Christmas morning beverage poll

[kiyoat]

Since I have kids I always seem to be exhausted on Christmas morning. Doctored coffee for me. What say you?

[Yotes]

Just like any day, we start the day with black folgers. Don't you dare try to sneak milk, sugar, or anything else in there.

Got a couple expensive import beers for later in the day though. Making a pot of chilli for our dinner. Going to be hands down the quietest Christmas I've ever had. Might even go back to work on Monday feeling relaxed lol.

[Coyote Fan]

coffee is always the best regardless of what day it is. I can't handle alcohol early in the morning so orange juice would probably rank 2nd.

[gopheryote]

I feel like the dad in The Christmas Story today, so coffee - and lots of it.

[kiyoat]

I doctor my coffee, although I will probably have to switch to black for my post-Christmas diet.

One thing I absolutely recommend for any of you coffee drinkers is getting a small bean grinder. It may seem a little snobby but there is absolutely a huge difference in flavor and smoothness with fresh ground coffee. Once you have a routine it doesn’t even take that long. Like literally 30 seconds. My wife and I are addicted.

[Yote 53]

Normally? Coffee, black. Completely agree with grinding your own whole beans. Total game changer. Invest in a quality conical burr grinder. You can order beans online. There are so many options. Personally, I order via Amazon beans from a small shop in Texas. Best part is it really isn't that expensive. Much, much cheaper than going to Starbucks, Caribou, or Tim Hortons.

Today? Coffee & Bailey's.

Merry Christmas!

[yoteforever]

Dec 25, 2020 13:32:51 GMT -6 Yote 53 said:

Normally? Coffee, black. Completely agree with grinding your own whole beans. Total game changer. Invest in a quality conical burr grinder. You can order beans online. There are so many options. Personally, I order via Amazon beans from a small shop in Texas. Best part is it really isn't that expensive. Much, much cheaper than going to Starbucks, Caribou, or Tim Hortons.

Today? Coffee & Bailey's.

Merry Christmas!

CHEERS

[kiyoat]

I'll have to look into a burr grinder, thanks for the tip. We grind beans daily, so probably time for us to invest in a nicer model. For anyone just starting into it, though, I'd say a blade grinder is just fine. They are cheaper and very fast and convenient. Low commitment to try it out. Also, I should look at ordering beans online. Never thought of that. The whole beans selection in Hy-Vee and Lewis is pretty scarce. I've heard World Market has a lot of selection, but never looked.

[wrj]

Dec 25, 2020 13:32:51 GMT -6 Yote 53 said:

Normally? Coffee, black. Completely agree with grinding your own whole beans. Total game changer. Invest in a quality conical burr grinder. You can order beans online. There are so many options. Personally, I order via Amazon beans from a small shop in Texas. Best part is it really isn't that expensive. Much, much cheaper than going to Starbucks, Caribou, or Tim Hortons.

Today? Coffee & Bailey's.

Merry Christmas!

Have you tried beans from a local roaster? If you don't have one in your town, you probably shop in a city that has one or more such entrepreneurs. It is a great way to lend a bit of support to the local economy.

[Coyote Fan]

Grinding rules. I used to be lazy with K-Cups but they are more expensive. I still love me some Starbucks. I still haven't tasted anything I like consistently better. I am sure it is out there.

[kiyoat]

Thanks for all the comments! Now I have a bur grinder on my wishlist, and am researching local roasters (Coffea, The Breaks and The Source so far... good thing I work downtown!) Good stuff.

[Yote 53]

Look into a Capresso Infinity conical burr grinder. Should be able to pick one up for a little under $100.