I take my coffee very seriously. #CoffeeMyWay means it needs to be strong, it needs cream (milk will not do) and it needs to be sweet - a sprinkle of cinnamon is also lovely. It can be hot or iced. And I can easily drink 3 - 5 cups a day - depending on the day.
Before I was a mom, I'd be content buying coffee on my way to work. After motherhood - my love for coffee intensified. I could no longer wait until I was out the door. I needed it as soon as I woke up.
I can't even tell you how many coffee makers I've gone through over the years. But I've had my Keurig for almost 2 years and I love it. It's perfect for making a much needed single cup and I don't have to worry about making an entire pot for one.
Weekday mornings, I take sips in between making breakfast, packing lunch and getting Norrin ready for school. I usually walk out the door without finishing. At work I make another cup of coffee but it's never quite the same. But on weekend mornings, it is something to be savored. I look forward to waking up before everyone else and enjoying my coffee while working or catching up on Facebook.
Some weekend mornings are so hectic, I have to get coffee on the way and it's rarely made exactly how I want it. And isn't that the worst? When you buy a cup of coffee and it's awful. So I try to remember to make my own and put it in a to-go mug. Because this is me without coffee -- Do I look happy?
Coffee goes beyond a need or even my love. It's been a part of my life ever since I could remember. For Latinos coffee is a part of the culture. I remember my parents warming up milk for their instant coffee, sweetening it with just a few spoonfuls of sugar. And on the side was always a piece of toasted bread with butter.
Whenever I visit family in Puerto Rico - after being greeted with hugs and kisses, the first question asked is "quieres café?" But it's not really a question, it's more of a demand because they're bringing it out no matter what you say. Puerto Ricans drink coffee around the clock which I cannot even understand because it gets so hot.
It's all about Cafe Bustelo in PR so the day I found Cafe Bustelo k-cups in my local supermarket - I was overjoyed! With some International Delights French Vanilla cream - I am a happy girl.
But even with my "fancy" coffee maker, I know to keep a jar of instant coffee around for my parents when they visit. They like coffee their way and I like it mine.
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