katenmax2 Posted April 15 #51 Share Posted April 15 21 minutes ago, zitsky said: You mean to tell me that you bring your own espresso machine onboard, and they let you? This is like the folks who tell me to put the $10 Lodi Cabernet in a decanter. After I’ve aerated it, of course. Yeah, that's the ticket. I bring along my own espresso machine, grinder and coffee accroutrements. Oh, and I also bring along a wine decanter and venturi for those delicious Kendall Jackson wines aboard 😉 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katenmax2 Posted April 15 #52 Share Posted April 15 On 4/4/2024 at 7:15 PM, Harrisonkid said: Put me in the Espresso camp also...but like food coffee can be subjective..putting Baileys in it helps my morning nap though..lol. Yup, helps the swill go down while at the same time, is a short haircut on the dog that bit us the night before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katenmax2 Posted April 15 #53 Share Posted April 15 (edited) 28 minutes ago, DaKahuna said: Thank you for your service and your comments... ...Need to research how Japanese customs would feel about my bringing a container of roasted beans into the country. Same to you my fellow Vet! I'm not versed on how specific country restrictions are about carrying on coffee beans. I think grounds might be a better way to go but again, not sure. I've only sailed on Mediterranean and Caribbean cruises and Celebrity allows us to bring onboard. Never had an issue with customs in any airport (only brought them into Mexico though). As long as you keep the grounds onboard the ship upon embarkment and not take into port, I do not see any issue. PS: I retired here to sunny Florida after living for 15 years working in DC and living in Northern Virginia (Arlington)🙂. I miss the seasons but after visiting at Christmas this last year, glad I made the move! Edited April 15 by katenmax2 Adding information 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted April 15 #54 Share Posted April 15 katenmax2 🤣“I cannot say where Celebrity sources their coffees. They advertise "local" sources in ports, which gave me hope. “🤣 you cruise so much that you never notice the Lavazza branding on the ships they used Lavazza Super Crema Whole Bean in Bacio Celebrity even has Lavazza on their website 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted April 15 #55 Share Posted April 15 Honestly, if you are a true coffee geek- no coffee will be as good as the one you make at home with your machine. Cafe Al Bacio is the best choice. I get a cup with an extra shot every morning. But the machine doesn't make it the way I like- perhaps it is the beans or something else. Not sure. However it surely isn't a deal breaker and I enjoy it- On Royal, you can (for a fee) go to the starbucks kiosk and get better coffee- but no option for starbucks on celebrity. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted April 15 #56 Share Posted April 15 8 hours ago, katenmax2 said: Same to you my fellow Vet! I'm not versed on how specific country restrictions are about carrying on coffee beans. I think grounds might be a better way to go but again, not sure. I've only sailed on Mediterranean and Caribbean cruises and Celebrity allows us to bring onboard. Never had an issue with customs in any airport (only brought them into Mexico though). As long as you keep the grounds onboard the ship upon embarkment and not take into port, I do not see any issue. PS: I retired here to sunny Florida after living for 15 years working in DC and living in Northern Virginia (Arlington)🙂. I miss the seasons but after visiting at Christmas this last year, glad I made the move! If you are going to tell people to travel with ground coffee, I may have to stop listening. I did travel with ground coffee and a French press that doubled as a coffee cup thirty years ago on my trip across Russia and China. I later used an Aeropress given to me by the inventor. But back then, I was young and stupid. 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimiya11 Posted April 15 #57 Share Posted April 15 While Cafe Al Bacio is the best choice for a coffee, the atmosphere is much better than the coffee. We used to love it there but last few cruises including on the Apex and Ascent, we thought that the "baristas" needed to learn the difference between a latte, a cappuccino and a flat white. Especially in Cafe II near the buffet. No matter what we ordered, all these looked and taste the same. Plus, absolutely you need to ask for an extra shot just to taste the coffee. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted April 15 #58 Share Posted April 15 @katenmax2 After thinking it over, I have decided just to pick up; a jar of AGF Maxim Instant Coffee at a Lawsons or similar store in Japan and bring that with me. Can use the hot water kettle in the room to make hot water any time I want a cup. This is the instant coffee I drink at home when I feel like a single cup of coffee in a hurry. 2 hours ago, Ex-Airbalancer said: you cruise so much that you never notice the Lavazza branding on the ships they used Lavazza Super Crema Whole Bean in Bacio Celebrity even has Lavazza on their website 🤣 They have Lavazza with the coffee machines we've seen in our Sky Suites. The machines make too much noise for me, so I just ask our butler to bring us coffee from Cafe al Bacio, or at least I use to when we had butlers. Going to be interest to see what we have next month on Millennium. 