Is Caffeine Addiction Draining Our Wallets?

[@calorox101]

George is quickly becoming my favorite person due to this podcast. Before he sounded like a robot to me but he has so much personality.

[@MooMoo69556]

If you love him so much why don’t you marry him 😂🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@calorox101]

@@MooMoo69556 cux hes taken...sadly lol

[@stimmons86]

He IS a robot. 🤖

[@hollyballa8110]

His cheesy little jokes actually have begun to make me giggle 😂

[@TGIFEveryDay]

@@MooMoo69556 Bwahaha!!!!

[@luannsunsdahl2946]

I'm in the rare group that doesn't like coffee and rarely has caffeine, but I would so watch an episode of George making coffee at his home with all his coffee making trinkets! 🥰

[@erikahay6456]

Absolutely! What a great idea! 😊

[@millmill67]

A few of us at work brought a cheap coffee pot and take turns buying a big container of coffee at Sam’s. We make a pot of coffee every morning to share. We each only have to buy the coffee one or two times a year. Our work doesn’t have “free coffee” so we started it on our own. It’s so cheap!

[@grinchy99]

Smart!

[@carnivore_princess]

Rachel mispronouncing espresso on purpose to get a reaction out of George is such a sibling thing to do 😂

[@silversage03]

I'd love to hear how she pronounces "Italian!" Is she of the "eye-talian" troop or the correct pronunciation of "it-alian"?! 😂

[@calinique]

9:56 Rachel: “I can’t tell the difference” (good quality coffee vs Keurig) George: “That’s honest, and that’s the most I can ask of you today since I can’t get class” Everyone: bursts out in laughter That clip had me rolling lol 😆

[@vickieg8791]

Ok, here's my review: You guys are so much fun! But whether you are saying expresso or espresso it sounds the same, much like Rachel's coffee tastes!

[@cameronproctor]

As a former barista with a manual espresso machine, manual grinder, French press, and Aeropress, George is my spirit animal.

[@janelleg597]

Which one is best?

[@sviolet892]

Honestly though, Rachel living her anti coffee snob life is really the winner here😂 she can enjoy a cheap coffee anywhere!

[@b.c.2836]

I'm the same way. I can drink hospital coffee, while all my co workers raise their nose to it lol

[@lpabf]

You haven't lived until you've had Navy shipboard coffee!

[@wtDrake]

Same, the way he was snobbing over Keurig, like bro... not everyone can justify $6 Nitro cold brew daily

[@rubyette]

Sometimes I don’t agree with their opinions but I think George is hilarious. Like he actually has really good comedic timing & I enjoy watching this podcast 😊

[@Jpmagictravel]

I’d love to see George’s coffee set up at home and how he preps his coffee 😅

[@carnivore_princess]

Coffee at home tastes better than the coffee beans they burn at Starbucks

[@genxx2724]

George, and Graham Stephan. ☕

[@Caliabra]

Lol this was peak George! I love his dry humor and he is definitely right in his coffee choices

[@AmberBegin]

Rachel, you need an ember mug! I threw out all my mugs when I got one cause’ I don’t want to drink my coffee or tea without it. It keeps the temperature of your coffee until you’re done drinking it so you don’t waste the last quarter of it! It’ll change your life! ❤️

[@ashleym.9682]

6:37 “there goes four dollars and fifty cents” Love it

[@leslietaylor1570]

Lol. When I went for my bone density test one of the questions was how much coffee a day and I asked the nurse how many cups was in 2-3 pots and she said just put a lot 😂😂

[@jessicahalvorsen9315]

Guys thanks so much for choosing the Thursday morning release. All my other podcasts come out Friday-Sunday so this really is the “happy hour” to kick off my weekend!

[@erikahay6456]

Not a coffee snob, but absolutely love listening to people talk about topics they are passionate about. ❤

[@ashleicriswell2112]

George clearly was waiting to give out his coffee setup, we need a mtv cribs episode to show his collection

[@szaro5190]

OMGoodness, George has to do a Stand Up gig and let us all know so we can support him. He is hilarious!!! These two have such a great chemistry! Its two best friends letting us sit in on their hangout. Love it!!

