Coffee and Tea Talk - 2022

[JamesCalifornia]

I have a coffee grinder and only grind enough beans for a few days so it stays fresh. I use the pour over method to make the coffee which is different than brewed coffee. Here is an explanation:
The pour-over method allows you to control the temperature of the water, the speed at which it goes into the grounds, the amount of time it takes and how much coffee it makes.

~ I was doing that and may go back. These automatic coffeemakers are good for the lazy, but too much plastic and no control over the brewing.

 

[Margot Lane]

I’ve been using French press, but can see the neatness factor involved with the pour over filter. Just unsure that even an organic filter would dissolve w/ any alacrity in my humble compost pile.

 

[JamesCalifornia]

I’ve been using French press, but can see the neatness factor involved with the pour over filter. Just unsure that even an organic filter would dissolve w/ any alacrity in my humble compost pile.

~ Can you burn paper items with dry leaves for ashes in compost ..?

 

[rubysmama]

I don't post here much anymore, as I'm still just drinking my usual Suisse Mocha and Lemon Green Tea. But wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas. Hope you get your favourite coffee or tea from Santa.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Same old cheap coffee, but my neighbor brought me a bottle of Grinch Gingerbread creamer, and I'm in HEAVEN!

 

[neely]

My usual dark roast coffee at breakfast and an endless amount of coffee at brunch.

 

[JamesCalifornia]

I smell coffee down there ... ​

 

[neely]

DH and I both received holiday gift cards for Starbucks so we went there on our way home today. Haven't been there since the prices went up but since we had the cards we decided to use them. I got a flat white w/oat milk and he got a chai latte.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Jazzie, my wonderful next door neighbor, made hot chocolate for her kids tonight, and brought me a cup. I have no clue what kind it was, but, DANG, it was good! Must ask her tomorrow!

 

[rubysmama]

Here's what Santa brought me.
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[artiemom]

DH and I both received holiday gift cards for Starbucks so we went there on our way home today. Haven't been there since the prices went up but since we had the cards we decided to use them. I got a flat white w/oat milk and he got a chai latte.

I really enjoy chai lattes when the weather is cold...and as an afternoon treat

 

[rubysmama]

Here's what Santa brought me.
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reposting as it appears my pic vanished.

 

[JamesCalifornia]

Time for a cup ! ​

 

[Mamanyt1953]

My box o chocolate pods came in today! I'm going to try the peppermint tonight, and the Mexican spice one tomorrow night.

 

[neely]

Dark roast black this morning and an oat milk latte while out running errands.

For anyone who goes to SB did you know they are changing their rewards program staring Feb. 2023? I don't go very often anymore so it won't affect me too much.

 

[artiemom]

Dark roast black this morning and an oat milk latte while out running errands.

For anyone who goes to SB did you know they are changing their rewards program staring Feb. 2023? I don't go very often anymore so it won't affect me too much.

I have not been to SB for a long while. I am a member of its' rewards program; since I do not frequent it much, (been sick and prices), I have lost many points.
Do you know what the changes to the program are? I will have to, look it up.

 

[Lari]

I got an email about it, but didn't really read it. I only joined the rewards program for the free drink on my birthday every year.

I guess they figured if it was good enough for Dunkin to rehaul, it was good enough for them

 

[neely]

Do you know what the changes to the program are? I will have to, look it up.

They increased the # of stars you need to get a free drink or food. As if the prices aren't already high enough.
You can read about it here: Starbucks rewards program to change in February

 

[AbbysMom]

Coffee and Tea Talk - 2023