Dunkin doughnuts

[Mister Moo]

I went to a drugstore and bought two Dutch Masters cigars. It was OK in a pinch.

I went to Dunkin' Donuts and bought a large cup of coffee. It was OK to warm me up and keep me awake.

Being a coffee snob is as bad as being a cigar snob which, in a lowest-common-denominator thread, puts us to the test.

I still have one of the Dutch masters cigars - anyone want it?

[MikeyC]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Being a coffee snob is as bad as being a cigar snob which, in a lowest-common-denominator thread, puts us to the test.

I still have one of the Dutch masters cigars - anyone want it?

Very true. Being a snob whether it's over coffee, cigars, cars, clothing, or whatever consumer item can be done. I still think however that you can be a discerning consumer and know what you like without being a snob. Just because I'm not going to take you up on your Dutch Masters offer doesn't mean you'll see me at the local cigar bar smoking an Opus X, wearing a turtle neck, and tapping away on my lap top while pretending to know about things like philosphy and fine art.

[germantown rob]

Originally Posted by MikeyC

Very true. Being a snob whether it's over coffee, cigars, cars, clothing, or whatever consumer item can be done. I still think however that you can be a discerning consumer and know what you like without being a snob. Just because I'm not going to take you up on your Dutch Masters offer doesn't mean you'll see me at the local cigar bar smoking an Opus X, wearing a turtle neck, and tapping away on my lap top while pretending to know about things like philosphy and fine art.

No, but you will see me sitting on the deck roasting coffee and drinking a cup of fresh roast smoking a trinadad ingenios. If charbucks is for coffee snobs then I am not sure what I am.

If I pay on average $6 a pound for good green coffee rated at 82-88 and after roasting have 12.5 ounces roasted coffee that is just under $.50 for a cup for myself and $.25 for the Mrs. That does not include the time to roast, the cost to roast, the time to brew and pour, the paper cup or to wash the ceramic dish. This leads me to believe that the quality of the bean being used at chains is pretty bad. Being a coffee snob is not accepting low quality beans to be a good cup of joe.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by MikeyC

...Just because I'm not going to take you up on your Dutch Masters offer doesn't mean you'll see me at the local cigar bar smoking an Opus X, wearing a turtle neck, and tapping away on my lap top while pretending to know about things like philosphy and fine art.

I can't GIVE that damn Dutch Masters cigar away. It has been a while since I saw it but it's a sure bet it's under the passenger seat of the truck or, possibly, in the glove compartment under the in receipts for last years oil change.

When the DD store was the last place to get coffee on the way to the boat, I used to get that mega-cup (plus cream/sugar) almost every weekend. It was kind of milk-shakey, actually.

[germantown rob]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

I can't GIVE that damn Dutch Masters cigar away. It has been a while since I saw it but it's a sure bet it's under the passenger seat of the truck or, possibly, in the glove compartment under the in receipts for last years oil change.

and it has some age on it, I am surprised there are no takers .

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

I can't GIVE that damn Dutch Masters cigar away. It has been a while since I saw it but it's a sure bet it's under the passenger seat of the truck or, possibly, in the glove compartment under the in receipts for last years oil change.

When the DD store was the last place to get coffee on the way to the boat, I used to get that mega-cup (plus cream/sugar) almost every weekend. It was kind of milk-shakey, actually.

Hey Moo,,,what kind is it,,,if it's the one in the glass tube ( those are pretty good ) I'll take it. If it is any other kind,,,donate it to the troops.

[Mr.Maduro]

My biggest gripe about Dunkin's coffee is the consistency. It has potential to be quite good IMO if they had more strict rules on how they make it. I don't know if its the measurements they use, the time it takes to brew, or how long they let it sit before brewing a fresh pot, but its never the same.

I've had some really great coffee from Dunkin Donuts and some really horrible coffee from them too. Same location, different locations, you never know what you’re going to get.

If Dunkin could match the consistency of Starbuck's, I think their coffee would be terrific.

[stevieray]

Originally Posted by Mr.Maduro

My biggest gripe about Dunkin's coffee is the consistency. It has potential to be quite good IMO if they had more strict rules on how they make it. I don't know if its the measurements they use, the time it takes to brew, or how long they let it sit before brewing a fresh pot, but its never the same.

I've had some really great coffee from Dunkin Donuts and some really horrible coffee from them too. Same location, different locations, you never know what you’re going to get.

If Dunkin could match the consistency of Starbuck's, I think their coffee would be terrific.

So true........

[Hot Stuff x]

When I'm at work or on the road I'll take what I can get.