[@beverlyness7954]

You guys were a blast to watch today. I drink maybe 1-4 cups of coffee A YEAR! Because of George I now know coffee lovers have their own language. I don't buy individual drinks in bottles, like water or soda either. I drink tap water and tea and rarely anything else. So I wasn't able to save money here during my debt snowball.

[@kyleturner1206]

What a great episode! Thank you for pouring into your listeners weekly. We can tell that you are grinding through research to make sure it’s a smooth episode! Y’all always press into issues that are brewing in my mind. It’s a great pick me up listening to this podcast…even when you’re roasting each other. ….. expresso

[@tammiemonahan9644]

This was, by far, the funniest episode to date. I actually had to start it over and sit and watch because there were lul's in the conversation and I just KNEW that Rachel was laughing and couldn't talk. So fun! And thanks for the break down at the end ... I've been curious to try Celcius but never took the plunge - I'm not a sweet fruity type person so picking drinks is very hard for me.

[@loveCharlestonSC]

same here. i finally stopped the podcast & pulled it up here & so glad i did. hilarious!!!

[@garlandofbooks4494]

I like my coffee minimalist - no coffee beans, no boiling, no cream, no sugar, no caffeine, no mug. I take it room temp, clear, in a glass.

[@hannahcapps]

By far this is one of my favorite episodes! Mainly because I am a coffee drinker, and I truly believe it’s my love language, lol. ☕️

[@lacykay7868]

I already feel personally attacked 😂

[@allisonmodaff5635]

Starbucks12 oz. bagged coffee is on sale this week at my local Kroger for $6.99! Staying home AND having Starbucks......best of both worlds!

[@bethmccrary3363]

Nespresso changed my life. I haven’t been back to Starbucks in 6 months. I have the Nespresso duo with Ninja coffee grounds maker.

[@millmill67]

I will say the latte I had at Ramsey solutions when I visited the show was one of the best coffees I’ve had! I still think about it.

[@Daphattack]

George’s recipe I bet 😂

[@janelleg597]

Haha wow

[@lyndsaymoehrman]

Don’t you hate when you have something amazing like that in a place you will probably never visit again? We had some amazing coffee drinks at the Creation Museum Coffee Cafe, a couple years ago and my family is still talking about them. We may go there again, but not anytime soon.

[@millmill67]

@@lyndsaymoehrman oh wow, I went to the creation museum a few months ago but I didn’t try the coffee!

[@lyndsaymoehrman]

@@millmill67 It was so delicious. Quite a treat. If you ever go again, you should try it. The chai was just as good.

[@JustinCase780]

George is friggin' hysterical. 😂

[@usaconjuan]

I can’t espress how funny that was. A latte good puns in there.

[@rachelschaekel343]

Go George! Enjoyed hearing about all your coffee equipment! I love a good pour-over or cold brew using Kirkland or Julian's Peru coffee beans from Costco. I never drank coffee until about 2 years ago (I'm in my 40s) because my parents and grandparents drank folgers or instant coffee. I had no idea coffee could be so delicious! I really enjoyed this episode!! Keep them coming.

[@eliot_jay]

Here for George’s coffee nerd rant. I appreciated all of the coffee gear you own!

[@DannyF249]

I bought a Breville Espresso Touch early this year. I work from home and the fact that I can get quality coffee every morning without having to drive to the coffee shop is so worth the splurge. The quality is waaaay better than any Keurig or Nespresso. I also get the freshly roasted beans from our local roaster. I don’t buy expensive bags or shoes but I cannot live without great coffee. “Spend extravagantly on the things you love, and cut costs mercilessly on the things you don't.”

[@Nicole-el8hk]

This show is the best! My husband and I make a cocktail to watch each week, we love it!

[@barbaraallen6739]

I listen to your podcast every Thursday. Today, I'm tuning in to watch as well because this episode was so funny! Thank you!

