Why all the hate against Starbucks? - Page 4

Carmelu2fan · 06-29-2005, 10:13 AM

I have had a mocha latte before..it is ok

My local coffe shop is much better though

Eliv8 · 06-29-2005, 02:15 PM

elevation2u · 06-29-2005, 02:16 PM

elevation2u · 06-29-2005, 02:17 PM

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GibsonGirl · 06-29-2005, 02:17 PM

Starbucks tastes like a pile of crap. Tim Horton's all the way!

elevation2u · 06-29-2005, 02:22 PM

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verte76 · 06-29-2005, 02:42 PM

Geez, I don't hate Starbucks. But I'd rather get a Planet Smoothie while I'm in the neighborhood. Actually I find Starbuck's coffee rather tasty.

MissVelvetDress_75 · 06-29-2005, 03:55 PM

I like the hot chocolate at Starbucks and the cakes and muffins they serve. I am not a coffee drinker so I never buy coffee or the fancy stuff from them.

I like Caribou too.

and yes RedrocksU2, why are you shopping at MAC?

u2bonogirl · 06-29-2005, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by meegannie
Starbucks makes the worst chai lattes known to mankind.

I hate our chai lattes

But the tea we sell there is soooo good.
I have to hand it to us on the cappuccinos
If made right theyre delish
But usually you get somebody who isnt paying attention and makes it crappy so whatever

u2bonogirl · 06-29-2005, 04:01 PM

whats MAC?

Well I know who mac is

: lick:

FlyYourKite · 06-29-2005, 04:09 PM

I generally like Starbucks

but I definitely understand why some people don't. Mmm thinking of it now makes me salivate

u2bonogirl · 06-29-2005, 04:18 PM

Ive got to give props to the pumpkin lattes.
The nutmeg is yummy

dandy · 06-29-2005, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GibsonGirl
Starbucks tastes like a pile of crap. Tim Horton's all the way!

ah, we've had this debate before.

actually, i'm kind of over my starbucks obsession. too pricey, too strong.

but i do confess to enjoying a vanilla creme frappucino every now and then...

WildHoneyAlways · 06-29-2005, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by u2bonogirl
whats MAC?

Well I know who mac is : lick:

It's makeup! www.maccosmetics.com

I

it.

RedRocksU2 · 06-29-2005, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MissVelvetDress_75
I like the hot chocolate at Starbucks and the cakes and muffins they serve. I am not a coffee drinker so I never buy coffee or the fancy stuff from them.

I like Caribou too.

and yes RedrocksU2, why are you shopping at MAC?

.....my wife was buying it at Nordstrom's...

corianderstem · 06-29-2005, 05:55 PM

Hey, all. Another Starbucks partner (that's what we call employees in the land of The Coffee Giant) piping in.

I too am surprised more people aren't talking about Fair Trade or other, non-taste / hipness / ubiquity topics.

If you're interested, go here to learn about a lot of the good stuff Starbucks does:

http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/origins.asp

As far as "why doesn't Starbucks buy more Fair Trade coffee," they're also committed to keeping up the quality of the coffee they serve. If the coffee beans aren't up to par, they're not going to buy them just because it would go into the Fair Trade (or organic, for that matter) category. It's about protecting the brand.

Oh, and if any of you are wanting to write to the CEO about Fair Trade or whatnot, Orin Smith has retired, and you should address letters and whatnot to Jim Donald, the new CEO.

I know it sounds like I'm just spouting corporate bullshit, but this is the best job I've ever had (I work at HQ in the HR department), and while I don't love everything about the company, it does a lot I can feel good about, and I really love my coworkers (waves to U2BonoGirl).

I'm not just a corporate drone, I swear! And besides ... it's where I had my Bono encounter last fall.

anitram · 06-29-2005, 07:36 PM

I'm Canadian and I think Tim Horton's is watered down crap.

Starbucks is okay. Overpriced, but at the hospital, it's that or Tim Horton's, so I know my pick.

I actually prefer both Second Cup and Timothy's over it.

lmjhitman · 06-29-2005, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by anitram
I'm Canadian and I think Tim Horton's is watered down crap.

Starbucks is okay. Overpriced, but at the hospital, it's that or Tim Horton's, so I know my pick.

I actually prefer both Second Cup and Timothy's over it.

seriously, you can't even spit around here without hitting a timmy's.

i almost never drink coffee, but i don't mind second cup's creme brulee ristoretto.

but my very favourite treat from starbucks is the tazo chai with caramel drizzle.

blueeyedgirl · 06-29-2005, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by corianderstem
Hey, all. Another Starbucks partner (that's what we call employees in the land of The Coffee Giant) piping in.

