Comments on: Is it just a matter of taste? http://icecreamireland.com/2007/02/02/is-it-just-a-matter-of-taste/ Kieran Murphy's blog - all about making, eating, pondering about and enjoying sweet things by a chocoholic Irish ice cream man (Murphys Ice Cream) living in Dingle, Ireland. (Please ask if you wish to use text or images. Copyright (c) Kieran Murphy 2007) Fri, 17 May 2013 11:45:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Jennifer http://icecreamireland.com/2007/02/02/is-it-just-a-matter-of-taste/comment-page-1/#comment-13735 Jennifer Fri, 02 Mar 2007 23:24:51 +0000 http://icecreamireland.com/2007/02/02/is-it-just-a-matter-of-taste/#comment-13735 Have not tried MacDonalds coffee but used to drink Starbucks everyday when I lived in Colorado. The best thing about Starbucks is that it is consistent. After going to my local Starbucks 3 times, they knew my name and my exact order and would have it made for me by the time I got to the counter - it was all about that personal contact, familiarity and consistency - that is rare in America - not so much in Ireland where there is a greater sense of community. The coffee was not too bad either...... Have not tried MacDonalds coffee but used to drink Starbucks everyday when I lived in Colorado. The best thing about Starbucks is that it is consistent. After going to my local Starbucks 3 times, they knew my name and my exact order and would have it made for me by the time I got to the counter – it was all about that personal contact, familiarity and consistency – that is rare in America – not so much in Ireland where there is a greater sense of community. The coffee was not too bad either……

]]> By: brian http://icecreamireland.com/2007/02/02/is-it-just-a-matter-of-taste/comment-page-1/#comment-13653 brian Thu, 01 Mar 2007 13:20:35 +0000 http://icecreamireland.com/2007/02/02/is-it-just-a-matter-of-taste/#comment-13653 was just having a look for irish blogs and came on to have a look. this is a very good site. congrats on the irish blog awards. i have just started a personal blog on my memories, going fishing, camping, painting,stories, and a bit more.i hope you win the award. good luck was just having a look for irish blogs and came on to have a look. this is a very good site. congrats on the irish blog awards. i have just started a personal blog on my memories, going fishing, camping, painting,stories, and a bit more.i hope you win the award. good luck

]]> By: Scott http://icecreamireland.com/2007/02/02/is-it-just-a-matter-of-taste/comment-page-1/#comment-11694 Scott Tue, 06 Feb 2007 16:39:47 +0000 http://icecreamireland.com/2007/02/02/is-it-just-a-matter-of-taste/#comment-11694 I think the best "chain" coffee would probably be the kind served at Borders (which I believe is Seattle's Best) or maybe Caribou Coffee. I think the best “chain” coffee would probably be the kind served at Borders (which I believe is Seattle’s Best) or maybe Caribou Coffee.

]]> By: gilly http://icecreamireland.com/2007/02/02/is-it-just-a-matter-of-taste/comment-page-1/#comment-11647 gilly Mon, 05 Feb 2007 15:24:01 +0000 http://icecreamireland.com/2007/02/02/is-it-just-a-matter-of-taste/#comment-11647 Hi Kieran - nice to hear that your shops are open again! Strangely enough, I haven't tried either McDonalds or Starbucks coffee, although it's quite prevalent here. It's Tim Hortons coffee that rules supreme - although honestly I prefer to just buy my beans at the market and brew myself. Hi Kieran – nice to hear that your shops are open again! Strangely enough, I haven’t tried either McDonalds or Starbucks coffee, although it’s quite prevalent here. It’s Tim Hortons coffee that rules supreme – although honestly I prefer to just buy my beans at the market and brew myself.

]]> By: Kieran http://icecreamireland.com/2007/02/02/is-it-just-a-matter-of-taste/comment-page-1/#comment-11529 Kieran Sun, 04 Feb 2007 12:00:41 +0000 http://icecreamireland.com/2007/02/02/is-it-just-a-matter-of-taste/#comment-11529 That's a great one, Ron. Thanks! That’s a great one, Ron. Thanks!

]]> By: Ron Quimby http://icecreamireland.com/2007/02/02/is-it-just-a-matter-of-taste/comment-page-1/#comment-11479 Ron Quimby Sun, 04 Feb 2007 02:04:58 +0000 http://icecreamireland.com/2007/02/02/is-it-just-a-matter-of-taste/#comment-11479 While visiting our favorite local coffee shop today I got a piece of coffeeology about the history of coffee that I thought you might enjoy. According to one historian, the effect of coffee beans on behavior was first noticed by a sheep herder from Caffa Ethopia named kaldi as he tended his sheep. He noticed that his sheep became hyperactive after eating the "Red Cherries" from a certain plant when they changed pastures. He tried a few himself, and was soon as overactive as his heard. The story relates that a monk happened by and scolded him for "partaking of the devil's fruit." However the monks soon discovered that this fruit from the shiny green plant could help them stay awake for their prayers. (sounds like the beginning of all-night study sessions) While visiting our favorite local coffee shop today I got a piece of coffeeology about the history of coffee that I thought you might enjoy.

According to one historian, the effect of coffee beans on behavior was first noticed by a sheep herder from Caffa Ethopia named kaldi as he tended his sheep. He noticed that his sheep became hyperactive after eating the “Red Cherries” from a certain plant when they changed pastures. He tried a few himself, and was soon as overactive as his heard. The story relates that a monk happened by and scolded him for “partaking of the devil’s fruit.” However the monks soon discovered that this fruit from the shiny green plant could help them stay awake for their prayers. (sounds like the beginning of all-night study sessions)

]]> By: Kieran http://icecreamireland.com/2007/02/02/is-it-just-a-matter-of-taste/comment-page-1/#comment-11460 Kieran Sat, 03 Feb 2007 19:05:27 +0000 http://icecreamireland.com/2007/02/02/is-it-just-a-matter-of-taste/#comment-11460 Thanks, Bernie. You're in agreement, then. I have to admit that I haven't tasted either coffee for many years. However, I can agree with Prissy that juggling add-ins in the car, especially with hot liquids involved, is not a pretty thing! Thanks, Bernie. You’re in agreement, then. I have to admit that I haven’t tasted either coffee for many years. However, I can agree with Prissy that juggling add-ins in the car, especially with hot liquids involved, is not a pretty thing!

]]> By: Prissy http://icecreamireland.com/2007/02/02/is-it-just-a-matter-of-taste/comment-page-1/#comment-11444 Prissy Sat, 03 Feb 2007 15:38:07 +0000 http://icecreamireland.com/2007/02/02/is-it-just-a-matter-of-taste/#comment-11444 I'm with you, make your own or try to find your favorite local coffee shop. Personally, I've yet to master how I add cream and sugar to my McDonald's coffee from the drive though window- very dangerous ;) I’m with you, make your own or try to find your favorite local coffee shop. Personally, I’ve yet to master how I add cream and sugar to my McDonald’s coffee from the drive though window- very dangerous ;)

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