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Title: starbucks
Post by: Deadpool on May 24, 2007, 03:19:18 PM
because I am naturally frugal, I won't drop five bucks for a coffee

anyone like their stuff?  around this area, there is a Dunkin Donuts every third street, but there are a few Starbucks in the better neighborhoods
Title: Re: starbucks
Post by: Laughing Sam's Dice on May 24, 2007, 03:47:45 PM
I bought a Starbucks Barista espresso maker, and have made delicious lattes every morning for the past year and a half. 
Title: Re: starbucks
Post by: pumpster on May 24, 2007, 05:30:15 PM
because I am naturally frugal, I won't drop five bucks for a coffee

anyone like their stuff?  around this area, there is a Dunkin Donuts every third street, but there are a few Starbucks in the better neighborhoods

You don't have to get suckered into their expensive drinks. Just get coffee; if you get the larger sizes or include the price of a a refill the price per cup's reasonable and i tastes better than  Dunkin.
Title: Re: starbucks
Post by: Camel Jockey on May 24, 2007, 06:22:06 PM
You don't have to get suckered into their expensive drinks. Just get coffee; if you get the larger sizes or include the price of a a refill the price per cup's reasonable and i tastes better than  Dunkin.

Dunkin is like water. Starbucks is nice and strong.. I just drink it black with a extra shot of espresso.  8)
Title: Re: starbucks
Post by: pumpster on May 24, 2007, 06:42:23 PM
Dunkin is like water. Starbucks is nice and strong.. I just drink it black with a extra shot of espresso.  8)

Lotsa hype about Dunkin; the regulars there mustn't know any better. Some of the other good chains have good coffee too, like Au Bon Pain.

For anyone shopping at Costcos, they sell 2 lb. bags of beans or ground for $6/lb. that if you look on the back in fine print is packaged by Starbucks, and is the same taste.

To make something similar with generic beans, use a smaller portion of stronger French roast beans with Columbian and you'll get more or less the Starbucks taste.
Title: Re: starbucks
Post by: Camel Jockey on May 24, 2007, 06:48:38 PM
I just like the caffine buzz that it gives me and the strong taste.

Makes me think that I really need to buy a coffee or espresso machine.

Once drank around 6 espresso shots and couldn't sleep.. Went to work despite it.  ;D
Title: Re: starbucks
Post by: Tre on May 25, 2007, 09:01:45 AM

I used to be a $4/cup guy, too, but then decided I was pouring too much money down the drain.  I'm generally not wasteful at all, so my Starbucks 'habit' was pretty surprising. 

That said, when I'm on the road, I'll generally give them my money because I do like the flavors.

In Canada, though, Blenz or Second Cup holds trump. 
Title: Re: starbucks
Post by: pumpster on May 25, 2007, 11:37:52 AM


In Canada, though, Blenz or Second Cup holds trump. 

Canada and other countries with a longer established tradition of coffee/tea chain stores, is holding up well against the Starbucks onslaught. They're doing fine and expanding along with Starbucks, even though Starbucks is doing well.
Title: Re: starbucks
Post by: big L dawg on May 29, 2007, 06:34:11 AM
I like Caribou coffee myself
Title: Re: starbucks
Post by: TrapsMcLats on May 29, 2007, 11:41:58 PM
Peets is where its at.  starbux tastes burnt and i just drink black coffee, no sugar.  Peets has pretty damn good coffee.
Title: Re: starbucks
Post by: pumpster on May 30, 2007, 11:13:22 AM
Peets is where its at.  starbux tastes burnt and i just drink black coffee, no sugar.  Peets has pretty damn good coffee.

I went to the original Peet's, still on the Berkley campus. It was good but i wouldn't say better than 'bucks, even though i wanted it to be considering 'bucks came from Peets.
Title: Re: starbucks
Post by: Samourai Pizzacat on May 30, 2007, 04:21:21 PM
Damn, just grind some quality beans in a basic but quality espresso machine and make yourself a quality cup of coffee without fruity flavours and machiato bullshit.
Title: Re: starbucks
Post by: Tinsley on May 31, 2007, 10:15:14 AM
Second Cup in Canada has the quality of Starbucks, with laid back attitude and no ultra prissy coffee girls or whatever they're called.

Although since I date a Tim Hoe, can't really say much :D

G
Title: Re: starbucks
Post by: freespirit on May 31, 2007, 11:39:45 AM
Damn, just grind some quality beans in a basic but quality espresso machine and make yourself a quality cup of coffee without fruity flavours and machiato bullshit.

There's one at Schiphol nowadays. A starbucks that is.

If I pay them a visit I will take a look at the menu, and order an espresso. 
Title: Re: starbucks
Post by: pumpster on May 31, 2007, 01:16:08 PM
Second Cup in Canada has the quality of Starbucks, with laid back attitude and no ultra prissy coffee girls or whatever they're called.



Doesn't have the same taste; personally i'd say it's fine but not outstanding.
Title: Re: starbucks
Post by: jwb on June 04, 2007, 01:35:16 PM
It's funny I've never had a cup of coffee in my entire life... no idea why.

Beer is another story...
Title: Re: starbucks
Post by: Tre on June 06, 2007, 11:04:50 AM
I like Caribou coffee myself

Are you from down South?

I loved Caribou back in Chapel Hill. 
Title: Re: starbucks
Post by: big L dawg on June 06, 2007, 11:29:56 AM
no but I lived near chapel hill(rockhill SC,charlette NC,)they have recently got Caribou at ohio were I currently live.