Instant Coffee

[n2ize]

I remember when i was a kid back in the 1950's and early 60's the big thing was "instant coffee". Maxwell House, Sanka, Chock Full O Nuts. It came in glass jars that had a vacuum seal under the screw on lid. Maxwell House was the big one that everyone seemed to use. My parents used it all the time. They only used the percolator on special occasions, usually when we had guests. Everyone liked it because all you needed was a cup of hot water and a measuring spoon.

Nowadays it's rare I see instant coffee much. Everyone has gone back to brewing.

[KG4CGC]

Never put instant coffee in the microwave.

[KB3LAZ]

Ew, dirty sock water.

[K7SGJ]

I've been using a Keurig for many years and I have some refillable kcup baskets for it. The prefilled are too damn expensive, so I grind my own coffee and can do fresh a cup at a time. A freash hot cup is always ready to be made, and this way I don't waste a half a pot, or have a pot go bitter before I get to it. In the evening, I'll just throw some instant decaf in a cup and get the hot water from the Keurig. It's really not too bad for a quick cup.

[KB3LAZ]

I've been using a Keurig for many years and I have some refillable kcup baskets for it. The prefilled are too damn expensive, so I grind my own coffee and can do fresh a cup at a time. A freash hot cup is always ready to be made, and this way I don't waste a half a pot, or have a pot go bitter before I get to it. In the evening, I'll just throw some instant decaf in a cup and get the hot water from the Keurig. It's really not too bad for a quick cup.

I use Nespresso, same concept. Stronger rich coffee per cup. Love it.

[KC9ECI]

Vile stuff. That said, I keep a jar hidden somewhere at work for emergency use. That's in the event that the can of grounds I have hidden for emergencies runs out.

[kf0rt]

Tried a cup of coffee once when I was younger. Didn't like it and never picked up the habit (not that it's a bad thing).

Enjoying a "spot of tea" these days. Total newbie to this, but I'm kind of liking the Celestial Seasonings chamomile.

[KG4CGC]

Tried a cup of coffee once when I was younger. Didn't like it and never picked up the habit (not that it's a bad thing).

Enjoying a "spot of tea" these days. Total newbie to this, but I'm kind of liking the Celestial Seasonings chamomile.

Does that contain actual "tea" leaves? Otherwise, I say, you're just drinking, "Natures Ludes."

ETA:

[WØTKX]

Put the tea kettle on the burner. Grind the beans in the grinder.
Put the (coarse) grounds in the french press. Wait for the boil.

Pour the hot water into the press, wait 1-2 min, and plunge it!

Short wait, instant enough. Gourmet. Kickass Caffeine.







Not fast enough?

Put the grounds in your mouth, sip hot water and swish!

[kf0rt]

Does that contain actual "tea" leaves? Otherwise, I say, you're just drinking, "Natures Ludes."

ETA:

From the box:

The soothing sweet apple notes in this beloved tea are achieved by blending elegant chamomile flowers from around the world. Our golden Egyptian chamomile has a delicate floral quality, while chamomile from Mexico contributes a sweet, earthy flavor. You'll take comfort in a cup of this perfectly blended chamomile tea any time of day.

We've used chamomile from the same family of Egyptian farmers for 30 years! The whole village helps harvest, dry and sift the crop by hand.

Delicate floral quality? Egads, I think I've been drinking douche!

ETA: It's caffeine-free.