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Madhatter32 said:
MCT oil? Sounds interesting. Not sure what it is but does it effect the taste of the coffee? To me, such a taste impact might outweigh the MCT benefits.
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I have't experienced any taste alteration of it at all.
That's one of the reasons why I am using MCT over Coconut Milk/Powder for instance that also have some of the same benefits as MCT. But that might differ regarding brands of MCT and reaction in how and what you use it in. I have no idea. I can only speak for what I am using.
The espresso journey are about testing; beans, machines and preparation, what we like and what works for us etc., isn't it?
 
Lioness~ said:
I have't experienced any taste alteration of it at all.
That's one of the reasons why I am using MCT over Coconut Milk/Powder for instance that also have some of the same benefits as MCT. But that might differ regarding brands of MCT and reaction in how and what you use it in. I have no idea. I can only speak for what I am using.
The espresso journey are about testing; beans, machines and preparation, what we like and what works for us etc., isn't it?
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Exactly right. So the MCT oil does not alter the taste or perhaps enhances it for you. Fair enough. I once tried to drink olive oil (mixed in with another drink) for the health benefits (which ones I cannot recall) but really hated it. I need to use olive oil with food or cooking. I'll have to research the MCT to find out exactly what it does -- maybe I'll give it a shot. Health is the most important thing after all -- even more important than coffee.
 
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Madhatter32 said:
Exactly right. So the MCT oil does not alter the taste or perhaps enhances it for you. Fair enough. I once tried to drink olive oil (mixed in with another drink) for the health benefits (which ones I cannot recall) but really hated it. I need to use olive oil with food or cooking. I'll have to research the MCT to find out exactly what it does -- maybe I'll give it a shot. Health is the most important thing after all -- even more important than coffee.
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Not very fond of Olive Oil at all these days, not even in food. I agree with you, not a taste I like.
I prefer Coconut Oil in food and even on skin and in hair at times. I guess there are probably oils with more or less taste regarding that too. I buy almost all of my health stuff from sport nutrition stores, not health stores. The athletic world have way more knowledge then the health industry imho.
 
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Was it a good friend or just a friend? This makes a difference in my experience. The better the friend the better the experience -- and you're more likely to throw your coffee at a lousy friend than a good one which ruins the whole thing. I have not been to a coffee shop in quite some time. It's just too easy (and less expensive) to make coffee at home.
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A chap who was a colleague - we worked together abroad, in Kabul, as it happens, our time there over-lapped - and who subsequently became a very good friend; professionally, - and yes, personally - we have supported one another, and would have one another's back.

He is a retired (pretty senior) military officer, and he is one of two good friends I made there (the other is a retired senior police officer) to whom the same dynamic applies.

I'm civilian, but, when you have worked in such places, only those who have also served there truly understand what it is - or was - like; the other thing is that such places remind you to take pleasure in, to relish, to take the time to savour, the small, civilised, joys and pleasures of our own normal lives (such as being able to go to a very good coffee shop, and chat over an excellent coffee), rather than taking them for granted. There are countries where beng able to head out to meet someone for coffee is an unimaginable dream.

It is too easy to make (good) coffee at home, but there is something very civilised, and elegant and enjoyable about being able to meet someone for a coffee, - it is a wonderful use of the public or shared, space, and - while I do like my wine and beer, and love old pubs, - I must confess that I adore elegant coffee shops and what their place in the civilised world means.
 
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Scepticalscribe said:
A chap who was a colleague - we worked together abroad, in Kabul, as it happens, our time there over-lapped - and who subsequently became a very good friend; professionally, - and yes, personally - we have supported one another, and would have one another's back.

He is a retired (pretty senior) military officer, and he is one of two good friends I made there (the other is a retired senior police officer) to whom the same dynamic applies.

I'm civilian, but, when you have worked in such places, only those who have also served there truly understand what it is - or was - like; the other thing is that such places remind you to take pleasure in, to relish, to take the time to savour, the small, civilised, pleasures of our own normal lives (such as being able to go to a very good coffee shop, and chat over an excellent coffee), rather than taking them for granted. There are countries where beng able to head out to meet someone for coffee is an unimaginable dream.

It is too easy to make (good) coffee at home, but there is something very civilised, and elegant and enjoyable about being able to meet someone for a coffee, - it is a wonderful use of the public or shared, space, and - while I do like my wine and beer, and love old pubs, - I must confess that I adore elegant coffee shops and what their place in the civilised world means.
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Sounds like a journey to hell and back -- at least to me. Enjoy the coffee -- you've earned it.
 
