Black Owl Posted October 18, 2012 Share #1 Posted October 18, 2012 Personally, I think Mickie D's has the best coffee around. And it tastsd the same no matter where you go..... But there are some who apparently have a different opinion. Here’s a coffee that will really wake you up: the brew, the reportedly most expensive in the world, is made from beans found in elephant dung. Black Ivory Coffee, sold in the Maldives and Thailand, will cost you $1,100 per kilogram-- yes, that’s over $1K for coffee passed through the digestive systemhttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png of a Thai elephant. The makers of the brew celebrate the coffee for its natural refinement, stating, “Research indicates that during digestion, the enzymes of the elephant break down coffee protein. Since protein is one of the main factors responsible for bitterness in coffee, less protein means almost no bitterness.” With the coffee coming in at over $1,000 per kilogram, drinkers would be paying over $50 per cup. The makers also point out that only about 50 kilograms of the coffee are available, making the expensive product even more difficult to obtain-- that is, if you’re really dying to try it. For now, we’ll learn to appreciate the bitterness of the cheap Starbucks househttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png blend. Read more: http://www.thedailymeal.com/pricey-coffee-made-elephant-dung#ixzz29eulOmVU And if this don't leave a crappy taste in your mouth, I can't imagine what would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted October 18, 2012 Share #2 Posted October 18, 2012 I just like a dark roast, the lady I buy my beans from says that I am a coffee snob. I grind my own just before using and only what I am using that for that big cup , put in a french press ( no filter ) and add water that was boiling in a teapot to rest for about two minutes, then pour in the press and stir. Let sit 3 minutes then press and pour ( coffee grinds will get bitter if you let them rest ) not bit bitter. There as many opinions on coffee as there are on oil, no right or wrong just different . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panjandrum Posted October 18, 2012 Share #3 Posted October 18, 2012 As I sit sipping my morning capuccino, I wonder where I put my drip coffee machine. Love espresso, made one cup at a time. As a proud Canadian, I will put in a vote for Tim Hortons. The only problem with their coffee is those do'nuts they sell! mmmmmmmmmm.... apple fritter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummingbird Posted October 18, 2012 Share #4 Posted October 18, 2012 I have NEVER had Starbucks and will not in the future unless someone esle buy's it for me. We have Keurig that makes great coffee and we get k-cups at Sams club, it runs about 50 cents a cup. Our local McDonalds is 49 cents for a senior cup which is just a small coffee. I wonder if the job of sorting the beans out of the elephant dung is a sought after job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgn Posted October 18, 2012 Share #5 Posted October 18, 2012 Manure Caffine Seperatist .... Bung Beanner .... Poop Perker .... Coffee Cacaa .... and the list could go on and on .... And Starbucks is the best $2.00 cup of coffee you will ever pay $8.00 for ... I have NEVER had Starbucks and will not in the future unless someone esle buy's it for me. We have Keurig that makes great coffee and we get k-cups at Sams club, it runs about 50 cents a cup. Our local McDonalds is 49 cents for a senior cup which is just a small coffee. I wonder if the job of sorting the beans out of the elephant dung is a sought after job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalhounWV Posted October 18, 2012 Share #6 Posted October 18, 2012 I am left wondering...... WHO and HOW was this first discovered.... imagine that conversation!!!!! :rotf: ( gee, whats in this pile of dung?) (ohhh, look a digested coffee bean, Im thirsty?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Owl Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share #7 Posted October 18, 2012 I am left wondering...... WHO and HOW was this first discovered.... imagine that conversation!!!!! :rotf: ( gee, whats in this pile of dung?) (ohhh, look a digested coffee bean, Im thirsty?) Now you got me thinking. Even more than Who or How. WHY???? :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwrmcusn Posted October 18, 2012 Share #8 Posted October 18, 2012 I'm a coffeeholic and I love my Keurig!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoutman Posted October 18, 2012 Share #9 Posted October 18, 2012 This is the first I've heard of this coffee, and I am a coffee Geek. I buy green coffee beans and roast them myself. Then I grind the beans just before I brew them and make either espresso or drip coffee. My cost is around $5.00 - $7.00 per pound, less than the value brands at the local discount store, and I have the freshest coffee possible. Of course, I have to spend about 25 minutes a week roasting coffee. This sounds a lot like the Kopi Luwak coffee that comes from the dung of the Civet cat. It has the same claims about the digestive process giving "marvelous effects". That coffee costs around $200.00 per pound. I've tried it once, and will never waste my money on that again. Civet coffee actually originated from the poor workers that picked the coffee. They were not allowed to take any coffee they picked, and could not afford to purchase it, but they found the coffee beans in the dung of the civet cat and were allowed to keep them. Once washed and roasted they became highly valued for their smooth flavor. They now contribute greatly to the income of those same workers, many of whom survive on less than $4.00 per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted October 18, 2012 Share #10 Posted October 18, 2012 McD's came out with a new coffee about 2 years ago and it was fairly decent for a fast-food chain. They were doing "free coffee" days quite regular at first... then they would have $1 coffee days ... and when they "stole" away a lot of the Timmie's coffee-a-holics, they started watering down (or at least it began to taste that way) their coffee and now it tastes about the same as it did before they changed. So what do they do now?.... offer you a shot of espresso for an extra 50 cents! LOL McD's is about the only "coffee" place you can still get a free refill at tho. Try and get that outta Timmies or Starbucks (both who sell a cuppa for more than McD's). As for us at home, we buy beans produced locally and grind what we need each morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Owl Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share #11 Posted October 18, 2012 As for us at home, we buy beans produced locally and grind what we need each morning. Boy, the things I learn on this site. Did not know that they were growing coffee in Canada. Or is it strickly limited to BC????