Derrick, is it that you do no like Starbucks or there is no Starbucks nearby? At least in the States, it is more expensive than other coffee places. I do like their chai lattes and iced green tea.
I like black coffee without sugar. Even before the experience in this post: https://derrickjknight.com/2013/07/30/an-interesting-manoeuvre/
I had found our Starbucks weak unless one paid for extra shots. The pictures are still missing from the post linked, but the story occupies the first half which needed no illustration.
Very informative, Derrick. My Starbucks experience (from all over the US) has never been as bad as what you experienced. Our downtown Starbucks are not as nice as the suburbs because of the crowds and people seeking shelter.
I never started drinking coffee until much later in life, mainly because as I seem to remember that all we had available during my formative years was ‘Camp Coffee’ which was made with chicory. It was worse than taking medecine.
“Troops acquired a taste for burned, bitter, black coffee; taking in both its stimulating effects and opportunity to bond with other soldiers.” – Stuck out. I like my coffee sweet with half-n-half. There is already too much suffering in the world. Now I have a yen for coffee ice cream
JM, in the summer, coffee ice cream is one of my favorites. I like blonde coffee, it can be skim milk rather than cream, but I do not like strong black coffee.
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Interesting stuff, Pat! Coffee is definitely a staple in this household.
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Ours too, Audrey. 🙂
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I enjoy coffee every morning, but I don’t rate Starbucks
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Derrick, is it that you do no like Starbucks or there is no Starbucks nearby? At least in the States, it is more expensive than other coffee places. I do like their chai lattes and iced green tea.
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I like black coffee without sugar. Even before the experience in this post: https://derrickjknight.com/2013/07/30/an-interesting-manoeuvre/
I had found our Starbucks weak unless one paid for extra shots. The pictures are still missing from the post linked, but the story occupies the first half which needed no illustration.
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Very informative, Derrick. My Starbucks experience (from all over the US) has never been as bad as what you experienced. Our downtown Starbucks are not as nice as the suburbs because of the crowds and people seeking shelter.
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I never started drinking coffee until much later in life, mainly because as I seem to remember that all we had available during my formative years was ‘Camp Coffee’ which was made with chicory. It was worse than taking medecine.
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Having tried chicory coffee in New Orleans where it is a big deal, I totally agree, Malc.
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I loved the post on coffee during the war…. and I adore coffee ☕☕☕
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It’s interesting to learn about how people modified their recipes to adapt to the rationing.
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It is Vanya. Some of them were quite inventive.
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“Troops acquired a taste for burned, bitter, black coffee; taking in both its stimulating effects and opportunity to bond with other soldiers.” – Stuck out. I like my coffee sweet with half-n-half. There is already too much suffering in the world. Now I have a yen for coffee ice cream
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JM, in the summer, coffee ice cream is one of my favorites. I like blonde coffee, it can be skim milk rather than cream, but I do not like strong black coffee.
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