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Summer is Over…
Well at least my obsession with cold coffee has burnt out. Almost all summer I am sure that I’ve only had about two or three hot coffees at the shops. I still have them at home but the local coffee shop had turned into the smoothie, milkshake & iced coffee shop. Well, for about a week now I have been back on the Hot stuff. I mean the burn your tongue and like it kinda stuff. I know what it is that pushes us to the cold stuff in long Alabama summers but now that I’ve given back over to all hot drinks it’s like you don’t know what your missing until it’s gone.
It’s like I’ve never had a Cafe Americano or Creme Brulee. I can’t get enough and unlike I usually am I’m not even trying new stuff right now. I pretty much get the same two things every trip.
So, enough about me. Am I in the majority here in being worn out on cold drinks are is everyone going to ride the wave ’til winter?
Coffee for Summer
Well, unfortunately it is almost the end of June. Summer is flying by and for some is already half way over. As I ponder this I sip my cookies and creme milkshake I picked up from AK’s. I’m probably going to check out the “Frozen Hot Chocolate Peanut Butter” drink from Toomer’s some time next week. It was highly recommended by a friend and the oxymoron has me intreaged. I’ll probably make the rounds to a few other shops and try come more coffee related summer treats during July and into the fall. So, that being said, what are you cooling down with & where are you getting it?
Coffee Smoothie Recipe
An Auburn Coffee guest sent in this article/video from about.com that we thought we’d pass along. We’ve had a lot of post relating to local coffee shops but here’s one for the house. Make your own coffee smoothie today!
Coffee Smoothie Ingredients
* 6 or 7 coffee ice cubes
* 1/2 tablespoon instant coffee grind
* 1 cup milk
* 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
* 1 tablespoon artificial sweetener
Click here for the full article from about.com
Source: About.com / Sent in by Brian Simmons (Java Joz)
Caffeine for Dinner or Decaf
The older I get the more I am around people that choose decaf coffee any time they drink after lunch. Some even have gone all decaf. I don’t recall ever having had a cup of decaf before but I am pondering it. I drink a dreaded Caff free Diet Coke here and there and I have all but decided that it is going to have to degrade the quality of the coffee for me to switch.
I am pondering whether or not it is that I am getting older and thus my friends are as well and we just are getting to old for the caffeine or if I am just missing something. Is there a great decaf alternative for a soothing afternoon cup of Joe? Are there any other benefits to going decaf? And finally, how many of you drink decaf? Is it just my circle of friends that are making this change?
Like I said before I am not currently doing the decaf thing. I seem to make it to bed at a decent time even if I had a late night cup of coffee. Plus, all I have is the real thing.
-Heath
Cold Drinks for Summer
With the Alabama summer heat now upon us what could be better than a large glass of something cold. Though you might be thinking of a soda or smoothie don’t overlook chilled coffees! Here are ten cold coffee & tea drinks from about.com to keep you cool this summer!
1. Iced Cafe au Lait
A simple iced coffee recipe, heavy on the milk. A quick iced coffee recipe is very handy in the summer. No reason to go without your coffee just because the heat is up.
2. Thai Iced Tea
A creamy iced tea, with some spicy hints. An iced tea recipe for all chai fans. Only a couple of spices, but enough to make a delicious impact.
3. Classic Lemonade
Lemons, sugar and water. The most simple lemonade recipe, and yet so refreshing. Your drinks don’t have to be complicated to be refreshing. Make up a jug today, and relax on the patio.
4. Cinnamon Caramel Iced Coffee
Add the cinnamon before brewing to give this recipe spicy touch. You’ll need to stir well to blend in the caramel syrup.
5. Sparkling Jasmine Iced Tea
A sparkling iced tea, flavoured with jasmine and brown sugar syrup. A change from the ordinary, with a sweet and floral flavour.
6. Thai Iced Coffee
A very smooth recipe for an iced chai coffee. The spiciness of chai isn’t only for tea, you know. It’s a simple blend that won’t take you forever to put together. Spice up your coffee today.
7. Ginger Lemonade
Fresh ginger gives traditional lemonade a new flavour. Be careful though, the ginger is a very potent ingredient. Ginger lemonade goes well with a summer lunch of Asian cuisine.
8. Italian Chocoate Soda
A sparkling drink with a hint of chocolate and cream. Even with the heavy cream, this is a very refreshing recipe for the heat of summer.
9. Suada Over Ice
You can’t go wrong sticking with the basics. Its just espresso over ice, with enough sweetened milk to mellow it out.
10. Boston Iced Tea
A wonderfully tart recipe for cranberry iced tea. The name comes from the cranberry bogs in the Boston area (so I’ve been told by a few readers). Regardless, it’s a very refreshing drink for a summer’s day.
>>If you try any of these let us know how they turn out and send us some pics of the final product!
SOURCE: Sean Paajanen, About.com
Also, Thanks to Brian Simmons for sending this article in for us to post.
Best Coffee at the Moment
Normal folks may have one coffee they stick with but not me. I generally am ready for a new brand/roast/etc. every time I finish the one before. I might love a bag of beans and get it twice in a row but that’s about it before I move on. Don’t get me wrong, I have my all time favorites and I come back to ones I have had many times before but I generally have a best coffee of the moment. Being that I usually have at least two or three types on hand I decided to pick my favorite at the moment and ask everyone else what theirs is. Let everyone know through the comments what your favorite at the moment is or your view on the idea. Right now I would have to say that I am back to an old favorite. I remember one of my first bags of beans was this very one, Eight O’Clock Coffee regular roast. I have had many bags of this one and it still has a place at my place anytime. And for now it is my “Best Coffee at the Moment!”
-Heath
Brewing Tips
8 Secrets to enjoying the perfect cup of coffee:
- Treat yourself to good coffee beans.
- Grind your beans before each use to release their fresh coffee aroma and full whole bean flavor.
- Drink to your health. Recent studies are touting the health benefits of coffee and its many antioxidants.
- Spice it up. Try a flavored coffee. The aroma and taste will overwhelm your senses.
- Keep your coffee fresh – roll top of bag down and fold in tin ties or transfer to an airtight container.
- Be daring. Experiment with new and different creamers and sweeteners to complement your favorite coffee.
- Try an espresso-based drink, such as an espresso, cappuccino or latte.
- Chill out. Cool off on a hot day with a refreshing iced coffee.
SOURCE: Modified from Eight O’Clock Coffee
What’s In The Work Pot?
A lot of regular folks drink a lot of regular coffee, myself included, but that doesn’t mean it’s all the same. Tell us what you drink at work or at the office and what you think of it. Just because it’s generally free or just a few quarters a month doesn’t mean you should not be looking for the best pot of joe. Maybe your comments can help others get a better brew!
How do you take yours?
An average joe just doesn’t seem to cut it anymore, so tell us what it takes to make the perfect cup.
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Favorite Coffee Cup
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This is my favorite and most used coffee cup. I have a decent collection of cups and mugs but this one just happens to be exactly the right size for me. It also works out that I picked it up in California a few years back on Olvera Street. It would have been a shame if it was the pink one I was given by the carpet cleaners.
-Heath
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