A 'cup of coffee'—that's slang we used on construction sites. Yes, I spent years in the trenches, feet in the mud, not just behind a desk. Back then, I'd drink anything coffee-related. But tastes evolve. Today, I'm admittedly spoiled for quality.
I recently shared my guilty pleasures, including my coffee obsession. I adore great coffee but skip mediocre brews outside specialty spots or fine restaurants. Otherwise, I opt for tea.
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I truly despise a bad cup of coffee—it nearly makes my stomach turn. Sound familiar, or am I just a coffee snob? The same goes for tea brewed with insufficiently boiled water, complete with that gross foam layer. Ew.
During my construction days, I wasn't picky. I'd gulp down harsh black coffee endlessly. When I shifted to office work, habits changed. I drank less and grew accustomed to decent office brews—not elite, but solid.
Then came a client meeting where the coffee was undrinkable. After years of tough stuff, it repulsed me. Discreetly, I dumped it into a plant—the first time, but not the last. Trash cans and sinks followed, always on the sly. I'd never admit I disliked it.
As a new freelancer, my first big buy was a premium bean-to-cup machine for flawless coffee. Treat yourself, right? It was pricey, but worth it. Eight years on, we're upgrading to one that simplifies cappuccinos. No more plain coffee for me—cappuccino only.
The joy of quality coffee elevates my 8:45 AM start or lazy Sunday mornings with my partner. Pure bliss.
Funny thing: mastering home brews freed me to be honest elsewhere. Age helps too. No more plant-pouring. If it's subpar, I politely say it's not my taste and move on.
Do you power through any coffee, or have you rescued plants from bad brews? Share below.
That cappuccino photo tempts me every time. Fellow coffee aficionado? Indifferent to brews? If you're serious, how do you make yours? Got a bean-to-cup machine, or eyeing one but deterred by cost?
Good news: Lease privately from Coffee@Home. Get a top machine plus monthly beans via subscription—no maintenance hassles, just perfect coffee.
Bonus: Pair it with a monthly brownies subscription—like the ones I tested recently—for ultimate indulgence.
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