Do You Drink Coffee With or Without Sugar?

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@xarex777 (467)
Philippines
May 18, 2009 10:06pm CST
Hi i want to know if you drink coffee with sugar or not.. My friend said it's better to drink coffee without sugar to avoid increase in blood sugar level but i'm not used to it.. but now i'm not putting sugar into my coffee anymore..
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
19 May 09
Iput sugar in my coffee always until about 10 years ago then my suggested dropping the habit wich I did. I know drink it without sugar and even though it took a while to get used toit I find it much tastier now. So for me it's black Italian espresso with no sugar please
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
19 May 09
That's what I discovered too I can even taste the difference between the different blends since I stopped adding sugar.
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@xarex777 (467)
• Philippines
19 May 09
I find it hard to drink coffee without sugar from the first time too.. but as i always make it that way.. i can now say that the real taste of a coffee reveals when no sugar added to it..
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@bjcyrix (6901)
• Philippines
19 May 09
my fave cafe coffee mix - Iced Caramel Macchiatto.

In a pint glass or iced tea glass (we're assuming 16 oz), add vanilla syrup and fill about 3/5 of the way with cold milk. Add ice almost to the top and pour espresso (2 shots would be typical) over the top. If you've done it right, the espresso will mix in only about halfway down without stirring. If adding whipped cream, add it here. Drizzle the top with caramel and enjoy.
I drink coffee in whatever way it is presented to me. Though I go for those flavored ones like Nescafe's Hazelnut or Choco Fudge. I also dont mind taking my coffee black. But I dont go out of my way to put sugar or creamer in my coffee. I just pour the contents of the sachet (whether it's 3-in-1, sugar-free, or whatever) into my mug, add in some hot water, then I sip it.^_^ Coffee has an effect on me too. It does give me that 'boost' to get me through the day especially when Im sleep-deprived. Though Id pick a hot choco or any other warm chocolate drink first over coffee.
@bjcyrix (6901)
• Philippines
19 May 09
Really? I was not much of a coffee drinker until about a year ago. I just use coffee as my 'power juice' during exams just like you said. Id also just drink them whenever the exam is on a math subject. It really helps me think and boosts my confidence that I can answer that problem.^_^
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@xarex777 (467)
• Philippines
19 May 09
yes.. study shows drinking a cup of coffee before taking exams could help you think faster.. it's because of the caffeine content.. i always do it when i review my lessons and solving mathematical equations as an student..
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
2 Jun 09
WHen I do have coffee I usually put a flavored creamer in it...but I don't drink if very often...
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@angemac23 (2003)
• Canada
19 May 09
I have to have sugar in my coffee, otherwise I don't like the taste! I usually take two spoonfuls.
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@xarex777 (467)
• Philippines
19 May 09
try not to add sugar my friend.. you will taste the difference after a week getting used to it.. now i can compare the taste of one coffee from another.. 2 spoonfuls is too much for me.. try reducing the amount of sugar you put into your coffee and soon you will make it without sugar! happy myLotting ^_^
@magrylouyu (1627)
• United States
19 May 09
I cant drink my coffee without sugar. I think it's nasty. I have been drinking coffee for about 15 years now and I have always had sugar in it. I usually use 6 teaspoons of sugar for a 16 ounce cup of coffee. I like my coffee sweet.
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@xarex777 (467)
• Philippines
19 May 09
wow that much?! coffee is addictve and when you have that 6 teaspoons a day.. then you surely have high blood sugar level..
@technoobs (406)
• Philippines
19 May 09
Coffee breaks are mine too. I do prefer with no sugar especially if its brewed coffee. Its refreshing and gets you going back on your job after the break.
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@xarex777 (467)
• Philippines
19 May 09
you're right.. coffee is really addictive so i don't prefer adding sugar.. like now i'm having a cup of coffee while reading discussions here in mylot.. the bad effect is i cannot sleep early.. i go to sleep about 1AM ..
@balasri (26537)
• India
25 May 09
I have cut down my sugar in my coffee considerable.And I have accustomed to the sugarless coffee too at times.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
31 May 09
Personally, I am not much of a Coffee drinker, but the times I do drink a cup of Coffee it has to have Sugar in it. Even though I am Diabetic, I have never been a fan of splenda and such, so choose the real thing instead. But personally I have never understood how people can drink coffee black for sure.
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@cudamani (996)
• India
19 May 09
I drink coffee with sugar added according to taste. But I am not suffering from sugar also.
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@kaguvkov (1318)
• Davao, Philippines
1 Jun 09
I drink coffee that is 3 in 1. I take that kind of coffee because the taste is not so sweet and the sugar content is low and there is no hassle on putting the sugar in the cup. I tried to drink coffee before without sugar but it taste so bad.
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@modstar (9605)
• Philippines
24 May 09
I don't really drink coffee that much but if ever, i do pour some sugar. Just half a teaspoon. Just give take the pakla / excess bitterness out of my coffee. I still want my coffee strong enough. Making it too sweet just beats the essence of what a coffee should be. I'd rather drink hot choco if i want anything too sweet. Well i'm used to coffee being dull anyways. lol! So i guess i may try coffee without sugar someday.
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@med889 (5941)
28 May 09
I take my coffee with one tablespoon of sugar everytime, However before i was used to drink black coffee, very hard without sugar, it was just an addiction I had so hopefully now I am a bit off the coffee as in the office we get only tea so only at home i can drink coffee but now it is only with milk and sugar.
@geniustiger (1694)
• Philippines
19 May 09
I drink coffee with sugar. It's nice to have sweet than no taste. It so goo to drink if its too hot and with hot pan de sal also. I will be full immediately If I can drink hot liquid daily.
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@amylan (187)
• France
24 May 09
To me, never. But in some Italian coffee shops, espresso could be served with a small bar of choclate, which I find very special. May it's meant to reduce the bitter taste but I'm not sure.
• United States
19 May 09
I always have to have sugar, I don't like coffee with out it that and cream.
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@lazeebee (5461)
• Malaysia
19 May 09
Hi Xarex, I can drink coffee in all forms - with/without sugar and with/without cream. I just like the smell and taste of coffee itself. Even when I add sugar, I don't use much.
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@CJay77 (4438)
• Australia
19 May 09
I like my coffee with a bit of sugar and fresh milk, I also like it a bit strong. My Husband doesn't like his coffee with sugar, but when we're at in a coffee shop he also drinks coffee with sugar. I can drink coffee with no sugar and I have tried that, but I still prefer to have sugar even just a little bit.
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@alvingb (265)
• Singapore
19 May 09
Hi there, well it is always good to reduce sugar or infact avoid sugar as we all know that sugar is bad for health. As for as i am concern i am also trying to avoid sugar. I have not abstained from it totally, but am tyring to do it. Therefore as for now, i drink coffee with sugar when i just feel like it need some. So i just add abit of sugar. Other than that when i need coffee but with on prefference i dont add sugar. It taste abit more bitter then it usually is but it is much more better for the body compared to sugar added.
@anangf (1146)
• Indonesia
19 May 09
I need my Coffee sweet so i have to add some sugar on it. I think black coffee without sugar is not enjoyable. Although you are diet or have doctor prohibition. Sugarless beverage could be for some tea or milk.
@mahea01 (19)
• United States
19 May 09
Most of the time I use stevia, an herbal sweetener. It's better for you than saccharin or aspartame...even Splenda. I had to get used to it, it's much sweeter than sugar. Also, it helps to balance your blood sugar. You can read about it by doing a search on the web!