They have upped the coffee prices 36% in the Cafeteria.
This right around the time my poor addled brain and weary body are starting to demand two paco-sized mugs* a day instead of just one.
And y’all – I am already running myself into the poor house (why must you taunt me with your bonus time Clinique!)
So the dilemma is this: Do I get up early enough to brew a cuppa joe before I head out in the morning, likely negating the need for two cups at all – since it means I’ll actually be awake before I leave? Or do I just suck it up and fork out the cashola in exchange for that extra 20 mins of sleep?
Other points to consider: The cafeteria coffee here is among the most rancid I’ve ever tasted. My coffee consists of freshly ground premium beans (think Seattle based java emporium – I know someone who gets her “free pound of beans a week” and doesn’t drink the stuff), filtered water, and steamed soymilk.
What would Jesus you do?
*Paco is a nickname I garnered from a friend. Paco-sized mugs refer to the ungodly large vessels I swill caffeine from on a daily basis.
And remember, lighter roasts actually have more caffiene, so if you’re looking for a bigger jolt, switch from dark to light.
I have a GE coffee maker that will brew right into a travel mug. I’m not using it. D’ya wannit? Y’canhavit.
Well, now you balance the staleness leaving it all night, (free), versus expensive rancid coffee.
I claim to make it home. Timer, Turn it on soon as you wake, or whatever. Of course, I don’t have a fine taste for coffees as most people do.
Automatic brewing. It doesn’t brew until just before your alarm goes off, so you wake up smelling the heavenly aroma of morning.
Or, a different coffeeshop along the way to work. I’ve been known to stop at Melriches (Best Coffee Shop Ever) in the morning. They also have heavenly sticky buns.
But leaving the coffee out all night negates the freshness factor. It goes stale if it just sits there
Well if you’re worried about making coffee and having to get up earlier, make the pot ready to go before you go to sleep, and then turn it on (unless you have a timer of course) as soon as you get up. That way, it can brew while you’re getting ready, and then all you have to do is pour, mix, stir, put the lid on, and head out. Takes 3 minutes! 3!!!
No brainer…make the home brew. Nothing, not even sleep, beats a great cup o’ joe.