My morning coffee came with a new cigar flavor that I loved!
PDR 1878 Dark Roast Cafe ☕

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Looks delicious!


Coffee and a cigar! Wow, that's bold.


This cigar was with a coffee aroma. Won’t be an everyday cigar, but it’s a cool one to have once in a while.


The aesthetic here is 🤌


Nice cup and saucer.


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I've never smoked.

Good morning! I hope you're feeling well with that much simulation. Lol!


Love morning coffee and cigar!


It was 🏆


lol I have a lot of energy now


I bet! Enjoy. 😁


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You enjoy cigars, too, yes?


I don't.. it was happening at an after-party one night, moderation of fun kind of thing


Gotcha.

I like trying to connect people via shared interests. 😁


I would try this coffee though!


Duchess is a very good source of many things people might associate with "the good life."


I used to work for a private social club and we had a designated cigar room and I liked the smell. I don't understand not inhaling but the cigar in Riga was pretty tasty. I tried giving it away after a few puffs though. lol


Interesting!

I admit to liking the smell of some pipe tobacco. I've never found the idea of smoking appealing. Granted, I seem to be pretty sensitive to stimulants, so I'm not sure nicotine would be a good habit for me to pick up.


Ooh yes pipe tobacco too. I loved cigarettes. But too much. Thankfully I am finally over that habit. It was fun for the first cigarette, but the cravings were ridiculous. Getting antsy and angry when you can't have one, fighting these nasty emotions, all you can think about. Super ridiculous.


I've seen so many struggle with nicotine. It can be really rough. 🫂


Yeah me too. Ugh, and the cost. I was smoking a pack a day, thats a brand new car. Lol


Yeah, at the crazy prices with all the sin tax on top. 😠


I was paying $15 per day at one point. That's $450 a month. Then Starbucks too... Shut the front door. Lol I quit and limited my Starbucks... Got a car instead.


I could never afford to smoke... 😅

Wow!

But very good for you to quit both of those!


It's weird how you can afford addictions but now I'm like can I pay my bills? (I'm very responsible btw, just saying )


Yes, I very much understand that. I struggle, too. 😅


Notes taken. Thx


Cigars allegedly don't hit the same. I've never smoked cigarettes, but I do know that I can skip cigars for a while without any cravings. I find that there's no stimulant effect for me; rather, it's more relaxing. I've read that this is all due to absorbing nicotine through the mouth vs. the lungs. The social and ritual aspect of cigars can be somewhat addictive, I think. Pipes have been the same as cigars, but much more...zen.

Coffee, on the other hand, is quite the ride.


Huh. That kinda makes sense. I am just glad to not have any vices of that sort. (Aside from food. 😅)


It was a fun one


Want to write a review about for the next zap.cooking newsletter?


🫂❤🫂❤🫂

I'm glad that I've gotten to know you the little bit that I have. 😁


Unlike cigarettes, cigars are enjoyed primarily for their flavor. The rich taste of a cigar comes from the blend of different tobaccos, which is best experienced by holding the smoke in your mouth, where your taste buds can fully appreciate it. Inhaling isn’t necessary and actually makes the experience less enjoyable because cigar smoke is much stronger and can be harsh on your lungs. Aside from the taste, another reason people enjoy smoking cigars is because they offer a slower, more natural release of nicotine compared to cigarettes or other forms of tobacco. Nicotine, in small doses, can have some positive effects, like improving focus and mental sharpness, also stimulates certain receptors in the brain that can support heart health.


Yes especially from cigarettes. But I don’t feel a craving for cigars, however I usually smoke the small ones.


Omg crazy!


Good for you!!!


It’s a good thing that you never started cigarettes 🙅♀


Yes. I'm still recovering from my other addiction, though... (food)


Yeah it’s a very zen experience, but since this one had powerful coffee notes I thought it would be nice to try in the morning. TBH it was amazing! I was up and ready for the day but not bouncing off of the walls. I actually enjoyed the combo.


I guess I don't get the appeal at all since I've never experienced nicotine, but, I'm pretty OK with that. I definitely don't need to start now.


I think food is the hardest! At least for me it’s sugar.


You want me to read your letter and write a review? I’m happy to do that for you.


Same 🏆


~10 months in on my weight loss journey, the hardest thing to give up is pizza.

