August 3, 2008: Instant Record

xoxoxoBruce · 08-03-2008, 06:54 AM

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.

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

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Griff · 08-03-2008, 08:12 AM

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

Skylight · 08-03-2008, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Griff

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

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

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.

Elspode · 08-03-2008, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

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.

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

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

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.

skysidhe · 08-04-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by spudcon

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

Coign · 08-04-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

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.

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.

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