OracerO
(Post Master Sr)
06/10/15 06:23 PM
I'm addicted to Coffee

Frig.

You guys addicted?


porschetr
(Post Master Supreme)
06/10/15 06:31 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

No.
Drink espresso drinks at home 2-3 times a week.
Haven't bought a cup coffee for months.


c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
06/10/15 06:57 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

are you drinking tim hortons crap?

civic13
(Post Master)
06/10/15 07:09 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

I drink more coffee when it's cold outside. Bought myself an aeropress to feed my "addiction" \:D

titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
06/10/15 07:23 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

yep. i'm 2 cups a day.

TheRealCSnapper
(Post Master Supreme)
06/10/15 07:46 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

too lazy to leave my house, otherwise it's a double americano daily lol

c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
06/10/15 07:50 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

I havent bought coffee in a long long time. When I get a chance I'll have a starbucks grande pike's place. thanks! otherwise it's a shot of my homemade espresso in the morning.

Big Tasty
(Post Master Supreme)
06/10/15 07:53 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

2 cups daily...home brew though.

Choco 'Nuck
(Post Master Supreme)
06/10/15 09:05 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

I know what you mean, I get blue mountain and kona beans from gold star coffee on chesswood ( http://www.goldstarcoffeeorders.com/main.sc ). I have a mid level breville machine at home and I can't even drink timmies anymore, it tastes like shit



I'd like to get a separate grinder and espresso machine, and just use the breville at the cottage.


Risky Business
(Post Master Supreme)
06/10/15 09:09 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

Don't drink coffee. I've tried to get into it, but can't stand it. I will have the odd double espresso shot just to get back on track, but it ends there.

/yep a cool guy over here.


4Three
(Post Master Sr)
06/10/15 09:16 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

i was a cup a day guy but over the last few weeks, i've been trying to cut down. not just cause of the caffeine, but mainly the cream and sugar. i'm down to about 3-4 a week, usually when i'm bringing the kids to some after school class where i'm just standing around and waiting. during the day at work i'll just have some tea leaves.

Denis Si
(Post Master)
06/10/15 09:18 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

Tea >*

When in Europe doe, coffee non stop


TheRealCSnapper
(Post Master Supreme)
06/10/15 09:42 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

 Originally Posted By: Risky Business
Don't drink coffee. I've tried to get into it, but can't stand it. I will have the odd double espresso shot just to get back on track, but it ends there.

/yep a cool guy over here.


it's probably for the better that you're not juiced up on caffine lol


Simon_the_Pieman
(Post Master Sr)
06/10/15 09:43 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

either home pod or Starbucks or 1.75 coffee and muffin at mcds

Mcds > Timmies

Only 1 a day in the mornin


loudsubz
(Post Master Supreme)
06/10/15 09:52 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

morning have 1 cup, then during the day another, don't prefer timmies but if its close by I will grab one. No coffee snob here, the caffeine is niiiice when your running on fumes

Sometimes I drink matcha green tea in smoothies at home and that is a good pick me up too


Risky Business
(Post Master Supreme)
06/10/15 10:13 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

 Originally Posted By: c_snapper
 Originally Posted By: Risky Business
Don't drink coffee. I've tried to get into it, but can't stand it. I will have the odd double espresso shot just to get back on track, but it ends there.

/yep a cool guy over here.


it's probably for the better that you're not juiced up on caffine lol


you are right doe.

My buddy got married at sassafraz and I was passing out by the end of the night, asked for a double espresso and it was game.fucking.over. Drove wife home at 3am (I was the DD) and told her no way i can sleep, i think i drove to Barrie and back like 2 times that night, came home at 6am.

never again \:\|


Euphoricuck
(Post Master Supreme)
06/10/15 10:55 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

newb

hyper-s2k
(Post Master Supreme)
06/10/15 11:47 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

1 cup a day for me (McD coffee) -- I don't consider myself hooked on it, but rather using it as an excuse to get away from my desk and go for a walk w/ coworkers.

Back in the day I used to do double-double Tim's -- now w/ the McD coffee; it's 2 milk, 1 sugar.


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
06/11/15 01:32 AM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

 Originally Posted By: Risky Business
Don't drink coffee. I've tried to get into it, but can't stand it. I will have the odd double espresso shot just to get back on track, but it ends there.

/yep a cool guy over here.


I'm right there with you


c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
06/11/15 08:07 AM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

 Originally Posted By: Risky Business
 Originally Posted By: c_snapper
 Originally Posted By: Risky Business
Don't drink coffee. I've tried to get into it, but can't stand it. I will have the odd double espresso shot just to get back on track, but it ends there.

