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Dunkin' introducing 'Extra Charged Coffee' with 20% more caffeine
fox ^ | 12/30/2020 | Michael Bartiromo | Fox News

Posted on 12/30/2020 3:06:00 PM PST by BenLurkin

On Wednesday, participating Dunkin’ locations across the nation will begin offering hot or iced versions of its new Extra Charged Coffee, which is made with green coffee extract to give customers "an extra boost" of caffeine.

The company added that it aimed to achieve its caffeine-forward Extra Charged Coffee with green coffee extract, rather than a shot of espresso, to avoid changing the "flavor profile" of the Original Blend coffee that its customers already "know and love."

For Dunkin’s more adventurous customers, the brand is also introducing two completely new coffee blends: Dunkin’ Explorer Batch, a medium roast featuring "dark berry notes and a smoky finish," and Dunkin’ Midnight, a dark roast with "inherent sweetness and bold, chocolatey flavor notes." Dunkin’s Explorer Batch is said to be the first in Dunkin’s new Limited Batch Series, while Dunkin’ Midnight will be replacing the chain’s current Dark Roast offering. (Too many options? Dunkin' is currently offering an online "mood quiz" to help customers determine the variety they should try.)

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Food
KEYWORDS: caffeine; coffee; dunkindonuts
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To: rktman

Yea, we used to quaff a couple of those before heading into a cave.

Duck walks, crawls, squeezes and cork screws require go juice.


41 posted on 12/30/2020 4:39:50 PM PST by AFreeBird
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To: max americana

In moderation (3 or 4 cans a week), it’s not harmful, unless you have a heart condition. 5 a day will kill anybody. How old was he, if that’s not too personal?


42 posted on 12/30/2020 4:45:06 PM PST by philippa
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To: BenLurkin; dp0622

Well I’ve already been getting “charged extra” coffee from them. May as well get “extra charged.”


43 posted on 12/30/2020 4:56:21 PM PST by Larry Lucido (Donate! Don't just post clickbait!)
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To: philippa

He was 34. Even bragged about it before the training started .


44 posted on 12/30/2020 5:13:04 PM PST by max americana (fired liberal employees at every election since 2008 because I enjoy seeing them cry )
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To: max americana

Wow. Far too young.


45 posted on 12/30/2020 5:19:49 PM PST by philippa
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To: Larry Lucido

lol

I just down myself in diet soft drinks for 30 cents each :)

But I drink so many that I don’t save much at all.


46 posted on 12/30/2020 5:24:17 PM PST by dp0622 (Tried a coup, a fake tax story, tramp slander, Russia nonsense, impeachment and a virus. They lost.)
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To: dp0622

If your heart starts racing and you get the jitters from too much caffeine, don’t forget, the emergency rooms may be full at this time. You may need a Plan B if you OD on caffeine.


47 posted on 12/30/2020 7:13:18 PM PST by Cecily ( )
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To: BenLurkin

My coffee of choice, Joe Muggs. Sold at Books A Million. A few years ago I first started going to the VA. They had plenty of coffee in bags on a table. Was donated to the VA by Joe Muggs. They told me to take a couple of bags. Just ran out so my first choice was to buy some there. Was freshly ground and awesome.


48 posted on 12/30/2020 7:21:11 PM PST by Hillarys Gate Cult
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To: BenLurkin

49 posted on 12/30/2020 8:41:47 PM PST by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: BenLurkin

Yes, I will try this coffee.


50 posted on 12/30/2020 9:29:39 PM PST by NetAddicted (Just looking)
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To: BenLurkin

The proper way to have more caffeine in coffee is to not over roast and burn the beans.

Here’s a little lesson about coffee. Green (unroasted) coffee beans do not contain caffeine. Caffeine is created during the roasting process as a result of a chemical reaction that takes place upon the application of heat to the beans. During the roasting process the beans actually ‘pop’, somewhat like popcorn, but not to nearly the same degree. They grow by about 40% when done correctly. The trouble comes in when you continue to roast it.

There is a point in the roasting process where additional heat actually begins to break down the caffeine that was created earlier in the process. Most really dark coffee has actually had a significant about of that caffeine roasted out of it, because it has essentially been burned. Yeah, that gives it a bitter flavor, which a lot of folks seem to like, but it actually destroys most of the real coffee flavor that is what, IMO, makes coffee good.

I roast my own beans and the only time my coffee tastes nasty and bitter is if I screw up. Instead, I end up with coffee that has really complex flavors, and from some farms is actually almost fruity in flavor. I’m a big fan of african coffees, and my go to brew is from a farm in Harrar. I think that’s the reason, not actually the farm name, though I’m not sure.

Almost all Starbucks coffee has had any flavor in it roasted out to within an inch of its life. Also, they mix in beans from a bunch of different places, so you don’t actually taste the particular flavor that might be found on a particular farm or growing region.


51 posted on 12/31/2020 9:17:45 AM PST by zeugma (Stop deluding yourself that America is still a free country.)
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To: BenLurkin

52 posted on 12/31/2020 9:19:12 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: numberonepal
Fun fact: lighter roasts contain more caffeine. The darker the bean, the less caffeine.

True. See my post above.

53 posted on 12/31/2020 9:21:17 AM PST by zeugma (Stop deluding yourself that America is still a free country.)
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To: zeugma

A coffee connoisseur you are. I’m just a snob, but want to be a connoisseur.


54 posted on 12/31/2020 12:21:21 PM PST by numberonepal (WWG1WGA)
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To: numberonepal
A coffee connoisseur you are. I’m just a snob, but want to be a connoisseur.

Keep working at it. You'll make it some day. LOL

One of the things that I like about roasting my own coffee is that green beans are cheaper than pre-roasted by a dollar or so a pound. Of course, the roaster itself nullifies that savings somewhat, as the better ones aren't very cheap. Last time I bought coffee, I got about 18 pounds. With any luck that will last me a while. Green coffee will keep for about 2-3 years if you store it in a cool, dry place.

If you decide to try out the roasting thing, check out Sweet Marias. They have everything from green coffee to roasters.

55 posted on 01/01/2021 11:30:56 AM PST by zeugma (Stop deluding yourself that America is still a free country.)
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To: zeugma

Thanks for the tip. I had a roomate who was a wholesale roaster back in the day (which is why I’m a snob). I have some knowledge and should take a shine to roasting my own. However, I have a local roaster selling Organic Mexican Chiapas, Organic Peruvian, and a couple others in rotation for $9.99/lb. That’s hard to beat. I could get some more exotic stuff to roast myself. Plus I’ve taken the next step toward connoisseur; we only make French press now. The trick is to buy a press that’s also a thermal carafe.


56 posted on 01/01/2021 5:59:21 PM PST by numberonepal (WWG1WGA)
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