I've got a question for anyone interested. How do you tolerate coffee or drink it as a pick me up? I can understand a cappucino, mocha, or even a latte, but how can someone stand coffee with how strong some of the blends are? Never mind the freaks who'll drink the coffee raw with no sugar or cream, just make it and drink it pure black. This could just be a taste difference since I don't mind some spicy food, but I'm still curious about how common it is for people to be coffee enjoyers.

Grab-n-Stash said:
I've got a question for anyone interested. How do you tolerate coffee or drink it as a pick me up? I can understand a cappucino, mocha, or even a latte, but how can someone stand coffee with how strong some of the blends are? Never mind the freaks who'll drink the coffee raw with no sugar or cream, just make it and drink it pure black. This could just be a taste difference since I don't mind some spicy food, but I'm still curious about how common it is for people to be coffee enjoyers.

not sure how spicy foods plays into it. But other than that I can agree that is more bitter taste. that I imagine some people wouldn't like. If I'm not feeling the want for that taste I'll just blast mine with sugar, and keep it light on the milk. (also the sugar help in the morning because caffeine doesn't really get to me)

Grab-n-Stash said:
How do you tolerate coffee or drink it as a pick me up?

I'm used to what I'm used to (black, unsweetened); Is there really anything more to say about it?. I enjoy different tastes but I think getting hung up on the exact taste of things is pointless.

You can chug coffee that has milk, I don't recommend it (seems to be a lot of people who are pretty cavalier about lightly burning their throat..).
Black coffee should be sipped IMO.

I adjust the quantity against the strength of the blend. I think it's currently a bit less than a teaspoon per 250ml mug, for a fairly middle of the road instant coffee. Doing it 'properly' in a plunger it's a bit more than a teaspoon of grounds (but this makes ~2 mugs, so it's actually weaker). Did it the same when I was having milk.

I don't really get the comparison between spice and coffee. spice, coffee, and tea are all ok IMO (and they are all bad if over-brewed, which isn't uncommon.)