Popular Post jsharr ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Popular Post Share #1 Posted March 2, 2022 My name is Jeff and I am a coffee snob. *wait for 12 step group to say "Weclcome, Jeff" I did not drink coffee as a young man and when I did start, I drank Folgers or Dunkin Donuts or whatever. Added half and half and sugar. If on the road, I would stop at 7 Eleven or some such for coffee and seldom if ever went to a coffee house or a Starbucks. I slowly became hooked on coffee and when I started camping with the Scouts, I was often the first one up so that I could have hot coffee waiting for the adults and I could get my fix. But it was always just average grocery store ground coffee Then one day, I see a guy on our neighborhood facebook page who was roasting and selling beans. I gave some a try. I liked them. I liked them A LOT. Now almost all I drink is coffee made from beans roasted by Roasted by Brandon. I even asked Santa for a nice burr grinder so I can grind my own beans each day instead of buying ground coffee. And then recently, as you know, the lifted skirt and the perfumed inner thigh of the "flat white" caught my eye and I was lured into the goodness that this frothy milk maid offered up. Fast forward to today. I get to the office and I want another cup of coffee, but I do not feel like going downstairs, so I fire up the drip coffee maker in the break room and brew a pot of coffee using a bag of Amazon Breakfast Blend or some such and it tastes like I am drinking hot parts cleaner or something, but definitely not what I have become used to. My name is Jeff and I am a coffee snob. 5 2 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MoseySusan Posted March 2, 2022 Popular Post Share #2 Posted March 2, 2022 Hello, Jeff. My name is Susan, and you really are a coffee snob. 3 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post donkpow Posted March 2, 2022 Popular Post Share #3 Posted March 2, 2022 Hello, Jeffrey. Get over yourself. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share #4 Posted March 2, 2022 9 minutes ago, MoseySusan said: Hello, Jeff. My name is Susan, and you really are a coffee snob. Is this the part where I "lean into it"? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jsharr ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Author Popular Post Share #5 Posted March 2, 2022 1 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Share #6 Posted March 2, 2022 Jeff - can you speak to @Randomguy???? He's an anti-coffee snob. Those types should be re-educated 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Share #7 Posted March 2, 2022 I'm ex navy. I am definitely not a coffee snob. I just throw a k cup of Colombian in the machine and drink it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted March 2, 2022 Share #8 Posted March 2, 2022 25 minutes ago, donkpow said: Hello, Jeffrey. Get over yourself. And get your nose out of the air. I like good coffee. My morning coffee comes from the Speedway gas station - but it is a good roast and brewed on demand. I will sometimes drink the coffee that others make in the office but they don't always do a good job of it. I am not a snob but am slightly discriminating. People that like to drink swill are OK in my book. Coffee snobs are also OK in my book. Brandon roasts good coffee. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Share #9 Posted March 2, 2022 @jsharrwick we are like brothers from different mothers. I too am a coffee snob. I grind my beans every cup I brew using a Chemex pour-over method. Black with no dairy or sugar to detract from the coffee flavor. @maddmaxxis a monster but I can’t blame him, it’s the US Navy that ruined him. He’s still a good guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted March 2, 2022 Share #10 Posted March 2, 2022 2 minutes ago, Old No. 7 said: He’s still a good guy. You don't really know this for sure now do you? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted March 2, 2022 Share #11 Posted March 2, 2022 19 minutes ago, jsharrwick said: Best new avatar in the last 3 weeks 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share #12 Posted March 2, 2022 5 minutes ago, Old No. 7 said: @jsharrwick we are like brothers from different mothers. I too am a coffee snob. I grind my beans every cup I brew using a Chemex pour-over method. Black with no dairy or sugar to detract from the coffee flavor. @maddmaxxis a monster but I can’t blame him, it’s the US Navy that ruined him. He’s still a good guy. At least he is not Air Force. Those guys have to have coffee made for them and brought to their bedside each morning by their DI, from what I hear. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted March 2, 2022 Share #13 Posted March 2, 2022 27 minutes ago, jsharrwick said: Is this the part where I "lean into it"? Lead with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share #14 Posted March 2, 2022 2 minutes ago, MoseySusan said: Lead with it! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share #15 Posted March 2, 2022 10 minutes ago, Kzoo said: Best new avatar in the last 3 weeks Opinions vary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share #16 Posted March 2, 2022 25 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: I'm ex navy. I am definitely not a coffee snob. I just throw a k cup of Colombian in the machine and drink it. 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share #17 Posted March 2, 2022 51 minutes ago, donkpow said: Hello, Jeffrey. Get over yourself. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted March 2, 2022 Share #18 Posted March 2, 2022 Just now, jsharrwick said: Nominated!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Share #19 Posted March 2, 2022 17 minutes ago, Kzoo said: You don't really know this for sure now do you? Nope. Just trying to spread some feel goods around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share #20 Posted March 2, 2022 21 minutes ago, Old No. 7 said: @jsharrwick we are like brothers from different mothers. I too am a coffee snob. I grind my beans every cup I brew using a Chemex pour-over method. Black with no dairy or sugar to detract from the coffee flavor. @maddmaxxis a monster but I can’t blame him, it’s the US Navy that ruined him. He’s still a good guy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted March 2, 2022 Share #21 Posted March 2, 2022 Just now, jsharrwick said: I just threw up a little in my mouth. I won't be able to drink any more coffee today. Thanks a lot. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share #22 Posted March 2, 2022 3 minutes ago, Kzoo said: I just threw up a little in my mouth. I won't be able to drink any more coffee today. Thanks a lot. I can relate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted March 2, 2022 Share #23 Posted March 2, 2022 Console yourself with the knowledge that coffee sucks, and it is an elaborate societal propaganda designed to separate you from something truly special in life, such as Zima, pizza, and tea. 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Share #24 Posted March 2, 2022 Just now, Randomguy said: Console yourself with the knowledge that coffee sucks, and it is an elaborate societal propaganda designed to separate you from something truly special in life, such as Zima, pizza, and tea. Only weirdos and chicks drink tea. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted March 2, 2022 Share #25 Posted March 2, 2022 1 minute ago, Wilbur said: Only weirdos and chicks drink tea. I guess weirdo chicks must drink tons of it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share #26 Posted March 2, 2022 5 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Console yourself with the knowledge that coffee sucks, and it is an elaborate societal propaganda designed to separate you from something truly special in life, such as Zima, pizza, and tea. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share #27 Posted March 2, 2022 6 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Only weirdos and chicks drink tea. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Share #28 Posted March 2, 2022 8 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Console yourself with the knowledge that coffee sucks, and it is an elaborate societal propaganda designed to separate you from something truly special in life, such as Zima, pizza, and tea. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Share #29 Posted March 2, 2022 8 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Console yourself with the knowledge that coffee sucks, and it is an elaborate societal propaganda designed to separate you from something truly special in life, such as Zima, pizza, and tea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted March 2, 2022 Share #30 Posted March 2, 2022 Oh, look. Somebody learned to use a new toy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Share #31 Posted March 2, 2022 20 minutes ago, Kzoo said: I just threw up a little in my mouth. I won't be able to drink any more coffee today. Thanks a lot. I know the feeling. Since I already had my one a day allowed Starbucks k cup this morning I had to settle for a cheap k cup for the rare second cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Share #32 Posted March 2, 2022 I was once a coffee snob. I read every book about coffee and the history of coffee houses. Fascinating stuff. I once owned a $5k espresso machine and $1k grinder. Now I use a $3 Melitta and call it good. Here's to you and your snobbery Jeff! https://www.splendidtable.org/episode/2021/02/05/coffee-toast-with-cheryl-day-and-nick-cho 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted March 2, 2022 Share #33 Posted March 2, 2022 there is a local roaster near me that I buy from sometimes. Very good coffee. It's 10 miles away, so it makes a nice bike ride to get some. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share #34 Posted March 2, 2022 57 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Jeff - can you speak to @Randomguy???? He's an anti-coffee snob. Those types should be re-educated Lost cause. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share #35 Posted March 2, 2022 5 minutes ago, denniS said: I was once a coffee snob. I read every book about coffee and the history of coffee houses. Fascinating stuff. I once owned a $5k espresso machine and $1k grinder. Now I use a $3 Melitta and call it good. Here's to you and your snobbery Jeff! https://www.splendidtable.org/episode/2021/02/05/coffee-toast-with-cheryl-day-and-nick-cho listening now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted March 2, 2022 Share #36 Posted March 2, 2022 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Share #37 Posted March 2, 2022 8 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: I know the feeling. Since I already had my one a day allowed Starbucks k cup this morning I had to settle for a cheap k cup for the rare second cup. Just use the first pod a second time. The results will be the same and save you money! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted March 2, 2022 Share #38 Posted March 2, 2022 1 minute ago, Wilbur said: Just use the first pod a second time. The results will be the same and save you money! I have the filter thingie for work, and bring my own coffee. A $9 bag of dunkin donut coffee last me about 20 days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share #39 Posted March 2, 2022 9 minutes ago, bikeman564™ said: there is a local roaster near me that I buy from sometimes. Very good coffee. It's 10 miles away, so it makes a nice bike ride to get some. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Share #40 Posted March 2, 2022 After more than 40 years of drinking the recycled battery acid they called coffee in truck stops, I am definitely not a coffee snob, but I do have preferences. McDonalds K cups from Costco are good enough for me. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted March 2, 2022 Share #41 Posted March 2, 2022 3 minutes ago, jsharrwick said: thanks I wonder if my barista can do this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share #42 Posted March 2, 2022 1 minute ago, Rattlecan said: After more than 40 years of drinking the recycled battery acid they called coffee in truck stops, I am definitely not a coffee snob, but I do have preferences. McDonalds K cups from Costco are good enough for me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted March 2, 2022 Share #43 Posted March 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Kzoo said: And get your nose out of the air. I like good coffee. My morning coffee comes from the Speedway gas station - but it is a good roast and brewed on demand. I will sometimes drink the coffee that others make in the office but they don't always do a good job of it. I am not a snob but am slightly discriminating. People that like to drink swill are OK in my book. Coffee snobs are also OK in my book. Brandon roasts good coffee. I hate agreeing with Kzoo, but this pretty much sums up how I feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share #44 Posted March 2, 2022 3 minutes ago, BuffJim said: I hate agreeing with Kzoo, but this pretty much sums up how I feel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted March 2, 2022 Share #45 Posted March 2, 2022 A great read (or listen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted March 2, 2022 Share #46 Posted March 2, 2022 4 minutes ago, jsharrwick said: Can you replace that logo with the words "wide right"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted March 2, 2022 Share #47 Posted March 2, 2022 52 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Only weirdos and chicks drink tea. I drink tea and I am not a "chick"! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Share #48 Posted March 2, 2022 Just now, Thaddeus Kosciuszko said: I am not a "chick"! But you are an engineer. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share #49 Posted March 2, 2022 2 minutes ago, Thaddeus Kosciuszko said: I drink tea and I am not a "chick"! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted March 2, 2022 Share #50 Posted March 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Wilbur said: Just use the first pod a second time. The results will be the same and save you money! My parents used to make 3 cups into a carafe using two pods. They found that a good trade off and it saved 50 cents. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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