Comments on: On Starbucks’ New Coffee

By: Emily

Emily — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:25:10 +0000

That’s asinine, Fayzie and Coon. Way to spread unfounded rumors. This one has been circling around the Internet for a year or more. Starbucks has never claimed to be against the war, and they have certainly never stated that they did not “support the troops.”

Did you stop to consider that any charitable donation Starbucks makes must be approved through a lengthy chain of command? Starbucks is not franchised, yet many individual Starbucks employees donate their “markout” (that’s a pound of coffee or a box of tea) every week.

In short, if you don’t like their coffee, don’t go. I don’t really like it, myself. But don’t boycott Starbucks because you think they are “unpatriotic” or any such tripe. At least do your research.

Thanks for the laugh, though. Nothing funnier than unfounded righteous indignation.

How’s that boycott working out for you, by the way? Starbucks must be suffering.

By: Fayzie

Fayzie — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:14:00 +0000

I wouldn’t buy, taste, or anything that has to do with starbucks. They do not support our troops and therefore I will not support them.

By: cybele

cybele — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:36:07 +0000

I’m not keen on Starbucks. I think I go there about once a month and always get a regular cup of drip, so I am curious about the new blend.

Last Thursday I thought I’d give it a try, but as I parked my car, I noticed how long the line was, I glanced over at the Winchell’s Donuts place that shares the lot that was nearly empty and went there instead. (Not bad, but definitely worth the $1.19 I paid for a medium.)

By: Coon

Coon — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:33:14 +0000

Last I heard from our troops oversees was that some had requested Starbucks to send some goody-bags. Starbucks stated they did not support the war, therefor they do not support the troops, therefor no goody-bags.
I do not support the war,but I do support the troops. It ain’t there war, it’s there duty. I will not support Starbucks until they go public and say they support our troops. Thank you

By: Tpasouthernbelle

Tpasouthernbelle — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:16:40 +0000

I filled out the survey last week for Starbucks and still haven’t gotten a response. The last 4 cups of coffee, latte’s have been bad. Either luke warm, too strong, too week, just not a good cup of joe. I started going back to Duncan Doughnuts. Much better cup of coffee, but there isn’t one close to me in downtown Tampa. I will not intentionally go to Starbucks again. I am so tired of the inconsistant cup of coffee!!!!!!!!!!

By: Audrey R

Audrey R — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:50:52 +0000

I’ve tried Starbucks exactly twice. The first time I hated it so much, I decided a couple of years later I just had to go back and retry it. Hey, I figured I was having a bad taste day the first time or something to that effect. Well, after going for round 2, I decided that my first impression is always the correct one and will never attempt Starbucks again. What is all the hoopla about?? It is the most vilest tasting coffee I’ve ever tried. Talk about bitter! If I had this coffee in a diner, I’d send it back. Now we have to pay big bucks…which by the way, would be a better name than star bucks…get it?? But I digress…now we have to pay big bucks for vile, bitter, yucky coffee too? No way Jose…I’ll stick to my Folgers Crystals, I’ll be paying waaaaay less and enjoying it too!

By: Flo Saforo

Flo Saforo — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:40:54 +0000

I got a free coupon at work, which is the only way I would drink their coffee. From day one, their overly strong coffee has made my stomach sick, I’d have to get 50/50, half water and half coffee just to drink it and only as a last result of having to work two jobs and location.

I’m glad I had the coupon, their new coffee is just a slight weaker version of their regular gasoline tasting brew. I do like their pastries though.

Flo

By: Phyllis V

Phyllis V — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:05:45 +0000

Honestly i can’t afford starbucks either, and if you are ever in central FL, go to a Racetrack gas station. Get their America blend, they also sell it on the shelf. You will be amazed, and it is strong! Oh yeah!

By: Anna

Anna — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:14:16 +0000

Hey Hillary, I don’t drink Starbucks coffee. I really can’t afford it.Actually,I don’t buy a cup of coffee anywhere anymore.The price is just too much.On the other hand, my friend drives to Starbucks every morning.She really doesn’t like the new coffee.Good info.Thanks Anna