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Coffee Snobs: Rejoice!
You can say what you want about the high priced coffeeshops all over the country … they have actually done us a favor. No longer do we accept the stale, pre-ground coffee available for five dollars a pound at the grocery store. America has become a nation of coffee snobs, and even in this economy – that is a good thing. Truly!
Even with the financial system on the skids, coffee snobs can rejoice. Brewing coffee at home is the new black … black coffee, that is. Or, for those of us who insist on caramel mocha lattes (read: dessert masquerading as coffee) there is hope for us as well – without having to finance it by the cup. There are coffee sprinkles from Coffee Accents in chocolate, vanilla, amaretto, cinnamon and more! There are Torani flavor shots in caramel, hazelnut and vanilla! Hallelujah!
But delicioso coffee flavors alone cannot get the job done. It is crucially important to NOT DRINK STALE COFFEE. Say it with me: “I will not drink stale coffee.” And if you are buying your coffee pre-ground, you are buying stale coffee. That is why it tastes more bitter than the coffee you receive at an upscale restaurant. As soon as the air hits the inside of the beans, it starts to get stale. It is absolutely advantageous it to grind your coffee yourself. You are worth it!
Yes, it requires an extra step, but with the availability of nifty products like the Cuisinart Grind and Brew, you can get your hands on a single machine that does it all. If the $160 price tag is a no-no in this economy, you can still get a restaurant quality burr grinder from Cuisinart for about $50 or a simple blade grinder for about $20. Check out www.emeraldfrog.com to buy. Emerald Frog has coffee beans and flavorings, too.
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As a new mom, I drink more coffee than I would like to admit. A year ago, I was not the coffee drinker I am today. Emerald Frog’s selection of coffee has converted me and my husband.
Comment by Donna Minaglia May 13, 2009 @ 9:32 pmI have the blade grinder and I love it! I especially love that it is quiet enough not to wake the baby. And, you’re right; when coffee is freshly ground… it’s not bitter at all.
I’m a cream and sugar girl but blend up a shot of vanilla flavoring and a scoop of ice cream you can call it a day! Thanks EF
I am a convert. I really never know how much better brewing your own cup of Joe would taste. I love Emerald Frog and all that it has to offer – especially its sprinkles!
Comment by Colleen Wronski May 14, 2009 @ 12:02 am