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What Your Coffee Choice Says About You?

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Coffee used to be maligned as stress-inducing and spiking blood pressure. However, recent studies have hailed coffee as a good source of anti-oxidants. It boosts mood, memory, and focus; for most regular coffee drinkers there is no hike in blood pressure. Some researchers claim that coffee drinkers are less likely to get gallstones, Parkinson’s, type 2 diabetes and colon cancer. Coffee is a social thing and can mellow you out by generating positivism- a great de-stressor. 

You don’t need to read tea leaves to figure out who you are. There are coffee personalities; many of us don’t know who we are or what we want out of life. The coffee we like can provide a much-needed clue. The body doesn’t lie while the mind can rationalize anything.

According to Alan Hirsch, MD the Director of the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation, “Today the type of coffee someone prefers really makes a social statement. With so many choices, it’s like we now have a coffee Rorschach test to gain insight into an individual’s personality.”

Since I am a people watcher who loves to drink coffee in cafes and specialty coffee shops, in addition to running stress management workshops where I listen attentively, I have conducted my own research. Here is what I have found based on my personal observation:

  • Black coffee - This is for the ambitious, focused and goal-driven person who needs to get the job done.
  • Cappuccino - This is for the aesthetic, witty and classy drinker.
  • Steamed Latte – This is for the nurturer and often drunk by moms....

Drink Iced Coffee? Espresso? Where do you fit in?

Continue Reading What Your Coffee Choice Says About You on Intent.com

By Debbie Mandel on Intent.com

Debbie Mandel is a stress management specialist and an author. Her latest book is "Addicted to Stress: A Woman's 7 Step Program to Reclaim Joy and Spontaneity in Life" (Wiley, Sept. 2008). She also hosts a weekly radio show and run an educational site where you can learn more about building immunity to feeling bad: www.turnonyourinnerlight.com

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  • Carolyn's Avatar
    Posted by Carolyn Thu Jul 2, 2009 3:11pm PDT

    I am a mom; and I like cappuccinos.....so does that make me a HOT MOM!!....lol

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  • tin-tin's Avatar
    Posted by tin-tin Thu Jul 2, 2009 4:17pm PDT

    mocha for me as always.... what does it mean then? you should have a thorough research. need more believable info on your blog about it.

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  • Asia H. Ferret's Avatar
    Posted by Asia H. Ferret Thu Jul 2, 2009 5:36pm PDT

    This article sucks......it's like those stupid personality quizzes.

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  • DCFC's Avatar
    Posted by DCFC Thu Jul 2, 2009 6:06pm PDT

    I like all different types of coffee as well. So what does that say about me???

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  • paperpush's Avatar
    Posted by paperpush Thu Jul 2, 2009 8:22pm PDT

    this is an exciting and interesting blog post that totally does not rehash tired and out of date stereotypes about consumer choices.

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  • joannie g's Avatar
    Posted by joannie g Thu Jul 2, 2009 9:09pm PDT

    I too thought this would be a bit more informative. I love my Hazelnut creamer w/suger in my coffee, yet I love Mocha, and several other flavored coffee's. I guess its just based on my taste buds for the day. One thing I will say is... don't even talk to me in the morning till I've had at least three cups of coffee! I wake up horrible, coffee brings me to a mellow state, enough to coop with people.

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  • nannasamarie's Avatar
    Posted by nannasamarie Thu Jul 2, 2009 9:19pm PDT

    Totally Coffee is just delicious, especially flavored (moca java).

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  • whatithink's Avatar
    Posted by whatithink Fri Jul 3, 2009 8:37am PDT

    UH-I drink black coffee--at 54 I have no ambition left, never had any and I had my gall bladder removed 10 yrs ago--again--researchers need to focus on important research---no wonder people don't know what to eat, wear or drink or do--it is good then it isn't--my take is--cut the portions, then moderation in all--instead of 6 cookies, eat 2--instead of a Big Mac once a week, once every two months--a special treat taste lots better or feels lots better when it isn't a everyday thing.

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  • Emily's Avatar
    Posted by Emily Fri Jul 3, 2009 12:20pm PDT

    I'm lattes, but it bothers me when people only drink coffee to wake themselves up. I drink coffee just becuase it tastes good.

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  • Kay's Avatar
    Posted by Kay Fri Jul 3, 2009 2:56pm PDT

    I don't like any of the above....My coffee is Folger's Half-Caff with 2 packets of Splenda and hazelnut flavored Coffeemate. I must stand alone as this combo wasn't mentioned at all.

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