Am I the only person alive who does not drink coffee?

@rocketj1 (6955)
United States
December 3, 2008 1:37pm CST
No. It's not a religious thing. I could drink it if I wanted to. It actually smells wonderful! I've even purchased Hazelnut coffee scented candles. But.........I can't stand to drink it! Am I the only one? If you don't like coffee, then what is your choice of non-alcoholic drink?
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@ravinskye (8237)
• United States
3 Dec 08
You aren't the only one. I don't like coffee either. I like cappuccino though. I don't like to drink tea or iced tea either. I mostly stick to juice or soda. I kind of like the smell of coffee too. But I don't like the taste at all. I don't even like to kiss my husband after he has taken a drink of his coffee.
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@rocketj1 (6955)
• United States
3 Dec 08
I kind of like cappuccino too. Only if it's not too coffee-like though. Thanks:)
@lilcee (2703)
• United States
3 Dec 08
Hi rocket. I'm like you. I love the smell of coffee. It reminds me of when I was younger and my Mom would make it in the mornings. But, I don't like the taste of it so you're not alone. I don't drink it either. I prefer iced tea. Sometimes coke or pepsi products.
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• United States
16 Dec 08
I know some people who do not drink coffee. I drink it every once in a while. I usually only drink it if I am cold or if I have a sore throat. I'm not one of these people who drink it everyday and all day. There is no way I could do that.
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@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
3 Dec 08
Nope, I'm not a coffee drinker. Maybe it is because my parent's never drank coffee. I have had it before of course, but I don't think the amount of times would even amount to ten. I prefer ice cold Coca-Cola, but in my attempt to drink less caffeine, I have found soda at my local health food store that I really like. It is Izze soda, with real fruit juice and sparkling water. It comes in a lot of flavors: Clementine, Blackberry, Grapefruit, Blueberry, Raspberry...it is quite good.
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@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
4 Dec 08
Hee hee, I'll come when you least expect it!
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@Ithink (9980)
• United States
16 Dec 08
Nope you arent alone in not drinking coffee, although like you I love the smell of coffee! I drink teas, sobe, water and sprite. That is about it. Once in awhile I might drink a little milk.
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• Singapore
5 Mar 09
Oh yes, the aroma! Heavenly!!
@Grandmaof2 (7579)
• Canada
3 Dec 08
I love coffee but the flavoured coffee is just wrong in my world Yuck. I like my coffee black if I'm drinking home coffee. I find in a restaurant their coffee not being what I'm used to and the fact that they brew it a little stronger than I do, then I add a cream to it. That to me makes a good cup of coffee. There are people who just simply don't like it. I had to chuckle when you said it wasn't a religious reason because you have no idea how many people have told me that they would drink coffee because of religion reasons but little do these people know tea has as much or more caffine, and all the hot choclolate they drink. I was told hot chocolate has more caffine in it than coffee.
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@rocketj1 (6955)
• United States
3 Dec 08
I've often wondered about that religious thing too. Do they give up chocolate then?
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@rusty2rusty (6763)
• Defiance, Ohio
5 Dec 08
No, you are not the only person whom does not drink coffee. My husband and I do not. Nor do any of my real siblings or half brothers. I have never liked coffee. Nor have I like the smell of it. I have always thought coffee was over rated. I drink lots and lots of water. SOmetimes soda.
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• Philippines
5 Dec 08
I don't really drink coffee.My choice of beverage wouls always be milk.it's good for the body.
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@jesbellaine (4139)
• Philippines
5 Dec 08
You are not alone! I am here! I don’t really drink coffee… Or let say I am not a coffee fanatics. I love fraps but sometimes, I ask them to decaf or simply tell them “no coffee beans” haha… its weird though I drink once in a while whether it is a hot coffee or a frapuccino.. since it’s good for the heart they say hehehe. Though sometimes, I can’t stop asking my mom why can’t she stop drinking coffee in the morning… you know.. just bugging her coz she can’t start her day right without having her coffee. So, don’t worry, you are not alone… Anyways, Happy Holidays and Happy Mylotting! Cheers!
