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NutmegCT

NutmegCT

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As coffee prices continue going up (wholesale has doubled since 2020), I wondered if any BCF folk have tried alternatives. Prices for basic foods are getting ridiculous, basics seems to go up 10 to 30% all too often, and my retirement income has increased a whopping 2% a year. Tariffs and tariff threats aren't helping ...

There's no substitute for real coffee, but there are things like Pero, Postum, and others.

Any thoughts? Any acceptable alternatives?

Thanks.
Tom M.
 
I'm a lifelong Cuban coffee addict. 2 or 3 coladas a day, but about 2 years ago the morning dose started making me throw up. Took some getting used to, but I use hot tea now.
Bob
 
Bob - thanks for that. I'd never heard of a Cafe' Colada before.

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On my limited coffee budget, sounds like some experimenting is in order.

What tea do you like? I've become a fan of Tetley British Blend.
 
I am not at all advocating you try this (I wouldn't) but Mushroom Coffee is being heavily advertised on TV as an alternative to real coffee.
I have no desire to to try it... I'm going to stick to coffee for the time being.
 
NutmegCT said:
As coffee prices continue going up (wholesale has doubled since 2020), I wondered if any BCF folk have tried alternatives. Prices for basic foods are getting ridiculous, basics seems to go up 10 to 30% all too often, and my retirement income has increased a whopping 2% a year. Tariffs and tariff threats aren't helping ...

There's no substitute for real coffee, but there are things like Pero, Postum, and others.

Any thoughts? Any acceptable alternatives?

Thanks.
Tom M.
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I wouldn't even try any coffee substitute.
We have been buying Trader Joe's "the Perfect Cup" Dark Roast.
It comes as whole beans in a sealed bag and you can grind them when you buy.
That is the best economical coffee we like.
About $5 or $6 per bag.
 
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