[@Itsbridgeagain]

Same! I lol'd so much listening to it. It's like last week's episode. I laughed until I cried listening to it 😂

[@lindadorman2869]

I'm not a coffee snob but I do import my favorite instant coffee and tea from Malaysia (30 packets cost $7 on Amazon - $84/yr). It tastes smoother because it's made with brown sugar. Hot drinks have the reverse effect on me - they calm me down and I get no energy buzz. When I order coffee away from home, it's just "coffee, light cream and sugar". I used to work at Starbucks where we got free coffee and I hardly ever drank it during my shift, or took free bags home.

[@ashleym.9682]

I have a Keurig: bought it for my work office right when I was out of college. 6 years later and she still works. I’ve never had a delightful cup from a Keurig (I have 2 refillable filters) regardless of how good the coffee is. The French Press makes great coffee if you have a source of already hot water (we have machines at work). I have been given a Mr. Coffee and a ninja, both which have the metal filters and these both make good coffee, way better than the Keurig coffee every time.I grew up with a Bunn and that’s what we have at work. The coffee is free at work and that’s what I usually drink. Some gas stations have new grind and brew machines that make an excellent cup of coffee for less than $2 (plus you can get a “refill” price! ) I would say overall, I probably spend about $200/year on coffee. I don’t think this is a bad number, considering I don’t drink alcohol or soda.

[@Mel-jt5fl]

Great episode!!! Hilarious, entertaining. Great chemistry and just a gem.

[@joshuawatson1604]

I am totally with you George on all the coffee equipment. I use all those as well! Black coffee all day everyday. Budget hack, I have a little thermos that I make coffee and home and take in so I don’t need to spend the $$ in a coffee shop. Which as we know is like 10-20X the cost of making @ home! Love the podcast

[@cakedupkevin]

All that coffee stuff, and George will still go to Starbucks 🤣

[@carlatomasko7408]

My grandmother drink coffee until she passed 105. Coffee is good for you. With no sugar and cream of course!!

[@katyedwards3935]

My favorite part of this show is their role-playing.

[@ThePolypam]

He means that Starbucks is NOT for connoisseurs. Roasting is awfully burnt and it's more like liquid dessert than anything else.​@@carlatomasko7408

[@camizzle007]

“You’re worth it” literally my motto now and omg I’m DYING!! 🤣🤣 love this show so much!!

[@loveCharlestonSC]

Love love LOVE the show & especially this episode. Self proclaimed coffee snob here. Rachel, you should buy Winston a coffee roaster for home roasting. He'd be all about it!! Brazil's Sweet Blue coffee beans are my favorite. We buy $300 of green coffee beans & they last almost a year. Talk about saving on coffee by making it at home & you can't beat the taste of fresh roasted.

[@bryaunajohnson5427]

1 cup a day, good grass fed cream, or coconut milk if you're actually allergic to dairy, and pure sugar/honey/coconut sugar ~ more supportive to your body nutritionally than just black! $2000 a year for coffee is insane 😵 I got a Nespresso machine for Christmas and I love it so much more than keureg!! And now I'm not spending $6 a day on espresso 😅

[@clamar111]

Loved this episode, George was on a roll on this one 😂😂 I’m George when it comes to coffee and my husband is Rachel 😂

[@Karen_HollowaySings]

I literally love Rachel!! And George!! 😂😂😂

[@Buildingimagination4]

George and Rachel are so great. Such an easy listen.

[@mrsgrv1739]

I am loving this episode! My husband doesn’t drink coffee, actually can’t stand it. *somehow he graduated pharmacy school without a drop! But, how many coffee machines do I have? 2! I have an espresso machine, and a ninja coffee bar. I save so much money making my lattes at home. I love coffee! Couldn’t live without it!

[@mgmoore08]

George’s coffee setup sounds fantastic!! Former barista here who is a self proclaimed coffee snob. Love a good pour over and Nespresso machine! 💕

[@lizrozon6308]

They have such great friendship chemistry!

