Just a Kick!

To start off my day today at the New York, New York hotel and casino in Las Vegas, I went down to the third floor where there are at least three Starbuck's. I thought, since it was boiling outside, to grab a tall, double-shot caramel macchiato. For just twelve ounces, it gave me juice for the rest of my day!
That's what I've had for the day, I hope you've had something equally as great!

The Perks of Being a Night Owl.

I like to stay up late. Mostly because that's when I have the most energy and all. But when I want to go to sleep, that's always the time I want more coffee. So sometimes I'll have a cup or two, then I won't get to bed until way past the time I was due; when I'm really exhausted. Sometimes being an off-scheduled sleeper isn't always the best. . .

Cap-uh-chee-no!

I was at this quaint cafe this evening with my family having dinner and I must say, the food was incredible! But that's not what this post is about. Since I was pretty full, I decided to order some sort of coffee. I like having straight coffee (with either cream or sugar) mostly in the morning to sharpen my mind a little bit and to wake me up, so I decided to go with a cappuccino with a shot of vanilla flavor. I must say, I was pleased! Most cappuccino's I've had have been too milky, but I don't have them on a regular basis so what am I to say? Anyways, it was so good. It wasn't too sweet and I could taste the espresso! It even had some coffee grounds at the bottom! When I see coffee grounds at the bottom of the mug, I'm always pleased because usually that means they've made it strong enough. I don't know what kind of espresso they used, but it was so delicious.
The reason I like to drink coffee on a full stomach is to help my food settle a bit faster. It may be different for everybody, but coffee runs through me like no other. After the first cup in the morning, I always have to go! It acts as a very light laxative for a lot of people, which is great if it's common for you to be constipated.
Cheers to coffee: a natural laxative!

Coffee, Vacation, Stress

I've been traveling with my family these past few days in the southwestern states, visiting parks and trying to endure the immense dry heat. I haven't had too much coffee though! This is strange because I usually drink two pots to get through the day so I don't bite anyone's head off. The coffee that I have had hasn't been very good. I can settle, sure. But it doesn't mean I like it. Hotel coffee is just not my thing. I try to enjoy it, but it's just too watery for me! For some tourists I'm sure it may be delicious. However, those people settle for anything as long as it goes into their stomachs and they don't have to pay for it.
Being on this trip so far has been kind of stressful. I'm in the middle of finding jobs and an apartment with my best friend, so this week off is not what I need to finish this process. Anyways, back to my point.
When I'm around hundreds of people every day, I quickly lose my patience and become irritable. I don't even know these people! The fact that they're so greedy and arrogant makes me feel bad for them and good about myself.
What I want to get across is how the irritation can dissipate between numerous cups of coffee and maybe a couple cigarettes while listening to a calming Pandora station.
This rant really doesn't have a whole lot to do with coffee, but I've been needing to get this out onto a document so I don't forget about it, you know?
I hope your summer's going great so far! Make iced coffee with cinnamon, honey, and cream. Just a tip.

Cultured Coffee!

On the drive to the airport, the family and I drove through a Coffee Culture. I've been to this place many times, but this time I had a pretty good blended drink. I've said before that I enjoy stronger blended drinks, and this round through I got a sixteen ounce white mocha freeze with an extra shot. Normally their blended drinks are much sweeter and more for the young teenagers who don't know the beauty of coffee yet. I don't know, this was really good. Usually they're not as strong, even with an extra shot, but this time was exceptionally awesome. I like the strong TWANG of espresso that blended drinks have. If a blended drink doesn't have that TWANG, then it's either too boring and flat or too sweet and syrupy.
Now to use the bathroom before getting on the plane!
Turns out I'm able to bring my computer. Yay me!

Out of Sight, Out of Mind.

Today I leave for a family vacation. I'm hoping I can take my computer with me so I can tell my empty blog about the coffees I try throughout the trip. I'm headed to Vegas today, then to Colorado, Utah, and Arizona over the next week. We're flying in then driving around, so this is going to call for some major coffee intake to keep my energy up.
Spending a week driving around in the desert with the family is going to be quite an adventure. So, here's a picture of me by the end of the week.

Only because coffee and family turns you into a war veteran.
If I'm not able to be accompanied by my computer this week of travels, may you discover new and bold coffees!

A Take on Blended Coffee!

Everybody's had the usual blended, sweet, syrupy coffee drink before. It's always hard to find the perfect one. But in doing that, you have to go through the 'much-too-sweet' blends to learn what you prefer.
Coffee Culture has decent coffees and mixed drinks. However, they're a bit on the sweeter side and usually causes a sugar crash!
This is why I love Allann Brother's coffee drinks at The Beanery. They make it strong enough for all of the coffee lovers (like me) but they add a sufficient amount of flavor to add a sweet kick that doesn't leave a syrupy taste in your mouth.
Last night I had a Black Forest freeze. It had cherry, vanilla, coffee grounds, and some chocolate in it as well as loads of espresso. Needless to say, I was up all night. But it was almost worth it! It wasn't too sweet and I tasted a lot of the espresso, which is what I LOVE.
Maybe I'll update this more often, but read and share it with your coffee loving friends and family!