Pumpkin Spice freaks, how do you & those of us w/ working taste buds take your coffee? If you don't drink coffee, why not? What HOT drink instead?

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My coffee addicted students always loved this article so I'm sharing:

https://www.ncausa.org/About-Coffee/History-of-Coffee?utm_source=perplexity

I know. I KNOW! Bailey's in coffee is delicious too but I wanted to keep it broad!

Most Americans drink coffee daily, with 73% consuming at least one cup each day. The majority prefer their coffee with milk or cream (39%) or sweetened (38%), while only 18% drink it black.

Drip coffee and single-serve pod brewers are the most common preparation methods, with many opting for espresso-based drinks like lattes and cappuccinos.

Medium roast is the favored type among 49% of drinkers, reflecting a trend towards gourmet options. Coffee is often enjoyed with breakfast, especially among older adults.

Lliam · Accepted Answer

That was an interesting article.

I love coffee, both the aroma and the flavor.

I order dark roast robusta coffee from Cafe Justo, a co-op of indigenous people in Chiapas, Mexico. It is 100% organic and forest grown under ideal conditions.

I make 24 oz every morning in a French press. Once it is brewed I pour it into two 12 oz travel cups with sippy lids.
To each of those cups I add the equivalent of a measured tsp or less of Equal Exchange hot coco powder (not very sugary). Then I top them off with enough cold whole milk to make them cool enough to drink. I hate sipping scalding liquid.

I never use any other form of sweeteners and I won't use "creamers".

I never buy coffee in expensive coffee shops. About the only other time I have coffee is when I have breakfast at a restaurant. Then I either drink it black with a couple of ice cubes or with some milk to cool it off.

I also like espresso... black.

Years ago I had an espresso/latte machine. But the novelty wore off. I have no need for frothed milk.
And I don't care for added flavors like vanilla, hazel nut, pumpkin spice, or anything else.

Sometimes it's fun to add liqueurs like Kahlua, Baileys, or Sheridan's. And even Irish coffee can be good. I hardly ever do that unless it's special occasion like at a mountain cabin or ski lodge.
Friends and I would often bring a flask of Kahlua when we backpacked. Adding it to our evening coffee was a decadent treat out in the wilderness.

Someone took me to a restaurant in Los Angeles once where they served thick, Turkish coffee with a bottle of Sambuca and a twist of lime. You poured your coffee, added the desired amount of Sambuca, gave the lime a twist and tossed it in. It was surprisingly delicious. The Sambuca added sweetness and the lime added aroma. But the individual flavors and aromas remained distinctive and didn't dilute each other or combine.

NathanDavis · Accepted Answer

iced coffee.. if anything I don't do hot stuff

TheRealPepperPotts · Accepted Answer

I like pumpkin spice lattes. But in general, I drink coffee with cream and honey, or coconut cream and honey. I do like coffee and cream with coffee cake; the combination is delicious. I've tried being a black coffee drinker, but to no avail. I also enjoy a true chai tea, green tea, and Earl Grey. Some herbal teas are good, like peppermint and ginger.

Nikki1989 · Accepted Answer

I drink coffee so black and strong that most other people won't go near it.

James The Foodie · Accepted Answer

Coffee is such a versatile canvas for flavor, and while some revel in the seasonal allure of pumpkin spice, my palate veers towards a more traditional Italian espresso. A splash of cinnamon or a hint of vanilla sometimes adds warmth. If I'm foregoing coffee, a hot matcha latte brings comfort with its earthy sweetness and vibrant green hue. Memories of sipping matcha in a serene Japanese teahouse come to mind, where the attention to detail transforms a simple drink into a meditative experience. 🍵☕

PBandJ_Nerd · Answer

I usually do it like lattes, frappes, etc.

Maybe_Maybe_not · Answer

Milk, sugar, mug, low on caffeine quantity and a spoon please. Whatever coffee quality, I don't really care 😅

jojouzumaki · Answer

Black as is. It’s for anytime drink for me. Espresso is when I’m at work.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

I like Black Folgers Medium Coffee with Half n Half, Sweetener

Anonymous · Answer

I don’t drink coffee cause I don’t like it. I prefer to just drink water

Pumpkin Spice freaks, how do you & those of us w/ working taste buds take your coffee? If you don't drink coffee, why not? What HOT drink instead?

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I like Black Folgers Medium Coffee with Half n Half, Sweetener

To all the pumpkin spice haters, what alternative autumnal drinks do you order at Starbucks?

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