2 hours ago, Cruise a holic said: On Royal, you can (for a fee) go to the starbucks kiosk and get better coffee- but no option for starbucks on celebrity. OMG - $tarSuck$ and better coffee are oxymorons. They over roast their cheap beans. The only thing I'll order from them is a Frappuccino or a nitro cold brew. The best hot coffee they have, INHO, is their Christmas Blend and my instant coffee still taste better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted April 15 #59 Share Posted April 15 9 minutes ago, DaKahuna said: @katenmax2 After thinking it over, I have decided just to pick up; a jar of AGF Maxim Instant Coffee at a Lawsons or similar store in Japan and bring that with me. Can use the hot water kettle in the room to make hot water any time I want a cup. This is the instant coffee I drink at home when I feel like a single cup of coffee in a hurry. They have Lavazza with the coffee machines we've seen in our Sky Suites. The machines make too much noise for me, so I just ask our butler to bring us coffee from Cafe al Bacio, or at least I use to when we had butlers. Going to be interest to see what we have next month on Millennium. OMG - $tarSuck$ and better coffee are oxymorons. They over roast their cheap beans. The only thing I'll order from them is a Frappuccino or a nitro cold brew. The best hot coffee they have, INHO, is their Christmas Blend and my instant coffee still taste better. That’s what makes the world go round! I like Starbucks other members of my family enjoy dunkin. Actually In New Orleans I liked the chickary coffees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RK-NC Posted April 15 #60 Share Posted April 15 Not at all a coffee geek but we are on Beyond this week and are really enjoying Al Bacio. Wonderful atmosphere and excellent table service. Ask for a double shot. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted April 15 #61 Share Posted April 15 1 hour ago, Cruise a holic said: Actually In New Orleans I liked the chickary coffees Oh how I miss the chicory of my youth. We were not from New Orleans but throughout the south you could find it. P.S. I favor Dunkin over @tarrSuck$ as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted April 15 #62 Share Posted April 15 1) If you love coffee from big chains like Starbucks, order your CAB (Cafe Al Bacio) coffee with an extra shot 2) With coffee enjoyment, while overall taste is a huge factor, the caffeine content is also a huge factor right behind the taste; it can make even "battery acid" tasting coffee drinkable 3) Starbucks has the highest amount of caffeine of the major coffee chains which in part is why it's so addictive for many 4) Light-roast coffee usually has more caffeine than dark-roast coffee 5) The big difference between coffee and espresso is that espresso uses high pressure which creates a layer of fat called crema (many call it "froth") on the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeMark Posted April 16 Author #63 Share Posted April 16 9 hours ago, NutsAboutGolf said: 1) If you love coffee from big chains like Starbucks, order your CAB (Cafe Al Bacio) coffee with an extra shot 2) With coffee enjoyment, while overall taste is a huge factor, the caffeine content is also a huge factor right behind the taste; it can make even "battery acid" tasting coffee drinkable 3) Starbucks has the highest amount of caffeine of the major coffee chains which in part is why it's so addictive for many 4) Light-roast coffee usually has more caffeine than dark-roast coffee 5) The big difference between coffee and espresso is that espresso uses high pressure which creates a layer of fat called crema (many call it "froth") on the top A couple of notes: * Starbucks does not have the highest caffeine amount of major coffee chains (see https://www.timeout.com/uk/news/revealed-the-coffee-chains-with-the-most-and-least-caffeine-in-their-cups-020123 and https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/leticiamiranda/who-is-the-king-of-caffeine) * Light roasts may or may not have more caffeine - https://www.kickinghorsecoffee.com/caffeine-myths-dark-vs-light * Crema isn't a layer of fat but a layer of carbon dioxide bubbles, kinda like when you pour a can of soda over ice - https://www.nicolebattefeld.com/post/what-is-crema-and-why-is-it-important Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted April 16 #64 Share Posted April 16 5 minutes ago, BuckeyeMark said: A couple of notes: * Starbucks does not have the highest caffeine amount of major coffee chains (see https://www.timeout.com/uk/news/revealed-the-coffee-chains-with-the-most-and-least-caffeine-in-their-cups-020123 and https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/leticiamiranda/who-is-the-king-of-caffeine) The first link is dead, second link states that 7-Eleven has the most caffeine. Very few who discuss coffee would be buying coffee from convenience stores or gas stations. It's a cheap cup of Joe mostly for construction workers 16 minutes ago, BuckeyeMark said: Light roasts may or may not have more caffeine - https://www.kickinghorsecoffee.com/caffeine-myths-dark-vs-light I looked at Starbucks own nutrition info which lists the caffeine and the light does have the most, yet that link is interesting. With Starbucks at least, they're most likely using different coffee beans for their lights and darks 24 minutes ago, BuckeyeMark said: * Crema isn't a layer of fat but a layer of carbon dioxide bubbles, kinda like when you pour a can of soda over ice - https://www.nicolebattefeld.com/post/what-is-crema-and-why-is-it-important Looks like we're both right...The CO2 bubbles attach to the natural oils and fats present in coffee, then rise to the top of the beverage https://urnex.com/blog/what-is-crema-and-what-does-it-say-about-your-espresso#:~:text=The espresso crema is comprised,the top of the beverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz031 Posted April 16 #65 Share Posted April 16 We are currently on the Reflection. I haven’t had a good cup of coffee yet (I usually make americanos at home) until last night when I asked for Baileys in my americano. Solved my problem immediately. 