/yep a cool guy over here.


it's probably for the better that you're not juiced up on caffine lol


you are right doe.

My buddy got married at sassafraz and I was passing out by the end of the night, asked for a double espresso and it was game.fucking.over. Drove wife home at 3am (I was the DD) and told her no way i can sleep, i think i drove to Barrie and back like 2 times that night, came home at 6am.

never again \:\|


Weak. a double shot of espresso has less caffiene than a 12 oz brewed coffee. Yes it tastes stronger, but espresso is so much better for you and that's why I make the switch doe. Plus it helps to keep ya regular first thing in the morning.

Sauce: https://www.kickinghorsecoffee.com/en/blog/caffeine-myths-espresso-vs-drip

 Quote:
However, when you get down to numbers the amount of caffeine is greater in a drip cup of coffee.

One 2 oz double espresso shot has about 80 milligrams of caffeine.

Whereas a 12 oz brewed coffee has about 120 milligrams.

So actually there is more caffeine in an average cup of drip coffee than in espresso. But, that doesn’t seem like a fair comparison given the difference in volume.


I wonder how you'd react to a starbucks' house blend coffee bc that coffee has more caffiene than any other chain coffees. You'd probably end up driving all the way to Ottawa and back just to cut the rush doe.


SuPeR-MaRiO
(Post Master Sr)
06/11/15 09:12 AM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

I've only had a few sips here or there (to see if I can get into it). I don't like the smell, taste or aftertaste. Not sure how I got through all nighters in school or heck even now at work.

As for tea, I only drink it if I am sick and need something to warm me up.

Yes I know I'm lame \:\(


Euphoricuck
(Post Master Supreme)
06/11/15 09:20 AM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

The darker the roast the less caffeine there is.

iamfob
(Post Master Supreme)
06/11/15 10:33 AM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

I don't drink coffee, but I do drink a lot of green tea, frappuccino from Starbucks

A2B-Lexus
(Post Master Supreme)
06/11/15 10:34 AM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

I start getting headaches at some point in the day if I don't have a cup. I get a Starbucks on my way to work in the path. Getting a fancy $8 drink every 12 is a nice perk as well.

I have one a day, 7 days a week, poker nights, I get another.



Hatorade
(Post Master Supreme)
06/11/15 10:36 AM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

Drink McD's at work with my co-workers, usually just one a day. Shit is marginally better than tims IMO. It use to be better but something changed also fucking inconsistent brew all the time. McD's really sucks at everything they do lol

4age
(Post Master Sr)
06/11/15 10:49 AM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

 Originally Posted By: Hatorade
Drink McD's at work with my co-workers, usually just one a day. Shit is marginally better than tims IMO. It use to be better but something changed also fucking inconsistent brew all the time. McD's really sucks at everything they do lol


Sucks at everythign they do except for:

revenue generation (68th biggest economy)
being the largest toy distributor

AND NOW I WANT A BIG MAC AND NUGGETS

http://www.businessinsider.com/facts-about-mcdonalds-blow-your-mind-2011-11?op=1


Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
06/11/15 10:54 AM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

i have a keurig at home and mainly use that, but i'm not an 'everyday' coffee drinker. i like van houtte swiss water organic decaf (good for a decaf lol), but mainly i just get caribou coffee kcups, i find them very good.

otherwise if nothing else to buy i'll just use starbucks blonde/veranda, bob marley variations or donut house. green mountain makes so many 'brands' anyways as it is. once in awhile i'll make a lavazza or something.

the rare time i buy coffee outside, i do like mcD's over tims for sure. if not just the usual starfucks or seattle's best.

i stick to tea as daily myself. takes me awhile to use up those kcups lol.


Hatorade
(Post Master Supreme)
06/11/15 10:56 AM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

 Originally Posted By: 4age
 Originally Posted By: Hatorade
Drink McD's at work with my co-workers, usually just one a day. Shit is marginally better than tims IMO. It use to be better but something changed also fucking inconsistent brew all the time. McD's really sucks at everything they do lol


Sucks at everythign they do except for:

revenue generation (68th biggest economy)
being the largest toy distributor

AND NOW I WANT A BIG MAC AND NUGGETS

http://www.businessinsider.com/facts-about-mcdonalds-blow-your-mind-2011-11?op=1


They are in trouble now, hence all the changes in the menus. People don't want nasty fast food now.


furball
(Post Master Sr)
06/11/15 07:08 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

When I'm 'in the zone' on a fast-paced project .... I start coffee at 8-9am (usually medium 2 milk 1 sugar), then I do the office coffee about 1 every 1-2 hours ...

