▲ 18 ▼ Daily Discussion Thread: Sat 12 Aug 2023 (aussie.zone) submitted 3 years ago by bot001@aussie.zone [M] to c/melbourne@aussie.zone 325 comments fedilink hide all child comments Welcome to the Melbourne Community Daily Discussion Thread.
[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 13 points 3 years ago (11 children) I'm gonna shock you Melburnians here but I like instant coffee. permalink fedilink source hideshow 22 child comments replies: [–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 9 points 3 years ago* It's come a long way from the catering cans of International Rust that I've unfortunately partaken in, that's for sure. It all depends on whether I'm drinking for pleasure or need. It is after all a drug, and if instant is my only option then I'll gladly partake rather than go without. permalink fedilink source parent [–] RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone 6 points 3 years ago (2 children) Yeah home made real coffee isn't worth the effort. I lived on that cheap home brand stuff for a couple of years. Annoying it doesn't seem to be around anymore, but the big jar of moccona on special are fine. While we're at can we laugh at the word barista and coffee artists in general? Sure, its a skill like any other, but lmao. My first part time job was in a cafe. I wasn't a barista, just a short order cook basically. The pretentious single origin cold pressed $8 stuff for those with a pallette makes is a lot like the "vinyl revival", it's all fucking overpriced hipster marketing with no substance. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 4 points 3 years ago (1 child) I always joke that my local barista works at Coles express. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone 5 points 3 years ago There's nothing wrong with taking pride in your work etc and being good at things but calling casual bartenders rock stars? hahahah. yeah, nah. permalink fedilink source parent [–] wscholermann@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago (1 child) I'm inclined to disagree. There is definitely a difference between an espresso from a proper machine versus instant. If push comes to shove I can tolerate instant but unwillingly. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago Yeah there's a big difference, I love good coffee, but after years of using a stovetop percolator I changed to instant after a neighbour used to make it for me and I realised it wasn't as bad as I thought. It's not the same and I still enjoy making real coffee when friends visit, but instant is just more convenient and cheaper. Horses for courses, I think people gatekeeping anything is annoying though. permalink fedilink source parent [–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 5 points 3 years ago I drink it everyday permalink fedilink source parent [–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (1 child) I’ll raise you instant decaf Edit: It’s also generic brand permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 4 points 3 years ago Woah. The Clayton's of the coffee world. permalink fedilink source parent [–] StudChud@aussie.zone 4 points 3 years ago (1 child) I love instant coffee!! Though the Cafe Aurora stuff I bought smells like chemicals; usually I get the homebrand stuff but they were out of stock lol permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 5 points 3 years ago I get the big arse jar of Vittoria or Moccona when it's half price. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (2 children) I also like instant coffee but I like drip coffee better. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Taleya@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago get a Bru or an aeropress. I can't stand the smell of coffee, so no machine for His Lordship but between the bru and the instapress he's snootin' it up. permalink fedilink source parent [–] oztrin@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago (1 child) Never been able to tolerate drip coffee since the offerings at the Grill Room (now the West End Cafe) at Monash. Eurrrgh. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 point 3 years ago It's good if you make your own, have nice fresh ground beans and do not let it sit for hours. Make fresh a few times a day and it's good. I generally buy a 4 cup size max. permalink fedilink source parent [–] calhoon2005@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) They do have some great ads - https://youtu.be/w8LeCJtKjEI permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago I like this one https://youtu.be/97bjWCQjUm8 permalink fedilink source parent [–] bull@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago I tried it and I don't understand how it can be called coffee when it tastes like hot bad weetbix juice. permalink fedilink source parent [–] tone_212@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago* Snootingly sipping my machine made coffee while reading this post. Instant has its place. When I want a second coffee at work but don’t want to spend the money. The office has those instant coffee bags and they’re not bad. permalink fedilink source parent [–] landsharkkidd@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) Yeah I really like instant coffee and I also like Starbucks, I don't care. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago (1 child) I love starbucks. The coffee is really good and they have good customer service and amenities. In the US they are so reliable and welcoming so I always look for one when I travel. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] landsharkkidd@aussie.zone 1 point 3 years ago And you can stay in there (until they close down for the night), but they're open late which I appreciate. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Pilk@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago Love my Moccona French style permalink fedilink source parent
[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 9 points 3 years ago* It's come a long way from the catering cans of International Rust that I've unfortunately partaken in, that's for sure. It all depends on whether I'm drinking for pleasure or need. It is after all a drug, and if instant is my only option then I'll gladly partake rather than go without. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone 6 points 3 years ago (2 children) Yeah home made real coffee isn't worth the effort. I lived on that cheap home brand stuff for a couple of years. Annoying it doesn't seem to be around anymore, but the big jar of moccona on special are fine. While we're at can we laugh at the word barista and coffee artists in general? Sure, its a skill like any other, but lmao. My first part time job was in a cafe. I wasn't a barista, just a short order cook basically. The pretentious single origin cold pressed $8 stuff for those with a pallette makes is a lot like the "vinyl revival", it's all fucking overpriced hipster marketing with no substance. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 4 points 3 years ago (1 child) I always joke that my local barista works at Coles express. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone 5 points 3 years ago There's nothing wrong with taking pride in your work etc and being good at things but calling casual bartenders rock stars? hahahah. yeah, nah. permalink fedilink source parent [–] wscholermann@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago (1 child) I'm inclined to disagree. There is definitely a difference between an espresso from a proper machine versus instant. If push comes to shove I can tolerate instant but unwillingly. