mmmmmm Coffee

[ckelly]

Nothing like some of these fresh ground to get you up in the morning

[Army]

Working my way thru my 2nd cup, still hav'in a hardtime getting the eyeball's pried open.

Couldn't function without it most mornings

[Celt]

Slurpin' on mine as I type this... It gives me a kick start in the morning.

[Fisherdude]

I've been retired for the past two years. Completely enjoying it, but I'm starting to miss being around people in a "work" environment, if you know what I mean. So I started just fishing around for something parttime. I figured it would have to be something involving music/stereo, or golf, or my other passion, coffee!

I got invited to apply for a job managing the Learning Center, (driving range, short-game area, etc.) at the local golf course, but no benefits.

I've been asked to work at the local pro shop, but I'd have to work Saturdays and give up golf with my buddies.

Well, I talked to the manager of one of the local Starbucks, and lo and behold, I'm a barista! The Clayster....workin' the bar....makin' capuccinos! I'm having a ball!! And, I spend all day surrounded by college girls!! Life is good! It's such a great place to work, that after one week of listening to me, my wife quit her job and went to work at a new Starbucks being built about 15 minutes away.

Best of all, for a minimum of 20 hours per week:

1. Family medical insurance.
2. Family prescription drug coverage.
3. Family dental insurance.
4. Family vision insurance.
5. Employee discounted stock purchase program.
6. Company matched 401K profit sharing program.
And, drum roll please....
7. One free pound of coffee every week!

All kidding aside, this is just one of the greatest companies I've ever been involved with. They truly do care about their employees. And, they walk the talk. It's not just lip service like everywhere else.

And, since I've been a 100% devoted Starbucks junkie for well over 10 years, well, this is just heaven!

Edit: I just noticed, why is this in "Cameras and Photography"?
Edit2: The macro of the beans! Never mind!

[Reel 2 Reel]

The wife would love those in the morning...but ...My coffee comes in 12 oz cans!!!!!! ...LOL

[RichPA]

Originally Posted by Fisherdude

Well, I talked to the manager of one of the local Starbucks, and lo and behold, I'm a barista!

. . .

And, drum roll please....
7. One free pound of coffee every week!

Very cool - who cares about medical, when you get a free pound of Starbucks every week?

Seriously, hope you enjoy it - post a pic, then it will fit a thread in this forum!

[Dave918]

Originally Posted by Fisherdude

Edit: I just noticed, why is this in "Cameras and Photography"?
Edit2: The macro of the beans! Never mind!

A great story Clay, fit or not

-dave

[Fisherdude]

Originally Posted by Dave918

A great story Clay, fit or not

-dave

I never met a thread I couldn't hijack!!

[jstout66]

I LUVS my coffee as well!!!!! Speaking of.... for those of you brewing your coffee in a BUNN home coffee maker, you better check and make sure it's not one of the models they recalled recently. I guess the plastic can melt and the maker could burst into flames. I have a BUNN, and lucky me.... it's recalled and they say to unplug and stop using immediately. I'm living "on the edge" and still using mine. I can't be without my coffee, and I haven't made it out to get a replacement yet.

[bordeno]

Not only do I love coffee, I'm proud to say I am addicted to it, one thing to be addicted to that I don't mind one bit.

For kicks acouple of years ago, I thought I'd try not drinking coffee until 12 noon one day. At 12 noon my pot of Starbucks was ready. I had an awful headache. End of ridiculous experiment.

Coffee rules. I used to travel the world in my old job. Got pounds of Columbian beans in Venezuela for $1 a pound. Went to Jamaica, got Blue Mountain coffee (the real thing, not some wacky blend) for $12.00 a pound, costs average $35 in the states. Had Kona coffee in Hawaii. (What's the perfect breakfast? Fresh pineapple and Kona coffee in Hawaii.)

Here in America I tend to buy Starbucks by the 2 pound bag at BJs, $8.50 a pound, not bad.

But I have to say maybe the best coffee in America I've had was in Portland Oregon where they have coffee shops everywhere.

Coffee: the only addiction I have left, (except vintage stereo equipment) and one I'll proudly never give up.

[ManFromPorlock]

Originally Posted by jstout66

I can't be without my coffee, and I haven't made it out to get a replacement yet.

Boil some water in a pot; turn off the heat and throw in one heaping Tbsp. of ground coffee for each cup of water in the pot; stir, cover and let sit for five minutes. Now, throw in some crunched-up eggshell (from cooked eggs, please, no point in inviting Salmonella) and the grounds will mysteriously settle to the bottom of the pot. Pour and enjoy!

[OvenMaster]

I've been drinking this stuff since 1978 and I am always searching for the perfect cup of coffee and the best way to make it. I can't resist trying it in a new restaurant and mentally filing it away in my rankings! Flavored coffee? Feh! No way, gimme straight Java, the true nectar of the gods.

Coffee hound Tom

[Iolaus]

Man, you guys are making me want to break out my coffee roaster and have a real, fresh roasted, cup of coffee!!!

[Filmboydoug]

Hey coffee lovers,

I have been trying different flavors and find I like Columbian Supremo and Foglifter. What other flavors should I try?

[Mark B]

Originally Posted by Filmboydoug

Hey coffee lovers,

I have been trying different flavors and find I like Columbian Supremo and Foglifter. What other flavors should I try?

French Roast is mellow & non-acidic. Also good is a 50/50 blend of French Roast and Columbian.

IMO buying whole bean & grinding it yourself is the only way to go.