Coffee, java, joe, mud, rocket fuel -- whatever you call it, it's perfection in a cup. From morning to night, us coffee lovers always rely on our beloved brew to carry us through our days. It wakes us up, kickstarts our energy, and fuels our bodies and minds throughout the most chaotic of times. This caffeinated beverage holds the key to our hearts.
Here are 12 truths that only true coffee addicts will understand:
1. Your first thought every morning is coffee
Whether it's been a late night or you got a full eight hours, coffee is always the first thing on your mind in the morning. It's part of your daily routine -- a very crucial part. You wake up thinking of coffee, you drink coffee during the day, and at night, you dream of coffee. It's a love affair, and it only makes sense that it's always on your mind.
2. The first cup of the day is always the best
There is no contest, the first cup of the day is completely euphoric. The hot, energizing coffee wakes your body and mind like no other, ensuring the start of the day will be successful. For those of us who love coffee, we understand the significance of that first cup; it gets you going, keeps you alert, and helps you face the day head on.
3. The dreaded moment when you realize you're out of coffee
Let's have a brief moment of silence for all those poor, unfortunate souls forced to get through their day without their beloved coffee. There is no feeling worse than realizing you are out of coffee. The whole day is ruined, along with your mood and motivation. Sure, you could stop at a Dunkin or Starbucks, but nothing compares to a home-brewed, self-prepared cup of joe.
4. The even worse moment when you're forced to resort to decaf
If coffee is decaffeinated, is it even really coffee? If we're being honest, decaf is an impostor not worthy of being classified with our caffeinated love. Yes, it tastes likes coffee, looks like coffee, and even smells like coffee, but the point of the beverage is to perk you up. Quite frankly, decaf is underwhelming and unnecessary.
5. The rage experienced when somebody drinks the last cup and doesn't brew more
There is nothing, and I mean NOTHING, worse than an empty coffee pot. It's a general rule in life that if you use the last of something, you replace it. Unfortunately, with coffee especially, that never seems to be practiced. For those of you who have experienced this, you know just how infuriating it is.
6. The happiness experienced when there's a freshly brewed pot
On the other hand, there is no better feeling in the world than realizing there is a freshly brewed pot of coffee waiting for you. God bless those who brew the first pot of coffee, and God the kind souls who remember to refill the coffee pot. The joy that a full pot of steaming, fresh coffee brings to us coffee addicts is immeasurable.
7. Coffee isn't a want, it's a need
To put it simply, coffee is a necessity. For those of us who exist on caffeine, getting through the day without at least one cup of coffee is seemingly impossible. For some, coffee is a want, but for us, coffee is a need. An IV full of coffee might seem a little extreme, but to those of us who live, breathe, and sleep coffee, it's honestly not that far off.
8. Trying to explain your love of coffee to others
People who don't drink or like coffee will never understand the appeal of one of the world's most popular beverages. Coffee warms the soul, perks up the spirit, and brightens the day. Basically, coffee is a hug in a cup, warming you from the inside out. A piping hot cup of coffee is relaxing, soothing, and simply euphoric.
9. Friends and family constantly question your coffee habit
You drink coffee so much that sometimes people worry. While six cups a day is normal for those of us who adore the caffeinated drink, others are alarmed by this habit. Friends and family are continuously questioning and monitoring your caffeine intake, cringing as you consume what seems like your twentieth cup of coffee. Despite their judgement, we coffee-crazed individuals carry on, drinking our beloved coffee as often as we please. They don't seem to understand that we don't have a problem with caffeine, we have a real problem without it.
10. Sharing your coffee is just not an option
If anyone ever tries to taste or take your coffee, it means war. Nobody messes with your beloved cup of joe. Coffee is your life source, your support system, and your best friend; it is your fuel for the day and what keeps you going. Bless the person who is stupid enough to touch your coffee, things might just get violent.
11. You can actually tell the difference between good and bad tasting coffee
To those who don't consume coffee on a regular basis, all coffee basically tastes the same. However, for those of us who are professional coffee drinkers, we understand the difference between a good and bad cup of coffee. While brewing coffee might seem simple, it is an art form that not everyone can master. Shout out to the saintly humans that can brew a kick-ass pot of coffee.
12. Coffee fuels all of your big days, tests, and events
Just like a car needs gasoline to run, we caffeine addicts need coffee to function. Whether you have to get up at 7 A.M. for work or you're pulling an all-nighter studying for finals, coffee is your fuel, your energy source. It keeps you warm, it keeps you going, and it keeps you alert. Facing these big (or small) events without the comfort of caffeine is impossible, so order the biggest cup of coffee you can find, and take on the world.
