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Sometimes we just have to stop in our tracks and think about what we're doing.  I often have the impulse to just patronize a coffee shop because I want to be cool. That almost happened to me this morning.  And then I realized, "I don't love their coffee.  I like it.  And, it's over a dollar more than the one three doors down.  So why am I here? And the answer was that I was there because I thought that was where I was supposed to be.  And it's Friday.  I wanted to treat myself. So, I settled on the shop two doors down where I got a coffee and a scone for the price of a cup at the "cooler" place. I'm sure I'll stop into the cool place next week.  However, today, I'm proud of myself for not caving into the pressure to be accepted and find happiness in just being caffeinated.

I watched one of those " Rossen Reports " by Jeff Rossen on The Today Show this morning on cheap versus expensive coffee. And while the "taste test" showed the majority of blind testers preferred the "cheap deli coffee" to the expensive gourmet stuff, there are more than a few variables that one must consider.  I don't know about the delis where you live, but deli coffee can vary in price. I've always said that it's not price which determines good coffee.  However, there are plenty of factors that go into price that will enhance or take away from your drinking enjoyment. For one thing, it starts with the bean.  Which leads us to "fair trade," and that whole big discussion. There's also "brewing method" which has a lot to do with the end result.  More about that soon when I unveil my new coffeemaker. Not to mention freshness and storage of coffee. Water.  Filtered versus non-filtered. Holding times.  A fr

What a wonderful way to start the week. This limited offering from Starbucks has all the richness and flavor you'd expect from a blend of Ka'u, East African and Latin American beans. Smoky and smooth.  It won't be around for long, so I'd suggest you pick up a couple of bags now. Summer is coming to an end and so this Starbucks Kopelani blend .   I only wish they offered this roast in a K-cup ®. Sand not included. 14.95 for a one pound bag of beans.

Sip one.  Sip two.  Sip three.   You had me at Sip One.  Totally feeling the morning with   Weaver's Aged Mocha Java Coffee . This coffee is one of the many things that get better with time.   So rich and smooth and pleasing to the palate.  Woodsy, wine-y and wonderful.  Weaver's. www.weaverscoffee.com Aged Mocha Java Coffee $ 18.95 Rare, exceptional aged coffees are stored at their tropical origin for anywhere between two to eight years. This gives them golden hues, flavors of fresh-cut cedar, and a smooth-low acidity. Surprising the palate, our Aged Java compliments the sweet berry and wine flavors of Northern Africa and Yemen. By using Aged Java beans, Weaver's adds a unique twist to the world's most famous coffee blend.  (from Weavers.com )