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Last night I did not sleep. So today I went to one of the vending machines at my school and got a hot capuccino. First time I've really drunk a cup of coffee.
Why didn't anyone tell me?
It was glorious. It was incredible. It was beautiful. And after one cup, I am addicted to coffee.
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But no matter how foofified coffee becomes, you can't beat fresh-ground Jamaican Blue Mountain made with clean water in your favorite mug.
A mug of that, out on the back deck on a cool evening, a cigarette and light conversation is pretty close to Heaven for me.
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I drank coffee only once in my whole life, and that was when I was a little kid. The reason I don't drink it is that I've seen what happens when you abuse it... That's the case with drinking alcohol or smoking too.
Just about coffee now: I don't trust myself enough in order to know when to stop. So yeah, I might be missing alot - that's what other people tell me about wines, for example - but hey, I'm still alive without it! (though I'm kinda sleepy now, I think I'll probably have a... nap )
That being said, enjoy your coffees!
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Ah, you see Bob, the point is that vending machine capuccino is only fifty cents a cup. And smells faintly of popcorn.
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Still, it comes from a vending machine, and is disgusting little powder poorly mixed with hot water. Listen to my future brother-in-law, for he speaks truth.
Um, except he left out the Vietnamese coffee. The darkest, finest ground coffee you'll ever find, in a metal filter on top of a cup... hot water poured over it at your table, and you must wait for it to filter through. Did I mention there's sweetened-condensed milk at the bottom of the cup? Fabulous, fabulous.
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Coffee doesn't so much wake me up and help me concentrate as it does give me a brief period of ADD.
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Not a unique experience, mackillian. If it is late in the night -- or if I haven't been asleep or getting enough sleep for an extended period of time -- a cup of coffee can relax me enough to fall sleep also. Depends on mood.
I've had fairly decent vending-machine coffees and coffee drinks like cappucinos. Depends on the machine, the vendor, and the store owner. Not great, but easily drinkable. Which isn't the case with some of the restaurant coffees I've run across, in the South especially. I assume they buy the cheapest commercial pre-ground made from the cheapest beans, then use as little as possible to color the water. Then again, Southern restaurants could just be buying used grounds from other states to make their coffee.
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I went off coffee for a while, and lost my tolerance for it. Which is handy for when I stay up too late, and still have to go to work in the morning.
My mom (who really, really likes giving me presents now that I'm all grown up and no longer financially dependent on her) gave me a coffee maker the last time I saw her, which has revolutionized my mornings.
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Coffee ALWAYS puts me to sleep. Of course, I never drink it in the morning because the one time I did, I had the worst shakes because it was all I had for breakfast. But a cup of coffee in the evening -- warm and relaxing. Just enough to unwind from the day. Alcohol is the same way.
ElJay, I'll have to try the coffee at our favorite Vietnamese restaurant now!
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I kad a friend who would perk up after one cuppa joe, but with the second, she'd lose her steam. Weird.
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This one time, on a speech trip, I finished off a girl's latte for her. This is me who never even drank Coke. I was awake for 48 hours and the patterns on carpets would dance around. It was a pretty freaky experience.
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Uhleeuh - You're not the only one. The smell of coffee makes me sick to my stomach. I literally have to hold my breath if I walk past the coffee in the grocery store. It's just weird.
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I love the smell of coffee. There is no better way to start your day than the smell of coffee in the making.
I hate the taste of coffee. There is no better way to ruin your day than the taste of coffee after drinking.
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Those of you who don't like coffee have simply not tried it the right way.
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Eljay, since your future brother-in-law can't seem to remember the coffee I made for him, I'll be sure and not make it for him again. Posts: 13680 | Registered: Mar 2002
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I don't... but I wasn't aware you were coming to Minnesota, either. Regardless, I just wanted to see if you were willing to make it for me, so I can taunt Bob.
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I hope not, as that would make the groom's side rather short. But at the wedding, it would be way more relevant if dkw had an espresso machine than me, as I do not live in Iowa. Oh, and she doesn't. She doesn't drink coffee. Unless Bob has one, then she will!
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I was going on very little sleep so I stopped for coffee on the way to school. I got about a pint of strong coffee. I shook all the way through 2nd period. I am like Book, large amounts of coffee give me ADD. Needless to say I did not get much done that day.
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Oh, and she doesn't. She doesn't drink coffee. Unless Bob has one, then she will!
