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What Your Coffee Choice Says About You?

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Coffee used to be maligned as stress-inducing and spiking blood pressure. However, recent studies have hailed coffee as a good source of anti-oxidants. It boosts mood, memory, and focus; for most regular coffee drinkers there is no hike in blood pressure. Some researchers claim that coffee drinkers are less likely to get gallstones, Parkinson’s, type 2 diabetes and colon cancer. Coffee is a social thing and can mellow you out by generating positivism- a great de-stressor. 

You don’t need to read tea leaves to figure out who you are. There are coffee personalities; many of us don’t know who we are or what we want out of life. The coffee we like can provide a much-needed clue. The body doesn’t lie while the mind can rationalize anything.

According to Alan Hirsch, MD the Director of the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation, “Today the type of coffee someone prefers really makes a social statement. With so many choices, it’s like we now have a coffee Rorschach test to gain insight into an individual’s personality.”

Since I am a people watcher who loves to drink coffee in cafes and specialty coffee shops, in addition to running stress management workshops where I listen attentively, I have conducted my own research. Here is what I have found based on my personal observation:

  • Black coffee - This is for the ambitious, focused and goal-driven person who needs to get the job done.
  • Cappuccino - This is for the aesthetic, witty and classy drinker.
  • Steamed Latte – This is for the nurturer and often drunk by moms....

Drink Iced Coffee? Espresso? Where do you fit in?

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By Debbie Mandel on Intent.com

Debbie Mandel is a stress management specialist and an author. Her latest book is "Addicted to Stress: A Woman's 7 Step Program to Reclaim Joy and Spontaneity in Life" (Wiley, Sept. 2008). She also hosts a weekly radio show and run an educational site where you can learn more about building immunity to feeling bad: www.turnonyourinnerlight.com

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    Posted by sita Thu Jul 2, 2009 7:20am PDT

    Haha... I thought maybe they were just being sarcastic. That's one way to get around spammers. If Shine's not doing anything about it and we still have to see them, I guess just get a good laugh from it. ;)

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    Posted by flame-n-heather Thu Jul 2, 2009 8:31am PDT

    I like Mochas. Where does that fit in on the coffee type scale?

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    Posted by Susan Thu Jul 2, 2009 9:38am PDT

    I'm a black coffee drinker but I don't fit that description at all. I like it because I can't stand the taste of sugar in coffee and I don't like the taste of milk or cream in my coffee either. I just think it tastes better black. Like...well, coffee. Just a matter of personal taste - literally, not a reflection on the kind of person I am in other matters. It's also worth pointing out that adding cream and sugar adds fat and calories which I try to watch.

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    Posted by mommaofsun Thu Jul 2, 2009 9:49am PDT

    What does say about someone if they don't drink coffee?? I guess I am just a boring person. LOL!!

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    Posted by chris Thu Jul 2, 2009 10:00am PDT

    I like my coffee like I like my men - blond and sweet! LOL

    (Flavored Creamer and sweet n Low)

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  • J.J.M.'s Avatar
    Posted by J.J.M. Thu Jul 2, 2009 10:43am PDT

    I just... like the flavor of black coffee... don't try to bedazzle it.

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    Posted by J.J.M. Thu Jul 2, 2009 10:49am PDT

    I suppose, in the spirit of silliness, I like my coffee like I like my women. Strong and bitter.

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    Posted by lilcjoy Thu Jul 2, 2009 12:22pm PDT

    Coffee with a half spoon of sugar and a spoon of cream. My personality? Drink it to awaken and head to work 6 days a week.

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    Posted by Wildhockeyfan! Thu Jul 2, 2009 3:00pm PDT

    What if someone likes almost all types of coffee????? like me.

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