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Madhatter32 said:
Sounds like a journey to hell and back -- at least to me. Enjoy the coffee -- you've earned it.
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Thank you.

It taught me to appreciate (to relish and to savour) the small pleasures of life, (sometimes, we are far too focussed on the "big stuff") and to take the time - in the present - to do so. A valuable and necessary lesson.

And, precisely because of the remembrance of shared experiences in such an intense (and sometimes dangerous) environment, you can be open with these people (as they can be with you, this is a situation where you are not just a sympathetic female friend, but a sympathetic female friend who knows what it was like because she was there, too) in a way that is not possible with many others, and know that they understand, because they were also there.
 
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Enjoyed an absolutely delightful (and incredibly welcome) late afternoon coffee (Ethiopian, naturally) with organic hot milk, a dash of organic double cream, served with a nice, fat, luscious, utterly delicious slice of the traditional French seasonal delight, Galette des Rois, - Cake of the Kings, a cake normally prepared to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany (the kings in question) which I purchased today in the French bakery.
 
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Enjoyed my coffee from El Salvador today, the very last of that coffee.

And, as it happens, I am also almost out of Ethiopian coffee, so it is high time to replenish my dwindling supply.
 
Replenished my coffee this afternoon (I was running dangerously low), when I stopped off in a local (and well regarded) coffee shop where I bought some 'naturally' processed Ethiopian coffee.

They wondered why I wasn't lingering long enough to partake of an espresso or flat white (both made from that well rwgarded new Ethiopian natural coffee they stocked); unfortunately, I had a taxi waiting outside with my shopping and was unable to linger.
 
Enjoying a delicious Mexican Espresso, and was thinking about coffee/espresso vs. tea people and relationships.

Been an espresso entusiast from my teens seriously. Both Mom and Dad was coffee lovers.
My brother wasn't, neither my half brother. I suddenly realized that it haven't been one relationship with tea-drinker that has been really good. Most if the time I wished I never had them, just some learning relation experience.
All my good, strong, sometimes stormy, passionate, and still deeply rememberable relationships have always been coffee/espresso drinkers. ♥️

Have a great coffee/espresso and a great day all.
 
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Lioness~ said:
Enjoying a delicious Mexican Espresso, and was thinking about coffee/espresso vs. tea people and relationships.

Been an espresso entusiast from my teens seriously. Both Mom and Dad was coffee lovers.
My brother wasn't, neither my half brother. I suddenly realized that it haven't been one relationship with tea-drinker that has been really good. Most if the time I wished I never had them, just some learning relation experience.
All my good, strong, sometimes stormy, passionate, and still deeply rememberable relationships have always been coffee/espresso drinkers. ♥️

Have a great coffee/espresso and a great day all.
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That is fascinating.

Paradoxically, some of my closest - or, most memorable - relationships have been with tea drinkers; my mother, Decent Brother, and a chap with whom I was very friendly (and who always treated me superbly well, with grace, generosity, respect, affection and much shared laughter) at university and for some years subsequently - they were (or are) all devoted tea drinkers, with a passionate preference for the leaf rather than the bean.

My father and I were the coffee drinkers, chez moi, when I was growing up. We both suffered, or endured, tea, out of politeness, but far preferred coffee, while the others suffered coffee, but preferred tea.
 
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Having alway purchased the same blend of beans from the same online supplier for the last few years (I only make lattes (with vanilla syrup)) I went to a local roaster the other day and listened to his advise and took him up on his recommendation of a packet of one of his blends containing Brazil Fazenda Bob Jesus, Uganda Ruwenzori & Indonesia beans. Have to say they made a lovely latte (even if I do ruin it by adding vanilla syrup)
 
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Drinking cold brew. Bean is from El Salvador. It’s so goooood.

My lightly roasted, naturally dried Ethiopian was pretty awful as a cold brew. Well, it tasted OK but was too light. With ice, it was even weaker!!

If I wanted tea, I’d brew some tea. 🤷🏻‍♂️
 
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Enjoying an XL Large Mexican Espresso today, well needed.

Simultaneously the brewing-unit of my machine are having a refreshing bath in water.
Ah, well it doesn’t ask for baths that often.
 
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Drinking cold brew. Bean is from El Salvador. It’s so goooood.

My lightly roasted, naturally dried Ethiopian was pretty awful as a cold brew. Well, it tasted OK but was too light. With ice, it was even weaker!!

If I wanted tea, I’d brew some tea. 🤷🏻‍♂️
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It's interesting how the flavor can change as its temperature changes. Some taste great at any temperature but others definitely don't
 
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