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I have both a Nespresso and a Keurig that I use. I prefer to get seasonal flavored roasts. My favorites are peppermint in the winter and blueberry or coconut in the summer.

In the afternoon I usually have a glass of iced coffe- even in the winter. Either with one of my machines or French Vanilla Chameleon Cold Brew Concentrate.

I have shamelessly bad taste in coffee. I drink about 10 cups of Folgers Decaf (or the store brand equivalent) black. I haven't been able to tolerate caffeinated coffee since my kids were little. I like it but I get really aggressive even if I stick to one cup.

We also use an older drip coffeemaker, but if I want just a little coffee, I'll use a French press. I usually just put a little whole milk, so I'm really boring. Sometimes in the winter after dinner, I'll do some Bailey's in decaf

I love coffee, too! I buy locally roasted beans, usually a light or medium roast. I mix together regular and decaf beans solely so I can drink more cups of coffee, because, like I said, I *love* coffee!

Right now I am using a new OXO drip machine. In the summer, I use the OXO cold brewer. Until I got the drip machine, I was using an AeroPress, but the individual serving is a real barrier if you want to drink multiple cups per day (I usually drink 3 cups). I also sometimes use a french press, but I hate that the last cup is always a little sludgy.

As for coffee condiments, I warm up a bit of oat milk and foam it. For some reason, the warming/foaming process really delights me every morning.

Thank you for offering me this opportunity to discuss one of my favorite topics!

@hitchhiker: Do you like the OXO brewer? I’ve been on the fence about what drip machine to replace ours with for ages. I keep eyeing a specific very fancy machine but can’t really justify the price, and I get overwhelmed with all the options for standard coffee makers.

@togetherthroughlife: As a Vermonter, maple syrup is a must have coffee add in. Personally I don’t have a preference between single origin and blends as long as it’s a blend that uses quality beans. I feel like coffee blends are like blended wines in that they get a bad rap, but only because people only know the cheap ones,

We have a Tchibo machine, just because I wanted a single-serve machine that grinds and makes a cup fresh, wanted to move away from pods, have a tiny urban kitchen, didn’t want to spend a fortune, etc.

It’s good for my needs. I drink coffee daily but I’m the only one so I didn’t need an entire pot of coffee. We have an expensive 2k built in espresso machine in our weekend house (it came with the house) and other then it having a steam/frothed wand, I can’t tell the difference between the coffee that comes out of each machine. I’m definitely not a connoisseur though and I use lots of creamer so I’m sure I wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between the shittiest cup and the best cup anyway.

I spend a stupid amount of money buying coffee outside the house and it’s my worst habit. So I wish I could get into the groove of just only making a cup at home but meh. I’m just trying to survive most days and I leave for work at 6:30am and it is a little mental pick me up to buy myself a coffee treat every day.

We just got a Gaggia super auto and I’m obsessed with it. I love pushing a button and having a custom drink. Lately been drinking Americanos with a splash of oat milk, and a cafe au lait in the afternoon as a nap time treat 🥰