[@123MamaT]

This is my FAVORITE podcast! I’m learning so much and y’all are extremely entertaining! It’s a great length of time and the content is always engaging. Y’all’s banter back and forth, along with your production team laughing in the background is the best! Also, I’m a huge “expresso” fan and am wondering why George has multiple French presses? 🤭

[@kishabeard683]

when Rachel says “Hi” for the 4th time trying to get George to play the Starbucks game… I laughed so hard.. 😆Live these two together!

[@eandrgoodwin]

I used to be a straight black coffee drinker, cuz I really just like the flavor of good coffee, but I read recent news on how a splash of milk greatly increases the health benefits by making more of the nutritional goodness of coffee available to your system.

[@brettwaddingham3296]

Winston is the true coffee lover in this episode!

[@judyjohnson9610]

Chiming in on the "I want to go to George's house and see all his coffee stuff" I totally agree with them that good coffee doesn't need to be doctored. I will occasionally put a bit of sugar in some of the flavoured ones as it brings out the flavour. The way I see it is that you might as well spend extra on good coffee and equipment at home than Starbucks any day. Even when I was still working and driving, stopping at the local coffee shop seemed like too much work to me. Great show today, thanks

[@SummitMan165]

WoW! First time viewer of this show on KZbin but almost 2 years listener of The Ramsey Show podcast. I like Smart money happy hour and seeing George and Rachel having fun AND talking coffee/caffeine/budget made my day! I just admit I was team EXPRESSO until today!!🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🫣🫣 but now I stand corrected ! 😂😂Would you guys accept a French speaking Canadian from Quebec on team Espresso Team ? 🙏🙏 Very fun show !

[@RacheltheSAHM]

Make my own cold brew in a french press. Drink it with whole Fairlife milk. I prefer it over getting coffee out now, but if the boss is buying, I get a cold brew with cold foam. Done and saving monies.

[@abluelark]

I work from home, and spend about $6.50/M-F on coffee. Why? I am more productive when I work from a coffee shop and am around people. It gets me out of bed, and I am around others who are also working. I received two promotions (~18%) this year alone, so I see the ~$120/month I spend on coffee to be a small expense to keep me set up for success. It's not the drink itself, it's the environment and routines that I am paying for.

[@caitlinhunsuck9099]

You're paying rent. I don't get people who get the coffee and leave--- every single day

[@abluelark]

@@caitlinhunsuck9099Yes, basically it's "Communal Office Space".

[@b.c.2836]

Lol, "Find yourself a Winston"😂

[@Matt_in_TEXAS]

Another great SMHH! Y'all are cracking me up, thanks for doing these topics and keep up the AWESOME work!

[@elenalynnarroyo]

FAVE episode!!! 😂😂😂 I’m going to memorize George’s Starbucks order for my next free drink! (I also have been Gold Status for years…)

[@veerebel7112]

This has to be my favorite segment! George is HILARIOUS! Favorite line: "That's honest, and that's the most I can expect from you today, because I can't get class." LMAO!

[@TheThreatenedSwan]

That's just dilute yerba mate because normally you use at least several tablespoons, and it always has more caffeine than a similar amount of coffee

[@DTH88]

I've never wanted to spend tons of money on coffee and coffee machines more than i do now. Thanks a lot guys (George)

[@debbieanderson9557]

I 100% agree with everything George says in this episode!!!

[@MatthewFling]

I bought reasonably priced espresso machine and soda stream and they’ve paid themselves off over a year ago.

[@sumerianbotfarm]

This is the way. I bought an espresso machine two years ago, and not only has it paid for itself but the drinks I make at home taste better and are way more consistent. No more watery espresso drinks.

[@toyajohnson769]

I feel you George. I have a friend that says quinoa wrong, she says "quinwan". Then my husband and father in law say "irregardless" instead of "regardless". Drives me nutsss! 😩🙄lol

[@freezii625]

I work in the paint industry and go to Sherwin Williams stores often and the free Keurig coffee in the morning hits so good. 😅 They even give selection of coffee and creamers. The customer service is unreal

[@Mamamischa]

No keurig for me either!! I’m a French press girl. And if I go to a coffee shop, NITRO COLD BREW all the way!!

