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LTRsubNW -> Coffee... (10/6/2006 7:42:10 PM)

This will probably only intrigue those who follow business...but...as some know, Howard Schultz is the Pres. of Starbucks.

He's ridden (sp?/grammar correction required) an astounding tsunami of success.  (For those that don't know...he bought a singularly non interesting coffee house (among other things coffee related) in the VERY early 80's..he took some incredible risk, rode more than several years of fallow...and over the next 5 years, he's looking at (realistically) building his empire to 40,000 units, while others that follow have opened as many as 50. 

I can't take anything away from the guy...he's done some astounding things...but I have a question (and be aware...every dollar you spend on cofee, 80 cents comes back to Seattle, my town)?

Why do any of you spend 4 bucks for a cup of coffee?




lauren0221 -> RE: Coffee... (10/6/2006 8:07:45 PM)

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Why do any of you spend 4 bucks for a cup of coffee?


I only do as an occasional treat, or when I am too disorganized to wrangle making coffee at home.



KenDckey -> RE: Coffee... (10/6/2006 8:14:38 PM)

I have bought there 3 times.   Always to bribe the accounts clerk into speeding up something that I wanted to get done quickly   LOL   I did try their coffee once (my son bought that one).   I make a much better cup at home and for much less.



DiurnalVampire -> RE: Coffee... (10/6/2006 8:22:01 PM)

I dont.  If I have coffee there, it is a Venti Iced Coffee, and thats 2.75.  The only froofroo drinks I get there are the result of bribary. In my workplace, someone bearing Starbucks (or twinkies) wants something.

DV



JerseyKrissi72 -> RE: Coffee... (10/6/2006 8:36:27 PM)

I don't go to Starbucks alot; maybe once a week....why make an entire pot of coffee when i only want one?



ScooterTrash -> RE: Coffee... (10/6/2006 9:19:08 PM)

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ORIGINAL: LTRsubNW

Why do any of you spend 4 bucks for a cup of coffee?
We don't, we buy the Starbucks beans and grind them at home....much more economical. I like the espresso roast myself.



felineone -> RE: Coffee... (10/6/2006 9:36:03 PM)

I love Starbucks.. and as a corporation they go the extra mile to things right.. environmentally, charitable giving, etc. Quality products sold in the stores as well.
What could be better that a Starbucks in a Barnes and Noble? *
Great coffee, lots and lots of books.. yum!
And, I do buy the beans and make mine at home mostly.. no drive through coffee here.. plenty of drive through daiquiri stands.. but no Starbucks within 20 min..:(


* (Village Books,  in Bellingham, perhaps;)



spanklette -> RE: Coffee... (10/6/2006 9:36:15 PM)

I pay four bucks fairly regularly, although not just to Starbucks. I pay for the coffee, with required caramel in it. Then I sit in a comfy chair and organize all of my collective stuff. (Payroll, A/R, A/P, Sales, labor reports...and for those in the industry RevPar, ADR, LOS).
 
It's a way to work away from work without working at home. Plus, I can't remember the last person that admitted it...but I like the coffee.[:D]



popeye1250 -> RE: Coffee... (10/6/2006 10:04:59 PM)

I don't, I eithe make coffee at home or I go to Dunkin Donuts.
They have the best coffee going.



LeMis -> RE: Coffee... (10/6/2006 10:12:06 PM)

I have had coffee at Starbucks maybe twice, only once did I pay.  I wasn't all that impressed, although I do love the aroma of coffee and ocassionally a good cup of hot coffee. 

Now I am going through a major phase of iced coffee, I used to get my "fix" via the neighborhood Dunkin Donuts.  I think they (DD) have the best coffee. 

I now make my own (iced coffee) at home, yummmmmmmmmmmmm!!!   [8D]



subfever -> RE: Coffee... (10/6/2006 10:12:12 PM)

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ORIGINAL: LTRsubNW

Why do any of you spend 4 bucks for a cup of coffee?


Count me out. I buy whole bean organic decaf coffee at Trader Joe's and make my own coffee at home or my office with filtered water. No sugar or cream.

I don't buy franchise-made coffee more than 5-6 times a year... if that.  



MochaMistress -> RE: Coffee... (10/6/2006 10:29:09 PM)

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ORIGINAL: LTRsubNW

Why do any of you spend 4 bucks for a cup of coffee?




Probably the same reason people spend 5 bucks a pack for cigarettes.



SirKenin -> RE: Coffee... (10/6/2006 11:28:45 PM)

They have one here, but I do not give them any money, because I do not go.  I go to Tim Hortons and spend $1.50 on a nice black coffee.



diamonddreamlove -> RE: Coffee... (10/6/2006 11:42:50 PM)

Not coffee Venti Double Chocolate Chip Frapaccino is the only way i spend my money.  It is expensive but it is or was a treat for myself.  I also like that their employees are expected to work volunteer hours and that our local store supports a non for profit charity i have volunteered for.   They provide pastries and coffee for our meetings and for other times.  They have been quite generous.



ownedgirlie -> RE: Coffee... (10/7/2006 1:02:03 AM)

I prefer Peets.  I buy their beans and grind them at home.  On the occasion I want a latte, I go to Peets.  They put Starbucks to shame, in my opinion.  Talk about smooth and rich...yum. [:)]



evyy -> RE: Coffee... (10/7/2006 1:34:15 AM)

i don't drink coffee, i spend a seemingly ridiculous amount on loose leaf Japanese green tea and drink an inordinate amount of it



pahunkboy -> RE: Coffee... (10/7/2006 2:48:22 AM)

the typical american coffee is of poor quality.

some countries marvel over a soothing cup of tea. teh usa started off on tea- but then went the way of coffee. we have been conditioned to accept medicre beans.

so when a decent brew happens- we shell out teh bucks.

being that i have several cubic feet of obsolete teck gadgets, i cant say a latte is a total waste.

i do get a chuckle over soda pop consumers tho. spending $$ on their beverage- which in some cases will remove rust from chrome.  i drink 1 gallon of water a day.  cost $0.30.

suppose you have $10 a week for fun money. to spend any way you choose. a latte could be good, but there are other joys that can be good as well.

the thing that irked me- is the cook at a coffee house had no clue how to offer a low calorie latte,. so i experiment on my own at home. with so many fat people=- i find it incredulous that i am the only requester of low cal brew....



cuddleheart50 -> RE: Coffee... (10/7/2006 3:08:44 AM)

There is no Starbucks around here, and I would never pay 4 bucks for a cup of coffee.



LadyMarmalade1 -> RE: Coffee... (10/7/2006 3:53:25 AM)

I live in Turkey and there are Starbucks everywhere (they are literally building one as we speak on my corner).  I dont go very often, but alot of the people I work with think of it as a status thing.  They go there to be seen.

Not my idea of the best way to spend money but it works for them. 



Aileen68 -> RE: Coffee... (10/7/2006 4:31:26 AM)

I hate Starbucks.  It always tastes too strong and bitter to me.
I'm a Dunkin Donuts groupie.  I drive out of my way for a Dunkin.
I buy their ground coffee to make at home, too.
Large French Vanilla, light and sweet.  Mmmmmm



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