Lifestyle: take-out coffee, part 2
Self-tutoring about the coffee lifestyle: the tutor mentions a statistic. In my post from Aug 21, I mention that take-out coffee is often much too hot for me. I take my coffee black, of course, so I have to wait …
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Lifestyle: take-out coffee, part 1
Self-tutoring about lifestyle: the tutor mentions something he’s noticed about take-out coffee. I’ve known a few people who complain pretty decisively when they are served coffee that’s “not hot.” That’s all good, theoretically. However, those people’s preference seems to have …
Lifestyle: coffee and tea: green tea
Self-tutoring about lifestyle and health: the tutor mentions the obvious benefit of green tea. A few weeks back, my son (18 years old) and I were out boxing in the backyard. After four rounds, we came in a bit beat …
Coffee: instant vs brewed, part 2
Self-tutoring about coffee: the tutor continues from yesterday. Where I live right now, making brewed coffee is a hassle. Yesterday, I picked up some instant coffee from the drugstore. It was on sale, at about half price: obviously a sign. …
Coffee: instant vs brewed
Self-tutoring about coffee consumption: the tutor wonders about the popularity of instant coffee. My living arrangements might merit starting up with instant coffee. Yet, how does the world see it? About a third of coffee bought retail, back in 2014, …
Lifestyle: shelf life of whole-bean coffee
Self-tutoring about coffee: the tutor mentions a discovery. There’s new technology everywhere these days: a bag of coffee invites me to scan it to discover its source, etc. Eventually, I do. I open my smartphone from 2013 (Nexus 4) and …
Coffee: Kirkland Signature Espresso Blend, dark roast
Self-tutoring about coffee: the tutor mentions a kind he’s noticed. I like using espresso blend coffee beans to make drip coffee. An example is Kirkland Signature Espresso Blend, dark roast, a bag of which I’ve recently opened. The coffee packs …
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Lifestyle: Salt Spring Coffee: Blue Heron variety
Self-tutoring about coffee: the tutor mentions one he’s glad he picked up. When Salt Spring Coffee comes on sale, I usually buy a few bags. Yesterday was just such an occasion. The Blue Heron variety, which I’m drinking right now, …
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Lifestyle: blending coffee
Self-tutoring about blending coffee: the tutor shares a couple of observations. I drink a lot of coffee, and definitely know what I like. Sometimes I blend coffees, but not usually. How do I decide whether to blend two coffees? Let’s …
Lifestyle: how long can ground coffee stay fresh, after it’s opened?
Self-tutoring about coffee: the tutor inquires how quickly to use up ground coffee when it’s no longer sealed. Typically I buy bean coffee which I grind as needed. However, ground coffee can be very convenient. How long might it maintain …
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