[@CalebAstle]

This is such a great show, what a fun crew

[@pamp212]

Hilarious episode! I am Keurig just because my husband likes coffee. I can’t even finish a whole cup in the morning as I feel it just serves a function… Or is just a habit…not really sure. Not even that big of a fan of the taste of coffee actually. That said, I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this episode!

[@heidinoggle]

"There is so much condescension and pretention in this episode...." LOL! When asked if I drink coffee, I used to say, "I have to say no, because I order decaf lattes with alternate milk options, and I don't think that counts." Now, I make an iced Americano with soy milk everyday at home. Does that count as a coffee drinker? :D Thanks for the hilarious episode!!!

[@Steph-ok5hd]

I’m definitely in the pour over phase. I now have a burr grinder, a Chemex, and a scale !

[@laurentenkely5454]

Love you guys so much! 😂 My husband has an Aero Press and is a coffee snob. I don't drink coffee but I always correct people when they say "expresso" instead of "espresso"! Drives me nuts 😂

[@silverdreamz2230]

"A puppies tale stops wagging"!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jackiedipiazza6370]

EXPRESSO!!! The roast of Rachel episode was hilarious. Thanks for a great episode!.

[@lyndahammel9502]

I like my home brewed coffee the best. Occasionally a restaurant will have great coffee. I decided to cut back on coffee the easy way. I started blending caffeine free coffee with regular coffee and increased the decaf % until it was 100% decaf. Now I drink it occasionally. I love coffee with sugar, honey and lots of half and half creamer.

[@katiethatcher1892]

I’m with George! Love the blonde espresso and the one pump of classic!

[@daniamani2799]

We have a Breville espresso machine and we buy beans from our local coffee shop and it’s still cheaper than going to Starbucks everyday! I think it is totally worth it to invest and save up for a nicer home setup. ❤

[@cupofjoe2562]

The only coffee I drink is the free coffee I get at work 😂

[@colleenhaas1641]

Loved this episode! You both make me laugh every week and I certainly get looks from drivers passing by as I listen to your show on the podcast while I am in my car. Keep it up!

[@stevenporter863]

8:00 George, I am with you on the whole overtipping culture; but you have to add a tip after that very long, individualized and personalized order.😂😂😂

[@mitchell-paris]

Notable George quotes: "I'm not trying to watch sports by accident." -12:37. "Is any of this interesting to you?... We're gonna move on." -23:59 "I can't think of a day when I didn't do that." - 30:12 "A part of me dies inside... An angel loses its wings... A puppy's tail stops wagging... Every time you say expresso" - 32:46 "If you're a true American you will say espresso in the review, that's how I feel, and we would thank you a latte." - 33:39

[@alleriodrone]

I remember having 4 32-oz cups of coffee in one day before because of college midterms... That is when I quit coffee for 3 months because I realized I was way too dependent on it. I do enjoy a good cup of coffee once in a while now but will usually have one cup of coffee every couple of months. Working on getting rid of iced tea again since I drink a McDonald's 32-oz almost daily of that.

[@Jeff29E6]

I don't drink coffee, and I've always wondered a lot about when I've gone to doctor offices, CA, TX, ID, FL (just a few), the questionaire I get has only a few questions and it is always, 1. Do you smoke or chew tobacco? 2. Do you consume alcohol on a weekly basis? 3. Do you drink coffee? 4. Do you drink black tea? I do drink energy drinks, which I need to cut back on, but I've also wondered that a lot where Doctor offices for Physicals or just visits of other concerns that I've gone to have always had those questions. I understand everyone is very different, but I've always been told it is better to not drink it for your health vs. drinking it.