That's on top of pre-workout mixes when I'm at the gym, and a RedBull before my paddling practices ...

Yeah, I'm kinda fucked. Dem old bones need a boost all the damn, fucking, time. \:\(


SiRice
(Post Master Jr)
06/11/15 10:11 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

Coffee addict here, purchase a bag a week from either Trebilcock and Social. Used to drink with milk and sugar but after having the good stuff I no longer need it. Way better and cheaper than Charbucks, McDonald's et al.

Violent Spectre
(Post Master Supreme)
06/12/15 06:43 AM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

I unfortunately get Timmies still in the morning, mainly because it is across from work and I'm hella lazy. Timmies is the only time I ever have anything in my coffee. Everywhere else, restaurants/home etc is just black. Timmies needs additions to make it drinkable.

c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
06/12/15 07:16 AM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

 Originally Posted By: Violent Spectre
I unfortunately get Timmies still in the morning, mainly because it is across from work and I'm hella lazy. Timmies is the only time I ever have anything in my coffee. Everywhere else, restaurants/home etc is just black. Timmies needs additions to make it drinkable.


which is why they need to have 18% cream to put in their coffee.


Big Tasty
(Post Master Supreme)
06/12/15 07:51 AM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

Had to scrape the last bit of grounds out of my tin today. Thought we had another one in the storage but I guess wife didn't pick up any. Coffee is a bit watery today but having tea as a substitute is just not the same.

porschetr
(Post Master Supreme)
06/12/15 07:53 AM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

During last Roll up the a Rim season, I had 1 cup of Tims coffee. I tried their new Dark Roast, black.
It tasted so awful, I had to put sugar and milk.
When it's not Tim Hortons, I drink it black.


Choco 'Nuck
(Post Master Supreme)
06/12/15 08:16 AM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

 Originally Posted By: porschetr

I drink it black.

Once you go black..... \:D


Simon_the_Pieman
(Post Master Sr)
06/12/15 08:33 AM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

 Originally Posted By: Chocolate Canuck
 Originally Posted By: porschetr

I drink it black.

Once you go black..... \:D


your farts sound like "POH"


c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
06/12/15 09:06 AM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

 Originally Posted By: Chocolate Canuck
 Originally Posted By: porschetr

I drink it black.

Once you go black..... \:D


sometimes black do taste bitter - just saying.

\:\|


A2B-Lexus
(Post Master Supreme)
06/12/15 09:08 AM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

 Originally Posted By: c2k
 Originally Posted By: Chocolate Canuck
 Originally Posted By: porschetr

I drink it black.

Once you go black..... \:D


sometimes black do taste bitter - just saying.

\:\|




I add soy milk with my Starbucks. Used to use cream but too fat. I had Chloestrol issues so had to cutdown on unnessary fat.


c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
06/12/15 09:11 AM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

 Originally Posted By: Big Tasty
Had to scrape the last bit of grounds out of my tin today. Thought we had another one in the storage but I guess wife didn't pick up any. Coffee is a bit watery today but having tea as a substitute is just not the same.


no coffee shops/food places w/in walking distance?


Big Tasty
(Post Master Supreme)
06/12/15 10:08 AM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

Ya just lazy and had my breakfast cooking already. Will get 2 containers this evening to stock up.

xza8
(Sr Member)
06/12/15 10:19 AM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

 Originally Posted By: Chocolate Canuck
I know what you mean, I get blue mountain and kona beans from gold star coffee on chesswood ( http://www.goldstarcoffeeorders.com/main.sc ). I have a mid level breville machine at home and I can't even drink timmies anymore, it tastes like shit

I'd like to get a separate grinder and espresso machine, and just use the breville at the cottage.


Which beans have you tried from the GTA?

I usually buy from Social on West Beaver Creek, which I believe supplies Dineen on Yonge/Temperance with their beans but I'm getting bored of their beans.t


titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
06/12/15 11:46 AM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

 Originally Posted By: Violent Spectre
I unfortunately get Timmies still in the morning, mainly because it is across from work and I'm hella lazy. Timmies is the only time I ever have anything in my coffee. Everywhere else, restaurants/home etc is just black. Timmies needs additions to make it drinkable.


+1. Plus it doesn't help that's theres a tims inside of the hospital, a 2 min walk from my desk. The only saving grace is that it's high volume so 80% of the time it's fresh and not that nasty burnt crap that's been sitting around for hours.


