I got this from Helen…. well, no, that’s not true. I had to get it from her friend Kerryn. Helen had turned it into a tea meme, since she doesn’t drink coffee. I love tea, but not more than I love coffee. Tea’s for night time, IMO.
Your first cup, when do you drink it?
As soon as possible after waking up. 95% of the time, my hubby brews the coffee, and he usually grinds the beans the night before and sets the timer on the coffeemaker. Then, he fixes my cup just so, and often brings it into me when he awakens me for the day. Hubby+cuppa coffee = the perfect alarm clock.
How many cups a day do you drink?
Usually two. They’re bigger than your standard 6 oz cup, but it’s half-caff.
Decaf or real?
Half-caff. That way I can drink twice as much.
Sugar, milk or cream?
Half-and-half (the REAL stuff - no flavored “International Delight” cr@p for me, thank you very much) and raw sugar. For about six months, I tried to stem my sugar intake by putting half a stevia packet in my coffee w/ only a little bit of sugar, but I started longing for the “real” taste of coffee, and recently gave that up.
Your favourite way of brewing?
I love the stove-top percolator that we use whilst camping, but I think that’s due to the romanticism involved — wind blowing, anticipation, camp fire… Otherwise, it’s just the standard Mr. Coffee drip machine.
With whom do you prefer to enjoy your coffee?
Anyone.
Your favourite brand?
Starbucks beans. But, that’s usually too expensive, even from Costco, so we buy the Kirkand (house brand) beans from there, that are “roasted by Starbucks.” I’ve heard that coffee-super-snobs proclaim Starbuck’s coffee to be burnt, but that must be how I like it — burnt, strong, and extra-hot.
Where do you prefer to drink your coffee?
I highly prefer to drink my first cup outside on the back patio. However, I haven’t been doing that since my baby was born, 11 months ago.
What does your favourite cup look like?
It’s a large (probably 14 oz) handpainted mug that I picked up from a Woolworth’s in Scotland. I semi-regularly break all my favorite mugs, but this one has lasted two years!
Espresso, Cappuccino or Latte Macchiato?
Lattes are for wimps. But, I’m not manly enough to drink espresso, either. I like cappuccino, and when I’m feeling fancy, I have ‘em put a shot or two of almond syrup in it.
Favourite occupation while drinking coffee?
Reading. Or birdwatching on the back patio. It’s hard for me to drink coffee and stand. I have to be sitting to drink it, meaning that if the morning gets too busy and finds me on my feet, the coffee does not get drunk.
