Coffee Whore

One of the top few things in my life, I can say I LOVE includes coffee. Oh what a Divine drink, aroma, comfort, blessing, treat, indulgence, mood lifter..............How do you describe coffee? I am not sure, although I cannot understand the group of people who don't like coffee. They are weird. I do not drink it to be "awake" those who know me can attest that I don't need any additional stimulation to my personality. (ha ha made myself laugh)

I own 3 coffee makes along with a french press. Yes people I LOVE COFFEE. But for the taste. I have a regular drip maker, a pod brewer, and a fancy shmancy maker. All dependant on my mood. The drip maker is really for Walter. He drinks what I call tinted brown water. I drink the real deal, grow hair on your chest and burn a hole in your stomach strong bold coffee. My favorite is Turkish. (that is a true indulgence to me). This morning I am drinking Carte' Noir with Sugar in the raw and half and half. Bliss.

As a nurse one of my favorite things about not only the "hospital smell" is the fresh brewing coffee smell. It in itself is like a drug. Pulling you in and perking your day. The aroma to me is pure joy.

One of my favorite smells is walking into a "Target" store and passing the Starbucks. The smell hits you.....and a transcendence of money wasting begins. (for me anyway)

I love my Starbucks.......But I have a question, also wondering if anyone else is in the same boat, or is it just me.
You walk in, or drive through, requesting a coffee. Oh the excitement as you bring it to your lips to taste.....while burning the shit out of your tongue. Every time.....I am not sure what temp they keep their coffee at, but for me I have to request a handful of ice so I can drink it right away. I watch as others walk up, order their Venti Pike's Place and just chug. Is there mouth and esophagus coated in leather? Or do redheads just have delicate everything......

I have never been a fan of flavored coffee, yet a strong Texas Hill Country blend is magic in my mouth. Seattle's Best also has a Creme Brulee that is not too shabby.

Vanilla, Hazelnut, Irish creme....Gak! No thanks.