Typically I take mine a few different ways. Usually, when I go to Timmies I get a triple/triple with a shot of espresso. If I'm feeling like it needs something else, then I get a shot of vanilla too.

I'm not a big fan of hot coffee so I get it iced. Unless I'm at home then its always hot lol

When I'm at home, I put a good splash of liquid creamer (if I have flavoured creamer at home, either Hazelnut or French Vanilla usually), or a splash of milk, sugar to taste, and a few drops of almond extract.

When I'm at work, I use a shitton of non-dairy powdered creamer and three sugar cubes per mug. I'll die someday from too much sugar, since I drink 3+ cups a day at work, but it's the most I have in the day.

Method-wise? Aeropress is good if you get a stainless steel filter as an extra. It cuts down on the paper filter waste (which I could compost anyway). Other methods using paper filters, or even the instant pods all have their pros and cons, and there are usually things you can get to make the method more eco-friendly. Bean-wise? I haven't specifically looked into environmentally friendly beans, but I tend to steer clear of mass produced beans. Our local coffee shop picks beans for wholesale (250g packets) where the identity of the grower or coffee collective is known (depends on the country of origin). Generally speaking, those growers aren't big enough to be clearing forests etc, and they also get more profit from the sale of each bag so it's better on the ethical side of things. If you consider how much time and effort goes into growing coffee beans, treating them (washed vs natural process for example), exporting, marketing etc - it's crazy how coffee shops sell a cup for AUD$3.50.

I haven't had Maui Coffee, I think it may be a bit far away geographically for me - why do you think it's not for you? The sightglass Columbian looks good! Go for something on the chocolate/nutty side of the flavour wheel just to take a break from the juicy coffee.

Also fun fact as a sidenote when choosing beans: the cup of coffee tends to be nicer if you can freshly grind the whole beans using a burr grinder. If it comes pre-ground or if you use another type of grinder, then you lose freshness and/or consistency in the grind and consequently the flavour is impacted

Baby steps :) just gotta work up to your barista convos I've had to take a bit of a break from coffee unfortunately, hopefully will be back on it next week :D

I have to have decaf due to it irritating my sebhorrheic dermititis... and I usually take coffee with my milk lol. My fav is definitiely hazelnut.

And I hate Starbucks because of the sugar content. It makes my face bloated (and red, if not decaf) ugh

A mochaccino or a flat white are my standard go to ❤

Mmmm....coffee! For me, it can depend a lot on the type of coffee. Ground coffees that you buy at the grocery store are always really stale and gross, so I have to put flavor and milk or half & half in them to make them drinkable. But for really good, freshly ground coffees, I can drink them black, though I generally like to add just a bit of milk or half & half just to make it a little creamier. And from coffee shops, I generally go pretty basic with a flavored latte, sometimes with an extra shot or two of espresso.

My husband bought me a fancy coffee and tea machine just so I could make coffee.

I use the frother it comes with to make the milk creamy and whipped. So good. I take mine either almond vanilla creamer or just plain vanilla creamer. I microwave the creamer, froth it and put the coffee machine on. Sometimes I add cinnamon or hot chcolate for extra taste.

I love me some coffee.

If it's regular coffee it has to have at least milk in it. Sugar is a plus but not absolutely necessary. Sometimes use oat drink instead of milk but don't like how it gets all 'flaky' on the surface.

BUUUT Starbucks's frappuccinos are my fuel. Used to have caramel every time but the calorie count is absolutely illegal so I switched to the coffee one.

I make espresso on the stove. I typically make a double shot (that’s all it fits) and I make it really strong. And I drink it as is lol

I drink my coffee with milk only

I always take my coffee with milk. Sometimes also with sugar. When I go to coffee shops I always go for vanilla lattes

I have it as a cappuccino. Do not like it black but on the other hand I love fluffy milk :D

milk and lots of sugar

Cold brew:3

Usually with fat free french vanilla coffeemate. And I love it iced, even in the middle of winter!

Hello!! Hope you're having a great summer!

So, in the last two weeks-ish, I've tried bumping up my coffee game! I got pretty frustrated with my very-low-budget-and-lazy pourover method causing broken filters. Now, I've got a Krups burr coffee grinder (from a friend), and I try to keep the beans on the coarser side. I bought a small ceramic pourover cup, and a gooseneck stainless steel cup (not a kettle). And compostable filters, as well.

I bought some Sightglass Colombian coffee (Finca Alcatraz, Wilfredo Ule Vargas), with the flavor notes being riesling, honeycomb, and creme brulee. The coffee is bright in flavor, but not overpowering, but I feel like I want more body to the flavor. I think I need to go overtly nutty, or something with chocolate, as you suggested. Though, my cup of coffee now is significantly better than anything that came out of the coffee machine, and I love that! :D

As for the side of getting the beans themselves, I didn't realize how crazy that is, until you mentioned it! There are so many steps to plant, grow, process, import, and the like. I wonder how much the pricing of coffee has changed over the teams, compared to the quality?

Have you gotten back into drinking coffee again after your break? :)

With cream and sugar! or put some hazelnut creamer~ :)

With milk and sugar. Also preferably with a pastry on the side.

I'm in the southern hemisphere so enjoying winter at the moment :)

That sounds like a great setup!! Burr grinder is definitely the way to go. Do you think you'll get a gooseneck kettle in future? I need to replace my variable kettle because it was mucking up a bit and didn't turn on D: I've been using a metal filter for my aeropress/delta press which has been going quite good. You can also get like a hemp/some kind of cotton material-y filter for the pourover to reuse it rather than having new filters each time. Compostable ones are also good!

It's all about the beans :) you just need to hunt around and try out different types and perhaps different roasts. Sometimes the espresso roast can work with filter coffee (just ask the place selling it if it is compatible), but that gives you more of the body that you might need.

I'm sure someone has done a comparison haha. But really the main consideration is whether the farmers are getting the benefit from you buying the beans. Luckily where I am we have a fair few coffee places that are conscious of that and they source beans from roasters that go direct to the farmer (or collective, depending on where the beans are grown). There is so much of the margin lost in the importing and marketing side of things, where those entities take a higher cut and it isn't passed onto the farmers. If they are dealing direct they usually have information like when the beans were harvested, and other info about the conditions and the process used (washed vs natural etc).

I'm always drinking coffee!! Even during summer haha. Just have a really good coffee cup that keeps the heat in and has a good seal

Ahhh, even better! Hope you're enjoying winter, haha. :)

Thank you! I don't think I'm going to invest in a gooseneck kettle for now, because I'm pretty lazy and generally boil the water via the microwave. Maybe in the future though! I wouldn't be up for an electronic gooseneck, though. I don't think I'll ever be as far in to be particular about the temperature, though. I've been known to forget about my freshly-made coffee and end up just microwaving it if I'm tired enough, haha. Also, I'm sorry to hear about your kettle! That's a bummer. Is there any sort of different kettle you're gonna go for this time?

As for the filters, you're right! It's best to not have anything to toss every time. How do you feel about the role the different types of filters play in your cup? My mother, who grew up in India, was telling me to get on the coffee cotton cloth game! I just wasn't sure about how viable it would be, with the constant washing needed and possible wearing down of the material. I think metal might be the way to go. I am going to be moving quite far away and starting anew in a few weeks, so I get to build a new setup again! Though, not too sure on the coffee culture there yet.

Ahhh, I meant years. As in the pricing of the coffee over the years, hahaha. My bad! And that's awesome to hear about your local shops! Does that mean you change up your beans depending on your mood, since you've got great local options around? :)