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When I arrived in Pakistan in 2011, my Pakistani colleagues said I couldn't be British because I didn't drink tea (black tea with milk) & didn't understand (even like) cricket!!Personally I have often been the recipient of astonished stares when as an Englishman I say I don't drink tea.
Al, I think that is what Starbucks serves to its customers.As you no doubt know Don, most Spanish people refer to Cafe Americano as Dishwater!
Suzanne. I used to know the rules to cricket before they invented all the variations from the 3 and 5 day game. Though for the life of me I have never understood why anyone wants to play or watch it. It appears to me that most "spectators" only go to get drunk over an extended period of time anyway.
Okay, here's my question: Can cafe con leche be ordered in Spain with decaffeinated coffee? I keep reading about the wonderful cafe con leche in my camino research, but I am a reformed caffeine addict who made the change a few years back. I began drinking coffee as a child and developed into a true coffee-loving addict. When I gave it up it took about 4-6 months for my body and sleep patterns to adjust. I can't imagine trying to break that habit again if I start drinking caffeine while in Spain.A post of completely useless fluff... but it will help justify a lingering coffee addiction after the Camino. It just might be said that the Camino is good for your heart in more ways than one - - but only if you drink the coffee.
See the details here:
http://www.bbc.com/news/health-31690358
Tea and chocolate drinkers are welcome to respond with their own research.
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After years of ordering cafe au lait in France, I was introduced to the term cafe Americano. It makes it sound like something one would order in a Starbucks; but it's not as far as I know, having never stepped inside a Starbucks. It simply means a larger cup of coffee with warm milk.
Good luck, my friend. Even the colas are caffeinated.Okay, here's my question: Can cafe con leche be ordered in Spain with decaffeinated coffee? I keep reading about the wonderful cafe con leche in my camino research, but I am a reformed caffeine addict who made the change a few years back. I began drinking coffee as a child and developed into a true coffee-loving addict. When I gave it up it took about 4-6 months for my body and sleep patterns to adjust. I can't imagine trying to break that habit again if I start drinking caffeine while in Spain.
That is so true. My dad, god rest his soul, always said the same - he called it "umbrella juice!". If you like coffee not so milky ask for a "Cortado" which has less milk or if you want a pick me up ask for a "Carajillo" which is coffee with brandy - can see me asking for that frequently after a bad day!!As you no doubt know Don, most Spanish people refer to Cafe Americano as Dishwater!
Suzanne. I used to know the rules to cricket before they invented all the variations from the 3 and 5 day game. Though for the life of me I have never understood why anyone wants to play or watch it. It appears to me that most "spectators" only go to get drunk over an extended period of time anyway.
Okay, here's my question: Can cafe con leche be ordered in Spain with decaffeinated coffee?
Possibly but they might be referring to the coffee in a jar or a freeze dried sort. There is only one kind of coffee n Spain and it is served from an espresso machine.Also is Spaniards are referring to the cheap American coffee brands like Folgers and Maxwell House - yes that stuff is bad like dishwater! Maybe worse.
yes! I ordered 'descafinado' frequently! (just not in the mornings)Okay, here's my question: Can cafe con leche be ordered in Spain with decaffeinated coffee? I keep reading about the wonderful cafe con leche in my camino research, but I am a reformed caffeine addict who made the change a few years back. I began drinking coffee as a child and developed into a true coffee-loving addict. When I gave it up it took about 4-6 months for my body and sleep patterns to adjust. I can't imagine trying to break that habit again if I start drinking caffeine while in Spain.
I guess the issue is not what you ordered, but what did you get? I don't remember any separate decaff grinders. If what you got was actually decaff, perhaps it was instant?yes! I ordered 'descafinado' frequently! (just not in the mornings)
That is so true. My dad, god rest his soul, always said the same - he called it "umbrella juice!". If you like coffee not so milky ask for a "Cortado" which has less milk or if you want a pick me up ask for a "Carajillo" which is coffee with brandy - can see me asking for that frequently after a bad day!!
good question! I just trusted them - and i don't think it was instant...I guess the issue is not what you ordered, but what did you get? I don't remember any separate decaff grinders. If what you got was actually decaff, perhaps it was instant?
Wonder how long that tin has been on hand? Freshly roasted beans are good for a couple of weeks or so; once ground, coffee deteriorates very quickly. Vacuum or nitrogen packing can slow this, but once opened, it will be awful in just a few days. And it was decaff to start.There is occasionally a tin of decaf ground coffee on hand.
Decaf or not, i never had a bad cup of coffee in Spain.Wonder how long that tin has been on hand? Freshly roasted beans are good for a couple of weeks or so; once ground, coffee deteriorates very quickly. Vacuum or nitrogen packing can slow this, but once opened, it will be awful in just a few days. And it was decaff to start.
Picture in your mind - Bar Elvis in Reliegos after a cold Mesetta day. Cortado con orojo!That is so true. My dad, god rest his soul, always said the same - he called it "umbrella juice!". If you like coffee not so milky ask for a "Cortado" which has less milk or if you want a pick me up ask for a "Carajillo" which is coffee with brandy - can see me asking for that frequently after a bad day!!
Sounds essential!Picture in your mind - Bar Elvis in Reliegos after a cold Mesetta day. Cortado con orojo!
Where my guess is there are all exppresso based café, what is the difference between the solo, corto and carajillo?Spaniards usually omit "coffee" when we order.
We say:
Uno solo.
Un cortado.
Uno con leche.
Un carajillo.
The waiter understood us that we refer to "café"
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