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xoxoxoBruce

08-03-2008 06:54 AM

August 3, 2008: Instant Record

Make that instant coffee record.

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A new Guinness World Record has been set for the largest coffee cup by Vinacafe Bien Hoa, the biggest coffee producer in Vietnam, with the aim of the record to promote Vietnamese coffee worldwide.

The stainless steel structure was constructed by more than 100 people and is 5.02 feet tall, with a diameter of 7.644 feet.

Weighing in at 2,639 lbs, the cup contained 952 gallons of coffee, made with 1,766 lbs of instant coffee powder, and 1,057 gallons of boiled water.

I don't know how they got 952 gallons of coffee from 1,057 gallons of water... unless 105 gallons is the Central Committee's cut. :confused:

http://cellar.org/2008/instantcoffee.jpg

Why go to all that trouble and expense just to end up with a cup of instant? :confused:
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Griff

08-03-2008 08:12 AM

So they're the ones putting Starbucks out of business?

DanaC

08-03-2008 08:15 AM

Only in Giantland.

birdclaw

08-03-2008 08:53 AM

I wish they would have put something in the picture for a point of reference on the size. Other than wilting flowers.

Skylight

08-03-2008 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Griff (Post 473399)

So they're the ones putting Starbucks out of business?

61 stores across Australia closed up last week.. I was wondering why that happened..

Elspode

08-03-2008 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce (Post 473373)

I don't know how they got 952 gallons of coffee from 1,057 gallons of water... unless 105 gallons is the Central Committee's cut. :confused:

Just a small amount of spillage from the enormous kettle they poured it out of, I'll bet.

spudcon

08-03-2008 12:12 PM

Starbucks is going out of business because the kerosene they use to make their coffee is too expensive.

Sheldonrs

08-03-2008 01:56 PM

Do they offer free refills?

JuancoRocks

08-03-2008 09:56 PM

Vinacafe Bien Hoa.....

The Vietnamese actually grow and make a good cup of coffee.......One that will keep you up all night cleaning....Kind of like mild speed coffee....

Just say no to instant.....

TheMercenary

08-04-2008 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JuancoRocks (Post 473573)

The Vietnamese actually grow and make a good cup of coffee.......One that will keep you up all night cleaning....Kind of like mild speed coffee....

Just say no to instant.....

Cool. I love good coffee and refuse to drink cheap ass-taste coffee anymore. I would love to get some of that.

Coign

08-04-2008 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce (Post 473373)

I don't know how they got 952 gallons of coffee from 1,057 gallons of water... unless 105 gallons is the Central Committee's cut. :confused:

Actually I would guess it would be a combination of some spillage but mostly just loss of water due to it boiling off. It must take a while to boil 1,057 gallons and I would guess a lot of that was lost to water vapor.

TheMercenary

08-04-2008 11:28 AM

I want to know how long it took them to drink it.

Flint

08-04-2008 11:36 AM

I got an iced coffee at McDonalds. It was really good.

skysidhe

08-04-2008 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by spudcon (Post 473473)

Starbucks is going out of business because the kerosene they use to make their coffee is too expensive.

hehe I thought it was only me! Like there was something wrong with my taste buds.

There is this tiny mall and next to the Starbucks is Great Harvest Bread company. They give out fresh baked bread slices and for a buck fifty you get the best cup of coffee. It's Peet's and it is way more superior to Starbucks. I feel so pleased with my self as I pass those $5 Starbuck drinkers.

Gravdigr

08-04-2008 08:50 PM

I tried to get into the habit of drinking coffee. I mean I really tried to become a 'coffee drinker'. Store-bought, restaurants, home brewed, instant, the whole schmeer. It still tastes like pissy-battery acid to me.:p

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