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@jdyrj777 (6528)
• United States
6 Dec 08
I have always loved the smell of coffee. Even as a child. Never really got into drinking it till i was about 45. I love tea too. Do you drink tea?
@samijo719 (1052)
• United States
5 Dec 08
You definatly aren't the only one. I enjoy a cup from Starbucks now and then but I can't drink regular coffee it has to be a cappachinno(?) or starbucks has a Cinnamon Dolce Latte that tastes very cinnamonnie lol and I love those. But I drink them so rarely. Maybe once a month or so. I hate the taste of regular coffee. It has to have something with it like the cinnamon flavor or somethign to overpower the nastiness of the coffee flavor.
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@bombshell (11256)
• Germany
7 Dec 08
i heared some people dont drink coffe.when i was still Philippines i was like you dont like coffee.but when i intered the cold world Germany and New Zealand AND EVERYBODY drinking coffee i descide to join them from then i can´t start my day without coffee.
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• United States
5 Dec 08
I do not drink coffee or cappuccino either. I do not like the taste of coffee. It smells good brewing, but I do not like the taste of it. My mother tells me that when I was really little, to little for me to start remembering, that I drank coffee with my Daddy. I cannot remember this. And, I do not like coffee now. Good discussion.
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• Malaysia
5 Dec 08
nope ... sure thr wil be some oso same as u .... every1 luv different thing mah .. 4 me , i seldom drink coffee .. i m weird .. coffee 4 me is jz like sleepin pill .. once i drink , i cn sleep tight tight ... even in de day tym i oso cn sleep ... duh .. m i a weird ppl ??
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• Philippines
3 Dec 08
Actually there's more of you out there somewhere..lol. I like coffee a lot. I guess I am addicted to it although there are times I think it's making me more nervous and my bones are weakening. Those are some of the bad effects of coffee. I rarely drink water. I have stopped smoking and drinks occasionally only so it's the only thing that keeps me going when I work at nights. It makes me more active. I don't allow my kids to drink coffee though and they don't want to either.
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@robert19ph (4577)
• Philippines
16 Dec 08
[i]Hello rocketj1, What's the reason why you can't stand it? I drink coffee too, but not very often. I prefer to drink water if possible. During breaktime, the only available drink in the vendo machine in our coffee and it taste great and so I drink with some friends. It's a good way to start the day but now I am trying to reduce my coffee intake and increasing my water take. It is more healthier because it's non fattening and it is really needed by the body. So I now prefer water instead of coffee or any other beverages. Regards. [/i]
@rocketj1 (6955)
• United States
16 Dec 08
I just don't care for the taste. I suppose I could drink it if it had lots of cream and sugar but it still is not appealing to me. Thanks for your response:)
@bellis716 (4799)
• United States
5 Dec 08
I love coffee but rarely drink it, as I have a problem retaining my urine. Coffee intensifies my problem.
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@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
5 Dec 08
You are definitely not the only one. Speaking for myself I adore coffee and drink way too much. I love Coke too so all in all I am probably not too healthy. Have you tried flavoured latte? I think it's yummi and there are quite a few flavours to choose from, but if you just hate the stuff so what? You've got to do what makes you happy in life, I think.
• India
4 Dec 08
I also do not drink coffee do you belive i am 22 but i never tasted coffee in my life the reason is simple and it may sound funny but let me share it with you i never had a chance to drink coffee so i till now i did not taste coffee but some say coffee contains nicotine and it is harmful to health i do not know how far it is true??
@rocketj1 (6955)
• United States
4 Dec 08
Maybe you are thinking of Caffeine? That is another reason for me not to like coffee! Caffeine in sodas makes my heart race! It's just not good for you!
@liisafiat (659)
• Latvia
16 Dec 08
But You do drink tea, no? Black tea makes as much damages to Your body as drinking a coffee. Maybe even more. First I tried coffee at the age of 9. From 12-19 I switched it to black tea. At 20 I again came back to coffee drinking, and still drink it. Only instead of black tea I prefer green tea. That`s all.
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@rocketj1 (6955)
• United States
16 Dec 08
Nope. Don't care for tea either. I will drink iced tea occasionally in the hot summer months. Mostly I drink water, juice, or diet soda.