Caffeination Location? (coffee, tea, etc)

[Mr. Analog]

I am in a state of superposition between Starbucks, Tim Hortons and brewing my own, what about you? Currently I visit Starbucks more than anything else...

[Melbosa]

Starbucks, but only cause it is closer to the office than Tims.  I prefer Tims over Starbucks.

[Mr. Analog]

Really? Tim's is okay but it's main feature is the cheapness, their coffee is kinda like candy water almost haha

[Darren Dirt]

that last option re. High On Life, it does not mention COLD caffeinated drinks  


I don't drink coffee, I rarely drink tea, but for months I am "on" caffeine via pepsi barqs drpepper etc. then for months I am "off".


So I guess there's no real location, just as there is no consistency.


but if OP reason is for advice, I have heard nothing but bad things about Starbucks PRICING, plus they are not as Canadian as Timmy's so imo I would say it's an easy choice of the two. But brewing at home = the cheapest option of all. Plus you have control of the quality, as you try out different brands. Then again maybe I have no idea since I don't actual drink/purchase coffee at all. GL sir!

[Thorin]

Coke Zero, these days.  Doesn't taste very good when hot.

The wife has a Tassimo that she uses to make her own.  The inserts are 75 cents, and you get one cup out of an insert.  That's still half the price of a Timmy's and one-fifth (!) the price of a Starbucks.

[Darren Dirt]

The wife has a Tassimo that she uses to make her own.  The inserts are 75 cents, and you get one cup out of an insert.  That's still half the price of a Timmy's and one-fifth (!) the price of a Starbucks.

http://www.tassimo.ca/tassimo/page?siteid=tassimo-prd&locale=caen1&PagecRef=1
cool beans.

[Thorin]

That's bang-on, Darren.  It's funny, the idea that you can make a $4 Starbucks for $0.75...  Supposedly the exact same flavour, too.

[Mr. Analog]

I think it's good to remember that just plain coffee isn't exactly bank-breaking at Starbucks, what you pay for is the preparation and the ingredients.

I've yet to work in an office that had:
-Good coffee / tea
-A good (AND regularly cleaned) machine
-Array of fresh toppings (at best, a small carton of milk and packets of sugar)

Even at home while I have a decent array of coffee, a milk frother and a good press, I don't always have toppings though.

So while yes, if I had all the ingredients to make a grande mocha it would probably be cheaper but very often I don't (moreso at work than at home) so I don't think the idea is that far out there



Oddly enough I made a grande mocha today as I had chocolate sauce, milk and of course house blend at hand (I even played funky music while I made it and put it in my Starbucks cup LOL).

[Tom]

I've recently mostly switched to tea from cola. Lots cheaper, and a lot healthier. Went from drinking 1L or more of pop a day, to 1-2 cups of tea.

I must say, Stash tea is darned good.

[Mr. Analog]

I've recently mostly switched to tea from cola. Lots cheaper, and a lot healthier. Went from drinking 1L or more of pop a day, to 1-2 cups of tea.

I must say, Stash tea is darned good.

I'm glad to hear that, I'm almost 100% off pop now. I have one coffee or one-to-two cups of tea a day, the rest is water. A six pack of beer will last two weeks now, and I'll only have about 2-4 oz of hard liquor a month (if at all). I find myself drinking a lot more fruit juices though, which isn't good considering how much sugar is in some of them (orange and apple juice, I'm lookin' at you). I like cranberry juice as well but I have to be careful with that as I'm already on a pretty heavy diuretic. I'm also drinking a lot more milk, not sure why but I've had the urge for the last few months... must be something in there my body wants/needs.

Anyway, water is the best though, I can't get enough of it!

[Lazybones]

I voted Starbucks but that is a treat not an every day thing. I have had to massively cut my caffeine intake due to on going sleep issues. I still drink 2-4 (8oz) coffee at work in the mornings at work but have trained my self away from cola noon on.. Switched to Ginger-ale / root-beer for now, until I can cut out the sugar as well. Note that Bargs root-beer has caffeine in it, so I check closely now.

[Mr. Analog]

Note that Bargs root-beer has caffeine in it, so I check closely now.

Generally not a Root Beer guy but that is good to know!

Also, congrats on actively reducing caffeine and sugar! Not an easy things to kick.

[Lazybones]

Note that Bargs root-beer has caffeine in it, so I check closely now.

Generally not a Root Beer guy but that is good to know!

Also, congrats on actively reducing caffeine and sugar! Not an easy things to kick.

I have done it for a stretch before, however you really notice the absence at first if you have been consuming a lot.

[Mr. Analog]

you really notice the absence at first if you have been consuming a lot.

I'll say! Last year when I was having panic attacks I started linking the coffee "buzz" with the onset of an attack, so I kicked it and MAN I was Captain Grumpy in a big way also I was getting wicked bad headaches after. I've kicked caffeine before but I was never as bad as in 2010.

Being able to drink coffee and not take a xanax after was a big step for me, but I've been careful not to jump back into those old habits of 3-4 coffees a day. I make a conscious effort to only drink one (at max two) caffeinated beverages a day (or no more than 16 oz).

[Thorin]

Note that Bargs root-beer has caffeine in it, so I check closely now.

"Barq's Has Bite" and all that, eh?  I think they're the only mainstream root beer that has caffeine added, though.