How often do you drink coffe in a day?

Philippines
January 14, 2010 10:26am CST
I noticed that many people are seem into coffee. This is the reason perhaps why coffee shops are sprouting like mushrooms. In my family I am the only one wh o is not into a cup of coffee since I prefer chocolate drink or milk over coffee. My Father consumed at least 5 cups in a day. My mother does drink any time whenever she needs to take a break. My brother, as often as he thinks of food, he always has it with coffee. And my sister, very after household chores done. Even the children in the family are developing a taste over coffee. How about you, are you also addicted to coffee?
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@junrapmian (2169)
• Philippines
15 Jan 10
I'm a coffeeholic, consuming 6 to 8 mugs a day of instant coffee. Yes, mugs not only cups but really mugs, so if a mug of coffee is equivalent to 1 and half cups, 6 to 8 mugs of coffee is equal to 9 to 12 cups a day. OMG!I didn't realize that! Maybe, I should start minimizing my consumption. The effects might take its toll anytime soon, I'm not getting any longer.
@vickie_b (36)
• United States
15 Jan 10
I am not a coffee drinker. Never have been although a long, long time ago I would drink it to curb my appetite when I was trying to diet. I am with you eurekafemme,give me a cup of hot chocolate...thank you!
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@jdyrj777 (6530)
• United States
17 Jan 10
I fix a small pot once a day. My coffee pot is 24oz. I may not drink it all right away. Later in the day i will finish it. I dont beleiev its an addiction because if i dont fix it i dont crave it and thats what addiction is. Chocolate packs on the pounds. I like the flovored coffees. Some have a chocolate flavor.
@jdyrj777 (6530)
• United States
24 Jan 10
Fortunately if i miss that one pot ina day i dont miss it either.
• Philippines
24 Jan 10
There are truly variations of coffee's taste one can enjoy. It is true, indeed that if one is addicted to it, missing a cup even for just a day feels like hell for them. There are cases, too, that they can't think and function well without having a cup first thing in the morning. Thank you for sharing your experience :-) Have a great day.:-)
• Philippines
26 Jan 10
So, you can live without coffee, then. There are still other healthy beverages we can enjoy. And, coffee is not just the only one who does perk us up.:-)
• Pamplona, Spain
19 Jan 10
Hiya Eureka, No not addicted to coffee but when I go out I usually have a small coffee with a little milk nothing else. So I never drink any when I´m at home either only when I go to a Bar. It is´nt even strong Coffee either. The others here at Home will drink Coffee in the House with regularity too. They get through two Jars of Nescafe in about a Month so that´s not so much either.
• Philippines
20 Jan 10
Hello there, Lovinangelsinstead.:-) Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.:-) My partner would take a cup at any time of the day in anywhere he can find it. And a bar is not an exception. Instead of getting himself a booze he'd order himself a cup. I doubt if there's a home without a jar of coffee in its pantry.:-) Have a great day.:-)
• Philippines
23 Jan 10
I never tasted so much coffee brands. We always use Nescafe and from time to time hillsbro. But I really love the coffee's smell when it was my great grandma who picked,peeled, dried and roasted the coffee beans. I always felt intoxicated by its aroma.
• Pamplona, Spain
20 Jan 10
Hiya Eureka, That´s right there´s probably hardly any House that does not have Coffee what a long way coffee has come since I learned about it at School. Then it came in those funny jars in powder or even in liquid form too although I think that was the Maker called Camps I quite enjoyed Camps it had a different taste to it as well.
• Boston, Massachusetts
16 Jan 10
Hi Eureka, I am advised by my doctor to refrain from drinking coffee to prevent my acid reflux but i am so hard-headed. i am still drinking coffee. but i from 5 glasses i reduced it to 3 cups a day. at least there's a decrease in the intake right. i am trying my best to reduce it and reach the point of giving up coffee!
• Philippines
24 Jan 10
Hello, Msfrancisco.:-) It is really tempting to have a cup of coffee especially when you are so used to it. Having none at all is like depriving yourself of one of life's little pleasure.... I hope you are not having difficulties with such intake. Have a happy healthy life, my dear. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.:-)
• Philippines
26 Jan 10
Coffee candies are great substitute for the real beverage. I used to be so addicted to it because it smells so good.LOL. I'm glad to hear you're ok.:-)
• Boston, Massachusetts
24 Jan 10
i never deprived myself of coffee. if i feel like drinking i gave in to my cravings. but i know the consequence. just moderate not to the point of abusing myself just to have coffee. most of the time i just take coffee candy. i am fine right now. i seldom have acid reflux attack. thanks!
