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New UCC 3-in-1 Coffee Mixes

January 18, 2016
On my first morning back at work from the long holiday, I was immediately craving a cup of coffee. I wanted to start my day with cheap but good coffee, but I really didn't want to walk to the nearest Starbucks. So, I settled for the most convenient option: Family Mart. At first I wanted to get their machine brewed/drip coffee with my...

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Matcha at Mochicream Cafe

January 13, 2016
As a fan of coffee I'd get my java concoction from different cafes, because I want to know my options when I'm not making my own caffeine fix. So, one trip to SM The Block had me passing by Mochicream Cafe, and felt that I had to try their drinks. I did have a struggle between having coffee or trying their matcha drink....

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Barista's Best: Delicious Coffee in a Bottle

October 29, 2015
It's been a while since I posted something, so I'm starting the upcoming holidays by becoming more active in blogging. After all, I believe it's the bestest time for coffee (I say bestest because anytime is best for coffee), you know cool weather and all. Today's poison is one of them instant coffees in a bottle: Barista's Best. It's a new one, and...

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The French Press: How to Brew the Perfect Cup

March 16, 2015
Found this video by La Colombe owner and coffee connoisseur Todd Carmichael on how to brew the perfect cup of coffee using the French press. It's the fastest and easiest way to have fresh brewed coffee ANYWHERE. Now, I've seen a lot of videos on brewing through the French press. They are all different. I say, try them all and see which one...

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Great Taste White Smooth and Caramelly

February 02, 2015
I've been looking for this newest variant from Great Taste for a couple of weeks now (though I haven't been scouring the groceries, only convenience stores) and finally scored at the Mini-stop near where I work. Weee! I've tasted the "chocolatey" version. It tasted more like hot chocolate to me than coffee. And I'm finding out that I'm not a fan of chocolatey...

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