🤣 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted April 16 #66 Share Posted April 16 Lavazza is ok but I prefer Illy and Peet’s at home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrisonkid Posted April 16 #67 Share Posted April 16 BAILEYS fixes just about everything!!!lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare horseymike Posted April 16 #68 Share Posted April 16 I have had pretty good luck at Cafe Al Baccio over the years on Celebrity ships. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted April 17 #69 Share Posted April 17 12 hours ago, buzz031 said: I haven’t had a good cup of coffee yet (I usually make americanos at home) until last night when I asked for Baileys in my americano. I always ask for Bailey's when I order coffee on an Celebrity ship (Royal Caribbean too), even at breakfast. They usually bring it to me in a high ball glass and I can get two cups of coffee out of the amount they put in the glass. 10 hours ago, Harrisonkid said: BAILEYS fixes just about everything!!!lol Try a scoop of French Vanilla Ice Cream with a shot of Bailey's poured over it. Delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted July 21 #70 Share Posted July 21 Anyone know the source of X's coffee beans? On 4/15/2024 at 6:48 PM, BuckeyeMark said: A couple of notes: * Starbucks does not have the highest caffeine amount of major coffee chains (see https://www.timeout.com/uk/news/revealed-the-coffee-chains-with-the-most-and-least-caffeine-in-their-cups-020123 and https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/leticiamiranda/who-is-the-king-of-caffeine) * Light roasts may or may not have more caffeine - https://www.kickinghorsecoffee.com/caffeine-myths-dark-vs-light * Crema isn't a layer of fat but a layer of carbon dioxide bubbles, kinda like when you pour a can of soda over ice - https://www.nicolebattefeld.com/post/what-is-crema-and-why-is-it-important I had a fascinating conversation with a couple I met who founded their own coffee company, which I also validated on Google. Coincidently, the dark vs light URL you posted is gone so perhaps they realized it was wrong FYI: Short of it, the longer you roast coffee beans, the more caffeine is reduced. The confusion comes from there not being any official definition for DARK or LIGHT roast. Additionally, coffee makers rarely use all of the same species of beans; 100% arabica does not mean the same Arabian bean species as it is usually a blend of several. Furthermore, coffee makers rarely use the same blend of beans for their light and dark roasts. More often than not, coffee makers use the term dark roast to describe their blend of their most intensely flavored coffee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mchupp Posted July 21 #71 Share Posted July 21 I didn’t read all the replies, so apologies if this has been said if you are using a V60, everything is going to be not so good last 3 cruises I have brought my own pre ground coffee with the V60, and tapped from the hot water spigot at the coffee brewer. Temp is usually below 200, so never a great cup (I think the thermostat is set lower for safety, another reason it’s not great coffee) last 2 cruises I brought my own collapsible electric kettle (holds about 16oz), and it works great. I travel with this and my V60 i know technically it is a no no, but it has auto shut off and tops out at 200 I have shown it to staff and nobody has had issues with it. I make my own pour over on the balcony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefchick Posted July 21 #72 Share Posted July 21 As much as I love to travel the world, even when it is to countries that know their coffee, there is just something about that first cup when you get home…made just the way you like it…it’s almost as good as sleeping in your own bed.🌸 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted July 21 #73 Share Posted July 21 On 4/16/2024 at 9:46 AM, Harrisonkid said: BAILEYS fixes just about everything!!!lol yup.. even the bitter Lavaza 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel-and-See Posted July 21 #74 Share Posted July 21 Both times I cruised with Celebrity the coffee shop would just continually pull single shots into the paper cups, leave them sitting, and then when there was an order they would just add whatever to the cup, add milk, water, ice, etc. and there you go. When I ordered a double shot (cause the 1 shot is crazy weak) they would just pour a pre-pulled shot from one cup into another. The coffee shops on Virgin have been pretty consistent and quite good. Ocassionaly they have a bit of a coffee snob attitude but at least they know how to make a latte! haha. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted July 21 #75 Share Posted July 21 10 minutes ago, Travel-and-See said: Both times I cruised with Celebrity the coffee shop would just continually pull single shots into the paper cups, leave them sitting, and then when there was an order they would just add whatever to the cup, add milk, water, ice, etc. and there you go. When I ordered a double shot (cause the 1 shot is crazy weak) they would just pour a pre-pulled shot from one cup into another. The coffee shops on Virgin have been pretty consistent and quite good. Ocassionaly they have a bit of a coffee snob attitude but at least they know how to make a latte! haha. I have been seeing this more and more even if they're busy they have a person continuously putting single shots then putting them aside where another drinking making crew members grabs them as needed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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