So my full time Summer II term
classes are in full swing, and one of them is bright and early at 9:15- okay,
maybe not super early, but I'm a night owl. Mornings do not like me and I do
not like them. Because of this unfortunate pairing at the moment (and any other
morning I encounter) I have taken up coffee.
Now I know what some of you might
say. "Coffee is bad for you!" or "Caffeine is horrible for your
body!" I'm not a compulsive drinker (all the time), but I know my way
around syrups and creamers. I'm no Starbucks barista (YET!) but in my own
little apartment, I can sure whip up a mean cup of Joe.
Here are my tips for Java a la
Bobbie:
1. Coffee is not to be consumed
black. If it isn't tan, it isn't happening. Which leads to...
2. Creamer. I use flavored
International Delight. My go to is Hershey's Chocolate Caramel
3. Experiment with stuff in the
cabinet. (to an extent)
4. When it's hot out, add ice. I
love coffee, ice, I.D. Almond Joy creamer, fat free whipped cream, and coconut
blended up all frothy. So. Good.
5. Torani. Amazon- $35 (usually) for
a set of six of these babies! Mind you when stock is low, prices increase a
bit.
- Regular- http://www.amazon.com/Torani-Variety-Regular-25-4-Ounce-Bottles/dp/B003PFWNSE/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1341985184&sr=8-8&keywords=Torani
- Sugar Free Holiday - http://www.amazon.com/Torani-Sugar-Holiday-Variety-150-Ounce/dp/B005VOOJL6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1341985184&sr=8-6&keywords=Torani
- Sugar Free- http://www.amazon.com/Torani-Variety-Sugar-25-4-Ounce-Bottles/dp/B003PFUNU4/ref=pd_sim_gro_1
I swear by these. I've had mine for ages because you only need a little bit to add an awesome punch of flavor. Also, buying from Amazon allows for great discounts off the MSRP as well as options for lower shipping or Prime!
While I
love making my own coffee concoctions, I still love Starbucks, though. They're
my main supplier of Chai Tea and mugs. I just love mugs. Plus their Pumpkin
Muffins during the fall are INCREDIBLE.
Health tip:
One thing to remember
when drinking coffee is to drink more water. Because coffee is a diuretic,
your body can become dehydrated and leave you with an awful, morning after
hangover feeling. Drink. Water.
Some of you, though, may
like your coffee black and nothing but black. While I commend you for your
bravery (it is just so BITTER), my coffee will always be beige.
I hope to have inspired
to you whip of a few cups of your of imagination! Happy brewing!
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