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago Yeah there's a big difference, I love good coffee, but after years of using a stovetop percolator I changed to instant after a neighbour used to make it for me and I realised it wasn't as bad as I thought. It's not the same and I still enjoy making real coffee when friends visit, but instant is just more convenient and cheaper. Horses for courses, I think people gatekeeping anything is annoying though. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 4 points 3 years ago (1 child) I always joke that my local barista works at Coles express. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone 5 points 3 years ago There's nothing wrong with taking pride in your work etc and being good at things but calling casual bartenders rock stars? hahahah. yeah, nah. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone 5 points 3 years ago There's nothing wrong with taking pride in your work etc and being good at things but calling casual bartenders rock stars? hahahah. yeah, nah. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] wscholermann@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago (1 child) I'm inclined to disagree. There is definitely a difference between an espresso from a proper machine versus instant. If push comes to shove I can tolerate instant but unwillingly. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago Yeah there's a big difference, I love good coffee, but after years of using a stovetop percolator I changed to instant after a neighbour used to make it for me and I realised it wasn't as bad as I thought. It's not the same and I still enjoy making real coffee when friends visit, but instant is just more convenient and cheaper. Horses for courses, I think people gatekeeping anything is annoying though. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago Yeah there's a big difference, I love good coffee, but after years of using a stovetop percolator I changed to instant after a neighbour used to make it for me and I realised it wasn't as bad as I thought. It's not the same and I still enjoy making real coffee when friends visit, but instant is just more convenient and cheaper. Horses for courses, I think people gatekeeping anything is annoying though. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 5 points 3 years ago I drink it everyday permalink fedilink source parent
[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (1 child) I’ll raise you instant decaf Edit: It’s also generic brand permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 4 points 3 years ago Woah. The Clayton's of the coffee world. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 4 points 3 years ago Woah. The Clayton's of the coffee world. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 4 points 3 years ago (1 child) I love instant coffee!! Though the Cafe Aurora stuff I bought smells like chemicals; usually I get the homebrand stuff but they were out of stock lol permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 5 points 3 years ago I get the big arse jar of Vittoria or Moccona when it's half price. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 5 points 3 years ago I get the big arse jar of Vittoria or Moccona when it's half price. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (2 children) I also like instant coffee but I like drip coffee better. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Taleya@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago get a Bru or an aeropress. I can't stand the smell of coffee, so no machine for His Lordship but between the bru and the instapress he's snootin' it up. permalink fedilink source parent [–] oztrin@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago (1 child) Never been able to tolerate drip coffee since the offerings at the Grill Room (now the West End Cafe) at Monash. Eurrrgh. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 point 3 years ago It's good if you make your own, have nice fresh ground beans and do not let it sit for hours. Make fresh a few times a day and it's good. I generally buy a 4 cup size max. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago get a Bru or an aeropress. I can't stand the smell of coffee, so no machine for His Lordship but between the bru and the instapress he's snootin' it up. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] oztrin@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago (1 child) Never been able to tolerate drip coffee since the offerings at the Grill Room (now the West End Cafe) at Monash. Eurrrgh. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 point 3 years ago It's good if you make your own, have nice fresh ground beans and do not let it sit for hours. Make fresh a few times a day and it's good. I generally buy a 4 cup size max. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 point 3 years ago It's good if you make your own, have nice fresh ground beans and do not let it sit for hours. Make fresh a few times a day and it's good. I generally buy a 4 cup size max. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] calhoon2005@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) They do have some great ads - https://youtu.be/w8LeCJtKjEI permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago I like this one https://youtu.be/97bjWCQjUm8 permalink fedilink source parent
[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago I like this one https://youtu.be/97bjWCQjUm8 permalink fedilink source parent
[–] bull@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago I tried it and I don't understand how it can be called coffee when it tastes like hot bad weetbix juice. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] tone_212@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago* Snootingly sipping my machine made coffee while reading this post. Instant has its place. When I want a second coffee at work but don’t want to spend the money. The office has those instant coffee bags and they’re not bad. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] landsharkkidd@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) Yeah I really like instant coffee and I also like Starbucks, I don't care. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago (1 child) I love starbucks. The coffee is really good and they have good customer service and amenities. In the US they are so reliable and welcoming so I always look for one when I travel. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] landsharkkidd@aussie.zone 1 point 3 years ago And you can stay in there (until they close down for the night), but they're open late which I appreciate. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago (1 child) I love starbucks. The coffee is really good and they have good customer service and amenities. In the US they are so reliable and welcoming so I always look for one when I travel. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] landsharkkidd@aussie.zone 1 point 3 years ago And you can stay in there (until they close down for the night), but they're open late which I appreciate. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] landsharkkidd@aussie.zone 1 point 3 years ago And you can stay in there (until they close down for the night), but they're open late which I appreciate. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Pilk@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago Love my Moccona French style permalink fedilink source parent