I don't like coffee but...

[burnwood]

Let's say you want me to start drinking coffee. It is your life's mission.
Knowing I do not like the taste of coffee (at all), what would you serve me?

[burnwood]

That is what I thought. Thanks for not adding any AD to my AD afflicted mind.

[michaelskar]

If you really want to get into it you will need to acquire a taste for it. I think everyone goes through this to some degree.

Again, if you really want to acquire a taste for it, you might want to try adding just a little to milk (if you drink milk) to get used to the taste (and you could progressively add more coffee as it starts to taste good to you).

You could also try eating things like coffee ice cream...something with a "milder" coffee taste.

Or, if you really wanted to, you could just force yourself to drink it (maybe with milk and/or sugar at first)...as that is really the only way to acquire a taste for it (that is, you have to taste it repeatedly).

Or you could leave well enough alone and drink something else.

[Doc4]

Irish Coffee, heavy on the "Irish".

[burnwood]

If you really want to get into it you will need to acquire a taste for it. I think everyone goes through this to some degree.

Again, if you really want to acquire a taste for it, you might want to try adding just a little to milk (if you drink milk) to get used to the taste (and you could progressively add more coffee as it starts to taste good to you).

You could also try eating things like coffee ice cream...something with a "milder" coffee taste.

Or, if you really wanted to, you could just force yourself to drink it (maybe with milk and/or sugar at first)...as that is really the only way to acquire a taste for it (that is, you have to taste it repeatedly).

Or you could leave well enough alone and drink something else.


not the question I was asking, but thank you. I was looking for your favorite. Your "this is going to knock your socks off".

Irish Coffee, heavy on the "Irish".
this guy, he got it. this guy...love you man. bring back Ms. Doig.

[RichGem]

I'd start ya at your local Dunkin Doughnuts. I swear they put crack in their coffee.

[letterk]

When you say you hate coffee, have you tried great coffee? For what it's worth, great coffee tastes nothing like crap coffee.

[micway71]

I would not take you Yuckbucks, I mean Starbucks. I think Dunkin Donuts coffee is much better, but would not say crack is in it good. Surprisingly Mcdonald's new coffee is good.

[OmegaEdge]

I can't drink coffee without milk. It upsets my stomach.

[Howard Newell]

I guess I'd serve you an Ethiopian dry processed coffee. It tastes extremely fruity and sweet.

[JBHoren]

I'd start ya at your local Dunkin Doughnuts. I swear they but crack in their coffee.

What?? "But Crack" in my coffee?! OK, but whose "but crack"? Jennifer Love Hewitt's would be fine... ditto, for "Little" Christine (the dental assistant where I go); but certainly not Janet Jackson or Kimora Lee :tongue:

And please; not the famous "but crack" of Dan Aykroyd, in his SNL parody of the refrigerator repairman!

[yomuppet]

I can't drink coffee without milk. It upsets my stomach.

That's funny, I can't drink coffee with milk, it upsets my stomach :redface:

Now, soy creamer, that's another story.

Regards.

J

[RichGem]

What?? "But Crack" in my coffee?! OK, but whose "but crack"? Jennifer Love Hewitt's would be fine... ditto, for "Little" Christine (the dental assistant where I go); but certainly not Janet Jackson or Kimora Lee :tongue:

And please; not the famous "but crack" of Dan Aykroyd, in his SNL parody of the refrigerator repairman!

LOL. That's what I get for not proof reading. :blush:

[ClunkClunk]

I was looking for your favorite. Your "this is going to knock your socks off".
Just like many other food items, you can't serve the "best" to newbies, because they're not prepared for it. They aren't able to appreciate the nuances, or the intense flavors. Hence the responses you got, which were more 'training bra' approaches to coffee.

[Singapura]

great coffee tastes nothing like crap coffee

Yes it does....

Kopi Luwak! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kopi_Luwak)

[burnwood]

When you say you hate coffee, have you tried great coffee? For what it's worth, great coffee tastes nothing like crap coffee.

see everyone. see. this is advice. but it is neglect in mentioning what great coffee is suggested.

An old girlfriend use to make me Greek coffee. I drank it cause she was hot more than liking it.

Funny thing is my former Step Dad bought me a coffee maker 15 years ago when I started my cop job since all cops drink coffee. Never even opened the box to this day.

[RichGem]

Just like many other food items, you can't serve the "best" to newbies, because they're not prepared for it. They aren't able to appreciate the nuances, or the intense flavors. Hence the responses you got, which were more 'training bra' approaches to coffee.

