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Date: October 11, 2016 11:05PM
Coffee for a beginner is a sipping drink. Denny's, Waffle House, any diner that has a lot of traffic. The traffic tells you good enough food, coffee stays fresh.
Order your meal, "Gimme some dem scramb..." Just kidding. Say your meal choice then say "coffee" then say "ice water" or any cold drink you like. If there's no cream or sugar on the table, say, "May I have plenty of cream (and sugar), please?" They usually bring a little dish with several individual serving creamers.
The cold drink is because a cup of coffee is not enough for hydration, and you may want it, anyway.
Your coffee and water will arrive first. Put a couple of creamers into the coffee, and two-three packets of sugar. If the creamer is in a tiny pitcher, add about an ounce to your coffee. Stir well.
It may be very hot, so bring the cup slowly to your lips, and carefully test the heat. It's okay to stir it to cool it, or add an ice cube or two, more cream and/or sugar. Lots of people toy with their coffee at the table to get it just right.
The waiter or waitress will (should) try to keep topping off your coffee, and if you don't want any more (yet), just say no thanks or not ready yet. When you want more, push the cup and saucer toward the edge of the table nearest the aisle. If you don't want any more at all, either lay a napkin over the cup, or turn the cup upside down on the saucer.
I suggest you don't start off with the flavored creamers (vanilla, spice, whatever) because you are trying coffee for the sake of trying coffee. Flavors are nice every now and then, but you've probably already tried all those flavors, and just want to experience coffee, first.
I recommend a diner because of the freshness of coffee and the good smells, usually friendly people, and you are sitting still being served, not fumbling alone in a car. There's nothing wrong with saying that you've never had coffee, and you want to enjoy it. Wear your biggest smile and take an empty stomach.
I don't know what climate you're in, but it's definitely fall temperatures where I am, so perfect weather for it!
Bottoms up!