Disappointed Coffee Snob
By Diana B.
@BloggerDi (3121)
United States
March 24, 2020 7:24pm CST
I am a coffee snob. I'm willing to pay a bit more for the good stuff (coffee shop brew) versus cheaper, plain java.
I'm frugal about almost everything else. I usually buy store brand groceries. I'm not too proud to shop at thrift stores for other items sometimes.
I recently tried a local coffee shop for the first time. I paid $3.50 for a lovely espresso-based drink, with hazelnut syrup added. Then I left.
My taste buds were all set as I got into my car. First sip- big disappointment! 
No hazelnut detected at all! No espresso flavor either! It tasted like cheap, plain convenience store coffee. 
I guess the barista had no idea what he was doing?
Are there any other coffee snobs on myLot who understand how let down I felt?
(There are much bigger problems in the world, but I'm purposely keeping my topic light tonight.)
No hazelnut detected at all! No espresso flavor either! It tasted like cheap, plain convenience store coffee.
I guess the barista had no idea what he was doing?
Are there any other coffee snobs on myLot who understand how let down I felt?
(There are much bigger problems in the world, but I'm purposely keeping my topic light tonight.)8 people like this
8 responses
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
30 Mar 20
@BloggerDi
You can find lots of great things at Thrift Stores. I am not a coffee drinker. I like hot chocolate.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
26 Mar 20
@BloggerDi Well thank you kind lady!
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
26 Mar 20
I don't drink coffee at all, I cannot stand the smell nor the taste of it. There are not too many drinks I dislike more than coffee.
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@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
27 Mar 20
I know several people who share your dislike for coffee. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
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I find 'proper' coffee too strong. I should just ask for a weak coffee I guess.@JudyEv (381928)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Mar 20
@BloggerDi We had friends who were coffee snobs but when they came to our house, they'd have tea. We always had a laugh once they left.
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@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
25 Mar 20
Oh @JudyEv, no judgment here! 
My parents drank instant coffee all the time.
My parents drank instant coffee all the time.1 person likes this
@lovebuglena (52167)
• Staten Island, New York
25 Mar 20
I buy fresh coffee beans from Whole Foods. The paper bags I put them into say Allegro coffee, so I guess that is the brand. I pay $9.99/lb for some while most are $11.99/lb. It ain't cheap but I prefer it to other coffee beans I tried elsewhere. Coffee is one of the things I don't mind paying more for. And cheese is another.
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@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
25 Mar 20
Thanks a lot @lovebuglena. I buy delicious, high-quality beans and grounds for home at fairly reasonable prices too. Good coffee doesn't always have to mean the most expensive.
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@lovebuglena (52167)
• Staten Island, New York
25 Mar 20
@BloggerDi I am not sure if what I buy is the most expensive but it is not cheap.
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
25 Mar 20
It is a horror when the tea or coffee taste bad.
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@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
25 Mar 20
Very disappointing indeed!! Thank you @amitkokiladitya.
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
25 Mar 20
@BloggerDi yes...it spoils the whole mood.
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@toniganzon (77119)
• Philippines
25 Mar 20
I'm not a coffee snob as I'm not really into coffee. I drink Starbucks blended drinks for it's the only coffee based drink I can tolerate.
But I do understand you because I may not be able to relate when it comes to coffee but I could as to spending more money in something that I am really fond of.
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@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
25 Mar 20
I appreciate your comments. My husband has never liked coffee at all.
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