Donuts? Meh.
Cookies? 🤷♂
But pizza? It's gonna be my nemesis in the future... 😅


Thank you. 😁❤🫂🎉


I meant write about the cigar coffee. 😀


There's not a lot better than a good cigar with coffee in the morning. If you like coffees from places like Ethiopia, the Sobremesa Brulee Blue makes a fantastic pairing. It has a sweetened cap, which I normally would avoid, but it goes really well with the coffee. They're great with lattes and cappuccino, also.

https://halfwheel.com/sobremesa-brulee-blue/381904/


Pizza is one of my favorites as well. Also pancakes, cinnamon toast, cinnamon rolls, cheesecake, chocolate lava cake, flan, brownies with ice-cream and bread with butter. Those are my hardest 😂🙏


Oh sure I can. Would you mind sending me other posts so I generally know what to write like how long, is it more informative or more like a story?


did you see our first newsletter? It can be a paragraph with a nice photo or if you want it to be a blurb linking to your own long format coffee review article. Hold on...let me tag you


Oooof. That list, Duchess... 😅

My goal is to be able to eat those a few times a month without ballooning up again.

But even then, that might be too much.


Oh thanks for this!
Why do you avoid the sweet caps?


Oh geez...trying not to sound too snobby, but most of what we'd call "natural" cigars don't do that. The tobacco has usually been grown, chosen, and blended very carefully to achieve a certain flavor profile, and adding sugar to the mix kind of ruins that. It can cause you to miss the natural sweetness that the tobacco can have, while also accentuating bitterness. That goes for sweetened food or drinks while you smoke, also. The one I mentioned is a pretty rare exception to that. It's done really carefully and tastefully so as to not clash with the natural flavors.

With a flavor-infused cigar, they do it to kind of pair with the overall flavor, in the way that we might enjoy caramel or chocolate in a sweetened coffee. We're not trying to meticulously analyze the coffee flavors, we're just enjoying our drink.

Generally, I just prefer natural cigars, so I lean away from any added stuff. It's all very personal. Some people drink Red Bull with a $40 cigar and they love it, so I say rock on.


Does not sound snobby at all. Thanks for sharing. I’ve always LOVED the smell of cigars and aside from books and open dimes, depending on my travels, chocolat, coffee, tea, rum and CIGARS have been my go to / favorite gifts to give. But only recently I started to smoke cigars and now I’m spending hours reading about about the history (origins, from indigenous use in the Americas to their spread across Europe and the world.), the cigar-producing regions (Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Nicaragua…), the regions of cigar production (Cuba, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Honduras, etc. and how the climate, soil, and traditions of each region influence the taste and strength of the cigars.), the tobacco leaves (Including the wrapper, binder, and filler. Different varieties:  Criollo, Corojo, and Connecticut. The curing and fermentation processes of tobacco leaves.), Cigar Construction (hand-rolled vs. machine-made cigars as well as different shapes like parejos and figurados + sizes robusto, toro, and churchill, and how size affects the burn time, flavor, and strength of the cigar.), aging and fermentation (Aging tobacco improves the flavor and mellows out harsh notes, while fermentation brings out the tobacco’s natural oils and flavors.), cigar tasting (understanding the flavor profile - spicy, earthy, creamy, etc.  understanding strength -mild, medium, full, and how to pair cigars with beverages like coffee, whiskey, or wine.), cigar etiquette (proper way to cut or punch, light, and smoke a cigar.), humidor care (Maintaining the correct humidity and temperature is essential for keeping cigars fresh and flavorful.) … and on and on lol it’s really interesting, but it’s a lot to dive into so I’m 100% open to hearing your thoughts / likes and dislikes.


There are a few notes from myself and nostr:nprofile1qqst5x9k23f40nlcu5c6enlp6cy6g8hnqglm5pcak89ltfn5frqeq3spz9mhxue69uhkummnw3ezuamfdejj7qg6waehxw309ac82unpwe5kgcfwdehhxarj9ekxzmny9uq3kamnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwdehhxarjwpkx2cnn9e3k7mf0tn02q0 featuring cigars that we enjoy. Check the #cigar and #cigarstr tags, also. I find that there are usually pretty solid smokes being thrown around here.


Thanks 🫶


Taking coffee and cigarette breakfast to the next level 👀

No, for real, are you that into cigars?


I’ve always loved the smell and culture, but only recently started smoking them.


My morning coffee came with a new cigar flavor that I loved!
PDR 1878 Dark Roast Cafe ☕

#Coffee #Cigar
#Coffeester #Cigarstr
#CoffeeChain #CigarChain
#CoffeePorn #CigarPorn
#MorningBrew https://i.nostr.build/d9v5tX4AVBeX4WqB.jpg


This looks amazing 👏 🤩


These are one of my favorite cigars
Java by Drew Estate (and Rocky Patel)
Part of why I enjoyed them when I smoked was they are square (box roll/shape) so it’s a unique feel in the hand/fingers.


Drew Estate is 🏆


Incredible 🍊