Custom title alert! :w00t:

[burnwood]

I'd start ya at your local Dunkin Doughnuts. I swear they put crack in their coffee.

no, that is coffee. yucky smell coffee. understood is great for coffee lovers.

I guess I'd serve you an Ethiopian dry processed coffee. It tastes extremely fruity and sweet.
another guy who gets it. thank you

What?? "But Crack" in my coffee?! OK, but whose "but crack"? Jennifer Love Hewitt's would be fine... ditto, for "Little" Christine (the dental assistant where I go); but certainly not Janet Jackson or Kimora Lee :tongue:

love Jennifer Love. love her:drool:

[_JP_]

Most people start out by drinking coffee with cream and sugar in it, which cuts down on the bitterness that is often present in poorly prepared coffee. Changing over to black coffee happens when either:


You run out of cream and sugar and drink it black because you're desperate. And find out you like it that way.
Somebody hands you a straight up cup of really great coffee to try. And find out you like it that way.
You actually acquire a taste for coffee, try it black, and find out you like it that way.

[Monkeyboy]

Most people start out by drinking coffee with cream and sugar in it, which cuts down on the bitterness that is often present in poorly prepared coffee. Changing over to black coffee happens when either:


You run out of cream and sugar and drink it black because you're desperate. And find out you like it that way.
Somebody hands you a straight up cup of really great coffee to try. And find out you like it that way.
You actually acquire a taste for coffee, try it black, and find out you like it that way.

Agreed. Most people start drinking coffee out of necessity. For me it was a high school summer job that started at 4am. Most people also start off masking the flavor of coffee with sugar, cream and flavorings or by drinking charbucks milkshakes. I made the transition to black the first time I had quality, fresh roasted coffee.

But I think there are two types of coffee drinkers - those who enjoy coffee and those who enjoy caffeine. It's like the difference between people who enjoy tobacco and those who just suck down cigarettes for the nicotine.

[burnwood]

Agreed. Most people start drinking coffee out of necessity. For me it was a high school summer job that started at 4am. Most people also start off masking the flavor of coffee with sugar, cream and flavorings or by drinking charbucks milkshakes. I made the transition to black the first time I had quality, fresh roasted coffee.

But I think there are two types of coffee drinkers - those who enjoy coffee and those who enjoy caffeine. It's like the difference between people who enjoy tobacco and those who just suck down cigarettes for the nicotine.

ding ding ding. we have a winner.

[geordie]

A macchiato. NOT what Starbucks calls a macchiato, but a real(ish) one with a shot of good espresso and a little steamed half and half, cream, or milk. Normally it's just foam, but a little steamed milk gives it sweetness. Pretty awesome, especially if the espresso's good.

[DeaconKC]

Try some good medium strength coffee, I do like DD's coffee and think Starbucks is overrated, but some like it. Add some flavored creamer to it, [I love hazelnut or french vanilla] and a little sugar.

[letterk]

see everyone. see. this is advice. but it is neglect in mentioning what great coffee is suggested.

An old girlfriend use to make me Greek coffee. I drank it cause she was hot more than liking it.

Funny thing is my former Step Dad bought me a coffee maker 15 years ago when I started my cop job since all cops drink coffee. Never even opened the box to this day.

Great coffee can be a lot of things, but what it isn't is watered down, burnt, stale, bitter swill that most people and places call coffee. If you're in the USA, that's most places. For a suggestion on great coffee, you'll need to decide if you want to do it yourself or have someone else do it. I'd suggest you try to find a local shop that knows what they're doing. This may require a bit of research, but maybe someone on this board knows of a place where you're located. Keep in mind that good coffee isn't bitter, it's sweet.

[Doc4]

this guy, he got it. this guy...love you man. bring back Ms. Doig.
Check back with me after Halloween ...

Just like many other food items, you can't serve the "best" to newbies, because they're not prepared for it. They aren't able to appreciate the nuances, or the intense flavors. Hence the responses you got, which were more 'training bra' approaches to coffee.


Custom title alert! :w00t:
... yeah, but his Avatar scares me too much. :eek:

ding ding ding. we have a winner.

YMMV.

[_JP_]

Agreed. Most people start drinking coffee out of necessity.

I started simply because I liked the smell. I still remember mornings when Mom brewed up a pot full in the old electric percolator. My first cups were with cream and sugar, and even though I prefer black I'll still add cream and sugar on the rare occasions when I feel like it.

I'm also open to the various variations of flavoring coffee as well. Some I like, and some are swill.