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Remy Zero · 01-25-2009, 01:32 AM

I need a glass of coffee at least once a day. i know i'm not an addict tho

The Diva · 01-26-2009, 11:32 PM

Day 8 of espresso machine crash:

I'm starting to slip... had a cup of drip coffee at work. YUCK!!!!!

The espresso withdrawal is making me crankier and all the Coffee flavor Hagen Daaz is gone.

Maybe instant espresso is not too bad...

HOW MUCH LONGER TILL the NEW MACHINE GETS HERE ?????

RikfromBelgium · 01-27-2009, 09:12 AM

when my saeco died, I did think about buying a francis-francis. However, I don't like cups: if you buy the proper ones they're just too expensive, if you buy the cheaper ones: it's crap.

So I bought this

Espresso Zone - DeLonghi Magnifica Super-Auto Espresso Machine ESAM3300

I can grind my own beans or If I feel like it, buy some coffee that's already been grinded. I love this machine. Can't live without a decent espresso-maker anymore.

Alfie · 02-11-2009, 09:22 AM

Moving to another topic.
What do you guys think about Starbucks' coffee?

MikeJ · 02-11-2009, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfie

Moving to another topic.
What do you guys think about Starbucks' coffee?

I can't stand their regular coffee. Mind you, the only "regular coffee" I can stand is the variety we get here in Finland, and only a couple of brands at that.

Alfie · 02-11-2009, 10:44 AM

We do't have Starbucks here in Sweden, but I have tried it multiple times abroad. And I'm surprised they're as big as they are. In my opinion they can't compete with anything here in Sweden, nor Italy for that matter.
I'm just curious to how the chain can be as ig as it is. It's still a mystery to me.

The Diva · 02-11-2009, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfie

We do't have Starbucks here in Sweden, but I have tried it multiple times abroad. And I'm surprised they're as big as they are. In my opinion they can't compete with anything here in Sweden, nor Italy for that matter.
I'm just curious to how the chain can be as ig as it is. It's still a mystery to me.

I Agree! Most baristas have no idea what they are doing, and the public goes in for items
such as double caramel frapucchino who knows what.
This stuff is loaded with sugary syrups and artificial whipped cream, not my cup of tea ( no pun intended)

It's actually rare to see someone asking for an espesso, a macchiato or a simple latte. And when is the last time I got a slice of lemon rind with my espresso at Starbucks.... lemme see... oh yes NEVER!!!

Mikael · 02-12-2009, 04:04 AM

This is the best way to enjoy Starbucks. Always tastes like you want it to.

(Yup, it's my cup.)

Seriously though, I think they do decent coffee... Definitely not the best but not the worst either.

Alfie · 02-12-2009, 04:38 PM

Ohyeah, I have one of those huge cups as well. From Starbucks Bangkok

Everytime I do someting important in Photoshop, my big mug is always there with me

01-25-2009, 01:32 AM	#81
Remy Zero Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 493 Thanks: 222 Thanked 495 Times in 262 Posts	Re: The Caffeine Thread I need a glass of coffee at least once a day. i know i'm not an addict tho

01-26-2009, 11:32 PM	#82
The Diva Master Shopper Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 926 Thanks: 974 Thanked 860 Times in 424 Posts	Re: The Caffeine Thread Day 8 of espresso machine crash: I'm starting to slip... had a cup of drip coffee at work. YUCK!!!!! The espresso withdrawal is making me crankier and all the Coffee flavor Hagen Daaz is gone. Maybe instant espresso is not too bad... HOW MUCH LONGER TILL the NEW MACHINE GETS HERE ?????

01-27-2009, 09:12 AM	#83
RikfromBelgium Advocate Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 821 Thanks: 7 Thanked 49 Times in 27 Posts	Re: The Caffeine Thread when my saeco died, I did think about buying a francis-francis. However, I don't like cups: if you buy the proper ones they're just too expensive, if you buy the cheaper ones: it's crap. So I bought this Espresso Zone - DeLonghi Magnifica Super-Auto Espresso Machine ESAM3300 I can grind my own beans or If I feel like it, buy some coffee that's already been grinded. I love this machine. Can't live without a decent espresso-maker anymore.

02-11-2009, 09:22 AM	#84
Alfie Devotee Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Svezia! Posts: 3,394 Thanks: 364 Thanked 395 Times in 258 Posts	Re: The Caffeine Thread Moving to another topic. What do you guys think about Starbucks' coffee?

02-11-2009, 10:44 AM	#86
Alfie Devotee Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Svezia! Posts: 3,394 Thanks: 364 Thanked 395 Times in 258 Posts	Re: The Caffeine Thread We do't have Starbucks here in Sweden, but I have tried it multiple times abroad. And I'm surprised they're as big as they are. In my opinion they can't compete with anything here in Sweden, nor Italy for that matter. I'm just curious to how the chain can be as ig as it is. It's still a mystery to me.

02-12-2009, 04:04 AM	#88
Mikael Fanatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,836 Thanks: 828 Thanked 415 Times in 233 Posts	This is the best way to enjoy Starbucks. Always tastes like you want it to. (Yup, it's my cup.) Seriously though, I think they do decent coffee... Definitely not the best but not the worst either.

02-12-2009, 04:38 PM	#89
Alfie Devotee Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Svezia! Posts: 3,394 Thanks: 364 Thanked 395 Times in 258 Posts	Ohyeah, I have one of those huge cups as well. From Starbucks Bangkok Everytime I do someting important in Photoshop, my big mug is always there with me

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