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Join Date: Aug 2004
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For those of you that are coffee/expresso drinkers, how many shots do you usually get in your coffee?
I'm at ~1 now, but I think I'll have to graduate to 2 shortly. |
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Ruling teh World
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Boston, MA
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500mg of medically pure caffeine.
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Veteran Member
Join Date: May 2004
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I used to live on quad tall mochas.
It's basically caffeine syrup. Mmmm.... Now I drink about two cups of french press a day. |
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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Veteran Member
Join Date: May 2004
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Depends on how long you let it sit.
Caffeine is water soluble, the esters and oils that give coffee its flavor are heat-released. The longer you let the water and grounds sit, the more caffeine will eventually be extracted. That's why hitting fine grounds with rapid steam results in an extremely concentrated, but not highly caffeinated, brew of espresso. The first cup of french press isn't that bad, caffeine-wise, but if you let it sit for a while and then come back for a cup later, it can jazz you right up. |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Neat. I never thought about the solubility of caffeine.
Now, for the next question: could you (or anyone else) recommend a good french press? I have no idea what to look for, and keep in mind that I'm not going to break the bank. |
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Veteran Member
Join Date: May 2004
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I have a Bodum that was like $20 or so. Makes about 32oz or so. (Four std cups, or two real ones.)
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Veteran Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
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double shot with a drip of sambuca and a twist of lemon peel
only way to drink it |
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Microbial member
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So I generally just nip down to Woolies and pick up the $5 variety. -S |
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Veteran Member
Join Date: May 2004
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Just make sure the glass is solid, preferably borosilicate (Pyrex). Tossing near-boiling water into a thin walled normal-glass vessel is a bit touchy unless it's made to take the heat.
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Right Honourable Member
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I've had a triple shot from Starbucks once. That was my most productive day at work yet
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Lord of the Rant.
Formerly turtle2472 Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Upstate South Carolina
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My normal is a triple shot "Grande" from Starbucks, or other such coffee shop.
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Bawls.
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Veteran Member
Join Date: May 2004
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I've gotten hooked on a S. American coffee drink, carajillo. It's coffee, anise, cinnamon, and a touch of sugar. The anise really makes it. I just picked up some Ricard, I'll have to try that and see if I can't come up with a slightly more fun version.
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Thunderbolt, fuck yeah!
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Denmark
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At least a double, and without any heinous non-coffee additives.
But usually I prefer a plain cup of black coffee, filter of press. |
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