@cerebellum (3863)
• United States
16 Jan 10
I don't usually drink coffee at home. I live alone so when I do it is instant. If I have company I will brew a pot sometimes. I can't see making a pot of coffee for one or two cups. When I am out I usually have 2 or 3 cups, but I can't have caffine so it sometimes limits how much I drink. Some places still don't have decaf or they have to brew a new pot or something. In the summer I don't drink any hot drinks at home. I still drink it when I go out, because most places have the air on so low, that I am freezing.
• Philippines
26 Jan 10
Hi there, Cerebellum.:-) Though, I am not much of a coffee drinker but,whenever I am tempted to drink coffee especially during cold weather, I always opted to instant. But, when we are out I always asked for the brewed one. My husband preferred brewed unless he is lazy to heat the pot. Thank you for responding.Have a wonderful day.:-)
• Philippines
26 Jan 10
Hello, Cerebellum.:-) Though, I am not much of a coffee drinker but whenever I am tempted especially during the cold weather, I am using instant. However, in cases wherein we were out I always asked for the brewed one because its aroma is more fresher and intoxicating.:-) My husband always prefer his brewed even at home unless he is too lazy to heat the pot. Thank you so much for responding.Have a great day.:-)
• United States
26 Jan 10
A lot of people are like your husband and only want brewed. I only drink it brewed when I'm out or for special occasions. At home I usually just have instant. I have to stay awaq from caffine, so that kind of limits where I can drink brewed.
• India
15 Jan 10
I drink coffee atleat twice in a day as i'm a ardent lover of coffee and try to control myself as coffee contains caffeine which is not good for health but i need coffee when i wake up in the morning as soon as i get up..i think that it refreshes my mind more than anything in the world and thats the main reason that i drink coffee and one more cup i have in the evening so as to refresh myself to keep myself kicking.. Happy Mylotting
• Philippines
7 Feb 10
What is a bright sunshine in the morning without a cup of coffee to enjoy it? :-) You are one typical coffee lover,starting a day with a cup. Well, it is still good to know that you are aware of the cons of drinking too much coffee. At least you can prevent any further damage(if ever there'll be one) in drinking too much caffeine. :-) Thak you for sharing your thoughts here. Have a great day ahead.:-)
• Philippines
7 Feb 10
Ops, sorry... I meant THANK YOU....:-)
@syankee525 (6261)
• United States
15 Jan 10
i have like three to four cups in the morning, but if its really cold out i will have more.
• United States
26 Jan 10
i got to have my coffe in the morning at least two cups.. have a great one
• Philippines
26 Jan 10
A typical man, I must say. I seldom see a man who doesn't want to have a cup of coffee in the morning and more of it when it is cold outside. Coffee and men are inseparable, I guess.:-) Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us, Syankee. Have a nice day ahead.:-)
@aerous (13434)
• Philippines
18 Jan 10
I love to drink coffee if it is cold. But not to the extend that I consumed more coffee to drink. I drink coffee if I feel it or like it. If I didn't think about I am not drink coffee all the day...But sometimes I drink three cup of coffee if I have to do something in my computer... Have a nice day!
@aerous (13434)
• Philippines
20 Jan 10
I don't always drink coffee because I feel sleepy. That is why I drink it sometime and the weather is cold or having rain.
• Philippines
20 Jan 10
Yup, it is nice to have a cup of coffee especially during cold weather or it is raining. I also have that special feeling or reconnecting with nature over a cup if it is raining.:-)
• Philippines
19 Jan 10
Thank you, Aerous, for sharing your thoughts with us.:-) Is it iced cold or just plain cold? Most of the men I know would prefer steaming hot coffee at any time of the day unless it is a gourmet coffee.:-) You are different. Coffee is truly one great perk up beverage to have when you are busy thinking and doing something in the computer especially if you intend not to be bothered even by a pang of hunger.coffee will give you that feeling of always full:-) Have a wonderful day.:-)
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@Tallygirl09 (1380)
• United States
16 Jan 10
I love a cup of nice hot coffee in the morning to help get my day going..It's a large cup like 10 oz and that's it for the day. I work with 1 gal that goes thru 5 or 6 mugs a day..not counting the huge cup she brings into work with her. No wonder so many folks don't sleep well..it's all the caffeine we consume. There is something special about the warm smell of fresh coffee brewing that makes my day start off well so it's a daily thing for me!
