lovevacadays Posted June 3, 2014 #26 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I don't mind the syrup type coffee they serve in the buffet. I might be in the minority though?? If you like instant coffee I would do what Pia suggested and bring some Starbucks instant coffee packets with you. I'm not an instant coffee lover but these are pretty good.:):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remydiva Posted June 3, 2014 #27 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Ok i get that a brewed coffee or a cappuccino or latte or something with froth and a swirl leaf feather design takes time aka money and you pay more for that in the IC. But why oh why do you have to pay for a pot of hot water and then YOU pick out a packaged tea bag to plunk into pot that YOU pour yourself and they charge YOU! Same tea bag, same hot water is free in the buffet or room service yet get it in IC and you pay! Tea Party discrimination? :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 3, 2014 #28 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Ok i get that a brewed coffee or a cappuccino or latte or something with froth and a swirl leaf feather design takes time aka money and you pay more for that in the IC. But why oh why do you have to pay for a pot of hot water and then YOU pick out a packaged tea bag to plunk into pot that YOU pour yourself and they charge YOU! Same tea bag, same hot water is free in the buffet or room service yet get it in IC and you pay! Tea Party discrimination? :mad: It may be the atmosphere :eek:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimum Posted June 3, 2014 #29 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Royal and Ruby have ground coffee. Not to bad. You need to pay attention to the waiters at venues to make sure when you request Decaf that is what you receive, this includes the IC. From someone who spent time in Medical for receiving the wrong blend. After 2 incidents our waiter ensured I received decaf. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Cruiser78 Posted June 3, 2014 #30 Share Posted June 3, 2014 ...You need to pay attention to the waiters at venues to make sure when you request Decaf that is what you receive, this includes the IC. From someone who spent time in Medical for receiving the wrong blend. After 2 incidents our waiter ensured I received decaf. This is always a concern ordering coffee away from home. Some servers just don't get it. I may, as some suggested, bring good-quality instant from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 3, 2014 #31 Share Posted June 3, 2014 This is always a concern ordering coffee away from home. Some servers just don't get it. I may, as some suggested, bring good-quality instant from home. If I had serious medical concerns with any food or drink, I would bring my own or abstain from that particular food or drink item. I just wouldn't risk it.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryf Posted June 3, 2014 #32 Share Posted June 3, 2014 But why oh why do you have to pay for a pot of hot water and then YOU pick out a packaged tea bag to plunk into pot that YOU pour yourself and they charge YOU! Same tea bag, same hot water is free in the buffet or room service yet get it in IC and you pay! It is NOT the same tea bags! The teas in the buffet are Twinings and/or Bigelow. The tea in the IC is fancy stuff in little silk bags. I can't say if it's actually "better" (I only had some once or twice) but it's definitely more expensive. I can't recall the name brand, but maybe someone else will know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Cruiser78 Posted June 3, 2014 #33 Share Posted June 3, 2014 If I had serious medical concerns with any food or drink, I would bring my own or abstain from that particular food or drink item. I just wouldn't risk it.:D Good point! Fortunately for me it is just that I can't sleep if I have caffeine later in the day. For others, though, it can be a serious medical issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmersWife2010 Posted June 3, 2014 #34 Share Posted June 3, 2014 its the milk that I hate. RCI have fresh so why oh why does princess have UHT! YUCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 3, 2014 #35 Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) Good point! Fortunately for me it is just that I can't sleep if I have caffeine later in the day. For others, though, it can be a serious medical issue. Yes, this is why I avoid coffee and have Baileys instead.:D Edited June 3, 2014 by MicCanberra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Mally Posted June 3, 2014 #36 Share Posted June 3, 2014 They do serve it, and as long as you can stand the stuff that's made from the syrup concentrate you are all set without buying anything else. If you buy a coffee card you can get fresh brewed but you have to go to the International Café to get it. The bright side is they have breakfast goodies there too so no need for the buffet :) Of course the coffee isnt too shabby at the Piaza! ;) http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2014/06/01/regal-princess-five-things/9806043/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted June 3, 2014 #37 Share Posted June 3, 2014 It is NOT