Choco 'Nuck
(Post Master Supreme)
06/12/15 05:32 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

Go for a walk outside the hospital and get a real coffee

SharpSpoon
(Post Master Sr)
06/12/15 05:50 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

2-3 a day. ya i drink too much

titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
06/13/15 01:24 AM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

 Originally Posted By: Chocolate Canuck
Go for a walk outside the hospital and get a real coffee


They have a Starbucks in the hospital too but it closes early, and I'm too much of a cheap ass for Starbucks lol

Nothing else in the area, I wish that country style nearby didn't close down, they have the best coffee imo


c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
06/13/15 06:46 AM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

 Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles
 Originally Posted By: Chocolate Canuck
Go for a walk outside the hospital and get a real coffee


They have a Starbucks in the hospital too but it closes early, and I'm too much of a cheap ass for Starbucks lol

Nothing else in the area, I wish that country style nearby didn't close down, they have the best coffee imo




loudsubz
(Post Master Supreme)
06/13/15 09:12 AM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

 Originally Posted By: c2k
 Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles
 Originally Posted By: Chocolate Canuck
Go for a walk outside the hospital and get a real coffee


They have a Starbucks in the hospital too but it closes early, and I'm too much of a cheap ass for Starbucks lol

Nothing else in the area, I wish that country style nearby didn't close down, they have the best coffee imo






We get it you're part of the other csi club (coffee snobs international) not everyone goes out to get the best cup of coffee, most times it's just a nice break between the day to drink something warm and get a little boost for the rest of the day


Choco 'Nuck
(Post Master Supreme)
06/13/15 12:19 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

 Originally Posted By: c2k
 Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles
 Originally Posted By: Chocolate Canuck
Go for a walk outside the hospital and get a real coffee


They have a Starbucks in the hospital too but it closes early, and I'm too much of a cheap ass for Starbucks lol

Nothing else in the area, I wish that country style nearby didn't close down, they have the best coffee imo





Oh snap, C2k is killing it


OracerO
(Post Master Sr)
06/14/15 09:03 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

I drink every kind of coffee.

In the mornings i usually brew my own, pack it in a tumbler ( 16oz). Down a cup before i leave. Off to work i go.


Around 4-5pm, i get another coffee from (tims, Mcds, Sbuxs, or small cafe's) Been hitting up Sbux/cafe's lately for the Cold Brews.

I've noticed that i've had a problem with this, so 4 days ago, i decided to quit, cold turkey. I think i could be drinking close to a liter of Coffee a day, consistently.

Today is day 4, it's a lot better. Day 1 was brutal.

I drink it black. All black.

The morning coffee cup before i leave for work is purely for the effect, so it's double double (at home - i just straight up down it, it's the left over from not fitting in the tumbler).

Ever since quitting.
I've noticed (Oh i drink or at least try to drink 1-3liters of water a day)
that i do not pee as much for the past 4 days. My headache is close to gone.
BUt we'll see. I'll update as time goes by.


Risky Business
(Post Master Supreme)
06/14/15 09:28 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

Good stuff man, keep at it! Takes 30 days IIRC to change a habit.

OracerO
(Post Master Sr)
06/14/15 09:33 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

i was watching this on youtube.

Your Brain on Coffee

Which got me thinking if i kill the habit and just get good sleep for energy.

(it's only 3 mins)



titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
06/15/15 02:28 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

 Originally Posted By: Chocolate Canuck
 Originally Posted By: c2k
 Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles
 Originally Posted By: Chocolate Canuck
Go for a walk outside the hospital and get a real coffee


They have a Starbucks in the hospital too but it closes early, and I'm too much of a cheap ass for Starbucks lol

Nothing else in the area, I wish that country style nearby didn't close down, they have the best coffee imo





Oh snap, C2k is killing it


drive 10yr old civic and drink $6 coffee?


**DONOTDELETE**
()
06/16/15 09:14 AM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

I had a nasty caffeine addiction years ago but I kicked it...think it's somewhat back since I got a nice espresso maker at home...gotta have delicious lattes and iced drinks all the time

OracerO
(Post Master Sr)
06/28/15 07:48 PM
Re: I'm addicted to Coffee

Update:

Noticed i snack a lot. Though, i snack on fruits (at the office). IT's very hard for the self control as the office has got junk food as well.

I didn't think i had anxiety, ever. But i feel like i'm a lot more calm, my energy (with a good 7 hours of sleep) is consistent throughout the day and at night my sleeps are a lot better.

It's hard, i want to buy a coffee everyday in the mornings.

Instead i substitute this with a Greens drink (Greens + extra energy).