[@sophiastudebaker6490]

It is always so interesting to see people talk about coffee! People get so addicted haha I am glad I can’t drink it! Haha

[@mikebridges20]

I can't stand to drink coffee, and I watched and enjoyed every minute of this episode! Laughed so hard I had tears in my eyes. So, George, is Expresso a word? 😆

[@marklemon8239]

I subscribed because this is the second time I've watched and laughed out loud. I dislike coffee and Expresso!! but love you 2 together!!!!

[@britneeg]

5:10 Gold Status since 2014 baby!!!

[@Tara_thatonegirl]

Yes it is. I recently cut it off and set one specific day a week to go buy a nice coffee. As a former barista, the struggle is real. Especially living in a region who prices great coffee (PNW).

[@janelleg597]

Ooof that's rough

[@genxx2724]

In time you won’t even care about going once a week.

[@Newbster312]

I’m with George on the flavor of black coffee ranges greatly! You can have bad coffee for sure

[@ajaysaraf1062]

It is impossible to go through med school and residency without caffeine, I am almost certain 😂

[@tdgdbs1]

Then I shouldn't have to educate you about the added sugar, fat, corn syrup...

[@ajaysaraf1062]

@@tdgdbs1 another win for black coffee

[@tduck828]

@PDB Long true but you have no idea how they drink it! Starbucks to me isn't even coffee with all the junk they mix in..

[@Hello-zf5lq]

Actually, they recommend not drinking coffee during med school because it drains your energy later on

[@billbob4856]

If you stop drinking it, deal with the headaches,etc. It does quickly get to the point where you don’t need it. The problem comes when you get a night or two of garbage sleep then it creeps back in… Also for those who need to here it: Porsche is pronounced Por-sha, not Porsh.

[@melitajarreau2800]

Omg!!!! I have an aeropress (thanks Alton brown) and a chemex as well!!!

[@Bulletpronemonk]

Once a year I buy 45lbs of single-origin green coffee from Guatemala for $290 and roast it myself, as needed, with a used Gene Cafe roaster I got for $300. Like-new Breville Touch for $600 from E-bay. With 6-8oz of milk and 2 oz heavy cream, I make myself a 14oz latté with a double shot espresso, for about $0.50. Blows Starbucks and Caribou out of the water for taste too. My wife and I also bring each other lattes in the morning! So blessed!

[@annpalos1169]

EXXXXXXXXXPRESSO 😂 GREAT EPISODE GUYS!!!

[@StinaPsych]

“Why would a robber ask for a tip?!” 😂😂

[@kws5354]

I rarely get coffee at starbucks because what I have at home is a lot better. The last three times I went to starbucks all I wanted was a plain cup of coffee. It was old and it was lukewarm at best and it was overpriced. At home I fresh grind the kirkland french roast coffee beans ( Which come from Starbucks). It is much better and a lot less expensive.

[@RaisingFlechas]

One of the best purchases my husband (non coffee lover) and I made was on a super-automatic espresso machine with my last paycheck (before becoming a SAHM). I have learned to make amazing drinks, got all the milk choices available and get the organic coffee beans from Costco or Aldi (organic is fresher, better roast, less oily beans) all for around $1 a serving. I have now officially ruined my husband’s coffee break at the office because they have a keurig machine 🤣🤣 Great episode! Love this show!

[@janelleg597]

What kind of machine did you get? There are so many it's overwhelming

[@StoneyInSeattle]

This is what he says in the full episode! “Grande almond honey latte with half the pumps, blonde espresso ristretto four shots with oat milk and sugar crumbles on top” 😮😂

[@Shoppinghappens]

33:35 espresso ☕️

[@mollyh6347]

dying - 😂- the iPad tip request drive me crazy! We went to a semi pro soccer game got an over priced margarita then they flip iPad around - I paid then realized the $$$. They selected the tip % before turning the iPad to me. So I selected to pay - I was so mad. The robbers robbed me! Lesson learned - look at iPad

[@dbolch]

omg george you are hilarious! and yes i understood every word about all of your coffee making gadgets as we have all of them too..and we use beans!