It starts without you noticing. You discover Frappucinos at Starbucks, then you slowly branch out to lattes and mochas. Before you know it, you swear by a certain roast, have a favorite coffee shop and have even developed a taste to drink coffee black. From that first sip you were doomed, welcome to the world of coffee devotees.
1. You deny that you’re a coffee addict.
Sure, I need at least two cups of coffee to just survive the day, but that does not mean I am an addict. I drink other beverages too.
2. You can tell where the coffee came from based solely on taste.
Trust me, Starbucks coffee tastes NOTHING like coffee from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. And those two coffees are nothing like the coffee I made at home.
3. You are very picky about different roasts.
Give me dark roast or give me death. I know what I like, do not try to change me.
4. You quickly find a favorite coffee shop.
Chances are, it is not Starbucks. It becomes “your” coffee shop and there is nowhere else you want to get a cup of joe. Plus, you spend a lot of your time convincing your friends to go to said coffee shop.
5. You have a small obsession with mugs.
Mugs, mugs everywhere. Mugs of all shapes, sizes, and colors. How the coffee gets to your mouth is equally important as the coffee itself.
6. Your friends come to you with questions about certain coffee drinks.
You can always be relied upon to explain the difference between a latte, a mocha, and a cappuccino. Your friends may even call you the coffee expert.
7. You seek out any coffee related products.
Whether it is candles, chocolate covered espresso beans, books, shirts, even soap, you are drawn to any products that are related to coffee at all. Coffee is love, coffee is life.
8. You can bond with someone over a love of coffee.
If a person shares your coffee obsession, you are probably already best friends. Finally, someone who understands your obsession!
9. You look forward to your cup of coffee each morning.
As you get into bed, you are thinking about the sweet, sweet taste of coffee that you will experience in the morning. You probably even dream about coffee.
10. You fully embrace your addiction to coffee.
Okay, I’ll admit it. I freaking love coffee. There are worse things I could be addicted to.
