Advice needed - non-coffee drinker

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Perhaps a friend would loan you a brewer and filter? If you can pick them up in advance, that would be one less item to deal with right before your guests arrive - take-out coffee won't stay hot for too long, and coffee which isn't hot is not really drinkable. While purists prefer to grind their own whole beans just before brewing, you could simplify things by buying pre-ground coffee, you just need to scoop a tablespoon per cup into the filter, fill the water tank with the correct amount of coffee, and press the start button. Borrow a second filter in case people want more - you can quickly make a second pot, if need be.

This is terrible advice. At standard brewing ratios, a tablespoon of coffee (6 grams) is enough for a 4-ounce cup of coffee at most.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A good host should always have a variety of drinks onhand, from sodas, coffees, alcoholic drinks, and waters.

As a non coffee, non alcohol drinker, I can tell you that most people do not abide by this, at breakfast, lunch or dinner. I usually have to ask for a glass to get water from the sink.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hmm. My coffee-drinking friends know not to expect coffee when they come to my house. I have a wide array of tea, though. I have never felt the need to offer coffee to anyone and yet I've kept all my friends!

I don't have alcohol either.

Yeah, not going to your house.

OP- I don't drink coffee either and would definitely get one of those cartons for a brunch. Good thinking!

[Anonymous]

By brunch (11am-1pm), I've already had morning coffee. I'd be in for a cup or 2 if it was available, and wouldn't think about it if it wasn't.

Just pick up a container from STBX or DD. They'll send you off with the sugar, cups, stirrers, and cream. It's fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The Illy brand instant is really good, better than Starbucks drip. They come in single serves and you can keep them on hand forever. Order from Amazon. I take them on vacation when we travel.

I think a box of coffee is fine but this is a good idea as well. Just get the single serve packets and have hot water ready. But I'm not much of a coffee snob, just a caffeine addict, so either would be appreciated.