Coffee question

[erbear]

I'm an addict. I can't drink it black. I tried coconut milk last time and it was gross. I'm willing to give it another shot with a different brand. Any suggestions? 

[polarbearfans]

Black coffee is an acquired taste. Make it however you used to make it and decrease the milk/cream/sugar until you are drinking just coffee. I prefer iced coffee, and will add ice and water to hot coffee.

[flycatcher]

I would definitely try a different brand. I weaned myself to black coffee over two years ago. When I was finally down to drinking black coffee the grounds I had were disgusting. I shop for coffee at Whole Foods, and I love their selection.
My current favorite is DOMA brand La Bicicletta. Hints of dark chocolate, walnut and caramel. The company roasts the beans in my home state.
I change coffee every three months or so because I get bored. : )

[thebulldog]

I am getting there. I stopped added sugar/sweetner to my coffee like a year ago and am slowly adding less dairy. Also try green tea for a caffenine hit.

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[wambam]

Almond milk is really the only other option.

I agree with experimenting with other types of coffee to find something you can drink black.

[Deleted]

I use almond milk. It's really good.

[ilovebed]

Id start by buying really good quality while beans and grind yourself daily. Starting with good coffee makes drinking it black a lot more pleasant. I ended up being fine with adding one ice cube and a dash of cinnamon. I had also tried canned coconut milk but since I didn't mind it black, I just stuck with that.

[gazpacho]

I have been stepping down again (after falling off the non-dairy wagon). Today, I was allotted 30ml of dairy and will be dairy free again by the end of the week. However, I have used both coconut and almond milk. Both are good; but, an acquired taste. This process has helped me realize that what I really loved was the stuff I added to my coffee (non-dairy creamer, splenda). Also, I realized that, when my eating was on track, I didn't feel like I needed as much coffee.

[erbear]

Almond milk is a go then? What about the vanilla unsweetened kind?

[wambam]

Dec 29, 2014 17:14:09 GMT -5 erbear said:

Almond milk is a go then? What about the vanilla unsweetened kind?

Check the ingredients. You can post a pic here and I can help you decipher.

[oreos]

I can't drink hot coffee black, but I love iced coffee so much that I can drink it on its own.

I cold brew iced coffee at home. This method just involves mixing ground coffee and water, letting it sit in the fridge for 12-24 hours, then filtering it (with a french press or coffee filter). I make a batch big enough to last for days.

From what I've read, cold brewing (as opposed to just cooling down hot coffee) makes the coffee much less bitter, thereby making it easier to drink black!

[marigoldgirl]

Dec 31, 2014 15:47:55 GMT -5 oreos said:

I can't drink hot coffee black, but I love iced coffee so much that I can drink it on its own.

I cold brew iced coffee at home. This method just involves mixing ground coffee and water, letting it sit in the fridge for 12-24 hours, then filtering it (with a french press or coffee filter). I make a batch big enough to last for days.

From what I've read, cold brewing (as opposed to just cooling down hot coffee) makes the coffee much less bitter, thereby making it easier to drink black!

Thank you for this information. I never knew about the cold brewing. I have a pitcher started and I am excited to try it.

[oreos]

Dec 31, 2014 16:24:38 GMT -5 marigoldgirl said:

Dec 31, 2014 15:47:55 GMT -5 oreos said:

I can't drink hot coffee black, but I love iced coffee so much that I can drink it on its own.

I cold brew iced coffee at home. This method just involves mixing ground coffee and water, letting it sit in the fridge for 12-24 hours, then filtering it (with a french press or coffee filter). I make a batch big enough to last for days.

From what I've read, cold brewing (as opposed to just cooling down hot coffee) makes the coffee much less bitter, thereby making it easier to drink black!

Thank you for this information. I never knew about the cold brewing. I have a pitcher started and I am excited to try it.

That's great! It takes some playing around to figure out what ratio of grounds to water you prefer (I use 1 cup grounds to 3.5 cups water) but it's super easy once you have the habit of making it. My ratio can lead to a pretty expensive cup of iced coffee, so I just buy cheap Folgers and find it tastes fine. 

[iheartbanjos]

I use 1 can coconut milk and 1 tbs. coconut oil, and a splash of vanilla and use an immersion blender. You spoon it into your coffee as it has the consistency of whip cream. I like almond milk and usually use that to make lattes, but my brand that I get at Costco has carrageenan in it.

[chia]

I can't fathom the thought of black coffee just yet (I'm only on day 1, LOL) - so, for now, I'm switching to mint tea.