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What style coffee do you prefer? How often do you drink it? (self.AskUSA)

submitted 1 week ago by OpenStars to c/AskUSA

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As to the second: daily, more or less.

Personally I prefer a good dark roast, and if it's a good blend (also for medium or light roast) I want it black.

Outside of dedicated coffeehouses though, most coffee out & about isn't what I consider "good" (I guess I'm a snob?:-P), so I usually add sugar & creamer.

(Pro-Tip: combine black coffee with a pastry for the ultimate snack, i.e. the sugar doesn't need to be poured directly into the liquid! The juxtaposition of the bitter and sweet really works well.:-)

I can't stand Starbucks coffee regardless though, so if needed I'll get a mocha. I'd sooner trust a McDonald's coffee though - seriously: b/c Lavazza is great!

It's such a personal choice though - what do you like?

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[–] Know_not_Scotty_does@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago (2 children)

My standard morning coffee is made in my AeroPress. Start with the piston in the press as far out as possible without leaking, place one full scoop of grounds, usually dark roast or espresso roast, then fill to the top (bottom) with ~150 degree water (just as hot as possible from our tap) and let steep for ~5 minutes. Then either put the stainless reusable filter or one of the paper ones on the strainer and press and flip the whole thing over onto your cup and press down.

I typically favor french or dark roasts but I also like chicory blends and occassionally dabble in Ethiopian beans.

[–] OpenStars 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

5 minutes, wow - I'm used to more 1-2 minute black teas so that surprises me. TIL that coffee needs more time - probably it's putting in more love. 💕

[–] Know_not_Scotty_does@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I'm not timing it, its bacially however long it takes to make my breakfast before heading out. I think it helps with the lower temp water I use but who knows.

[–] OpenStars 2 points 1 week ago

Ah, gotcha:-).

[–] ArtieShaw@fedia.io 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The AeroPress is pretty good! Very portable, so that was my daily thing when I had to work in an office.

At home I have a small Chemex, which is basically a nicely designed pour over with a complicated filter. I like it a little better than the Aero and it's a bit less fussy.

If I'm on the road, Casey's is my go to. I think I just like their machines.

[–] OpenStars 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Casey's cappuccino or whatever they call it is basically a shot of pure sugar & caffeine... so yeah me too:-).

[–] Know_not_Scotty_does@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Road coffee I like the LaColombe triples in the can.

[–] OpenStars 2 points 1 week ago

Ah, I never tried those, but it seems that I should, next time I see one those.:-)