I have written in the past about taking a break from coffee for certain reasons, and as of late, I have learned that I should really do so, and perhaps for a long time if not indefinitely.
People are generally conscious of the less-than-salubrious effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other addictive substances. Many a coffee lover has joked about being entirely and devotedly dependent on the beverage. Scientific studies come out every now and then about how coffee will increase one's chances of developing X disease or in the worst case scenario, shorten one's expected lifespan considerably.
Quite sadly, even though I cannot even call myself a true coffee fiend who consumes cups and cups a day (at my worst, about five, at my best, about one), maintaining normal health has become dependent on me not drinking coffee. In fact, my whole caffeine intake has to be reduced to modest levels, with each bit of caffeine (including those hidden in foods and beverages) counting towards a stringent quota.
Therefore, as I was forced to cut coffee cold turkey due to recent hospitalization and medical treatment, I have started to ponder how I can appreciate coffee without drinking it. Certainly losing the tool of taste will impact my perceptions of coffee and coffee culture severely, but I hope that I can still derive some enjoyment from my as-yet favorite beverage.
Perhaps I can re-channel my energy into making good coffee for others, even though I won't be able to taste-test it...
People are generally conscious of the less-than-salubrious effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other addictive substances. Many a coffee lover has joked about being entirely and devotedly dependent on the beverage. Scientific studies come out every now and then about how coffee will increase one's chances of developing X disease or in the worst case scenario, shorten one's expected lifespan considerably.
Quite sadly, even though I cannot even call myself a true coffee fiend who consumes cups and cups a day (at my worst, about five, at my best, about one), maintaining normal health has become dependent on me not drinking coffee. In fact, my whole caffeine intake has to be reduced to modest levels, with each bit of caffeine (including those hidden in foods and beverages) counting towards a stringent quota.
Therefore, as I was forced to cut coffee cold turkey due to recent hospitalization and medical treatment, I have started to ponder how I can appreciate coffee without drinking it. Certainly losing the tool of taste will impact my perceptions of coffee and coffee culture severely, but I hope that I can still derive some enjoyment from my as-yet favorite beverage.
Perhaps I can re-channel my energy into making good coffee for others, even though I won't be able to taste-test it...
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