Coffee or tea exchange in Jan?

[Blueberry]

I already sent a couple of PM's to Brandi

I'm in, but coffee and I sadly don't get along. Would be happy to send good tea or hot chocolate to anyone, though!

CA

[bmccasland]

Just a thought, but maybe in our PM to Brandi we should specify coffee, tea, or chocolate, or combinations thereof. So then when she sends out the exchange assignments you'll know what to send. I'm trying to keep the sorting work off Brandi, sounds too much like herding cats, if she tried to match coffee drinkers with just coffee drinkers. So if I got the name of a tea drinker, I would send her/him tea, no problem. Meanwhile I'd look forward to a surprise, cause I like all three.

[Blueberry]

I did include the information in my PM Poor Brandi - I think trying to get TE to do anything *is* like herding cats. I'd be happy to send coffee to someone too, but (sadly) can't drink it myself.

CA

[Brandi]

Definatly let me know what you want. I am thinking the cut off date for pming me will be shorter then last time. let's say by the 15th of this month. I will send you your exchange buddies as we go along. Oh also if you want decaf or maybe light or stronge coffee. Just let me know!

[sgtiger]

For the coffee - to grind or not to grind? I'm guessing not everyone owns a coffee grinder. And if you're preference is for ground coffee - what type of grind do you need? Drip? Moka pot? Espresso? Aeropress? Turkish? Or are you a press pot kind of girl?

Caffeinated or Decaf?

[Caecilia]

OK, this got me to delurk again after weeks of reading silently. It sounds like fun, and we have a locally-roasted bike-delivered brand that would be perfect for the exchange.

As far as ground v. beans, I'd think beans would be easier to ship without worrying about the package breaking and coffee everywhere, although I guess if it comes vacuum-packed that's probably not too big a concern. As far as decaf... what is this decaf you speak of?

[sgtiger]

Coffee can be more than a caffeine delivery system! It can be a culinary delight. There are some tasty artisan roasted decaf out there. 'Course the caffeine is an added benefit.