I think one of the reasons that Dunkin' Donuts Coffee doesn't taste the same when made at home is that in the stores the coffee is constantly being made and is very hot and fresh. One thing about coffee is that it deteriorates quickly and is only at its best flavor if consumed when it is fresh and hot. On a side note--and this might sound funny but it is true...coffee is one thing that tastes different to different people I had never realized this until I had the genome testing done (that I mentioned yesterday). One of the traits they tell you about is whether or not you have the gene to taste bitterness in some foods and coffee is included on the list. I learned I have this gene and that is probably one reason I'm very fussy about coffee--it has to ground and brewed and consumed when FRESH--never reheated or allowed to sit for hours in the pot and kept hot. It turns bitter is not consumed when very fresh. Joan In a message dated 1/17/2009 3:48:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: i have to agree with mary on starbucks~i don't care for it at all...reckon that's why they make different kinds~different strokes for different folks! :-) sue (in sunny, chilly NE Florida) -- ...so, i went to san francisco, found someone's heart...now what? -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Mary Sayman" <[email protected]> > I love Dunkin' Donuts coffee. But it never tastes the same when I brew it > at home. I finally gave up trying. > As far as Starbucks goes........ You can have my share. I've tried it > several times, including brewing it at home. > I think it is pretty nasty tasting stuff. I'll drink water first, thank you > very much. > Hugs, > Mary