I too am surprised more people aren't talking about Fair Trade or other, non-taste / hipness / ubiquity topics.

If you're interested, go here to learn about a lot of the good stuff Starbucks does:

http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/origins.asp

That's because some people don't recognise the irony in wearing One bracelets but still drinking at Starbucks.

Oh the level of this debate.

corianderstem · 06-29-2005, 07:59 PM

What do you mean? Do you mean irony as in "supporting awareness of global poverty while spending $3 on a coffee drink?"

If that's what you mean, it's a bit extreme. Should people who want to support causes like that shun all luxury items? Live a Spartan existence with few possessions and give away all their discretionary income?

While granted, I'm sure it's not always the case with Starbucks patrons (or customers of any other Western chain), but it's possible to spend your discretionary income as you please, and to recognize and be grateful for what you have.

(And if that's not what you meant, then never mind ...

)

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Carmelu2fan Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: LOST Posts: 8,295 Local Time: 09:00 AM	I have had a mocha latte before..it is ok My local coffe shop is much better though __________________

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06-29-2005, 07:59 PM	#80
corianderstem Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 64,498 Local Time: 07:00 AM	What do you mean? Do you mean irony as in "supporting awareness of global poverty while spending $3 on a coffee drink?" If that's what you mean, it's a bit extreme. Should people who want to support causes like that shun all luxury items? Live a Spartan existence with few possessions and give away all their discretionary income? While granted, I'm sure it's not always the case with Starbucks patrons (or customers of any other Western chain), but it's possible to spend your discretionary income as you please, and to recognize and be grateful for what you have. (And if that's not what you meant, then never mind ... ) __________________

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GibsonGirl ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 13,270 Local Time: 10:00 AM	Starbucks tastes like a pile of crap. Tim Horton's all the way!

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06-29-2005, 02:42 PM	#67
verte76 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: May 2002 Location: hoping for changes Posts: 23,331 Local Time: 02:00 PM	Geez, I don't hate Starbucks. But I'd rather get a Planet Smoothie while I'm in the neighborhood. Actually I find Starbuck's coffee rather tasty.

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MissVelvetDress_75 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: basking in my post-concert glow still mesmerized by the orbit of his hips..Also Holding Bono Close as he requested. Posts: 25,776 Local Time: 10:00 AM	I like the hot chocolate at Starbucks and the cakes and muffins they serve. I am not a coffee drinker so I never buy coffee or the fancy stuff from them. I like Caribou too. and yes RedrocksU2, why are you shopping at MAC?

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u2bonogirl Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Back on the blue crack after a long break Posts: 6,726 Local Time: 10:00 AM	whats MAC? Well I know who mac is : lick:

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FlyYourKite Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: under the table and dreaming... Posts: 7,233 Local Time: 10:00 AM	I generally like Starbucks but I definitely understand why some people don't. Mmm thinking of it now makes me salivate

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u2bonogirl Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Back on the blue crack after a long break Posts: 6,726 Local Time: 10:00 AM	Ive got to give props to the pumpkin lattes. The nutmeg is yummy

06-29-2005, 05:55 PM	#76
corianderstem Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 64,498 Local Time: 07:00 AM	Hey, all. Another Starbucks partner (that's what we call employees in the land of The Coffee Giant) piping in. I too am surprised more people aren't talking about Fair Trade or other, non-taste / hipness / ubiquity topics. If you're interested, go here to learn about a lot of the good stuff Starbucks does: http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/origins.asp As far as "why doesn't Starbucks buy more Fair Trade coffee," they're also committed to keeping up the quality of the coffee they serve. If the coffee beans aren't up to par, they're not going to buy them just because it would go into the Fair Trade (or organic, for that matter) category. It's about protecting the brand. Oh, and if any of you are wanting to write to the CEO about Fair Trade or whatnot, Orin Smith has retired, and you should address letters and whatnot to Jim Donald, the new CEO. I know it sounds like I'm just spouting corporate bullshit, but this is the best job I've ever had (I work at HQ in the HR department), and while I don't love everything about the company, it does a lot I can feel good about, and I really love my coworkers (waves to U2BonoGirl). I'm not just a corporate drone, I swear! And besides ... it's where I had my Bono encounter last fall.

06-29-2005, 07:36 PM	#77
anitram Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NY Posts: 18,257 Local Time: 10:00 AM	I'm Canadian and I think Tim Horton's is watered down crap. Starbucks is okay. Overpriced, but at the hospital, it's that or Tim Horton's, so I know my pick. I actually prefer both Second Cup and Timothy's over it.