Why Coffee Is Getting Better

A new book explains how the average cup of joe went from good to bad to good again

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Posted: September 9, 2008

Cover of 'God in a Cup' by Michaele Weissman.

Do you ever find really good coffee in unexpected places, like a gas station?
No. Every once in a while I'm surprised, but usually it's at a restaurant. Mostly it's the other way around—I'm pretty disappointed.

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Coffe Is Another Expensive Habbit to Break

Well said about how Star Bucks is laughing their way to the bank. I'm trying to simply quit coffee because it stains my teeth, consumes my time in mornings, and can be expensive, if I puchase a cup from even from Dunkin' Donuts.

Amy of MA @ Dec 22, 2008 14:02:13 PM

good coffee

I have a fairly low end (no bells and whistles), older Krups espresso maker that works like a charm. So, I make and drink my own cappucinos. Like the author, I am usually disappointed by many local coffee brewers, but not always. McDonalds makes a surprisingly improved cup of Java now. Not to forget: freshness counts a lot. Even the best tastes like swamp water when it's been on the burner too long.
I agree with the comment about having an aversion to paying $4-$5 for a cup of coffee, unless maybe it's being served on the Boulevard St. Germain!

Mark of WV @ Sep 13, 2008 19:03:22 PM

Coffee

There are definitely idiots out there. Anybody that will pay $4 - $5 bucks for a cup of coffee everyday is a gold plated sucker. Starbucks laughs all the way to the bank. Talk about the emperor and his invisible clothes.

James of NC @ Sep 10, 2008 15:44:09 PM

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