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted October 18, 2012 Share #12 Posted October 18, 2012 This reminds me of the Cheech and Chong skit... Cheech: Man this is some good $hit we're smoking! Chong: It's Labrador Cheech: Really? From Labrador? Chong: No, my dog ate my stash, so I followed him around and scooped up his doo doo. We're smoking that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidlifeVenture Posted October 18, 2012 Share #13 Posted October 18, 2012 http://sprudge.com/the-absurd-wave-1200lb-coffee.html sonds like the Bat poop coffee cost about the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted October 18, 2012 Share #14 Posted October 18, 2012 Boy, the things I learn on this site. Did not know that they were growing coffee in Canada. Or is it strickly limited to BC????? ummmmmm... sorry, Produced was not meant to be interpreted as Grow. ... a quote from the Canadian Coffee Industry of Canada... " Although Canada does not have the appropriate climate for growing coffee, Canadian-based firms do import raw materials for processing and resale into domestic and export markets. Coffee manufactured for retail and foodservice markets has been an important component of food and beverage processing in the country for many years. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill in mn Posted October 18, 2012 Share #15 Posted October 18, 2012 We like our coffee too. the best way we like it is made by a Toddy coffee cold brew. Here is a link to their site http://www.everythingkitchens.com/toddy-coffee-maker-cold-brew-system-bxtcm.html?gclid=CNH4r_TWi7MCFexFMgodaGYAVg my sister was a coffee maker for some specialty shop and showed us this method. It works good and as smooth as I have ever had. I just made Cowboy Coffee when we were camping at the Wisconsin Leaf looker ride, I don't think you can have a bad cup coffee just one that is not to your liking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJoe Posted October 19, 2012 Share #16 Posted October 19, 2012 Blackowl "Personally, I think Mickie D's has the best coffee around. And it tastsd the same no matter where you go....." Bob Evans has my vote, but Mickie D's is good as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanman Posted October 19, 2012 Share #17 Posted October 19, 2012 And Starbucks is the best $2.00 cup of coffee you will ever pay $8.00 for ... There are a couple of places that sell Starbucks coffee. I tried it and can't handle that stuff. Strong enough to dissolve a stainless spoon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamamike Posted October 19, 2012 Share #18 Posted October 19, 2012 Hey...you saw it on the internet so it must be true............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted October 19, 2012 Share #19 Posted October 19, 2012 I like coffee....but instant is good enough. I like music too.....but listening to it on a 30 year old radio with crappy speakers is good enough! What can I say....I settle easy. ...except on my choice of wife...for that choice only the best would do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Owl Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share #20 Posted October 19, 2012 Blackowl "Personally, I think Mickie D's has the best coffee around. And it tastsd the same no matter where you go....." Bob Evans has my vote, but Mickie D's is good as well. You're right. Their coffee is passible.... And they have the absolute best biscuits and gravy. Unfortunately, they have not ventured into flyover land yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted October 19, 2012 Share #21 Posted October 19, 2012 For those of you that enjoy robust coffee at home but refuse to pay a premium, try Cafe Bustelo in the vacuum pack. It's a dark roast coffee and the espresso grind allows you to get more flavor with less coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter 1500 Posted October 19, 2012 Share #22 Posted October 19, 2012 Micky D's is Green Mountain Coffee, Newmans Own. I have a Kuereg and drink GMC. I can buy it here at work through our vendor because we have a keureg here. Costs 11.49 for a box of 24 K cups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globewalker Posted October 19, 2012 Share #23 Posted October 19, 2012 This is the first I've heard of this coffee, and I am a coffee Geek. I buy green coffee beans and roast them myself. Then I grind the beans just before I brew them and make either espresso or drip coffee. My cost is around $5.00 - $7.00 per pound, less than the value brands at the local discount store, and I have the freshest coffee possible. Of course, I have to spend about 25 minutes a week roasting coffee. ....... I am into the roasting my own as well.. and grinding right before brewing and using French Press.. true, nothing like fresh roasted.. But in a pinch.. Mickey D's ain't bad... better than Charbucks But that's a lot of money for elephant dung.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted October 20, 2012 Share #24 Posted October 20, 2012 I like coffee but not enough to drink elephant dung coffee, or cat poop coffee or for that matter ant recycled coffee. I want to cycle it myself and leave in the porcelain tuba to be flushed. Ok to graphic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galapagos Posted October 20, 2012 Share #25 Posted October 20, 2012 I will stick to my Saturday morning Jamacian Blue Mountain. $20 a pound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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