You can never have too much coffee…
Starbucks is giving its iPhone-toting patrons a new option for visiting their stores…they can use an app to order and pay for their drink before they’ve even arrived at the store. When they show up, it’s ready (or close to ready)…no more standing in what can be a very long line at times. This is […]
File this one under ‘more than I ever wanted to know about Starbucks.’ They may be widely credited with popularizing the gourmet coffee industry, but I still believe their product is just ‘good’ and better coffee can be found at specialty, mom and pop shops. Of course, despite their 16,000+ locations and more than 137,000 […]
Well I’m sure by now you’ve seen Starbucks advertising their new blonde roast coffee. They’ve been pushing this hard, samples in the stores, etc. So how is it? If you’re a regular Starbucks drinker, you’ll certainly find it different. If you’re one of those people who jokingly refer to Starbucks as “Starburnt” in reference to […]
After a slow rollout earlier this year of their new instant coffee, Starbucks has made a big push lately to really get this product out. Most stores are offering a free taste test, Via versus brewed, for which you’ll receive a free cup of brewed coffee for participating. I’ve tried the Via myself, and while […]
While I truly expect Starbucks’ instant coffee to be worse than fresh brewed, I admit I’m willing to give it a try, especially when they’re giving away free samples! You can get your own sample here.
I just learned today about a ‘secret’, off-menu drink you can order at Starbucks – a short cappuccino. This is an 8oz cappucino compared with the smallest advertised size, the tall (at 12oz). It has the same amount of espresso as the 12oz, but is closer to being the ‘proper’ ratio of coffee to milk […]