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The Elixir of life! That's right, coffee!! All about coffee.

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So there I was … Where's my fellow coffee lovers? I may not have a discerning palate but I'm not a, “just give me whatever,” type of coffee drinker either, though I will take whatever when that's the only choice; I've survived on Army coffee for big ...
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The must-have brewers!

From hot to cold, these are my favorite means of brewing.

 
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Make cold brew at home with this kit. Makes it so much easier and saves money by making homemade cold brew. Fairly easy to clean also.
Shelbru Cold Brew System, 16.9 fl oz of Cold Brew Concentrate Maker, Interchangeable Brewer & Carafe with Borosilicate Glass
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Absolutely worth the investment. I use my Ninja Dualbrew for so many things, mostly coffee and tea, and absolutely love it.
Ninja® DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System Coffee & Tea Makers - Ninja
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Because sometimes simple is simply the best.
Mr. Coffee® 12-Cup Switch Coffee Maker, Black
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The must-have coffee accessories!

Cups, candles, shirts, and so on; my favorites. This one will be slow because a lot of the things I currently have are from mom & pop type places.

 
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This mug says it all!
Coffee First Because Murder Is Illegal Diner Mug
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I own the blue one but there're other colors to choose from.
Coffee from Hell Bistro Mug (Choice of Colors)
 
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I actually bought this one for the ol' man but I love it.
Grumpier Than Hell, Michigan Mug
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Think I bought this one on our first visit to Hell, Michigan. The color is a nice dark blue which is my thing.
Hell Fire & Rescue Mug
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This cup, I actually have two, has saved my keyboard/computer a number of times. I love it. I do recommend hand washing because the dishwasher does something that causes coffee to not stay hot as long.
Mighty Mug Solo - Stainless Steel - Oceanic Blue - 12 oz
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This was my very first Mighty Mug and it is still going strong!
Mighty Mug Solo - Stainless Steel - Silver - 12 oz
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The best coffees per the taste buds of Rose.

This section includes my favorite brews. If I've brewed it multiple ways and find one way brings out the best flavor verses another, I will be sure to note that in the notes.

 
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Hands down the best coffee I've tried in a bit. I love the flavor of this coffee; bold and rich without being bitter. It's so good. I love it! Firefighter and Veteran owned company. This makes an incredible espresso which is my favorite for of brewin...
Bury Up Black (Dark Roast)
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This beans were freshly roasted when I ordered them; they smell great and make an excellent espresso. No bitterness or bad aftertaste. Tasting notes are: Dark Chocolate, Roasted Nuts, Raspberry. Origins: Guatemala, Brazil, Sumatra. LOVE it!
Espresso Fino Blend
 
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This is my favorite Fire Department Coffee brew so far, though I do like the others I've tried. Check those out too but this is my favorite. Of the ways I have brewed this one, pour over made it shine the best of all.
Backdraft Espresso Coffee
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This is the only brew I've tried from the company so far but I really liked it.
Buy Trooper Blend Coffee - Crossed Sabers Coffee Co.
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I really like this brew. It is a medium-dark roast with the following tasting notes: touch of dark chocolate, molasses, and brown sugar. Makes a great cold brew also though not roasted specifically for cold brew; still great.
Bali Single Origin
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There's just something I love about chock full o' nuts
Chock Full o’Nuts® Original Blend Ground Coffee, Medium Roast, 30.5 Oz. Can
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This makes an excellent double shot of espresso. Excellent crema. Delicious.
African Espresso
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Coffees which are roasted specifically for cold brewing.

These are my favorite coffees that are specifically marketed as cold brew coffee.

 
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My favorite of the Bizzy cold brews. I love brewing this at home as well as the ready to go.
Organic Espresso Blend
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A delicious dark & bold do it yourself cold brew. Delicious.
Organic Dark & Bold
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All of my favorite coffee toys!!

From brews to cups/glasses, here are my favorites. Yes, I have an addiction and I have no interest in quiting. Same with books. Books and coffee are the perfect pairing afterall.

 
Rose Wells profile picture
Make cold brew at home with this kit. Makes it so much easier and saves money by making homemade cold brew. Fairly easy to clean also.
Shelbru Cold Brew System, 16.9 fl oz of Cold Brew Concentrate Maker, Interchangeable Brewer & Carafe with Borosilicate Glass
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Absolutely worth the investment. I use my Ninja Dualbrew for so many things, mostly coffee and tea, and absolutely love it.
Ninja® DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System Coffee & Tea Makers - Ninja
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Because sometimes simple is simply the best.
Mr. Coffee® 12-Cup Switch Coffee Maker, Black
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Faster and easier to clean than my old stove top kettle. I've used it for tea, coffee, ramen, whatever needs hot water lol. Love it. Word of advice: don't get water in the element; it takes a bit before it works again but did work again and continues...
Video Review of #SAKI PRODUCTS Baristan Gooseneck Kettle by Rose, 23 votes | Flip App
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Canned/Bottled Coffees

I decided to include a few of the better canned and bottled coffees I've tried as well.

 
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This is my favorite ready-to-drink cold brew. I make iced lattes with it. It has notes of chocolate, berry and brown sugar
Organic Espresso Blend
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This Bizzy cold brew is also another good one. It's unsweetened of course. Smooth. Makes a great iced latte. I do not drink cold black coffee just the opposite way I drink my hot coffee; I don't like adding anything to my hot coffee.
Organic Dark Roast
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Instant Coffees/Protein Coffees

I'm adding this list because there actually are some tasty instant and protein coffees nowadays.

 
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Hands down my favorite protein coffee. I cannot believe how much I wound up liking this instant coffee protein; so good!
Instant Coffee Protein Powder
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I quite like this. No sugar or sugar replacements. No flavors; just the good stuff.
Javy Instant Coffee Protein - 24 Servings

K-cup Favorites

These are coffees I typically only buy as k-cups, though sometimes I buy some as beans/ground occasionally, if available as such.
 
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This is a medium roast but I really like it. It tastes bold and rich for s medium roast.
Green Mountain Lake & Lodge Blend (24 K-cups)
 
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This is one of my favorite flavored coffees. There's just something about this butter toffee coffee. Add some French vanilla creamer, 🤤. I normally only drink hot coffee black but my friend makes the best cup of butter toffee with french vanilla cre...
Gloria Jean's Coffee, Butter Toffee Medium Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods, 24 Count
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This is another medium roast coffee that is a hit in our house.
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Nantucket Blend Medium Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods, 24 Count
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I've only tried the decaf and caramel sea salt. The decaf tastes like a stereotypical decaf but I like the caramel sea salt. It's all about the vitamins and minerals.
6AM Run Vitamin Coffee