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Nescafé or Turkish coffee?
Nescafé or Turkish coffee?
Started by slywolf45 · · 👁 6 views · 74 replies
#43 ·
Honestly, there’s really only one kind of coffee worth drinking, and that’s Turkish Coffee. Everything else just feels a bit off to me!☕
#45 ·
Turkish Coffee, always and exclusively. For me, the perfect brew is two full teaspoons of grounds to about half a cup of water, and maybe just a tiny bit extra to be safe. And you don't just knock it back in four gulps; you let it simmer and savor it for an hour or so.
I keep some Nescafe and other quick fixes around the house, but honestly, they're just for those guests who haven't figured out what real coffee tastes like yet.
Exactly! The only thing you forgot to mention on that list was instant coffee. 🙂 I mean, have you seen what an alien looks like? I swear, if they don't look like that, it’s probably because they haven't had enough Nescafe! 😬
I keep some Nescafe and other quick fixes around the house, but honestly, they're just for those guests who haven't figured out what real coffee tastes like yet.
slywolf45 said:Cappuccinos, vanilla lattes, ginger shots, espressos—yeah, those are basically the aliens of the coffee world.
Exactly! The only thing you forgot to mention on that list was instant coffee. 🙂 I mean, have you seen what an alien looks like? I swear, if they don't look like that, it’s probably because they haven't had enough Nescafe! 😬
#46 ·
On those rare occasions when I actually sit down for coffee, it’s basically a sludge of 10% caffeine, 20% sugar, and whatever milk is left. It’s essentially syrup. Just... coffee-flavored syrup.
So yeah, pretty weird. I'm an alien. 😢
So yeah, pretty weird. I'm an alien. 😢
#47 ·
Nes, usually mixed with water and milk (though I change the ratio depending on the time of day). Even though I’ll go for some Turkish Coffee when I’m just powering through work by myself, nothing beats 🙏
I actually have an espresso machine at home—$267—but after making about ten shots, the thing just jammed up on me and now it's sitting abandoned in the cupboard 🙏
But man, Wylie, where does filter coffee fit in? That might actually be my absolute favorite. It’s basically just like regular coffee, except the filter catches all the grounds so you don't deal with that gritty mess you get with a classic Turkish Coffee 🤔
I actually have an espresso machine at home—$267—but after making about ten shots, the thing just jammed up on me and now it's sitting abandoned in the cupboard 🙏
But man, Wylie, where does filter coffee fit in? That might actually be my absolute favorite. It’s basically just like regular coffee, except the filter catches all the grounds so you don't deal with that gritty mess you get with a classic Turkish Coffee 🤔
#48 ·
I don't think filtered coffee can ever quite measure up to a good cup of Turkish Coffee. To me, it just doesn't have that same richness; it feels more like a Nescafe than actual coffee!🤷
#49 ·
Turkish 👍
I hate it when I'm visiting someone and they offer me a Nescafe or something like that.
Like it's some kind of substitute for actual coffee. 👎
A bit out there, I know...
But one time, someone actually offered me a Nescafe espresso cappuccino made with milk. 🙂 🤮
Look, man, everyone's got their own thing, and tastes differ—you can't really argue with that... but seriously, some people's taste is just straight up 🤮
I hate it when I'm visiting someone and they offer me a Nescafe or something like that.
Like it's some kind of substitute for actual coffee. 👎
A bit out there, I know...
But one time, someone actually offered me a Nescafe espresso cappuccino made with milk. 🙂 🤮
Look, man, everyone's got their own thing, and tastes differ—you can't really argue with that... but seriously, some people's taste is just straight up 🤮
#51 ·
Why even bother with coffee? Honestly, I’d rather just kickstart my morning with a hit of heroin and drift smoothly into a series of new professional victories.🤷
#52 ·
It feels like we’ve all turned into robots lately, just rushing through life to get everything over with... Honestly, I think I prefer the aroma of freshly brewed coffee more than the drink itself! You just can't replicate that scent with some instant Nescafe or whatever else is sitting on the shelf. There was this one time my wife actually tried to switch me over to Nescafe, but (forgive me if I say this), I had to deal with a bit of a situation at work first—turns out there was a major issue with the restroom facilities!🙈
#53 ·
steelharbor5 said:We’re basically turning into robots just to get through the day... honestly, for me, it's all about that aroma. You can't replicate that sensation with some instant Nescafe or whatever else is sitting on the shelf. I remember one time my wife tried to switch me over to instant coffee, but (forgive me if this is too much information), the first thing I had to deal with at the office was , and let's just say things went south because of a situation in the restroom !🙈
Well, that's exactly what you want from a good cup of coffee.☕
Yeah, Andy and Grace Cook... the socar is Turkish Coffee. But which kind, though?😕
#55 ·
Christian Harris2 said:Oh boy... look at this thread unfolding.
Turkey. Of course.
Nescafe isn't coffee. It's just the concept of coffee.
P. S. Just because my avatar was the Nescafe logo until recently doesn't mean I actually drink the stuff.
A closeted Nescafe addict, clearly...🙂
#56 ·
Look, we basically represent a massive chunk of the electorate, and honestly, nobody can even dream of forming a government without us. 🙂
Anyway, morning, everyone. ☕ I just knocked back a huge cup of chocolate cappuccino. ☕
Anyway, morning, everyone. ☕ I just knocked back a huge cup of chocolate cappuccino. ☕
#57 ·
Turkey? Good grief, what a question 🙄. Besides that, there’s really only espresso. Anything else isn't even real coffee
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You remind me of my grandma, who used to drink nothing but Knapp and chicory 🤣.
🙂
If people have a problem with the grounds in Turkish Coffee, they clearly don't know how to brew it. Once the coffee is done and you take it off the heat, just pour in a spoonful of cold water—or maybe some cold milk or cream if you prefer—and give it a quick stir on top. All the grounds will sink right to the bottom. You pour it into your cup, and the sludge stays at the bottom of the pot 🤷.
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You remind me of my grandma, who used to drink nothing but Knapp and chicory 🤣.
🙂
If people have a problem with the grounds in Turkish Coffee, they clearly don't know how to brew it. Once the coffee is done and you take it off the heat, just pour in a spoonful of cold water—or maybe some cold milk or cream if you prefer—and give it a quick stir on top. All the grounds will sink right to the bottom. You pour it into your cup, and the sludge stays at the bottom of the pot 🤷.
#58 ·
I only take my Nescafe with milk—specifically the 3.2% fat kind. Anything else just feels watery, doesn't it?
There isn't a soul on this earth who could convince me to drink plain coffee.
There isn't a soul on this earth who could convince me to drink plain coffee.
#59 ·
The vote count is getting more intense than a mad dash to the restroom after too much coffee.
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#60 ·
I find myself cycling through all of those options from time to time. While my current routine is strictly limited to Nescafe, I’ve decided to opt for the most elegant choice—mostly because it’s the one I can indulge in without restraint. ☕
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