Never thought of it that way --but maybe I should

I like my coffee strong and dont want to wuss it down. I almost think it is an insult to the coffee to add "stuff" to it -- similiar to ading water to scotch or asking for A-1 at Ruth Criss or some other steak house.

BTW -- there is a sign at one of my coffee hangouts that say's"

"Real Men Drink Their Coffee Straight and Strong"


I asked the old barista "Poppy" if that was in fact true - why do you put all the cream and such on the counter. He just looked at me and smiled and said "Read the sign young man"