The Moment I Have Been Waiting For...

Yes, the rumors are true, Merrimint White Mocha is here! And unfortunately not to stay. 

I have only been looking forward to this moment for months! It came at the perfect time: just as the weather decides to drop 15 degrees and the wind decides to pick up. Yes, this week has been a cold week, so what could be more perfect than Christmas in a cup? Answer: not much. Especially if you compare Merrimint White Mocha to its debut twin: Gingerbread Latte.

The Gingerbread Latte was destined to fail. Not many cookie treats can be pulled off in liquid form. The Gingerbread Latte is no different. Whenever I took that first sip it tasted like a gingerbread cookie had been soaked in hot water with perhaps some milk added. I took a few more sips hoping it would grow on me. It did not. The only reason I kept the Gingerbread Latte in hand all the way back to my dorm was to keep my hands warm. I do not recommend drinking the Gingerbread Latte, instead drink the Merrimint White Mocha.

The Merrimint White Mocha is delicious whether hot or cold and the nice people at Java City will top it off with whipped cream and peppermint crumbles. Go and get it.

It. Is. Delicious.

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A Tribute to Regular Coffee

I realize that I have been paying homage to flavored espresso drinks and non-coffee drinks for the most part. But what about the basics? What about those coffee containers all the way on the other side of Java City?

 For the most part they stay the same but usually one of the flavors is switched out each month. The three flavors this month French Vanilla, Utopian Blend, Decaf Espresso Valeroso. Each coffee has two tones describing it. For the French Vanilla it is smooth and delicious. The Utopian Blend is hearty and spice. The Decaf Espresso Valeroso is spicy and complex. I suppose the last one is just so good that it is difficult to describe. :) By ordering a coffee you can save over a dollar per cup. And if you MUST have something caramel or hazelnut then add a flavor shot for only $.79! By ordering a regular coffee twice a week rather than a espresso drink you can save about $3.00! And believe me I know what it is like to have all your dine money disappear from frequenting Java City.

Also another thing I respect about Java City is that is sells Fair Trade products. And this month, October, is World Fair Trade Month! So you know that the delicious coffee you are drinking was traded fairly and has been grown in fields where the workers are treated fairly. And to that I raise my mug of French Vanilla coffee!







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Fall Flavors Fail

I'll come right out and say it: I do not like the "warm" flavors of the two new fall coffee drinks. I decided I would try both flavors the pumpkin latte and the apple caramel javalanche. Bleh. I have never liked like the flavors even as candle scents; so I was not too hopeful while trying them in liquid form.

 First, I decided to try the apple caramel javalanche since the beautiful weather permitted. As many things, the drink did not look as appetizing as the picture in Java City. I took a sip. My mouth felt dry with the tartness and then the overpowering sweetness of the caramel. I took a few more sips before disposing of the drink in a nearby trashcan. I later purchased a Lemon Italian Soda to rinse the taste out of my mouth.

Next day, it was time to try the pumpkin latte. I had been avoiding it even before I tried the apple caramel javalanche. I don’t like pumpkin flavored foods. I like carving pumpkins…that is about it though. I bought a small, pumpkin latte and bottled water (as a precaution). Maybe I was setting up the pumpkin latte for failure but that is what it was--a failure. I took only two sips before throwing it away.

 So these are only my subjective thoughts on the fall flavors. Not a fan. I am a fan; however, of the winter flavors…bring on the peppermint white mocha!!!

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I Like It A Latte

It is only my second blog and I am already running low on coffee puns. My first paper was due this past week so of course I was in need of caffeine to keep me awake and alert. Anyway, I am here to talk to you about the two, new concoctions I tasted this past week at Java City:

1. The Latte A Latte is simply a shot of espresso with hot and frothy milk added in. Simple. I liked it except the espresso: milk ratio was 1:4 or so. So I felt it had a very creamy, milky texture-taste (Side note: texture-taste is a word I have made up to describe how the texture of something psychologically alters the taste of something) while a strong note of espresso was there. For you sugar lovers, I would advise adding in some raw sugar that Java City has to offer.

 2. Strawberry Smoothie Classic Strawberry. It was delicious especially since it was hot and humid outside. I recommend this drink to all. There are other flavors such as pineapple, strawberry-banana, four-berry, and more! In fact, I will attach a photo that lists all the flavors. Enjoy!

 Next time I hope to try one of the new Fall Flavors that Java City has to offer. If you have tried them already leave a comment and tell us your opinion!

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A Coffee Connoisseur?

I love coffee.

But loving something does not necessarily make you an expert.

So my history with coffee: as a young child of four or so my parents always woke me with a coffee concoction in hand. From there the milk percentage lessened and new opportunities presented themselves in the form of Starbuck’s.

My history with Java City: I found a perfect spot to study in the library. Before settling down to write that HUMA1600 paper or studying for an exam I would pick up a personal favorite: white mocha.

Needless to say (then why am I saying it?) I spent much of my dine money there with the average drink costing approximately three dollars.

The goal of this blog is to inform those of you who may be hesitant to stop by Java City or those of you who stick with the same coffee/drink choice.

Today, the rain was pouring and the wind howling the perfect conditions for sleeping NOT studying. I needed caffeine. But I told myself for the sake of this blog I would try something new: Caramel Macchiato Hot. I’m glad I did because after drinking that coffee I had to run through the torrential rain to get to my class.

Later today, I was in the mood for something fruity. Thank goodness Java City has over fifty drinks, espresso and non-coffee flavors for everyone. Last year I was introduced to Italian Sodas at Java City. They have several different flavors: Strawberry, Cherry, Lemon, Kiwi, Raspberry, and Mango. My advice: MIX THEM!!! Today, I went with Raspberry-Lemon. Delightful.

Stay tuned for some more Java City tips!

Samantha

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