starbucks espresso (lattes, mochas, and blended drinks) is mediocre at best. its a wonder how they get any flavor at all pulling an espresso shot in 15 seconds (or less depending on what location and what equipment they use), but go figure when they have that many orders per hour. If you want flavorful espresso, go to a local coffee shop that doesn't use a super-auto machine, that actually times the shot for 23-25 seconds.
but, i like starbucks' french pressed coffee.
nonetheless, this is a hot deal, especially if you live in new york city; there's a starbucks every other block, you could walk all day and see how many cups you could get for free (and pee).