• United States
24 Jan 10
I completely agree that it is unhealthy and do tease her from time to time to try and get my point across. But to each their own I guess. And no one better try to take my morning cup away or they'll be in a for a fight! It's like my am jet fuel to get my brain up and ready for the day! Be Well!
• Philippines
26 Jan 10
LOL. It is really difficult too get rid of a certain habit especially if that habit is making you feel good and productive.:-) Coffee for sure is one of the most effective beverage that perks a person up.:-)
• Philippines
24 Jan 10
Wow! That is quite an amount of coffee to consume! :-) I hope your co worker is still in a healthy state... Almost everybody really needs a cup of coffee in the morning to start their day right. Well, at least if you drink coffee in moderation it can do you no harm. Have a great day always. And, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.:-)
@hagirl (1295)
• United States
15 Jan 10
My husband and I go through about 2 pots of coffee a day! I know it is probably a bad habit to drink coffee so much but we just like it.... I have heard about Starbucks having good coffee, but have never tried it..... I have tried specialty coffees from McDonalds but do not care for them.....I would rather get the specialty coffees and cremes at our gas stations..... they taste better and cost less.
• Philippines
24 Jan 10
Hello, Hagirl:-) Starbucks offers a variation of coffee taste. You can go form brewed to gourmet coffees. I don't like the taste of coffee elsewhere. I'd often asked to double the servings in one cup so I can have a better taste of it. But, of course, in coffee shops like starbucks you only have to wait for your coffee to be served. It is a great thing that you and your husband have the chance to enjoy a cup together. Have a great day and thank you for responding.;-)
• Philippines
26 Jan 10
A little way to bond closer with a dear husband, ei? :-) I find it romantic seeing couples sharing a cup and sharing a cup with my partner,too.:-) There is something about that little joy of life that is priceless and I still wonder why it has to be coffee.LOL
@hagirl (1295)
• United States
25 Jan 10
We try to enjoy our first cup of coffee of the day together in the morning before he goes to work and I start on the computer
• Tianjin, China
15 Jan 10
I don't drink coffe often.It is heard that drinking more coffe is harm for your body.
• Philippines
19 Jan 10
Hello, Xinlingchengbao.:-) It seems to me that you are too young to be drinking coffee, aren't you?. It is harmful to one's health especially in an older person. It can greatly affect one's nervous system and it is not recommended for diabetic or people with hypertension. So better not drink coffee if you are at risk. A life without coffee ain't a bad thing, though.:-) Have a wonderful day.:-)
• Philippines
23 Jan 10
Hi there again.:-) He looks adorable.
• Tianjin, China
20 Jan 10
HAHA... You right! And that is my son's photo,he is cute ,isn't he?
• China
15 Jan 10
I am a Chinese student.But I seldom drink coffee.Instead I like plain boiled water.Coffee makes people energetic,but at the same time it does harm to our body.I only drink it before the exams or some importent occations to make me exited. What's more,water make our skin moist.Thus,better drink more water.
• Puerto Rico
15 Jan 10
Boiled water?? I should try that!
• Philippines
19 Jan 10
Hello, Fiona.:-) What a way to make yourself energetic.:-). No wonder Chinese are known for their great skin.;-) That is a healthy way to stay awake and anergize, indeed. I do agree with you that in some extent coffee could be harmful to one's health.But, there are certain things coffee offers that we can't find in other beverages much more in the water alone... Pardon me, but sometimes the aroma of coffee gives wonder to the senses, too. But, lucky you to be content with just hot water.:-) Keep it that way, then. A sans coffee life is not a bad thing.:-) Have a wonderful day. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.;-)
• India
25 Jan 10
I want to come out of this addiction, I consume 4-5 cup of coffee and tea. It contains lot of sugar contents which is not good for health. I wish to cut it down and want to consume max of 2-3. How to do that?
• Philippines
26 Jan 10
Hi. :-) I don't have any clue in how to stop such addiction for I am not really a coffee drinker. But, my sister who can consume 5 to 6b cups a day was able to lower her intake to at least 3 cups a day. What she did was to keep herself busy doing different task so as not to think of coffee. And if she's into something that requires only mental tasks then she's munching on fruits or nuts instead of having coffee. There's still a healthy way to enjoy a cup, though. Try using coffee combined with mushroom. I think, it is also available in your country. Thank you.:-)
• Philippines
31 Jan 10
I hope it will work for you, too.:-)
• India
26 Jan 10
Thank You for your valuable suggestion. I will try your tips on reducing coffee intake.
