kick starter a day. 

I’ve got Petes Dos Sierras in my favorite mug right now.

 

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Hot + black

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beige - trader joe's half & half

black, however i put a little sugar and a little cinnamon in it.

Strong with half-and-half. I fall in love again every morning and afternoon.

 

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host: What do you like with your coffee?

me: A mug. 

 

Also, imo black coffee has nothing in it, not just no milk. 

Lately I've been putting a packet of hot chocolate in my coffee. No complaints.

A moderate amount of a particular brand 1/2 & 1/2 that's local to here that's very tasty & creamy.

 

Black, Vermont Coffee Company Organic beans

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I like mine with a blast of Irish Cream, but with a cattle drive in the Background 

(Cows, Cowboys, and Coffee, early morning at the Montana Claims)

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I drank my coffee black for years, and still will if the need arises.

Except for a de riguer cafe au lait at Cafe Du Monde on Jackson Square in New Orleans French Quarter (with beignets, of course, and pretty much the only time or place I take milk with my coffee), and a cup of Louisiana Visitor Center coffee I had at the Texas line, I have had no coffee for the last couple of years now.  I still cheat on the caffeine with my current dark chocolate habit.

I drink herbal teas, now.  I don't mind a little honey, but lately have just gotten into the taste of a perfectly steeped tea, unadorned.

Is there any connection between giving up coffee and declining T levels?

Asking for science.

Don't know.  It's good for your heart and your bladder.

Caffeine exposed to film negative (from Google images, don't know the specifics).

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Always black. Enjoyed some NM pinon dark this am.

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Unless I’m in Jamaica and can get Blue Mountain prepared Jamaican style (kind of muddy especially at the bottom), this is my favorite. And yes, black, please.

How would you describe Ethiopian Yirgacheffe ^

Its the most expensive type at the place buy from.

I buy 3 pounds at time - 1 Columbian & 2 Bazillion Santos.

Very aromatic. The smell is often more intense than other beans. It is a wet processed coffee which means the beans dry in the sun which gives it that super floral aroma. The taste is clean and really fresh and is never bitter. Medium roast - but not on the light side of medium. Definitely up there with the best Blue Mountain and Kona - but generally less expensive than either. If you groove on the smell as much as the taste of coffee - yirgacheffe has it all covered.

 

If you are going to put a bunch of "crap" into the coffee - than don't spend the money on it. If you drink your coffee black - then it is certainly worth the price of admission.

2 phases

Either Black and sometimes with a Little Whole milk

 

Coffee  Is The Greatest Invention For Man-Kind

 

I Freak Out sometimes when I Run Out and HAVE To Go To The Store when I DO NOT FEEL LIKE Going To The Freaking Store !

Black

quit for a month or so 

normally, I like a little cream

>>>>>Coffee  Is The Greatest Invention For Man-Kind

>>>>>I Freak Out sometimes when I Run Out and HAVE To Go To The Store when I DO NOT FEEL LIKE Going To The Freaking Store

 

Fucking Drug Addicts.

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Having a cup of Sumatra dark roast. Splash of milk.

 

just had an iced coffee from a roaster out of athens at the local farmer's market with a dribble of sweetener and a splash of oatmilk.

 

at home i drink a double strength, pour over peet's with almond milk and a level teaspoon of sugar.

1 in the morning mon-thu, and 2 or 3 fri-sun.

I work and drink coffee all day and night.

At this point, I still gargle and brush my teeth with water.

Other then that, its the only beverage I drink.

On my desk is a tall narrow Green Contigo thermal flask, I made at 12:30 last night & its still pretty warm

solo negro. y sinsemilla, por supuesto.  

Anyone drinking high quality coffee with a load of sugar and cream should might as well stick to do d and d

My daily : Cheap Cuban espresso w/th 2% milk.

 

While in Jamaica, my experience was the same as Alan's. Drank that Blue Mountain black. Super delicious.

Black, no sugar

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1/2 & 1/2 strong... No azúcar

I love some coffee but damn, there's some ugly mugs up in here. (winky face)

Just bought a couple of pounds of "Costa Rican Tarrazu Coffee" ?

Been on the lamb while; haven't had good coffee in a month.

Can't wait until its delivered.

 

lil sugar and a lil flavored creamer

not full of crap but it is crappy

 I like the taste of coffee, but I like it even better with a bit of sugar and cream. 

Great photo, Noodler. What are you mining? 

Dark and bitter, like my soul.

Does OP also hate vanilla ice cream with chocolate cake?  I love vanilla ice cream with chocolate cake.  Similarly, I like a small splash of half and half with my coffee (Peet's or similar quality only, please).  To me they are two awesome tasting complimentary flavors.

And while I love coffee, both for the flavor and the druggo affect, it makes me aggro if I drink it for more than a couple days in a row (same with booze).... I think my liver is super pissed at me, so I've been giving it a break from both (and feeling a TON better overall).

I only put sugar in Iced Coffee

Lattes suck; ruined my night, that and the voice of the lady on my ADT Security Alarm system.

Wanker!

The real Coffee will not be here until after dinner, in Friday the 13th Fashion.

Oh, crap, today is Friday the 13th!!!!!!

Better have another cuppa.

I Aero-Press my coffee that I hand grind myself and add a little Ripple Cream (which is pea protein isolate).

I waited on-line in a 99 degree Dunkin Do- Nuts for anything...

It was like a David Lee Roth music video...

Lol

 

Hey T-Rx

Barney Miller & Yemata make coffee ~

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYZmUCq6ECI

 

Lol

 

Good ‘morning,’ Noodler.

Lol

Greetings and salutations (though still late night for me) 

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I like my coffee freshly ground.

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XOXO

Much respect to you right now, RRG, for obvious reasons.

Black as the Devil's sins.

Depends on the quality of the bean

Café con leche is Yum!   smiley

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Here R the beans:

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Fair Trade Organic Only

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Coffee Black

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Black / Americano

Nothing worse than getting stuck behind a complicated "coffee" order

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhKejRHODOM

black

lots

pot a day

with pot

energetic but aimless

 

I like coffee black, and women fair skinned.