Date: 14 September 2014. Flavored
Coffees (economical versions)
© janice142
Who me? A Trekkie? Whatever
gave you that idea?!?
As autumn begins to be felt in
the air I look forward to one of my favorites: Flavored coffees. I
used to buy packages from the Dollar Tree (five cups per box) and
liked them. However the price along with my coffee consumption
levels... well, suffice it to say I needed to come up with an
alternative. One I could afford to indulge in without concern. And I
have.
Side Note:
I have tried and enjoyed both the Chocolate Raspberry Coffee and the
Peppermint Mocha instant coffees offered in those small boxes at
discount stores. However, to get them you need access to larger
towns and bigger stores than are available in this area of Florida's
Big Bend.
The Big Bend is the area of Florida
where the state turns and heads south. It is sparsely populated.
So, when my supply of flavored
coffees disappeared (how could that happen?!) I needed an
alternative. And one that didn't cost a ton of money was of course a
goal. That's when I came up with my own version of both chocolate
mocha coffee, mint chocolate and even a version using anise. All are
pleasing, and economical.
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Below, the pretty blue
Depression glass egg cup is my Skipper's water dish at the
dinette. It is important to keep her well hydrated. The
First Mate sits next to me and I noticed she was not
drinking enough. Surmising it required more effort to get
down to her regular water glass than she was willing to do
in the heat of the summer, I made her a special dish near
me. She drinks more.
Her paws are allowed on the fiddle (teak
edge that keeps items from sliding off the table) but not on
the white Formica. And yes, she knows the difference.
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You might also note the eye
dropper next to that bottle of anise. Well, what I did was drill the
top of the bottles and insert the droppers in them. Now it is simple
to get out precisely how much I want and no more spills!
*Drill in the center of your cap and insert the dropper squeeze
part. Voila: one easy dispenser for practically zip.
*Remove the cap,
flip it upside down and drill from the inside out.
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Flavored
Coffees ala Seaweed |
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First of all, know I'm not a coffee snob. I'll drink
almost any coffee and find it okay, however I do prefer
Kava brand to others.
The label says it's Acid Neutralized and I find it sits better.
Some sailors such as Edwin formerly of S/V Concord
like tea, and that is okay too.
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Edwin is always smiling,
and his kids are nice too.
I usually opt for weaker
coffee. By making mine about half strength, the additional
flavorings added ramp up the taste quite nicely.
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Chocolate
Mocha Coffee
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Mint Chocolate Coffee
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1 level teaspoon instant
coffee
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1 level teaspoon cocoa
powder
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Using the dropper, add 3 to
4 drops
of peppermint
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Licorice Mocha Coffee
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1 level teaspoon instant
coffee
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1 level teaspoon cocoa
powder
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Using the dropper, add 1 to
2 drops
of anise
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Preferring sweetened versions, I add both
instant creamer (the cheapest off-brand I can find) and a bit
of sugar. Natural if available, but light brown (or dark) when
the budget is a bit tighter.
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Those are my three favorite coffees. Come aboard Seaweed in
the winter and the coffee will be hot. In the summertime, it
will be chilled or iced if I have any. It will no be plain though -- not
unless you prefer it so.
Are you a flavored coffee fan, or do you prefer it
straight?
What other additions do you add to your coffee to jazz it up?
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