Why would coffee prices be affected by grain prices..??

Vickie44 · #21 06/02/11, 05:35 PM

Coffee is the item I have the most of as it is something I can not produce and I dont want to do without.

TheMartianChick · #22 06/02/11, 08:55 PM

We have a lot of coffee, too. I'd have to kill hubby if he ever ran out. He becomes thoroughly EVIL without it!

Becka03 · #23 06/02/11, 09:27 PM

I like Wegmans Espresso Roast Whole Bean... I have some- but I have been stocking Ground Espresso Starbucks- so I can use my frenchpress if need be with no electricity... It is on sale right now for 6.50 a bag instead of 8.60 a bag... I have been buying it- since the sale is until 7/9/11

**ladycat** · #24 06/02/11, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mypatriotsupply

I usually buy Folgers Simply Smooth because regular coffee can sometimes be a bit hard on my stomach. I know, I'm a wimp

I get whatever is CHEAP. Which is usually Maxwell House or Folgers.

Right now Walmart has 34oz cans of one variety of Maxwell House for $4.78, so with my $1 coupons I'm getting it for $3.78.

Next week or next month it could be a different deal at a different store.

SquashNut · #25 06/03/11, 12:18 AM

wasn't Postum made from wheat?

TheMartianChick · #26 06/03/11, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Becka03

I like Wegmans Espresso Roast Whole Bean... I have some- but I have been stocking Ground Espresso Starbucks- so I can use my frenchpress if need be with no electricity... It is on sale right now for 6.50 a bag instead of 8.60 a bag... I have been buying it- since the sale is until 7/9/11

I'm a Wegmans girl when it comes to grocery shopping! Hubby doesn't like "good" coffee. Over the years, I've tried to introduce him to a few of the finer things in life since he works so hard. I just wanted to pamper him a bit... No such luck! Now, I'm grateful that he prefers Folgers...

Tracy Rimmer · #27 06/03/11, 09:48 AM

A palatable hot drink can be made from any roasted grain. In the early part of the the 19th century, when the merchant ships ran out of coffee, they made a substitute from burnt bread crumbs. Dandelion roots and chicory are both used to make "hot" drinks that are supposed to resemble coffee.... but, IMHO, don't.

Still, you have to consider what it is you're storing it for. Is it for a hot drink? In which case, roasted grains will deliver an acceptable alternative. If you need the caffeine in order to avoid doing murder, store the beans