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Re: Coffee, Tea, Espresso, Cappuccino

Postby Shandeh » Mon Nov 12, 2012 1:16 am

Well, I've made TWO cups of espresso now, and it tastes so good!

My only issue is that it takes quite a bit of time to make each cup. I'm still learning, though.
I just need to allow myself the extra time to make it. It's worth the time and effort.
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Re: Coffee, Tea, Espresso, Cappuccino

Postby lialab » Mon Nov 12, 2012 4:15 pm

Shandeh wrote:Well, I've made TWO cups of espresso now, and it tastes so good!

My only issue is that it takes quite a bit of time to make each cup. I'm still learning, though.
I just need to allow myself the extra time to make it. It's worth the time and effort.


I agree with you, it takes a little longer to make an espresso than an instant coffee, but what a difference. Each time I make a cappucino, it is time well spent for Me. than I sit back and relax. :thumbsup: Speaking of which, it is time for me to sit back and relax ;)
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Re: Coffee, Tea, Espresso, Cappuccino

Postby BuckeyeMom » Mon Nov 12, 2012 11:54 pm

I love my Keurig. :cloud9: There are many different flavored coffees to choose from. It is fun trying the different kinds. I also like Sweet Tea. I am so glad it moved North. Before, I always knew I hit the South when I was able to get Sweet Tea.
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Re: Coffee, Tea, Espresso, Cappuccino

Postby Shandeh » Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:52 am

BuckeyeMom wrote:I love my Keurig. :cloud9: There are many different flavored coffees to choose from. It is fun trying the different kinds. I also like Sweet Tea. I am so glad it moved North. Before, I always knew I hit the South when I was able to get Sweet Tea.


Back when I was a secretary in my late 20's, I went up to Philadelphia for a business trip. For lunch one day, I stopped at a fast food place, and ordered a sandwich and tea. I took one sip, and gagged! It was hilarious. :lol: I just assumed that everyone made tea with sugar, because that's the way it was always served in the South.
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Re: Coffee, Tea, Espresso, Cappuccino

Postby karenarp » Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:45 pm

Shandeh wrote:Well, I've made TWO cups of espresso now, and it tastes so good!

My only issue is that it takes quite a bit of time to make each cup. I'm still learning, though.
I just need to allow myself the extra time to make it. It's worth the time and effort.

I had my Espresso machine for over a year before I bought my Keurig. I don't like milk or sugar in my hot teas or hot coffees so I have yet to use my fancy frothing wand that came with the machine. I just make espresso. It does take time, but then I think to myself, how much would this cost me across the street (we have Tim Horton's and a Starbucks and very soon a Second Cup literally across the street) and then I just make it. Though since I got my Keurig I have only used my Breville Espresso maker a few times.
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Re: Coffee, Tea, Espresso, Cappuccino

Postby Shandeh » Wed Nov 14, 2012 2:50 am

karenarp wrote:....since I got my Keurig I have only used my Breville Espresso maker a few times.


My aunt has a Keurig, and LOVES it! Some of my piano students have one in their house also. I would love to get one someday. Maybe for Christmas. :)
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Re: Coffee, Tea, Espresso, Cappuccino

Postby Kodikins » Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:21 pm

Shandeh wrote:
karenarp wrote:....since I got my Keurig I have only used my Breville Espresso maker a few times.


My aunt has a Keurig, and LOVES it! Some of my piano students have one in their house also. I would love to get one someday. Maybe for Christmas. :)


I have a Keurig at home and at work. It's great because I like a bolder coffee and my husband likes his medium roast or flavored coffees. This way we have the best of both without wasting pots of coffee like we did in the past. In the winter I will also buy the chai tea cups/pods; a quick and easy way to have tea for an afternoon break. :)
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Re: Coffee, Tea, Espresso, Cappuccino

Postby mittenmaker » Tue Nov 20, 2012 4:27 pm

I am a Keurig fanatic! I have the mini version, which is fine as my husband doesn't indulge in hot beverages (poor soul.) My favorite K-Cup is anything by Starbucks -- but now there is a Pumpkin Spice variety offered by Green Mountain Coffee. :cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9:
My mom gave me my Keurig as a retirement/Christmas gift in 2010. It is extra special to me, now that she has gone to be with the Lord in August. :angel:
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Re: Coffee, Tea, Espresso, Cappuccino

Postby Shandeh » Mon Jan 14, 2013 3:11 pm

I'm still using my espresso machine! EVERY SINGLE DAY!!! I am addicted to that machine now! Every day, I wake up, take my thyroid medicine, then slowly slink down the hall to the espresso machine, muttering "espresso....espresso". That one big cup of espresso with cream and splenda is my ticket to awareness and energy.
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