the same tea bags! The teas in the buffet are Twinings and/or Bigelow. The tea in the IC is fancy stuff in little silk bags. I can't say if it's actually "better" (I only had some once or twice) but it's definitely more expensive. I can't recall the name brand, but maybe someone else will know it. Princess specialty tea is Revolution and another brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredNTraveling Posted June 3, 2014 #38 Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) Just finished a cruise, and I had similar questions. I drink a pot of coffee a day but I am not a coffee snob (no offense intended to anyone). For the first 20 years of working I drank vending machine coffee, believe me almost any coffee is better! :eek: I prefer McDonald's coffee to Starbucks and I don't drink specialty drinks. Mickey-D's Senior Coffee is great! :D I didn't know if I should buy the card or not, so the first day, I had coffee with desert at dinner. I did not buy the card, the MDR coffee was just fine. We have had the same coffee card for the past 3 cruises and it is still 1/2 full!:p My opinion only. Our opinion's are the ones that matter to us! Right? Just a question: I wonder how deep the oceans would be without sponges? Edited June 3, 2014 by RetiredNTraveling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryf Posted June 3, 2014 #39 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Princess specialty tea is Revolution and another brand. I knew someone would know the brand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remydiva Posted June 3, 2014 #40 Share Posted June 3, 2014 It is NOT the same tea bags! The teas in the buffet are Twinings and/or Bigelow. The tea in the IC is fancy stuff in little silk bags. I can't say if it's actually "better" (I only had some once or twice) but it's definitely more expensive. I can't recall the name brand, but maybe someone else will know it. Ok fair enough but Twinings is fine by me so it would be nice to be able to have a cup of "free " tea in IC as i enjoy my "free" dessert....thats all I am saying. :o The atmosphere is nicer than buffet as there is usually music in the piazza and it feels more cafe-like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukester Posted June 3, 2014 #41 Share Posted June 3, 2014 people should complain and not go on princess.... coffee is the worst Their liquid brew coffee had improved to some degree. It's not as good as the drip stuff but still acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigenna Posted June 3, 2014 #42 Share Posted June 3, 2014 It is NOT the same tea bags! The teas in the buffet are Twinings and/or Bigelow. The tea in the IC is fancy stuff in little silk bags. I can't say if it's actually "better" (I only had some once or twice) but it's definitely more expensive. I can't recall the name brand, but maybe someone else will know it. The brand is just on the tip of my tongue but hasn't reached my brain yet. But I have to agree that the tea is not the same as in the buffet. Love those elegant little sil triangles and enjoy the several interesting blends. Tastes much better to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted June 3, 2014 #43 Share Posted June 3, 2014 people should complain and not go on princess.... coffee is the worst If you read the blogs for other cruise lines, many are convinced that their favorite cruise line has the worst possible "included" coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted June 3, 2014 #44 Share Posted June 3, 2014 The brand is just on the tip of my tongue See post #37. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigenna Posted June 3, 2014 #45 Share Posted June 3, 2014 See post #37. Ah, yes, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted June 3, 2014 #46 Share Posted June 3, 2014 It depends on how you like your coffee .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perez1992 Posted June 4, 2014 #47 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Good point! Fortunately for me it is just that I can't sleep if I have caffeine later in the day. For others, though, it can be a serious medical issue. If I have too much caffeine my bladder closes off and I have to be catheterized which would be horrible on a cruise!! All I know is I was Born To Cruise.. Love, Miranda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 4, 2014 #48 Share Posted June 4, 2014 If I have too much caffeine my bladder closes off and I have to be catheterized which would be horrible on a cruise!! All I know is I was Born To Cruise.. Love, Miranda WOW, That would put me off coffee altogether.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted June 4, 2014 #49 Share Posted June 4, 2014 If I have too much caffeine my bladder closes off and I have to be catheterized which would be horrible on a cruise!! All I know is I was Born To Cruise.. Love, Miranda LOL. TMI. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perez1992 Posted June 4, 2014 #50 Share Posted June 4, 2014 LOL. TMI. :eek: I'm sorry just giving an example of why being given the wrong coffee can be bad All I know is I was Born To Cruise.. Love, Miranda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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