Comments on: WFMW - Great Coffee at Home

By: Jenny B

Jenny B — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:47:41 +0000

I like tea AND coffee, I don’t know what my favorite kind
of coffee is, Probably something sweet! And Tea, Peppermint!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:05:54 +0000

I love coffee but it doesn’t love me.LOL I’ve found that even the so called decaf makes me jittery. I do love it though and save it for special occasions like Christmas day.

By: Brother Thom

Brother Thom — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:41:45 +0000

Ahh… coffee. As you know, I was an assistant manager of a coffee shop called Beaner’s in Lansing, MI. I loved making the coffee and, of course, drinking any and every kind of coffee drink I wanted. Kath - have you ever tried Chai with a shot of espresso (dirty chai)? It’s very good.

Even now as the Human Resource Director at my company I make the coffee every day for the office. I’ve developed my own special blend - a unique combination of a Brazilian Fair Trade French Roast with a Brazilian Organic Medium Roast - such a good blend (Jenn and I drink it at home too).

For kicks - check out my bio at http://www.dynedge.com/staff.html. I’m listed under Super Support Staff section on the left. It’s 2 years old, but still funny, the friend in my story is Doug. Ha.

Also - here’s a tip for everyone. Do NOT NOT NOT store coffee in the freezer. That expires the flavor of the coffee bean much quicker. Instead, keep it in an airtight container in room temperature. Trust me on this!

By: Laura in MO

Laura in MO — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:10:12 +0000

Hi Kathy -
I thought I would comment here as well as responding on my (school) blog to your question about the Brown Betty tea pot. It is a wonderful British tea pot made from red clay. You can see them here…. http://www.svtea.com/foundations/store/scresults.asp?nav=7,81,273
You now have me interested in a French Press!!!
Laura

By: KME

KME — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 07:23:42 +0000

Holly - that caramel apple cider drink sounds amazing! I definitely need to try that one here. My kiddos are hugely fond of instant apple cider (that my sister in law got them hooked on). They would be over the top, in heaven, if I added in your special touches.

Thanks for sharing. Yum. I’m obviously hungry because that sounds so good right now. Ha!

By: KME

KME — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 07:12:44 +0000

Ginger - the mysterious, disappearing French Press? Strange. Maybe it’s waiting for you over at the new house.

By: Laura in MO

Laura in MO — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 04:40:33 +0000

I do have my cup of coffee every morning…. but it is plain ole “Cains”. However, we do splurg on tea - my favorite being from Simpson and Vail (http://www.svtea.com/foundations/store/home.asp) My 2 favorites are both loose leaf - Almond and Rose Congou. You have to make the tea in a Brown Betty teapot, too.

By: Ginger in La

Ginger in La — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 03:06:35 +0000

I used to have a French press - I have no clue what happened to it. I used to use it all the time.

My fave Starbucks beverage is a decaf raspberry mocha frappucino. At home, I like Cafe duMonde’s New Orleans Coffee and Chicory OR Pampered Chef’s special coffee blend that has vanilla, hazelnut, and cinnamon. It’s no longer available, but I did stock up before they quit selling it.

By: Liza's Eyeview

Liza's Eyeview — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 02:49:26 +0000

oohhhh…my husband would like this post

By: Anne

Anne — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 02:17:40 +0000

Wow! I am impressed. In fact, you might say FRENCH imPRESSed. har har har. Frugal and Fancy at the same time! You are so fun and creative and this was a great idea for a blog. We often get that Costco Seattle’s Best giant bag of beans or whatever it is called. If you did, I missed it, but did you comment on your grinder?

I like/love Lipton’s White Tea Island Peach and Mango flavor in the evening…from the grocery store! Very delicate, fruity and floral and NOT expensive atall but really seems like it ought to be. Great paired with a hot bath and a Real Simple magazine after The Raucus Chamberlin Children (TRCC) are abed.

ARC