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Re: Coffee for people who don't like coffee

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Post by Adambuilds »

It’s amazing how coffee has evolved. From the traditional bitter brew to light roasts, fruity blends, and decaf options, the range of choices today is endless. What started as a simple drink has transformed into something that caters to almost every taste and health need.

Personally, I’ve always struggled with the bitterness of coffee, but when I discovered lighter roasts and fruity flavors, it completely changed my experience. Some with whiskey flavour is one that surprised me the most. It’s fascinating to see how human innovation can take something so basic and make it fit our ever-changing desires.

Re: Coffee for people who don't like coffee

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Post by euvin »

owlninja wrote: post #107

I like coffee, but many years ago I realized I don't like drinking hot liquids. Anyone else like this? I live in North Texas where it's uncomfortably hot most of the year. It used to boggle my mind playing golf with my Grandpa who would grab a coffee at the turn just as temperatures were cracking 90F.

Whenever I don't finish my cup of coffee and it's cooled down, I like to add ice and cold sparkling grapefruit water to make the world's laziest approximation of espresso tonic.

Re: Coffee for people who don't like coffee

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Post by eximius »

brookside wrote: post #13
eximius wrote: post #5

I drink chai lattes instead of coffee. Never could get on board with the bitter, brown bean water.

Chai from a coffee shop or mix is a sugar drink, which is why it is delicious.

Completely true, but comparable with lots of other coffee drinkers habits. I make mine half chai concentrate from a local restaurant and half 2% milk in small portion sizes of about 120 calories, so I don't feel _too_ bad about it.

I might have slightly more sugar than is strictly recommended DV, but not by much.

Re: Coffee for people who don't like coffee

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Post by SAI_Peregrinus »

jamroom wrote: post #68
rectang wrote: post #62

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> Something not roasted to a charred crisp (looking at you, Starbucks). Not everyone is going to like less-roasted beans. Less roasted beans have strong, distinct flavors which might be characterized as "green" or "floral" or "woodsy", and it's true that a lot of the individuality of the bean varieties is obscured by darker roasts. But I for one usually prefer the standard roasts of the mainstream vendors over the li…

My experience with people who "don't like the taste of coffee" usually has been that they don't like how bitter and strong the taste is, which is almost always tasting the "roast" instead of the bean. Single origin light roast is the way to go if you want a really good non-coffee tasting cup of coffee. My recommendation is central america single origin (Guatamala, Costa Rica, etc) - the beans from this region tend to…

I don't like the taste of coffee. I don't like coffee in chocolate (though I don't like chocolate much to begin with), I don't like Tiramisu, I loathe coffee-flavored jelly beans, I've tried light roasts & didn't like them, medium roasts & didn't like them, dark roasts & definitely didn't like them, and several varieties of bean and liked none. I just don't like coffee flavor.

Re: Coffee for people who don't like coffee

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Post by Adambuilds »

bluGill wrote: post #110

What is wrong with plain water? Why try to mess it up with flavor, just drink and go on. I hate coffee, soda, and tea. water has always work well so why change it.

Our taste preferences evolve over time. Just like we’ve adapted our food to suit our personal tastes, why not do the same with drinks?

I used to be a big fan of water too, but after trying different coffees, teas, and even flavored waters, I realized how much variety and experience they can bring. Coffee gives me that kick I need to get through the day, tea offers relaxation, and flavored water just feels refreshing.

Isn’t it part of human nature to seek variety and pleasure in our experiences? If we were all content with just plain water, would we ever have discovered the joy of our favorite drinks?

Re: Coffee for people who don't like coffee

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Post by mastazi »

> Here in Sweden, it is customary to roast and brew coffee the same color as your soul: dark and ragged

Strange, I thought it was the opposite given that very light roasts are sometimes called "Nordic roasts" - my understanding was that the name came about because light roasts are common in Northern Europe. Maybe that applies only to some but not all Nordic countries?

Re: Coffee for people who don't like coffee

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Post by 90s_dev »

amluto wrote: post #106
90s_dev wrote: post #31

> You'll get diabetes. Have a coffee. When I was a kid, I hated even the smell of coffee so much, that tasting it could make me throw up. A few years ago, to help kick my soda habit, I forced myself to drink black coffee every single day. The first day, I could barely stomach a few sips. After a week or so, I could finish the whole cup with great difficulty. After another few weeks, I could finish it without minding.…

> Since I'm too stupid and/or lazy to figure out how to clean my coffee machine (the instructions said something about vinegar once in a while) Vinegar removes limescale, which may or may not be a real problem depending on your water source. To remove coffee residue, use a dilute solution, freshly prepared, of sodium percarbonate and very very hot water. You can mix ~1 tsp of sodium percarbonate with a cup or two of…

Your response just makes me more confident that I'm making the right choice by boiling coffee in a pot of water and washing it with plain dish soap afterwards.

Re: Coffee for people who don't like coffee

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Post by memco »

owlninja wrote: post #107

I like coffee, but many years ago I realized I don't like drinking hot liquids. Anyone else like this? I live in North Texas where it's uncomfortably hot most of the year. It used to boggle my mind playing golf with my Grandpa who would grab a coffee at the turn just as temperatures were cracking 90F.

Iced coffee or cold brew might work for you.

I used to do aeropress or pour over coffee every morning but now I brew a large batch of hot coffee in a jar and then leave it on the counter overnight. The next day I remove the grinds and put the coffee in the fridge. Then on weekdays I just pour some over ice. It’s barely more work than making one pour over and I get 7 days of coffee with no prep work in the morning: delayed instant gratification all in one.

Re: Coffee for people who don't like coffee

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Post by junebash »

SAI_Peregrinus wrote: post #114
jamroom wrote: post #68

Earlier quoted context omitted.

My experience with people who "don't like the taste of coffee" usually has been that they don't like how bitter and strong the taste is, which is almost always tasting the "roast" instead of the bean. Single origin light roast is the way to go if you want a really good non-coffee tasting cup of coffee. My recommendation is central america single origin (Guatamala, Costa Rica, etc) - the beans from this region tend to…

I don't like the taste of coffee. I don't like coffee in chocolate (though I don't like chocolate much to begin with), I don't like Tiramisu, I loathe coffee-flavored jelly beans, I've tried light roasts & didn't like them, medium roasts & didn't like them, dark roasts & definitely didn't like them, and several varieties of bean and liked none. I just don't like coffee flavor .

I was in the same boat for many years (as in, my whole 35 year life), and today I still hate “coffee-flavored” stuff. But one day I was really tired and had to get stuff done, and asked for a recommendation for a coffee drink for someone who doesn’t like coffee. The suggestion was a vanilla latte. Fast forward a year and a half, and now I drink coffee almost every day.

If you haven’t given that or a caramel macchiato a try, I’d highly recommend it. You might be surprised. I was.

Re: Coffee for people who don't like coffee

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Post by junebash »

bluGill wrote: post #110

What is wrong with plain water? Why try to mess it up with flavor, just drink and go on. I hate coffee, soda, and tea. water has always work well so why change it.

This strikes me as a tad disingenuous. Indeed, why try anything new? Why can’t everything be the same forever?

Folks like variety. Maybe you don’t, that’s fine, but acting incredulous about it isn’t going to make you any friends.

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