sailorgirl111 Posted November 16, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Hi fellow Reflection Cruisers. I am new to the forum :confused:so I hope I am doing this right. I would like to know from fellow coffee lovers where to get the best coffee first thing in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drysil Posted November 16, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 16, 2016 I really, really hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the drip coffee on Reflection is vile. Espresso drinks from Cafe al Bacio are fine if that's what you're after, but regular coffee is just not a thing you should plan to have provided. We go to the admittedly crazy extreme of bringing coffee and a french press, then have our room steward bring two carafes of tea water each morning. It works, but requires some pretty serious dedication to morning coffee. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailorgirl111 Posted November 16, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Thank you Drysil. :(Just the info I was looking for. I will look into bringing coffee and a french press with me. Not sure if I can bring coffee on the plane through customs. Flying from Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenevenpar Posted November 16, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 16, 2016 The coffee in Oceanview Cafe, available in the morning, is LaVazza, which is much better than the previous Celebrity offerings. I am also a coffee junky, and I find this to be drinkable 1st thing in the morning, and then I get a Cafe Americano at Al Baccio when they open. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailorgirl111 Posted November 16, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted November 16, 2016 WooHoo!:D Canadians can bring unopened coffee int the US. Gotta have my morning coffee. I will be a happy cruiser! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailorgirl111 Posted November 16, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Thank you Ken, I will have my French press Starbucks first thing. Then wait for Al Baccio to open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drysil Posted November 16, 2016 #7 Share Posted November 16, 2016 The coffee in Oceanview Cafe, available in the morning, is LaVazza, which is much better than the previous Celebrity offerings. I am also a coffee junky, and I find this to be drinkable 1st thing in the morning, and then I get a Cafe Americano at Al Baccio when they open. Ken Oh, hey, good news! It's been a while for me (as the sig admits) so I'll be cautiously optimistic for our March cruise (and bring the press as backup). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rezlesj Posted November 16, 2016 #8 Share Posted November 16, 2016 I guess everything is relative to what you are looking for or expect. The standard (non-coffee bar) coffee is Lavazza, which in my opinion is far from vile, and better than what I have experienced elsewhere. However, there is a coffee bar which will make whatever you like and is certainly a notch above. I do question that the hot water provided by cabin service will ever be hot enough to make a proper pot using a French press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenevenpar Posted November 16, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Thank you Ken, I will have my French press Starbucks first thing. Then wait for Al Baccio to open. Remind me to sail on your cruises! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRIFRO Posted November 17, 2016 #10 Share Posted November 17, 2016 (edited) Remind me to sail on your cruises! Please pamper yourself and have a "French Kiss" for your morning coffee. It is included in the Celebrity drink packages. So, Enjoy a pampered moment while cruising. After all you deserve only the best! Edited November 17, 2016 by BRIFRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiminy1955 Posted November 17, 2016 #11 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Please pamper yourself and have a "French Kiss" for your morning coffee. It is included in the Celebrity drink packages. So, Enjoy a pampered moment while cruising. After all you deserve only the best! What is a "French Kiss"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bEwAbG Posted November 17, 2016 #12 Share Posted November 17, 2016 What is a "French Kiss"? It's like a regular kiss but with more tongue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiminy1955 Posted November 17, 2016 #13 Share Posted November 17, 2016 The coffee in Oceanview Cafe, available in the morning, is LaVazza, which is much better than the previous Celebrity offerings. I am also a coffee junky, and I find this to be drinkable 1st thing in the morning, and then I get a Cafe Americano at Al Baccio when they open. Ken Do you know if the LaVazza they serve is a medium roast or dark roast? I am going to order some to try at home before I decide if I will bring a French Press with us or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenevenpar Posted November 17, 2016 #14 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Do you know if the LaVazza they serve is a medium roast or dark roast? I am going to order some to try at home before I decide if I will bring a French Press with us or not. I would guess it is a medium roast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZMARYLOU Posted November 17, 2016 #15 Share Posted November 17, 2016 We find the coffee to be fine, what is vile is the non dairy substitute for real half & half. It is usually provided with room service orders so we always specify half & half when we order our coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted November 17, 2016 #16 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Thank you Ken, I will have my French press Starbucks first thing. Then wait for Al Baccio to open. Probably not worth the bother; Starbucks is no better/no worse than the LaVazza. We are very picky with our coffee, so may bring some freshly roasted Sparrow coffee beans on our upcoming cruise and heat up spring water in our microwave to get our coffee fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenevenpar Posted November 17, 2016 #17 Share Posted November 17, 2016 We find the coffee to be fine, what is vile is the non dairy substitute for real half & half. It is usually provided with room service orders so we always specify half & half when we order our coffee. Half and half can also be difficult to locate EARLY in the morning; I've had to track it down on many occasions. I cannot drink "creamer":eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebutlerdidit Posted November 17, 2016 #18 Share Posted November 17, 2016 I really like the Lavazza coffee that's served on Celebrity now. Since I drink my morning coffee black, I prefer it over the fancier offerings at Cafe al Bacio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiminy1955 Posted November 17, 2016 #19 Share Posted November 17, 2016 DH & I drink our coffee black so the cream situation is not an issue for us :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted November 17, 2016 #20 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Best coffee is probably in Tuscan for dinner or lunch....if on Ref...they make each cup individually...at least they did on Infinity Lavazza is very iffy...depends how long it sat around before served...can go bitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cakeyandbeano Posted November 17, 2016 #21 Share Posted November 17, 2016 I drink black coffee & am particularly fussy when buying instant at home (UK). I had no problems drinking coffee in Oceanview on Eclipse this Summer but admit Café al Baccio was far better. Coffee after dinner in MDR was fine as well Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakgrove girl Posted November 17, 2016 #22 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Hello I am a coffee person. I really love dark toast. I always take the little packets of Starbucks and just add hot water. They are great!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muushka Posted November 18, 2016 #23 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Hello I am a coffee person. I really love dark toast. I always take the little packets of Starbucks and just add hot water. They are great!!!! I love dark toast too but I think sometimes when it is busy they want me to take it light brown.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanerice1 Posted November 18, 2016 #24 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I drink my coffee black and am in no way as "sensitive" as some folks. I mean it is only coffee. It's fine, not great but fine. Room service coffee seems to be the worse of the bunch. Especially when it cools a bit - yuck :) Dining room is OK as is the buffet and Aqua Spa Since I do get up until around 7 I usually get an Americano to go from Café al Baccio. Pretty good. Best on the ship I think. Makes no difference to me but I would never think about bringing coffee. That would be way to much hassle. enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasm8449 Posted November 18, 2016 #25 Share Posted November 18, 2016 What microwave??? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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