Mug of the day

Mmmm.

There's nothing like a hot mug of fresh-brewed coffee to start the day.

Unless you're like me. And couldn't care less if what's in your mug is straight from the coffeemaker or straight from a can. A can of powdered mix I might add.

That's right. I'm one of those. A drinker of GFIC...General Food International Coffees.

I don't even know if there is actual coffee in those mixes. But I like the international coffees.

Well, not coffees. Just one coffee. And it's a good one, too.

Suisse Mocha.

Mmmm.

You see, I don't care about it's origin, how long the beans were roasted, or if it was freshly ground before it found it's way into my mug.

As long as it tastes like chocolate!!!

The folks at Starbucks look at me almost cross-eyed sometimes when I give them my order.

"I'd like something chocolatey, please," I say with a smile.

"You want hot chocolate?" they ask.

"No, I'd like something chocolatey with a small coffee flavor" I add, still smiling.

"Oh, you want a mocha?" they ask, a little bit impatient.

"Well, as long as you only use less than a half of a shot of espresso. Like a teaspoon's worth" I state, continuing my smile.

This is when I get the feeling one of the employees would like to jump the counter and whack me with the creamer thermos.

So I'm going to enjoy my steamy, chocolate-coffee delight.

Even if there is no real coffee in it.