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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?

Continue Reading What Your Coffee Choice Says About You on Intent.com

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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  • Roscoe D's Avatar
    Posted by Roscoe D Wed Jul 8, 2009 1:08pm PDT

    I drink black coffee because my husband is a jerk about buying creamer since he doesn't use it and doesn't see a need to spend the money. Maybe I'm goal driven if you want to consider how I'm trying to figure out how to come up with money for a divorce.

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  • Jim D's Avatar
    Posted by Jim D Thu Jul 9, 2009 11:48am PDT

    what about chicory coffee drinkers i grew up in louisiana as a kid i started drinking coffee at about 6 years old and now i'm at the speed limit age still drinking chicory coffee

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  • Cynthia's Avatar
    Posted by Cynthia Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:47pm PDT

    I like my coffee with cream and equal sweetner. I like the black coffee drinker description, but never could get my tastebuds to go for it.LOL

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  • Lark's Avatar
    Posted by Lark Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:46am PDT

    So we should assume that there is a real article at Intent.com? So we can see some more ads, because Yahoo doesn't have enough? Or maybe have to "register" to see the whole article, so we can get more e-mail?

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  • Lark's Avatar
    Posted by Lark Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:51am PDT

    Well, Intent.com doesn't have a real article either. 3 more options for coffee and more comments. So I guess I was wrong.

    (Not much of a study.)

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  • Emily's Avatar
    Posted by Emily Tue Jul 14, 2009 6:34am PDT

    like mine lite and sweet.....

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  • Emily's Avatar
    Posted by Emily Tue Jul 14, 2009 6:35am PDT

    like mine lite and sweet.....

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  • sara's Avatar
    Posted by sara Wed Jul 15, 2009 1:16pm PDT

    don't most people drink it with milk or milk and sugar? where is that in your observation? You're an idiot, lady!

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  • Ana Caterina's Avatar
    Posted by Ana Caterina Wed Aug 19, 2009 3:08pm PDT

    Interesting article. I drink black, and I must admit that the description is mostly true of me.

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