A Double Double is a No No.
Double double coffee is an iconic Canadian drink made with two sugars and two creams, first originated by Tim Hortons. It’s a popular choice for Canadians.
If you are Canadian or have spent any amount of time in Canada, you already know what a double, double is. Canadians penchant for coffee shops is well known and a double/double is a quick way to let the server know that you want two milks or creams and two sugars in your coffee.
To which I say: “blaghhhh”
When I was younger I was never much of a coffee drinker. But I do remember my grandmother taking us one day to the local ice cream parlour. If I remember it correctly, there was a special on coffee-flavoured ice cream. So that is what we all got.
All that I can remember after a couple of bites of the ice cream, is the total revulsion that washed over my body. This ice cream was flavoured like double/double coffee. I could not stomach it.
Flash forward to my last year of university when I had a major thesis and several essays all due within the same two weeks of each other. I had been a tea drinker through university but it wasn’t giving me the kick I needed to work late into the night. My roommate broke out a large can of instant coffee. Living in residence, we did not have access to milk and sugar at 3 in the morning, so I drank it black.
AeroPress Go Coffee Maker
Bodum Pour Over Coffee Dripper Set
Primula Aluminum Stove Top Percolator
Grosche Milano Stovetop Espresso Maker
Farberware Yosemite Percolator
Zpose Glass Teapot
Aberdeen Easy Loose Tea Steeper
Dujust Small Tea Set for Adults
Tealyra Jove Porcelain Large Teapot
Taimei Teatime Ceramic Japanese Tea Set
Russell Hobbs Electric Kettle
Black & Decker Electric Kettle
Hamilton Beach Electric Kettle
Cafe Du Chateau French Press
Belwares French Press
Stanley Classic Stay Hot French Press
Hamilton Beach Coffee Maker & Hot Water
Braun BrewSense Drip Coffee Maker
Ninja Hot and Cold Brew System
Keurig K-Slim Single Serve Coffee Maker
Keuring K-Duo Essential Coffee Maker
Hamilton Beach Coffee Grinder
Baratza Sette 270 Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
Breville Control Pro Coffee Grinder
Capresso Espresso and Cappuccino Machine
Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine
De’Longhi La Specialista Espresso Machine
Needless to say, I fell in love with black coffee wondering where it had been all my life. I had been to Spain and Morocco refusing to drink coffee there because of my experience as a youngster. Now I could not get enough of the black liquid. The darker the better.
As I pointed out in my previous blog, I have recently found Turkish coffee. I love the strong flavour. I love a good espresso. I have just recently started exploring these. In a way, this is the reason I started on this journey with my coffee club. I hope to explore and find coffees for all of us (and some teas).
I am hoping you hop on for the journey and share some of your coffee experiences.
Now just as I was writing this, this report from CNN in the US showed up in my email. It purports the health benefits of black coffee. As if I needed convincing! The link is attached below!
This month, I am going to wander around Toronto trying to find the best espressos…. Talk to you soon.
From CNN:
Crazy Cups Chocolate Marshmallow
Grove Square Caramel Apple
Victor Allen’s Autumn Variety Pack
Victor Allen Coffee Caramel Macchiato
Starbucks Fall Blend
Hawaii Kona Extra Fancy
Sulawesi Tana Toraja Whole Bean
Club Coffee Roasters Mocha Java
Stone Temple Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Coffee
Turkish Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi Coffee
Mexican Chiapas
Van Houtte Mexico Signature
San Diego Mexico Blend
Biohazard Ground Coffee
Brazilian Cerrado Whole Bean Arabica Coffee
Lavazza Super Crema Whole Bean Coffee
Kicking Horse Three Sisters Blend
Tim Hortons Original Blend Coffee
Tim Hortons Variety pack of K-cup pods
Tim Hortons Dark Roast
Tim Hortons Dark Roast Kpods
Tanzania Dark Roast
Ethical Bean Fair Trade – Bold, Dark
Lavazza Super Crema Whole Bean Coffee
Kicking Horse Three Sisters Blend
Tim Hortons Original Blend Coffee
Tim Hortons Variety pack of K-cup pods
Tim Hortons Dark Roast
Tim Hortons Dark Roast Kpods
Please note: the opinions expressed in this document should never be construed as advice. The thoughts are base on my experiences. My likes and dislikes may vary drastically from yours. Do your research and find products and experiences that align with your likes and dislikes.
Al of Big Al’s Coffee Club. From the time in my youth, when I would lay on our garage roof watching planes traverse the skies above me, I knew I wanted to see the world.
My passion grew after spending a semester of my university days in Barcelona. I spent more time on trains and buses or coffee houses than I did in class.
After earning my BA from Carleton University, life got in the way. But I did find time to graduate again from George Brown in Fitness and Lifestyle Management and then work my way through most of a degree in Sports Administration. However I needed to find work and pay for all this education!
It wasn’t until my “middle age” did I start exploring the world again. First, transversing the US and Canada to take part in tennis tournaments. Then later to complete my spectator “grand slam” of tennis.
I accomplished this while earning my certificate in photography from Toronto Metropolitan University. I am now combining the two passions and now sharing with you my many lessons learned. And my passion for coffees and teas.