• United States
21 Jan 10
I wouldn't say that I'm addicted, since my consumption varies from day to day; however, I appreciate good coffee and I think that separates the coffee consumers from the coffee addicts. Mass produced, cheap coffee that you can buy in the 5-lb tin are usually made from stale beans in the first place. There is a definite difference between commercial coffees and lesser-known more expensive coffee. My two favorite, affordable and easily attainable coffees for everyday is Caribou Coffee's Obsidian and Ugly Mug, which can be found in the organic section of most grocery stores. Both of which are very smooth and full bodied without being bitter. Flavor also varies according to preparation and storage, both of which are very open to debate and another subject entirely. If you want to see what all the fuss is about, try a cup of good, fresh coffee-buy it right from the coffee shop if you can. Coffee shops tend to have fresher beans. The name brand really means nothing in terms of freshness, since a cup of Starbucks from the shop tastes far better than the Starbucks you can buy at Wal Mart-then drink it next to something like Folgers. You will see what all the fuss is about.
• Philippines
23 Jan 10
Wow! you must have known your cup by heart.:-) I didn't bother to know the differences or how to tell if the coffee is of good quality since I just enjoy the smell and not really the taste.:-) I haven't heard of those two brands you've mentioned. Maybe it is not available here in my country but if ever I'll find my way to an organic coffee shop I'll look for those. For my partner's sake..-) Thank you for sharing those ideas with us here. Have a great weekend.:-)
@liquorice (3887)
21 Feb 10
I just drink it in the morning with my breakfast. I'd love to be able to drink it more throughout the day, but if i do then it affects my sleep and makes me all jittery, stressed and crazy! Instead I either drink caffeine free drinks for the rest of the day or maybe allow myself one cup of green tea, as well as water and caffeine free drinks.
• Philippines
22 Feb 10
Hello, Liquorice.:-) I can sense that you are a person who would rather value healthy than succumbing to a selfish pleasure.:-) At least, you are maintaining a healthy lifestyle by avoiding too much caffeine. Coffee does have that effect on some people including myself.:-)But, how I really love its aroma that I couldn't resist it sometimes. You are lucky you love to drink other beverages unlike me who isn't a tea drinker either...:-) THank you so much for responding. Have a great day.:-)
@ptrikha_2 (46951)
• India
19 Jan 10
Well, for me it is a cup or 2 of coffee in winters. However, in summers, I sometimes have a coffee once in 4-5 days or even longer. Even there are days in winters when I do not have a coffee.
@nrn2003 (661)
• United States
19 Jan 10
I dont drink coffee too much. mostly on the weekend or at nights when I get home and Im chilled. then I will make up a cup of coffee. I can only stand to drink it when it is very hot. other than that i wont drink it.
• Philippines
20 Jan 10
Hello, Nrn.:-) You are like my Partner. He only prefer to drink his coffee when it is steaming hot or else he would set our coffee maker boiling until he is done with his cup(s). My father or Mum drinks their coffee even if it is cold.:-) Than k you for posting your response in this discussion. Have a great day.:-)
@arystine (1273)
• Philippines
21 Jan 10
I'm not addicted to coffee, but I am a coffee lover. I only drink one cup of coffee per day because I experience palpitations whenever I exceed one cup. I'm a coffee loevr because I love trying out different coffee flavors, whether instant coffee or gourmet coffee at coffee shops.
• Philippines
23 Jan 10
Hello, Arystine. Thank you for responding to this discussion.:-) A cup of coffee a day will do you no harm. Though there are other ingredients you can add to coffee to enjoy a healthier beverage but a cup is just enough. I love its smell but not really craving for its taste.But my partner loves it and so addicted to it. I sometimes experimented with my coffee adding my favorite spices and it works wonder to the senses, too.:-)
@avimra (456)
• India
30 Jan 10
Maximum I would take three coffees in a day. Sometimes just only one. But I prefer to drink some health drinks like complan.
• Philippines
31 Jan 10
Hello, Avimra. :) It is good to know that you have the option to take other healthy beverages. Coffee isn't that healthy really when taken all by itself but there are new products/variations of coffee drinks wherein manufacturers had also incorporated healthy substances like ganoderma, making coffee a healthier treat now.:-) Live well.Thank you for sharing your views here. Have a wonderful day.:-)