How important is coffee to you?

I stopped drinking coffee a month ago after going to the dentist for a Zoom teeth whitening treatment. They had a summer special where the Zoom was $400 instead of their normal $600. Yes, very expensive. So I stopped my coffee habit of 3 cups a day since then.

Well, I cant hold out any longer, I miss coffee and coffee breaks! The dentist said if I resume try to drink it with a straw, which is weird. So, here I am drinking my first cup at my desk now with a straw. The caffeine is like a shot of adrenaline, wow my body loves it! I feel like I could break out dancing, lol.

I'm hoping using the straw and the trays I wear at night for whitening keep the teeth bright. But if not, I don't think I can make it without coffee. What a dilemma, look good or feel good, lol.

Any other coffee lovers out there with a coffee story? And is anyone drinking theirs with a straw?

-Valerie

I love coffee. It 2:24 PM and I have a cup with me now. I haven't drank it through a straw before to keep my teeth white though. I try all kinds of flavors looking for that great taste. My favorite right now is Hazelnut.

I'm not sure if this could be seen as an indicator or not... One year some friends gave me a gag gift of an I-V drip bag filled with coffee

If I don't get my morning fix of French roast with a splash of cream... Everyone may as well refer to me as Ms. B- the rest of the day

Coffee is God in my book.

I need the caffeine to function.  I drink Swiss Mocha coffee from International Goods.  I know, I know...not "real" coffee, but it tastes so good.  Then I drink English Breakfast Tea and then a coke or two...or three....I don't sleep good at night so the caffeine is about all that keeps me going during the day, and normally I have to settle for coke when all I want is a nice cup of coffee.

Coffee... MMM....
Normal work days I used to drink about... 6 cups of espresso (black), 2 regular black coffee's and 1 coffee with milk to ease my stomach. That's without the cup of coffee with milk in the morning and the one in the evening after dinner. Oh and I threw in an energy drink halfway the day as well... 

So I cut back a bit... 

Now I usually drink around 1-2 cups of coffee with milk a day. Ocassionally an energy drink. I start my morning with a cup of tea with milk... 

Strange as it may sound, I drink everything through a straw, including coffee. Only exception is beer in a bar or soda from a bottle.

I drink so much coffee I am on a first name basis with Juan Valdez and his mule Paco.

Haha I remember being spoon fed coffee when I was around 4. I have been kinda hooked on coffee ever since, but honestly I'm not addicted. Back in high school I drank a lot of it but now I drink it when I need it.

One day I was at work it was around 1:00PM. I needed caffeine so bad I was trying to leave work early just to get a cup. suddenly, I realized that there was coffee still in my cup from this morning. I worked my way back to my car and opened the door. there it was my cup. I picked it up and looked inside. my lip curled at first and than I turned it up and gulped the cold nasty coffee. I love coffee, but that is something I will never do again. I heard that before just wait until that hits again. I have a thermos for just in case.

Any of you have that coffee stuff from MickyDs?

I'm addicted to it.  It's so bad for me, but I can go through a giant one in no time flat.  I like my froo-froo coffees.

Quote from: Shang on June 25, 2010, 10:35:39 PM
Any of you have that coffee stuff from MickyDs?

I'm addicted to it.  It's so bad for me, but I can go through a giant one in no time flat.  I like my froo-froo coffees.

I smell like it everyday since I'm a coffee specialist at the Micky D's I work at. Haha, may I take your order? 

Quote from: [CRYPT] Chris on June 25, 2010, 11:00:23 PM
I smell like it everyday since I'm a coffee specialist at the Micky D's I work at. Haha, may I take your order? 

Any day

xD I bet you don't like it, lol.  Or you might...I couldn't trust myself with the coffee 'cause I'd want to drink it all.

Quote from: Shang on June 25, 2010, 11:09:50 PM
Any day

xD I bet you don't like it, lol.  Or you might...I couldn't trust myself with the coffee 'cause I'd want to drink it all.

Haha, I like some stuff...if I make it my way haha. Like for the ice coffees, instead of putting in the standard amount of cream and flavor or liquid sugar, I always put in in a bit less because I like it a bit strong you know? Or for the frapes, I always make it with no whip and add a shot of expresso. But that's just my taste.

I dunno, it's fun making the coffees. I don't hate it, nor do I love it. But I do love making them.

Quote from: [CRYPT] Chris on June 25, 2010, 11:14:55 PM
Haha, I like some stuff...if I make it my way haha. Like for the ice coffees, instead of putting in the standard amount of cream and flavor or liquid sugar, I always put in in a bit less because I like it a bit strong you know? Or for the frapes, I always make it with no whip and add a shot of expresso. But that's just my taste.

I dunno, it's fun making the coffees. I don't hate it, nor do I love it. But I do love making them.

I don't drink the ice coffees, I'm a fan of the frapes.  I love it with extra whipped cream and I would love if it had an extra shot of espresso.  I think I'd die of happiness.

Quote from: Shang on June 25, 2010, 11:16:54 PM
I don't drink the ice coffees, I'm a fan of the frapes.  I love it with extra whipped cream and I would love if it had an extra shot of espresso.  I think I'd die of happiness.

Haha only if you like the taste of coffee. Mocha or caramel for you?

Quote from: Valeriedances on June 25, 2010, 03:47:29 PM
Whew, good to know I'm not the only one using a straw. If Lordkat says it's cool, that's good enough for me.
And beer in a icy frosted mug would be wasted with a straw, so I would have to make an exception with that too.

Maybe someday I'll make it back out for one of those ice cold drafts to celebrate 2010.

Thanks. I'll buy ya a cold one.

How interesting, drinking coffee with a straw. I might do it myself rather than give up coffee. 

I have also heard that you should drink orange juice with a straw too, oj is bad for your teeth, but good for your body and system.  So drink up.....or suck it up. lol

Quote from: [CRYPT] Chris on June 25, 2010, 11:30:27 PM
Haha only if you like the taste of coffee. Mocha or caramel for you?

The frappes are soooo good! I love the caramel.
And, I love coffee but I dont think i'm addicted. On my days off I don't usually drink coffee.

Quote from: michaeljay33 on June 26, 2010, 12:46:59 AM
The frappes are soooo good! I love the caramel.
And, I love coffee but I dont think i'm addicted. On my days off I don't usually drink coffee.

Haha! I should just get everyone free frappes! Free frappes for all of Susan's Place members! Woo!! XD

Psh, if only I had that power.

Quote from: [CRYPT] Chris on June 25, 2010, 11:30:27 PM
Haha only if you like the taste of coffee. Mocha or caramel for you?

Mocha all the way!  It's a secret addiction of mine.