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Howard

Lifer
Oct 14, 1999
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Originally posted by: BoomerD
I don't care for Starpuke's coffee much. Too bitter and acidic for my taste.
Makes about as much sense as centrifugal force...
 

DurocShark

Lifer
Apr 18, 2001
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I chose all of the above. Really the prices don't bother me, but I couldn't say "All but.."

My biggest beef with them is they roast all beans the same. It's retarded.

So if I go to SB with someone, I'll get a "Venti White Mocha". IE: Fru Fru drink. Cuz their coffee is gross.

Diedrich's FTW!
 

DaveSimmons

Elite Member
Aug 12, 2001
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Originally posted by: xaeniac
Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
I've been drinking Starbucks Caffe Verona blend for about 15 years now, from when it was called Verona 80/20. I buy the beans and grind them myself just before brewing.

I enjoy it so much I decided to live in the Verona Apartments.

(True story, but only because they changed the name from Park Ridge after I moved in.)
I hope this is not true; If so I feel sorry for you dood
No need to feel such sorrow, I bear the pain of the changed apartment complex name with noble and understated stoicism.
 

iversonyin

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Aug 12, 2004
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Starbuck does provide health benefit for its employees- unlike Walmart- this just might be a reason someone would go in Starbuck to support the company's motto.- not my reason tho.

I buy starbuck because they are everywhere in the city. There's one in every corner. I'm in the city 12-13 hrs a day. I'm not making the trip home to grind and brew coffee at a fraction of a cost!

There is really limited amount of places where you can get coffee in the city at 8-9pm at night.
 

vi edit

Elite Member
Super Moderator
Oct 28, 1999
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I hate the retail stores, but prefer their whole bean packaged products that I can grind on my own.

I'm not sure what they do to it at their stores, but it is aweful. It's bitter and undrinkable. I don't know if they burn the ever living crap out of it or what...but it is just atrocious.

When I buy the beans at a grocery store and grind it up on my own in the morning and brew it myself, it's smooth as can be. I stick with the Cafe Verona or the Italian roast.

When I buy whole beans, it's not really that much more than any other "top tier" coffee product.

 

AmigaMan

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Oct 12, 1999
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I like starbucks for their regular coffee's and the occasional hot chocolate...err I mean cafe mocha. Too expensive for an everyday thing though.

Speaking of coffee though, anyone have a recommendation for a french press coffee maker? I've heard it makes great coffee and is also cheap.
 

Descartes

Lifer
Oct 10, 1999
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Originally posted by: AmigaMan
I like starbucks for their regular coffee's and the occasional hot chocolate...err I mean cafe mocha. Too expensive for an everyday thing though.

Speaking of coffee though, anyone have a recommendation for a french press coffee maker? I've heard it makes great coffee and is also cheap.

Bodum is likely your best bet. The Chambord comes in several sizes, from a few cups to a lot more than you should be drinking . You can pick up a Bodum at a lot of department stores, including Target.
 

Amused

Elite Member
Apr 14, 2001
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Originally posted by: iversonyin
Starbuck does provide health benefit for its employees- unlike Walmart-

Walmart has a healthcare plan available to the vast majority of it's employees.

At any rate, why do you care? If an employee wants healthcare. they can find an employer that offers it. No one is forced to work for any employer.
 

JBT

Lifer
Nov 28, 2001
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I use my home Keurig coffee maker and make my favorite Green Mtn Coffee.
 

KeithTalent

Elite Member | Administrator | No Lifer
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Nov 30, 2005
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I only like their espresso, their drip coffee makes me want to vomit. I could drink their espresso every single day though.
 

0roo0roo

No Lifer
Sep 21, 2002
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1.65? medium isn't really overpriced. you get a better sturdier cup and 1/2 1/2 instead of fake creamer like at 7/11
 

eplebnista

Lifer
Dec 3, 2001
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Starbucks is teh evil & Their drinks are way overpriced, I can get better quality for lower prices elsewhere :thumbsup:
 

SVT Cobra

Lifer
Mar 29, 2005
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Originally posted by: Buck_Naked
Originally posted by: F22 Raptor
I loathe Starbucks as much as I loathe PF Changs, and I loathe PF Changs as much as I loathe Will Ferrel.

How much do you loathe Will Ferrel?

I loathe Will Ferrel more than I loathe a rainy day on vacation at the beach.
 

Apex

Diamond Member
Oct 11, 1999
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www.gotapex.com
Originally posted by: F22 Raptor
Originally posted by: Buck_Naked
Originally posted by: F22 Raptor
I loathe Starbucks as much as I loathe PF Changs, and I loathe PF Changs as much as I loathe Will Ferrel.

How much do you loathe Will Ferrel?

I loathe Will Ferrel more than I loathe a rainy day on vacation at the beach.

How about Will Ferrell? Loathe him as well?
 

WildHorse

Diamond Member
Jun 29, 2003
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Object to the plastic squeeze pouch honey.

To wash sticky fingers you have to wait in line for the hobos to exit the bathroom, can be a l o n g wait.

Gotta have honey, but give me a honey bear puleeze.

No distinguishable tast difference between Starbazillionbucks & Peet's.

Life Indomitable
 

SVT Cobra

Lifer
Mar 29, 2005
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Originally posted by: Apex
Originally posted by: F22 Raptor
Originally posted by: Buck_Naked
Originally posted by: F22 Raptor
I loathe Starbucks as much as I loathe PF Changs, and I loathe PF Changs as much as I loathe Will Ferrel.

How much do you loathe Will Ferrel?

I loathe Will Ferrel more than I loathe a rainy day on vacation at the beach.

How about Will Ferrell? Loathe him as well?

Almost as much as I loathe speeling nasi's.
 

Chaotic42

Lifer
Jun 15, 2001
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I like their frozen-chocolate-something-amaccinino. It's pretty good. I don't care that much for their regular coffee. Might be the lack of chicory.
 

sandorski

No Lifer
Oct 10, 1999
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I don't mind Starbucks at all. Haven't been to one in years though, but I only have coffee first thing in the morning. Once a week or so I'll have one at a friends place in the middle of the day, but some of them hate Starbucks so that's not gonna happen.
 
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