BearySweet2Cruise Posted June 21, 2007 #201 Share Posted June 21, 2007 we are doing Jamaica next February... and planning on puchasing some Jamaican coffee both roasted and unroasted beans... about what can we expect to pay??? BTW Gonzo... did you attempt to get your free coffee from Starbucks by walking in and telling them your drink was wrong??? I cannot recall the price but I think it was something like 6.00 a bag (12 ounces) not real expensive though and yes.. gonzo.. how is your starbucks sheme holding up?? good luck to you!:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearySweet2Cruise Posted June 21, 2007 #202 Share Posted June 21, 2007 This is a GREAT idea! I hadn't thought of this. I bought a plexi-glass one for camping a couple of years ago, but can't get my hubby to go camping. (he thinks Motel 6 is roughing it.) It should pack nicely. LOL motel 6 WOULD be roughing it for me.. :eek: and my idea of camping would be pulling up in a motor home... (I said to DH "what do ya mean ya gotta sleep on the ground in a tent!):eek: Me <----- who has never been camping where is the nearest hyatt?? :):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted June 21, 2007 #203 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Wow, just tried the special Pike's Market Starbucks' blend from the original Starbucks' store in Seattle; now this is some good coffee! Anybody cruising from Seattle needs to pay that Starbucks a visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klever Posted June 21, 2007 #204 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I totally disagree about the quality of the coffee. I liked the coffee so much from the promenade cafe on NOS that I wrote to Seattle's Best Coffee to see if I could buy the Royal Caribbean Blend. They wrote back that it was not for sale, but I should try their similar blends, Post Alley or Post Alley Decaf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted June 21, 2007 #205 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I totally disagree about the quality of the coffee. I liked the coffee so much from the promenade cafe on NOS that I wrote to Seattle's Best Coffee to see if I could buy the Royal Caribbean Blend. They wrote back that it was not for sale, but I should try their similar blends, Post Alley or Post Alley Decaf. I liked the Promenade coffee treats too. It is the windjammer coffee that generally was nasty in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPP777 Posted June 21, 2007 #206 Share Posted June 21, 2007 So now I think I need to bring a French press with me. I have seen them, but have never used one. Is it rocket science or simple to use? Any suggestions or tips would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristieNJ Posted June 21, 2007 #207 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I totally disagree about the quality of the coffee. I liked the coffee so much from the promenade cafe on NOS that I wrote to Seattle's Best Coffee to see if I could buy the Royal Caribbean Blend. They wrote back that it was not for sale, but I should try their similar blends, Post Alley or Post Alley Decaf. The coffee in Cafe Promenade IS great! We're talking about in the Windjammer and room service mostly. :) So now I think I need to bring a French press with me. I have seen them, but have never used one. Is it rocket science or simple to use? Any suggestions or tips would be appreciated. Or you could just buy those Maxwell House coffee singles (the ones like tea bags) and just order a carafe of hot water from room service! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPP777 Posted June 21, 2007 #208 Share Posted June 21, 2007 The coffee in Cafe Promenade IS great! We're talking about in the Windjammer and room service mostly. :) Or you could just buy those Maxwell House coffee singles (the ones like tea bags) and just order a carafe of hot water from room service! :) Thanks. We are going on the Mariner. Is the Cafe Promenade coffee Seattles Best? Is it free or do you have to pay for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristieNJ Posted June 21, 2007 #209 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Thanks. We are going on the Mariner. Is the Cafe Promenade coffee Seattles Best? Is it free or do you have to pay for it? Yes it's Seattle's Best, and no you don't pay for regular coffee there, only the specialty coffees. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPP777 Posted June 21, 2007 #210 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Yes it's Seattle's Best, and no you don't pay for regular coffee there, only the specialty coffees. :D Thanks:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillaFee Posted June 21, 2007 #211 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I must be nuts but I don't mind the room service coffee. It's not GREAT but they're bringing it to my room for me so I really have no complaints. Maybe when I'm sitting out on the balcony the salty air gets into my system and interferes w/my taste receptors or something, but I truly don't mind their coffee. The coffee from Lattetudes ROCKS! - especially when they add booze to it for a fun little mid afternoon pick me up! Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katerkat Posted June 21, 2007 #212 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Yes it's Seattle's Best, and no you don't pay for regular coffee there, only the specialty coffees. :D Do they count lattes as specialty? If so, does anyone know the approximate prices? I live in Washington state so I exist on flavored lattes (today's was a monkey mocha, chocolate and banana!) Though, I *hate* SBC - I'd rather go to Starbucks if I'm going to a chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristieNJ Posted June 21, 2007 #213 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Do they count lattes as specialty? If so, does anyone know the approximate prices? I live in Washington state so I exist on flavored lattes (today's was a monkey mocha, chocolate and banana!) Though, I *hate* SBC - I'd rather go to Starbucks if I'm going to a chain. Yes, lattes are a specialty coffee. Not sure about the price...if I rem correctly it was $3.something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted June 22, 2007 #214 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Wow, this thread is dead today! Where is everybody??? TGIF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terpnut Posted June 22, 2007 #215 Share Posted June 22, 2007 So now I think I need to bring a French press with me. I have seen them, but have never used one. Is it rocket science or simple to use? Any suggestions or tips would be appreciated.A few thoughts based on my experience: (1) where will you get water that's hot enough for a good brew?, (2) cleaning up coffee grinds each time can be a time-consuming hassle (remember you can't rinse it in the sink), and (3) the french press is glass--do you really want to risk schlepping it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1200S Posted June 22, 2007 #216 Share Posted June 22, 2007 As a Viet Nam vet that used C4 to heat water to brew instant in the field for a year I can put up with whatever the ship has to offer for 7 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted June 22, 2007 #217 Share Posted June 22, 2007 A few thoughts based on my experience: (1) where will you get water that's hot enough for a good brew?, (2) cleaning up coffee grinds each time can be a time-consuming hassle (remember you can't rinse it in the sink), and (3) the french press is glass--do you really want to risk schlepping it? 1) room service, ask for pot of tea 2) paper towel, push grounds into plastic baggie, put in trash, rinse in shower 3) can get plastic ones too:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terpnut Posted June 22, 2007 #218 Share Posted June 22, 2007 1) room service, ask for pot of tea2) paper towel, push grounds into plastic baggie, put in trash, rinse in shower 3) can get plastic ones too When considering the hassle, I say the coffee in the Windjammer ain't so bad... :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katerkat Posted June 22, 2007 #219 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Yes, lattes are a specialty coffee. Not sure about the price...if I rem correctly it was $3.something! Thanks! My mother said the concierge lounge on the Jewel had an espresso machine but she can't recall if there was a milk frother as well. I have a travel frother, though, as long as I can find hot milk somewhere.... And I have a local supply of syrups so I can smuggle my flavors on board. (Screw the alcohol, I need lattes!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted June 22, 2007 #220 Share Posted June 22, 2007 When considering the hassle, I say the coffee in the Windjammer ain't so bad... :p We did the Windjammer or Cafe Promenade for coffee too. Only problem was everytime we went to cafe promenade, the urn was empty. We had to wait for it to brew 2 liters before it would fill a cup but I will wait for fresh coffee anyday:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzincurt Posted June 22, 2007 #221 Share Posted June 22, 2007 "Wow, this thread is dead today! Where is everybody??? TGIF." Sitt'n out front at the local Starbucks. Did you ever notice that Starbucks typically has their store on a corner or end of the row of shops? That's their policy. I did the engineering design for one of the local stores. I have a whole sleeve of empty cups in the garage for important social occasions. I just fill them with 50 cent gas station coffee and reap the benefits at 1/3 the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristieNJ Posted June 23, 2007 #222 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Wow, this thread is dead today! Where is everybody??? TGIF. We went to the beach! :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted June 27, 2007 #223 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Anybody try the new Starbucks' lunch salads that came out yesterday? I tried to go check them out after work yesterday but my local Starbucks was closed due to flooding (we had a massive thunderstorm here in Chicago). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristieNJ Posted June 27, 2007 #224 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Anybody try the new Starbucks' lunch salads that came out yesterday? For real??? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammee Posted June 28, 2007 #225 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Decisions, Decisions. I need my coffee. I've had some crap coffee, but you guys are starting to scare me. I keep the Maxwell house coffee bags at work for if it's too late in the day to make a full pot. But they seem to be weak and still have that "instant" taste, so when I get home from work that coffee machine is brewing real quick. I'll be on my first cruise on the Explorer 8/12. All I care about when I wake up is a halfway decent cup and a smoke. Go without either one and I'll be an unhappy cruiser. Is it true also about not having real half & half as stated quite a few pages back? Since I'm only an hour away from Cape Liberty, I should just buy some and store it in the fridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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