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Sunday, January 22, 2006 -----

Flavored coffee?

Some contend that with good coffee you don't need flavoring, but I like a little flavor in my coffee occasionally, just a little something different to provide some variety to my drink. Instead of buying flavored coffee, a better choice is to add your own flavor to a good quality coffee, like Bello Montana. Usually the flavored coffee bought in the store is made with low-quality beans because if they are going to add chemical flavorings anyway why use expensive beans.

I've tried some different flavorings in my coffee. One of my favorites is to use coffee to dilute my hot chocolate. It gives it a mocha taste. I've also tried to put some cinnamon in the bottom of my filter and then add the grounds. This was okay, but I think I need to add a little sugar afterwards to bring out the flavor. This is a combination I'm still perfecting. Maybe the cinnamon and the hot chocolate.

Contrary to previous posts on this blog, I love eggnog in my coffee. Just about a tablespoon is enough to give the coffee a little creamy taste with a hint of nutmeg. Maybe the results depend on the brand of eggnog used.

I've heard people mention Altoids for a peppermint flavored coffee. Not sure this sounds good to me. Hmmmm . . . . I wonder how a cinnamon Altoid would taste. Vanilla sounds good too. I'll have to figure that one out. I bet I'll have to add some sugar.

Hmmm . . . . . think I'll go brew a pot of coffee and do some experimenting.

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