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Originally posted by mikewhitney View PostI started drinking coffee late in life so that I could get away from my early morning soda.
What do people like for making coffee at home?
At the office, I normally have gone to the coffee/expresso console --with the coffee beans, vanilla and cocoa, etc. However, I am not yet going to the office again.
I may just need the simplest one with few cleanup requirements. But maybe it is better to just get an economical version, since our economy will take time to recover, the Lord willing.
I have been experimenting with the cans and with instant coffee and using milk to cool it down along with: vanilla extract (I don't remember exactly how this came out, but it does add a little flavor), chocolate syrup (seems to work-I was doing something along the lines of a mocha), and my vanilla vegan milks (doesn't blend as well as regular milk but not a bad thing to add a touch if you want a light flavor and are also using regular milk). A touch of Kahlua occasionally helps smooth a flavor out since its something that we would normally mix with milk anyway. I would only recommend Irish Cream for a chocolate based drink though.
If you like a strong dark brew and also like tea, then try black tea mixed with coffee, such as making a cup of tea, then added instant coffee. I have not tried brewing tea in coffee though.I am become death...
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Originally posted by Sparko View PostMy doctor just told me to drink 3 to 4 cups of coffee per day. Seriously.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Ana Dragule View PostI think that flavored creamers are almost invaluable for regular coffee. We ordered the Starbucks bottled frapps and canned expresso and creamer.
I have been experimenting with the cans and with instant coffee and using milk to cool it down along with: vanilla extract (I don't remember exactly how this came out, but it does add a little flavor), chocolate syrup (seems to work-I was doing something along the lines of a mocha), and my vanilla vegan milks (doesn't blend as well as regular milk but not a bad thing to add a touch if you want a light flavor and are also using regular milk). A touch of Kahlua occasionally helps smooth a flavor out since its something that we would normally mix with milk anyway. I would only recommend Irish Cream for a chocolate based drink though.
If you like a strong dark brew and also like tea, then try black tea mixed with coffee, such as making a cup of tea, then added instant coffee. I have not tried brewing tea in coffee though.
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Originally posted by mikewhitney View PostI am interested in different flavors. I do get concerned about what is added to the coffee for other flavors. At work, the flavorings usually have high fructose corn syrup. I could try vanilla extract or cocoa.
https://shop.torani.com/Sugar-Free-S...ugarFreeSyrups
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Originally posted by Sparko View PostWhen I want flavoring, I will use Torani syrups. They have sugar free ones too. I like the Irish Cream one.
https://shop.torani.com/Sugar-Free-S...ugarFreeSyrups
I am not as concerned about additives and so on.
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Originally posted by Sparko View PostWhen I want flavoring, I will use Torani syrups. They have sugar free ones too. I like the Irish Cream one.
https://shop.torani.com/Sugar-Free-S...ugarFreeSyrups
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Originally posted by mikewhitney View PostI quickly noticed the black cherry syrup. I have gotten black cherry syrup in the past. It was unsweetened. I wanted to use this to make a sugarless soda.
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Originally posted by mossrose View PostWe have a Soda Stream that we used the syrup for, as well. It works for that, too.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostDid you use that for a while, then quit? That's why we never got one - it seemed like it would be a fad, then "get old".
I rarely use it myself, but Mr. mossy and the boy use it frequently.
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Originally posted by mossrose View PostWe still use it, but we get the Walmart brand of the SS syrup. It goes farther than the Torani so ends up less expensive.
I rarely use it myself, but Mr. mossy and the boy use it frequently.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostInteresting - - we've talked about getting one, but didn't think we'd really use it.
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Originally posted by mikewhitney View PostI am interested in different flavors. I do get concerned about what is added to the coffee for other flavors. At work, the flavorings usually have high fructose corn syrup. I could try vanilla extract or cocoa.
I don't know what the natural flavors are in Torini, but I try to limit artificial sweeteners as well as or rotate them with sugar since some of them have affected blood sugar in the long run-I have to look up the details on how or if it applies to all. I don't mind a little sugar here and there. I must second Sparko's mention of Irish Cream. One of my favorite flavors of coffee is mocha frapp with added flavors of Irish Cream and mint together.Last edited by Ana Dragule; 06-26-2020, 04:52 PM.I am become death...
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